Processes and products of powdered Gnetum leaves used as a topping for rice.

Abstract

------30 / 05 / 2567------(OCR) The process and product of Gnetum leaf powder for sprinkling on rice is made from Gnetum leaves dried using the convection drying or microwave drying process. The leaves are ground into a fine powder, retaining the texture and flavor of Gnetum leaves when chewed. It contains no other ingredients besides Gnetum leaves, and no artificial flavors, colors, or food additives are used in either the preparation process or the product itself. The purpose of this Gnetum leaf powder for sprinkling on rice is to increase access to Gnetum leaves, providing consumers with convenient access to important phytochemicals such as antioxidants and dietary fiber, thereby enhancing the nutritional value of meals.

Claims

------30 / 05 / 2567------(OCR) 1. Process and Product of Gnetum Leaf Powder for Rice Seasoning consists of the following steps: 1.1 Processing method for Gnetum leaf powder for rice seasoning using the Convection Drying process. 1.1.1 Gnetum leaves with an average color value in the Munsell Book range of 5GY5 / 8 5 / 10 are washed and drained. 1.1.2 The Gnetum leaves from step 1.1.1 are spread out on a drying rack. 1.1.2 Use the convection drying process, which can be either a hot air oven or an oven using a halogen lamp or infrared radiation source, at a temperature of 90-120 degrees Celsius for 3-4 hours. 1.1.3 Grind the dried Gnetum leaves from step 1.1.2 finely and sieve them through a 60-mesh sieve. Pack the sieved Gnetum leaves into hermetically sealed containers to prevent moisture and air from entering or escaping. 1.2 Processing method for Gnetum leaf powder for rice seasoning using the microwave drying process as per claim 1. Details are as per process section 1.

1. The drying process involves drying in a microwave oven at 800 watts for 5 minutes.