TREATING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF JAPANESE APRICOT VINEGAR OR USE METHOD OF MATERIAL PRODUCED BY THAT TREATMENT

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively use a Japanese apricot vinegar which is a waste product in the production process of dried Japanese apricot. SOLUTION: Japanse apricot vinegar is treated by neutralizing org. acids such as citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid included in the Japanese apricot vinegar with ammonia or potassium, and compds. containing ammonia or potassium or compds. such as urea which produced ammonia. The Japanese apricot vinegar before or after the neutralization treatment is subjected to desalting treatment. The material produced after the treatment is used as a fertilizer or soil improving agent for plants including apricot.