PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUICKLY REHYDRATING PULSES

摘要

Prepn. of legume seeds for rapid rehydration comprises cooking seeds with steam under pressure, cooling under vacuum and drying. The seeds pref. have an initial 40-80% water content and are cooked at 105-140 degrees C for 3-40 mins., cooled to 20-80 degrees C and the steam is aspirated to achieve a pressure. of <300 mbar, this vacuum being maintained for 2-10 mins. The seeds are then dried under vacuum at 40-60 degrees C and at a pressure of 20-40 mbar for 5-20 hrs. to a achieve a residual water content of 3-10%.