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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 04, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2001
Kaoru Indoh, Tsukuba, JP;
Suzue Iiyama, Akita, JP;
Eiji Miyazaki, Ohi-machi, JP;
Kenzo Okada, Ami-machi, JP;
Sadao Nagata, Tokyo, JP;
Nisshin Flour Milling Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention is drawn to a method for preparing a light-colored seasoning liquid, characterized by comprising koji-making by the employment of a raw material mixture containing soybeans or a similar material in an amount of 0-40% and, in an amount of 100-60%, raw material consisting of, on a dry weight basis, 25-100% gluten and 75-0% wheat, and subjecting a resultant koji product and 7-24% salt water to fermentation in a conventional manner. The invention provides a seasoning liquid which assumes a light color (JAS color code #35 or a lighter color), darkens slowly, provides a remarkable umami taste, and is endowed with excellent aroma.