Method of preparing corn kernel snack food and product thereof
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsGlen E. Babcock, James H. Sloneker
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Abstract
A snack food is prepared from dehulled whole corn kernels by subjecting them to an alcohol treatment prior to deep frying. The alcohol softens the kernels thereby imparting a texture thereto which is more readily acceptable than that of parched corn.
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A method for preparing a snack food from dehulled whole corn kernels comprising treating said kernels with a lower alcohol whereby an amount of alcohol in the range of 3-25% by dry weight of the kernels is absorbed by the kernels, and thereafter cooking said alcohol-treated kernels by deep frying in a fat or oil medium at a temperature within the range of about 130.degree.-190.degree. C. until said kernels float to the surface of said deep frying medium.
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