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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 20, 1990
Filed:
Jul. 27, 1988
Cheryl Groesbeck, Shelton, CT (US);
Jau Y Hsu, Brookfield, CT (US);
Gary J Larson, New Milford, CT (US);
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A dried precooked rice product is prepared by cooking rice grains for obtaining a moisture content of from 55% to 75% by weight and then by drying the cooked rice grains at a temperature of from 140.degree. C. to 185.degree. C. in two stages, firstly under stationary conditions to a moisture content of from 20% to 35% and secondly under agitated conditions to a moisture content of from 3% to 15%, for providing a precooked dried rice produce having a bulk density of from 37 g/100 cm to 42 g/100 cm. 100 g of the rice product so produced is capable of absorbing from 195 g to 225 g of boiled hot water in 10 minutes rehydration in 500 g of boiled hot water.