Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Nagaland University converts pineapple waste into vinegar
Researchers at Nagaland University have found a way to turn pineapple peels into vinegar.
This vinegar is of high quality and can be a good replacement for expensive apple-based vinegar.
The study shows how waste from pineapple processing can be turned into useful products.
This helps the environment and can make more money for farmers.
The university has also developed other products like candy and fibre from pineapple waste.
Nagaland is known for its sweet pineapples, and this research can help make the most of the fruit's waste.
Nagaland University researchers converted pineapple peels into high-quality vinegar.
The vinegar produced is of better acidity, flavour, and overall quality compared to traditional vinegar.
The research supports sustainable pineapple production and rural livelihoods in Nagaland.
The study was published in the European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety.
Nagaland is a major pineapple-growing region with districts like Chumoukedima and Dimapur being key production areas.
- Who
- Researchers from Nagaland University
- What
- Converted pineapple waste into high-quality vinegar
- When
- Research published on December 9
- Where
- Nagaland, India
- Why
- To support rural livelihoods and reduce environmental burden of fruit waste
- Research Institution
- Nagaland University
- Research Focus
- Pineapple waste conversion
- Publication Journal
- European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety
- Key Researchers
- Dr Sentinaro Walling, Prof Akali Sema, Prof CS Maiti, Dr Animesh Sarkar, Prof SP Kanaujia, Alemla Imchen
- Pineapple Varieties
- Kew, Queen
- Key Production Districts
- Chumoukedima, Niuland, Dimapur, Kiphire, Mokokchung
- Waste Utilization
- Vinegar production, core-based candy, fibre extraction