METHODS FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF BROWN RICE

摘要

The present invention relates to a pre-treatment method of brown rice which comprises (a) a step of yielding wet brown rice whose water content is 5-50 wt% based on the weight of a dried product, by immersing brown rice in water; and (b) a step of yielding pre-treated brown rice by processing the wet brown rice with superheated steam. According to the present invention, water absorption speed is significantly improved so that rice cooking speed is increased and thus, pre-treated brown rice which is capable of being easily cooked when mixed with white rice, whose eating quality is improved and shelf life is extended, and which is easily masticated, can be obtained. [Reference numerals] (AA) Water content(%, based on a dried product); (BB) Control group; (CC) Immersing time(h)