Process for the production of reconstitutable bean products

This invention is directed to processes for the production of edible beans, comprising the addition of an organic acid to the conditioning water, to the cooking water, or to both, which will provide a premium quality dehydrated bean. The beans of this invention are easy to prepare and will provide t...

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Main Authors BORDERS CHERYL K, GOTTEMOLLER THOMAS, SANDBERG CHRISTOPHER A, FLECKENSTEIN MICHAEL J, STRICKLAND CLIFFORD A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.05.2005
Edition7
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FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS
FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BYSUBCLASSES A23B - A23J
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OFNUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT
THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
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Summary:This invention is directed to processes for the production of edible beans, comprising the addition of an organic acid to the conditioning water, to the cooking water, or to both, which will provide a premium quality dehydrated bean. The beans of this invention are easy to prepare and will provide the same amount of finished beans as dry bag beans. The beans of the invention will have significantly fewer loose skins and free meats than currently available dehydrated beans. Further, the dehydrated beans of the invention will have a color similar to that of canned or dry bag beans.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040998435