Cooked sweet chestnut kernels and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses cooked sweet chestnut kernels and a preparation method thereof. The cooked sweet chestnut kernels are prepared from chestnut kernels through the following steps: preparing chestnut kernels, boiling the chestnut kernels with sugar liquid, and then performing air-curing, vacuum packaging and sterilization, wherein the boiling with the sugar liquid comprises the steps of adding the chestnut kernels into the sugar liquid with sugar degree of 32-37 Bx at a temperature of 88-92 DEG C, then performing heating and heat preservation for boiling for 50-70 minutes, then stopping heating, and naturally cooling for 7-9 hours. The cooked sweet chestnut kernels effectively reserve the complete shape of the chestnut kernels and the sweetness and waxiness of the chestnut kernels, have taste and agreeable sweetness, and reserve the flavor of the chestnut kernels.

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technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a food processing technology, in particular to a cooked chestnut kernel and a preparation method thereof. Background technique

[0002] Chestnut is rich in nutrients, the fruit contains 50-60% starch, 5.7-10.7% protein, 2-7.4% fat, and also contains monosaccharides and disaccharides, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin , ascorbic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins and trace elements, especially the content of vitamin C, B1 and carotene are higher than that of ordinary dried fruits. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chestnut has the functions of nourishing the kidney and spleen, strengthening the body, benefiting the stomach and calming the liver. and other effects, known as "the fruit of the kidney". Chestnuts are processed and eaten at present, and the chestnuts are shelled and processed into chestnut powder for consumption, or the shells are roasted, steamed and then shelled for consumption, which ...