Fibrous konjak and method of manufacturing the same
AssigneeYugen Kaisha Sono Kohsakusho
InventorMasamitsu Sono
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Abstract
A fibrous and granular konjak prepared from solidified konjak that can be suitably used as a material of processed foods or as a dietary food by itself is provided. If used for processed foods, it can give rise to any intended flavor and taste. A fibrous and granular konjak product is prepared by crushing a kneaded and solidified mixture of konjak roots and lime. It consists of granular and fibrous pieces that are about less than 6 mm long and contain 5 to 10% moisture.
Claims4
A method of manufacturing a fibrous konjak containing 5 to 10% moisture, characterized in that it comprises the steps of kneading a mixture of konjak roots and lime to produce a preparation in the form of flat pieces, solidifying the preparation, pressure-crushing the preparation, heating the crushed preparation at a temperature between 80.degree. and 100.degree. C. using steam or boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes to remove any smell of konjak, washing the crushed preparation, removing moisture from the crushed preparation to turn it into a granular state and drying it into a fibrous konjak product.
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