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Process for preparing intermediate moisture pasta product

US6017573A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1997
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L7/111
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of preparing an intermediate moisture pasta product having a moisture content of from 15 to 28% by preparing a dough containing an amount of a humectant to obtain a maximum water activity of 0.89 and an amount of alkali to increase the pH to about 11.5, sheeting or extruding the dough to give a fresh dough product, steaming the fresh dough product, and partially drying to a moisture content of from 15 to 28%.

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