Method for manufacture of dry instantly rehydratable bean paste
US5980971A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L11/05
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes are disclosed for the preparation and manufacture of dried legumes to make a quick cooking whole bean and bean paste food product which is rehydrated to a food product having the appearance and organoleptic texture of canned or conventionally prepared Mexican style refried bean product. One embodiment is the production of dehydrated bean flakes and/or powders which are instantly rehydratable. Subsequent to cleaning, sorting and washing, the beans are either milled by dry grinding or wet milling. The slurry is cooked and dried by a continuous method. Another embodiment is the production of dehydrated whole beans. Whole beans are cooked by conventional methods without pre-cooking or soaking after being sorted, cleaned, and washed. After cooking the whole beans, beans which are no longer intact and now are in the form of a slurry are separated from the intact beans. The whole beans are dried in a manner which does not disrupt their intact structure. The cooked bean slurry is dehydrated to form a flake and/or a powder.
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