| 摘要 |
PURPOSE:To prepare tough and firm, high-quality KONJAK (paste made from the starch of devil's tongue), continuously, by introducing water and the KONJAK starch powder continuously into a stirring chamber at a definite ratio, mixing with lime water, leaving at rest in a container, and coagulating by heating. CONSTITUTION:Water or hot water 1 and the KONJAK starch powder 2 are introduced continuously into the stirring chamber 4 at definite rates, agitated with a high-speed rotating blades 5, and mixed with a proper amount of lime water 6 poured into the stirring chamber. The obtained KONJAK stock liquid is introduced into a container 11 through a gear pump 9, and left at rest to proceed the gelation. After or before the completion of gelation, the liquid is heated and coagulated to obtain the objective KONJAK. The breakage of the KONJAK paste and mannan fiber in the stock liquid during the preparation process can be prevented by the process, and a tough and firm KONJAK can be obtained. |
