LEGUMINOUS SNACK FOOD AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

A leguminous food product which retains the shape of the legume from which it was made is formed from a variety of legumes such as pinto beans, red beans, black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, lentils and peas. The leguminous food product is crisp and crunchy when chewed and may be seasoned of flavored with salt, herbs, spices, etc. to achieve a variety of different desired tastes. The leguminous food prouct provides a nutritional source of protein and fiber which is low in fat and calories. The leguminous food product is formed by preconditioning (10), cooking (20), chilling (30), deshydrating (40), and enrobing (50) the legumes.