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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 1989
Filed:
May. 02, 1988
Applicant:
Inventors:
Hiroshi Sawada, Osaka, JP;
Richard L Merson, Davis, CA (US);
Assignee:
Nakamura & Partners, Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L / ; A23L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
426438 ; 426506 ; 426507 ; 426508 ; 426509 ; 99409 ; 99470 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a batch process for preparing a heat treated granular solid foodstuff, and more particularly it relates to a process wherein a granular solid food is sufficiently heated deep into the center portion thereof to be sterilized and/or cooked and then cooled without impairing the appearance and flavor thereof. The heating and cooling occur by heated and cooled liquids which fluidize the granular solid food.