摘要:
The present invention provides a method of preparing and using treated fresh herb products so as to preserve the desirable qualities found in such fresh products while extending their useful shelf-life and the composition thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides a method of preparing and using shelf-stable aromatic dehydrated herbs which will upon dehydration exhibit the color, flavor, aroma and overall appearance similar to that of fresh cut herbs. Preparation of the contemplated herb compositions is carried out by treating the fresh product with an osmotic agent that in general must be able to dehydrate the food product and upon finished drying form a solid amorphous mass that coats and infuses the treated product.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a low moisture vegetable product in a process for producing same. The low moisture vegetable product comprises vegetable product and a solid, amorphous osmotic agent. The resulting product has extended storage life as compared with fresh vegetable products and yet may be rehydrated to produce a product having the flavor, color and taste of fresh vegetable products. The process for producing the low moisture vegetable product comprises immersing the vegetable in a liquid bath containing a osmotic agent capable of infusing into the vegetable tissue and forming an amorphous solid upon drying. Once excess osmotic agent has been removed, the infused product is dried to form a vegetable product having a water content of from about 2 to 6 percent by weight and which contains an amorphous, solid, osmotic agent.