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Method for brewing Sake

US4547372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1983
Grant dateOct 15, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12G3/022
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the quality improvement of low-quality rice for sake brewing is disclosed wherein a low-quality rice such as low-grade rice, undermilled rice or old rice is heated at a pressure of 3.0 kg/cm.sup.2 or above and a temperature of 185.degree. C. or above for one minute or less, preferably 2 to 10 seconds, and quickly discharged into an atmosphere of ambient pressure to obtain a puffed rice utilized as a starting material for sake brewing.

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