POWDER FOR EXTRACTING FLAVOR OF WATER-CHESTNUT, EXTRACTION OF FLAVOR OF WATER-CHESTNUT AND PREPARATION OF WATER-CHESTNUT LIQUEUR

摘要

PURPOSE: To fully develop the flavor of water-chestnut and improve the value of the water-chestnut as a food or a food raw material by applying a proper treatment or process to water-chestnut. CONSTITUTION: Powder for extracting the flavor of water-chestnut is produced by removing the exocarp from water-chestnut, crushing the endocarp to separate the pericarp from the cotyledon, boiling the separated cotyledon, roasting the boiled cotyledon and pulverizing the roasted product. The characteristic flavor of water-chestnut is developed by immersing the powder in a liquid such as water or alcohol to extract the flavor of water-chestnut. A new food field to effectively utilize the flavor of water-chestnut can be developed by this process.