Rapidly hydratable konjac flour
US5536521A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L19/115
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A rapidly hydratable konjac flour is disclosed which is distinguishable from native konjac flour in that it gains at least 60% of its potential peak viscosity within 10 minutes after dispersal into water at 25.degree. C., at least 80% of its potential peak viscosity within 20 minutes after dispersal into water at 25.degree. C., and from 80 to 100% of its potential peak viscosity within 30 minutes after dispersal into water at 25.degree. C. Methods for manufacturing rapidly hydratable konjac flour and uses for the inventive flour also are disclosed.
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