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Preparation method of retort roast chestnuts using far infrared ray thawing

US7785643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2005
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L25/20
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention related to a preparing method of retort roast chestnuts using far infrared ray thawing, more particularly a preparing method characterized in that it comprises a step of ageing a harvested chestnuts by storing in the state of refrigeration to increase sugar content; roasting said aged chestnuts at 170˜200° C. during 5˜10 minutes to increase its taste and flavor; peeling and then washing followed by rapid freezing it; thawing frozen chestnuts by far infrared ray at 170˜230° C. during 30˜60 minutes to inhibit generation of microorganism and remove generation of an extraordinary taste or smell and deformity during a processing procedure; and pasteurizing with multi-steps after packing thawed chestnuts with a nitrogen substitution to minimize degradation of texture.

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