| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing fermented turmeric capable of producing turmeric improved in flavor in high productivity without spoiling a useful component of the turmeric. SOLUTION: This method for producing fermented turmeric comprises such processes that amylase and protease are made to act on a turmeric rootstock or its dry powder, and after or while acting, a lactic fermentation is performed by using the turmeric rootstock or its dry powder as a culture medium, wherein it is preferable that the lactic fermentation is performed while making a pH adjustment through adding an alkali agent to the culture medium, the alkali agent is calcium hydroxide or a calcium salt, and the charging concentration of the turmeric rootstock or its dry powder in the culture medium is 5-30 mass %. A cultured product obtained by the lactic fermentation can be dried and pulverized. |
