Methods of enhancing puffing and expansion of food products
AssigneesWynn Starr Flavors, Inc., Morii Foods Co., Ltd.
InventorsKazuaki Morii, Kiyoshi Morii, Simpey Kuramoto, Roland Abate
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for producing food products having an enhanced microwaveability. The methods comprise preparing a food product mixture which is comprised of at least a food product and water, adding a seasoning to the mixture and shaping the mixture in a form suitable for microwaving such that the mixture has a moisture content in the range from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the mixture. Food products prepared by the mixture are also disclosed.
Claims15
A method for preparing a microwaveable food product having enhanced microwaveability and puffing characteristics, comprising:
- providing a food product mixture comprising at least a food product and water;
- adding at least a seasoning to the mixture;
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- shaping the mixture into a form suitable for microwaving and having a moisture content in the range of from about 1% to about 20% by weight of the composition.
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