Processed star anise, use of therefor, and production method therefor
AssigneeHouse Foods Corporation
InventorShinichi IWAHATA
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Abstract
The present invention provides processed star anise that retains a pleasant, refreshing aroma of star anise reminiscent of citrus with a reduced unpleasant odor similar to that of Illicium anisatum and a method for manufacturing the processed star anise. The processed star anise is prepared by processing star anise with superheated steam under a steam pressure of 0.2 to 0.5 MPa·G inclusive, an oxygen content higher than or equal to 2.4%, a temperature of 185 to 235° C. inclusive, and a processing time of 5 to 22 seconds inclusive. The method for manufacturing the processed star anise includes processing star anise with superheated steam under the above conditions.
Claims10
Processed star anise prepared by processing star anise with superheated steam under a steam pressure of 0.2 to 0.5 MPa·G inclusive, an oxygen content higher than or equal to 2.4%, a temperature of 185 to 235° C. inclusive, and a processing time of 5 to 22 seconds inclusive.
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A method for manufacturing processed star anise, the method comprising:
- processing star anise with superheated steam under a steam pressure of 0.2 to 0.5 MPa·G inclusive, an oxygen content higher than or equal to 2.4%, a temperature of 185 to 235° C. inclusive, and a processing time of 5 to 22 seconds inclusive.
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