Patent ID: 6036987
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A process for manufacturing quick boiling pasta or noodles comprising the steps of:(a) heating dry pasta or noodles for a time sufficient to convert the starch in the surface layer of the pasta or noodles to alpha-starch;(b) cooling the pasta or noodles;(c) drying the surface of the pasta or noodles followed by either immersing the pasta or noodles in water at 0-75.degree. C. for 5-10 minutes so that the surface of the pasta or noodles absorbs water and cooling the pasta or noodles before packaging, or packaging the pasta or noodles in a sealable container together with water at 0-75.degree. C. and allowing the pasta or noodles to absorb the water in the packing container.