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Process for treating quinoa seeds and the product obtained

US5264231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1992
Grant dateNov 23, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23P30/32
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Quinoa seeds are moistened so that the seeds have a dry matter content of from 65% to 85% by weight, and then the moistened seeds are treated with superheated steam after which the treated seeds are restored to temperature and pressure conditions to expand the volume of the seeds.

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