SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE (Ananas comosus) PEEL VINEGAR FORMULATION

Abstract

Disclosed is a sweet and spicy pineapple (Ananas comosus) peel vinegar formulation that addresses the need for a value-added food product utilizing pineapple peel, an agricultural by-product, while providing a naturally preserved flavored vinegar. The formulation comprises fermented pineapple peel vinegar and a flavoring composition including salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, chili, and sugar. The formulation exhibits a pH of less than 3.5 and is free of added chemical preservatives, thereby providing a shelf-stable condiment with desirable sweet, acidic, and spicy sensory characteristics. By combining fermented pineapple peel vinegar with a defined flavoring composition, the formulation enhances the culinary versatility and commercial value of pineapple peel-derived vinegar while promoting the beneficial utilization of fruit processing waste.