Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Nagaland University turns pineapple waste into vinegar
Researchers from Nagaland University found a way to turn pineapple waste into useful products.
Pineapples are grown a lot in Nagaland, and when they are processed, there is a lot of waste like peels and cores.
This waste can cause environmental problems, but the researchers discovered that it can be used to make vinegar.
They used a special process with yeast and bacteria to turn the pineapple peels into vinegar.
The vinegar made from peels was found to be of good quality and taste.
This new method helps reduce waste, creates new business opportunities, and supports farmers in Nagaland.
The university is also working on other ways to improve pineapple farming and make it more profitable for local communities.
Researchers from Nagaland University have successfully transformed pineapple processing waste into high-quality vinegar.
Pineapple waste, including peels and cores, is rich in fiber, proteins, pectin, vitamins, and minerals, making it suitable for value-added applications.
The vinegar produced from pineapple peels was preferred by sensory panels for its taste, aroma, and overall quality.
The research aims to boost rural livelihoods, reduce environmental impact, and create sustainable solutions for pineapple waste.
Nagaland University is also working on other projects to improve pineapple farming, such as reducing crown size for export suitability and enhancing fruit quality and shelf life.
- Who
- Researchers from Nagaland University
- What
- Transformed pineapple processing waste into vinegar and other value-added products
- When
- The research was published in a peer-reviewed journal (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Nagaland, India
- Why
- To boost rural livelihoods, reduce environmental impact, and create sustainable solutions for pineapple waste
- Research Institution
- Nagaland University
- Key Researchers
- Dr Sentinaro Walling, Prof Akali Sema, Prof C.S. Maiti, Dr Animesh Sarkar, Prof S.P. Kanaujia, Alemla Imchen
- Pineapple Varieties
- Kew, Queen
- Key Pineapple-Producing Districts
- Chumoukedima, Niuland, Dimapur, Kiphire, Mokokchung
- Value-Added Product
- Vinegar from pineapple peels
- Fermentation Process
- Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and acetic acid bacteria
- Publication
- Peer-reviewed, open-access journal on human nutrition and food safety