摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a dried fruit slice having a crisp texture like a rice cracker and further intensified flavor and color of citrus fruits. <P>SOLUTION: The method of producing dried fruit slices includes: a step of freezing and solidifying citrus fruits; a step of slicing the frozen/solidified citrus fruits holding definite shapes into pieces of a prescribed thickness; a step of applying a trehalose solution to the front surface and/or rear surface of the sliced citrus fruits; a step of placing pieces of the sliced citrus fruits with the trehalose solution applied to the front surface and/or rear surface respectively in the developed state without overlapping one another and leaving the sliced pieces under the temperature environment of 80-100°C for drying the sliced pieces; and a step of enclosing the dried fruit slices together with a desiccant in a sealed bag made of an air-tight member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |