摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a balsamic vinegar like seasoning controlled sharp acidity, mellow acidity, proper sweetness and excellent fragrance and flavor by a raw material derived from grape with a saccharide and an edible organic acid, heat-treating the mixture and formulating the solution with hydroxy dimethyl furanone. SOLUTION: A raw material derived from grape (vinegar produced by using the raw material) being fruit juice obtained by caramelizing treatment is formulated with preferably 8-54 wt.% based on balsamic vinegar-like seasoning of glucose, fructose, etc., preferably 20-60 wt.% of one or more of edible organic acids such as citric acid. The obtained treated material is formulated with preferably 0.001-0.5% of 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone to give balsamic vinegar-like seasoning. Prior to the heat treatment, the mixture is formulated with preferably 0.01-0.2 wt.% of furfural. |