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Process for producing quick-cooking noodles

US4230735A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1978
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 27, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L7/109
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved process for producing a quick-cooking noodle without frying treatment. The process is especially suitable for producing a quick-cooking snack noodle. Noodle formulations containing starch flour and edible fat and/or oil in addition to wheat flour and/or buckwheat flour, egg powder, salt, water and a noodle dough conditioner are mixed, rolled into a continuous noodle sheet, which is then slit into noodle strands, followed by steaming. Thereafter, the steamed noodle strands are cooled to within 30.degree.-60.degree. C. by blowing cold air, dried and then packaged together with flavoring agents and additives, preferably in a suitable insulating container.

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