Abstract:
Precooked, frozen lasagna is prepared by coating a noodle with a meat composition, rolling the noodle into a spiral roll with the meat surface facing inward, and freezing the noodle.
Abstract:
Apparatus is provided for continuously extruding elongated products through a rotary extruder head. For this purpose, a series of dies are mounted in the bottom of a rotary extruder head and there is provided means to continuously force the product through the dies. The product is cut from the dies and permitted to drop into a series of suitable receptacles advancing in spaced relation on a conveyor located below the extrusion dies. There is provided funnel means which rotates with the dies to guide the products into the receptacles. In one embodiment in which spaghetti is extruded, there is provided means to trim the extruded products to a predetermined length before they are cut and permitted to drop into the cans. In another embodiment in which noodles are extruded, a series of blades are provided at spaced intervals along the path of movement of the dies to sever the products sequentially during extrusion thereby to yield products of relatively short lengths. In each embodiment, a member underlies the dies and rotates therewith to accept extruded products in the absence of one or more cans, and a scraper removes the extruded products from the member.
Abstract:
PASTA IS PREPARED BY FORMING AND DRYING A PASTA DOUGH COMPRISING FLOUR, LIQUID AND ETHOXYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES. THE ETHOXYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES TEND TO IMPROVE THE MACHINABILITY OF THE DOUGH AND DECREASE THE STICKNESS OF THE PASTA DURING DRYING AND THE RESULTING PASTA IS FIRMER AFTER COOKING THAN PASTAS NOT CONTAINING ETHOXYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES.
Abstract:
Preparation of a wheat flour pasta by preparing a dough, shaping the dough into individual pasta pieces, pre-drying the pieces to a moisture content between 22 and 27 per cent by utilizing warm dry air and then drying the pasta to between 8 and 13 per cent moisture by application of microwave energy. The use of microwave energy materially reduces the overall drying time and produces a pasta with a shortened rehydrating time and less microbiological buildup.
Abstract:
A macaroni product containing less than 0.5 percent by weight fat and 5 percent to 30 percent by weight nonfat milk solids is prepared. In the process nonfat dry milk is used and the preliminary partial drying is effected at a relative humidity of 55 percent to 70 percent and a temperature of 95* F. to 105* F.
Abstract:
A process of blending selected fractions of a given cereal grain, to obtain a better balance of nutrient properties than obtained from the whole grain flour from said cereal grain. One blend is obtained through combining wheat fractions: second clear, wheat germ and millfeed. The blend is further processed by heating and increasing its moisture content to form pellets and then ground to provide a processed blend that is selectively converted into a base for soup, pudding, beverage, etc. through adding flavoring and/or coloring materials; or ground and then through the addition of other materials and further processing, converted into a pasta-like product.
Abstract:
Provided is a dried noodle having a porosity in the cross-sectional area of the noodle of from 0.1 to 15%, a unit porosity in the cross-sectional area of the noodle of from 0.01 to 1%, a gelatinization degree of 30 to 75% and a porous structure.
Abstract:
Dietary-fiber containing noodles contain wheat flour, indigestible dextrin serving as dietary fiber, and a fulvic acid mineral seasoning liquid. The fulvic acid mineral seasoning liquid contains vinegar, fulvic acid, calcium, mineral salt, and trehalose. Dietary-fiber containing soup stock contains water, indigestible dextrin serving as dietary fiber, and a fulvic acid mineral seasoning liquid. Since the fulvic acid mineral seasoning liquid is contained, the dissolution of the indigestible dextrin is suppressed even without the use of modified starch and, further, qualities such as deliciousness, color, eating texture, and flavor are maintained.
Abstract:
By interposing a batter containing trehalose between a microwave-absorbing heat generator which generates heat with microwave energy and a noodle-strip food, a crisp texture and a freshly pan-fried flavor and aroma can be exhibited by the batter upon microwave cooking.