Process for producing a quick-cooking rice
US4338344A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/1975
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide an improved process for preparing a fully gelatinized rice. FIG. 1 shows an inclined enclosed chamber 10 wherein rice is cooked in hot water in a first zone at low end 12 and is steamed in a second zone at raised end 14. Locks 32 and 34 permit continuous pressure operation. The rice removed from lock 34 has a moisture content of 30 to 75% and its starch is substantially completely gelatinized. The cooked rice is preferably drived in conventional manner such as in drier 40. The invention enables the preparation of a high quality fully gelatinized rice with less energy consumption, less loss of product weight and decreased effluents in need of treatment than conventional processes.
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