JP4209157B2 - Production method and apparatus for edible rice - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing frozen rice (hereinafter also referred to as frozen rice) and a method for producing frozen rice, and more particularly to quality improvement of frozen rice.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there is frozen storage as a method for maintaining and maintaining the freshness of foods, foods, living bodies and the like for a long period of time. Recently, for example, polished rice obtained by purifying brown rice is frozen and stored.
Normally, polished rice is washed and then dipped in water, cooked with water, and then used as food. Recently, various types of frozen rice (frozen rice, frozen rice), such as those that do not need to be washed and those that can be eaten only with boiling water, have come to be marketed. However, this frozen rice (frozen rice, frozen rice) has problems such as difficulty in maintaining quality and lack of deliciousness.
[0003]
The food that is to be frozen has a large amount of water composed of bound water bound to the molecules constituting them and free water that can move freely within the frozen material without being bound by these molecules. include. When frozen, this free water freezes and grows as ice crystals. When this ice crystal becomes coarse, the tissue cell body of the object to be frozen is destroyed, and it becomes difficult to restore the original state upon thawing. In the conventional cryopreservation method, such destruction of the tissue cell body of the object to be frozen cannot be prevented, and deterioration in quality and freshness have been problems.
[0004]
Ice crystal coarsening occurs when the time for passing through the ice crystal formation temperature range is slow during freezing. Therefore, there is a method of immersing the object to be frozen in liquid refrigerant or spraying liquid refrigerant on the object to be frozen and rapidly cooling it to quickly pass through the ice crystal generation temperature range to suppress the ice crystal coarsening. Conceivable. However, in the method of immersing the object to be frozen in the liquid refrigerant or spraying the liquid refrigerant on the object to be frozen, the surface layer can be rapidly cooled, but a frozen layer is formed on the surface layer. Cooling of the object to be frozen is controlled by heat transfer from the surface, but due to the presence of the surface frozen layer, heat transfer to the inside is hindered and internal cooling is delayed. There is a problem that the coarsening of the crystal occurs, and the coarsening of the ice crystal cannot be prevented.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and maintains high quality and high freshness equivalent to or higher than freshly polished rice, and has a good taste. It aims at proposing the manufacturing method and its manufacturing apparatus of the edible rice which can cook and eat rice immediately.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-mentioned problems, the present inventor diligently studied factors affecting the freshness and quality of polished rice. As a result, after ripening polished rice under the action of a magnetic field, it is hydrated with magnetic water to increase the water absorption rate, rapidly cooled under the action of a magnetic field, and frozen to improve the freshness and quality of the polished rice. It has been found that frozen rice (frozen rice) can be maintained and has a taste equivalent to or better than freshly polished rice. Moreover, the knowledge that the adhering water molecule became activated and volatilized easily was obtained by performing the drying after hydration under the action of a magnetic field. Furthermore, the knowledge that hydration time can be shortened by performing water addition using the water adjusted under the effect | action of the magnetic field was also acquired.
[0007]
  The present invention has been completed based on the above findings and further studies.
  That is, the gist of the present invention is as follows.
(1) A device for producing cooked rice that can be cooked immediately after thawing, and used for cooking immediately after thawing, which is a dielectric CAS aging cabinet, a dielectric CAS dryer, a dielectric CAS freezer, With dielectric CAS magnetic water production equipmentThe dielectric CAS aging store is an aging store, a holding means for storing and holding the polished rice in the internal space of the aging store, and a magnetic field generation for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice stored and held in the holding means. And an atmosphere adjusting means for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the aging box, and the dielectric CAS dryer holds and holds the polished rice in the drying chamber and the internal space of the drying chamber. And a magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice accommodated and held in the holding means, and an atmosphere adjusting means for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the drying chamber, the dielectric CAS freezer, The dielectric CAS magnetism, comprising: a freezer, a holding means for containing and holding polished rice in the internal space of the freezer, and a magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice stored and held in the holding means. A water production system is used to flow water at a predetermined speed or higher. And a magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the flowing water, and the magnetic field generating means is a static magnetic field generating means for applying a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field generating means for applying a variable magnetic field. Consisting ofQuick cooking rice edible rice production device.
[0008]
(2) (1)In addition, in addition to the magnetic field generating means, there is further provided an alternating electric field generating means for applying an alternating electric field..
(3) Dielectric CAS aging treatment is performed in which polished rice is aged in an atmosphere of a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C. and a relative humidity of 98 to 100% under the action of a static magnetic field, a variable magnetic field, or an alternating electric field, and then the dielectric CAS-ripened milled rice is dipped in hydrostatic CAS magnetic water obtained by applying a static magnetic field and a fluctuating magnetic field or an alternating electric field to flowing water with a flow velocity of 2 m / s or more. Temperature: 0 to 15 ° C. under the action of a variable magnetic field or even an alternating electric field. After packaging, dielectric CAS drying is performed in a reduced pressure atmosphere. After packaging, the temperature is 0 under the action of a static magnetic field, a variable magnetic field or even an alternating electric field. A method for producing immediately cooked rice edible rice, characterized by subjecting to a dielectric CAS freezing treatment that rapidly cools to -60 ° C to -60 ° C and then quickly freezes at that temperature.
(4) (3) In which the static magnetic field is a static magnetic field of 1 to 10000 Gaus, the variable magnetic field is a variable magnetic field of 0.1 to 1000 Gaus, and the alternating electric field is a variable frequency alternating electric field of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. A method for producing edible rice.
(5) (3) Or (4Quickly cooked rice edible rice produced by the production method as described in 1), which can be eaten by opening the package after thawing and cooking.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 schematically shows an outline of an apparatus for producing instantly cooked rice of the present invention. The instant cooked rice edible rice production apparatus of the present invention includes a dielectric CAS aging cabinet 3 for ripening polished rice, a dielectric CAS dryer 2 for removing excess water adhering to the surface of the hydrolyzed polished rice, and drying. A dielectric CAS freezer 1 and a dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus 4 for freezing after packaging the polished white rice. The present invention is characterized in that aging, drying, and freezing are all performed under the action of a magnetic field. The magnetic field to be used is a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field. The milled rice is hydrated by immersing it in the dielectric CAS magnetic water produced by the dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus 4. Thereby, the freshness and quality of polished rice can be maintained high.
[0010]
In the present invention, “CAS” meansCellAliveSyIt is an abbreviation for stem and refers to a system that keeps cells alive.
FIG. 2 shows an outline of a dielectric CAS aging warehouse that constitutes an apparatus for producing cooked rice edible rice according to the present invention and ripens polished rice.
The dielectric CAS aging store 3 includes an aging store 31, holding means 32 for storing and holding polished rice in the inner space of the aging store, and polished rice (aged product) A stored and held in the holding means, Magnetic field generating means 10 for applying a magnetic field and atmosphere adjusting means 33 for adjusting the atmosphere in the interior space of the aging box are provided. In FIG. 2, a static magnetic field generating means 10a for applying a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field generating means 10b for applying a variable magnetic field are shown as the magnetic field generating means 10.
[0011]
The aging chamber 31 is not particularly limited as long as the internal space can be maintained in an atmosphere having a constant temperature and a constant humidity, preferably a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C. and a relative humidity of 98 to 100%. Although not specifically shown in FIG. 2, it goes without saying that a heat insulating material is disposed between the outer shell wall and the inner wall of the aging box. Moreover, since an aging store | warehouse | chamber requires humidity adjustment, it is preferable to give a waterproof process to an inner wall.
[0012]
The interior space of the aging store 31 is provided with a holding means 32 that stores and holds polished rice that is an aging product. The holding means 32 shown in FIG. 2 is a tray, but is not limited to this in the present invention, and may be a net, a belt, or the like. As the format of the aging store 31, a generally known format such as a rack type, a tunnel type, or a spiral type can be used.
As the magnetic field generation means 10, a static magnetic field generation means 10a and a variable magnetic field generation means 10b are combined. The static magnetic field generating means 10a is preferably a permanent magnet, and the variable magnetic field generating means 10b is preferably a dielectric coil. By ripening the polished white rice by applying a magnetic field, the polished white rice can be maintained with high freshness and high quality, and evenly added to the polished white rice.
[0013]
The permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means 10a is preferably provided with the same polarity on the side wall of the aging chamber 31 so that the static magnetic field acts on the material A to be aged placed in the internal space of the aging chamber. Although FIG. 2 shows a state in which the static magnetic field generating means 10a is provided with the same polarity on the side wall of the maturing box 31 so that the static magnetic field acts in the vertical direction, the direction of the static magnetic field may be horizontal. Needless to say. The strength of the static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. Further, the permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means 10a may be provided on the back side of the holding means 32 for holding the ripening A with the same polarity so that the static magnetic field acts on the ripening A.
[0014]
The dielectric coil as the variable magnetic field generating means 10b can form a variable magnetic field in which the direction of the magnetic field periodically changes by flowing an alternating current of a constant frequency from the AC power source 10c. The alternating current flowing through the dielectric coil is preferably an alternating current of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. The strength of the varying magnetic field has an appropriate value depending on the product to be matured, and in the case of polished rice, it is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem.
[0015]
The dielectric coil may be provided on the side wall of the aging box 31, but holding means for holding the aging product A closer to the aging product A so that the varying magnetic field effectively acts on the aging product A. The holding means 32 for holding the aged product A is preferably sandwiched between the holding means 32 for holding the aged product A. When the dielectric coil is disposed so as to surround the holding means 32 for holding the product A, as shown in FIG. 2, the winding of the dielectric coil surrounds the product A and the holding means 32 for holding, It is particularly preferred to provide a dielectric coil. By installing the dielectric coil closer to the object A to be aged, the variable magnetic field acts uniformly and effectively on the object to be frozen.
[0016]
In FIG. 2, the dielectric coil is disposed so that the variable magnetic field acts in the horizontal direction of the object A to be aged, but the present invention is not limited to this. Needless to say, the direction of the varying magnetic field acting on the product A may be parallel to the static magnetic field or orthogonal to the static magnetic field.
The dielectric coil may be an electromagnetic coil structure 101 as shown in FIG. 6, and a plurality of electromagnetic coil structures 101 may be arranged in parallel. The electromagnetic coil structure 101 includes a coil-forming base material 101a having a predetermined shape, and an electromagnetic coil 101b formed by winding a high-conductivity wire 111b with an insulating coating around the base material 101a a predetermined number of times. The electromagnetic coil 101b is sealed with a caulking material 101c.
[0017]
In addition to the magnetic field generation means 10 described above, the dielectric CAS aging chamber 3 may include an alternating electric field generation means. By providing both the magnetic field generating means and the alternating electric field generating means, it becomes easier to maintain the freshness and quality of the polished rice. The alternating electric field generating means has at least one pair of electrodes arranged to face each other so as to sandwich the object A to be aged, and an alternating electric field generator for applying an alternating electric field between the pair of electrodes. It is preferable to apply an alternating electric field to the material to be matured through the pair of electrodes. The alternating electric field generator has a frequency generator, preferably a variable frequency, has an amplifier circuit, and applies a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 70 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes. It is preferable to do. The alternating electric field to be applied is preferably a variable frequency alternating electric field of 50 Hz to 5 MHz.
[0018]
Further, the dielectric CAS aging store 3 is provided with an atmosphere adjusting means 33 for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the aging store 31. The atmosphere adjustment means 33 has an atmosphere adjustment end 33a and an atmosphere adjuster 33b, and adjusts the temperature and humidity of the internal space of the aging box 31 to predetermined values. The atmosphere adjusting means 33 is not particularly limited as long as the internal space of the aging chamber 31 can be adjusted to a predetermined temperature and humidity, and includes a cooling device, a heating device, a humidifying device, etc. Those that can be adjusted to a desired temperature and humidity by the information from the humidity sensor are preferable. Needless to say, an air blower 33d is provided in order to maintain uniformity in the aging box 31.
[0019]
In addition, the predetermined temperature for aging is preferably 2 to 15 ° C. If it is less than 2 ° C, the ripening proceeds slowly, whereas if it exceeds 15 ° C, oxidation is promoted. The predetermined humidity for aging is preferably 98 to 100% relative humidity. When the relative humidity is less than 98%, ripening proceeds slowly.
The outline of the dielectric CAS dryer 2 which comprises the manufacturing apparatus of the instantly cooked rice edible rice of this invention, and dries refined rice is shown in FIG.
[0020]
The dielectric CAS dryer 2 includes a drying chamber 21, a holding unit 22 that stores and holds polished rice in the interior space of the drying chamber 21, and a magnetic field that causes a magnetic field to act on the polished rice stored and held in the holding unit 22. The generating means 10 and the atmosphere adjusting means 23 for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the drying chamber 21 are provided.
The drying chamber 21 is not particularly limited as long as the internal space can be maintained at a constant temperature and a constant pressure, preferably 2 to 15 ° C. in a reduced pressure atmosphere of 0.05 MPa or less. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 3, it goes without saying that a heat insulating material is disposed between the outer shell wall and the inner wall of the drying chamber. The drying chamber preferably has a sealed structure in order to maintain a reduced pressure atmosphere up to 0.001 MPa.
[0021]
  The internal space of the drying chamber 21 is provided with a holding means 22 that stores and holds polished rice that is an object to be dried. The holding means 22 shown in FIG. 3 is a tray, but is not limited to this in the present invention, and may be a net, a belt, or the like.
  The dielectric CAS dryer 2 further includes magnetic field generating means 10 for applying a magnetic field. By drying the polished rice while applying a magnetic field, water molecules adhering to the surface of the polished rice are activated and easily volatilized. As the magnetic field generating means 10, the static magnetic field generating means 10a and the fluctuating magnetic field generating means 10b are provided in the same manner as the dielectric CAS aging chamber.TheThe static magnetic field generating means 10a is preferably a permanent magnet, and the variable magnetic field generating means 10b is preferably a dielectric coil.
[0022]
  The permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means 10a is provided with the same polarity on the side wall of the drying chamber 21 so that the static magnetic field acts on the aged object A placed in the internal space of the drying chamber 21.RuIt is preferable. Although FIG. 3 shows a state in which the static magnetic field generating means 10a is provided on the side wall of the drying chamber 21 with the same polarity so that the static magnetic field acts in the vertical direction, the direction of the static magnetic field may be horizontal. Needless to say. The strength of the static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. Further, the permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means 10a may be provided on the back side of the holding means 22 for holding the ripening A with the same polarity so that the static magnetic field acts on the ripening A. Examples of the holding means 22 that holds the ripened product A include a tray, a net, and a belt.
[0023]
The dielectric coil as the variable magnetic field generating means 10b can form a variable magnetic field in which the direction of the magnetic field periodically changes by flowing an alternating current of a constant frequency from the AC power source 10c. The alternating current flowing through the dielectric coil is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. The strength of the variable magnetic field has an appropriate value depending on the product to be matured, and in the case of polished rice, it is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem.
[0024]
The dielectric coil may be provided on the side wall of the drying chamber 21, but holding means for holding the ripened product A closer to the ripened product A so that the varying magnetic field effectively acts on the ripened product A. It is preferable that the holding means 22 for holding the aged product A is sandwiched between the holding means 22 or the holding means 22 for holding the aged product A. When the dielectric coil is disposed so as to surround the holding means 22 for holding the product A, as shown in FIG. 3, the winding of the dielectric coil surrounds the product A and the holding means 22 for holding, It is particularly preferred to provide a dielectric coil. By installing the dielectric coil closer to the object A to be aged, the variable magnetic field acts uniformly and effectively on the object to be frozen.
[0025]
In FIG. 3, the dielectric coil is disposed so that the fluctuating magnetic field acts in the horizontal direction of the object A to be aged, but the present invention is not limited to this. Needless to say, the direction of the varying magnetic field acting on the product A may be parallel to the static magnetic field or orthogonal to the static magnetic field. The dielectric coil may be an electromagnetic coil structure 101 as shown in FIG.
[0026]
In addition to the magnetic field generating means 10 described above, the dielectric CAS dryer 2 may be provided with an alternating electric field generating means. By providing both the magnetic field generating means and the alternating electric field generating means, it is easier to dry the polished rice. The alternating electric field generating means has at least one pair of electrodes arranged to face each other so as to sandwich the object A to be aged, and an alternating electric field generator for applying an alternating electric field between the pair of electrodes. It is preferable to apply an alternating electric field to the material to be matured through the pair of electrodes. The alternating electric field generator has a frequency generator, preferably a variable frequency, and has an amplifier circuit, and applies a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 60 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes. It is preferable to do. The alternating electric field to be applied is preferably a variable frequency alternating electric field of 50 Hz to 5 MHz.
[0027]
Furthermore, the dielectric CAS dryer 2 is provided with an atmosphere adjusting means 23 for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the drying chamber 21. The atmosphere adjustment means 23 has an atmosphere adjustment end 23a and an atmosphere adjuster 23b, and adjusts the temperature of the internal space of the drying chamber 21 to a desired value. The atmosphere adjustment means 23 is not particularly limited as long as the internal space of the drying chamber 21 can be adjusted to a desired temperature, and includes a cooling device, a heating device, and the like, based on information from the temperature sensor. Those that can be adjusted to a desired temperature are preferred. Needless to say, a fan 23d is provided in order to maintain uniformity in the drying chamber 21. The desired temperature for drying is preferably 2 to 15 ° C. If it is less than 2 ° C., the progress of drying is slow, whereas if it exceeds 15 ° C., oxidation proceeds. In the apparatus of the present invention, drying is performed in such an environment where the pressure is naturally reduced to 0.05 MPa or less at a relatively low temperature.
[0028]
The outline of the dielectric CAS freezer 1 which comprises the manufacturing apparatus of the instantly cooked rice edible rice of this invention and freezes polished rice is shown in FIG.
The dielectric CAS freezer 1 includes a freezer 11, holding means 12 for containing and holding polished rice in the internal space of the freezer 11, and magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice stored and held in the holding means 12. 10 and. In FIG. 4, the magnetic field generation means 10 includes a static magnetic field generation means 10a for generating a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field generation means 10b for generating a variable magnetic field.
[0029]
The freezer 11 is not particularly limited as long as the internal space can be maintained at a low temperature. Although not specifically shown in FIG. 4, it goes without saying that a heat insulating material is disposed between the outer shell wall and the inner wall of the freezer. Moreover, in order to promote the rapid temperature fall of a to-be-frozen object, it is preferable to comprise the inner wall surface of a freezer with the member which has a far-infrared radiation absorption ability. The inner wall surface may be coated with a material having far-infrared radiation absorption ability, and a plate-like member having far-infrared radiation absorption ability may be disposed on the inner wall surface. Thereby, the radiant heat (far infrared rays) radiated | emitted from a to-be-frozen object can be absorbed rapidly, and it helps to achieve the temperature fall of a to-be-frozen object rapidly. The member having the far-infrared radiation absorbing ability disposed on the inner wall surface absorbs the heat of the object to be frozen in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature difference ΔT between the temperature of the object to be frozen and the inner wall surface. Can greatly contribute to rapid cooling. The type of the freezer 11 may be a rack type, a tunnel type, or a spiral type.
[0030]
In addition, the internal space of the freezer 11 is provided with holding means 12 that stores and holds the polished rice that is to be frozen A. The holding means 12 shown in FIG. 4 is a tray, but is not limited to this in the present invention, and may be a net, a belt, or the like.
In FIG. 4, the variable magnetic field generating means 10b is of a type having a plurality of electromagnetic coil structures that generate a variable magnetic field by energizing an alternating current from the AC power source 10c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. is not. The electromagnetic coil structure has a structure as shown in FIG. 6 and spans the holding means 12 for holding the object A to be frozen, or surrounds the holding means 12 for holding the object A or It is preferable that the holding means 12 for holding the object to be frozen 2 is provided so as to be sandwiched, and the plurality of electromagnetic coil structures are arranged so as to be parallel to, perpendicular to, or crossing each other along the holder. By arranging the electromagnetic coil structure in this way, a fluctuating magnetic field having a uniform strength acts on the object to be frozen. Needless to say, a dielectric coil may be used instead of the electromagnetic coil structure.
[0031]
The electromagnetic coil structure (dielectric coil) as the variable magnetic field generating means 10b can form a variable magnetic field in which the direction of the magnetic field varies periodically by flowing an alternating current of a constant frequency from the AC power source 10c. The alternating current flowing through the electromagnetic coil structure (dielectric coil) is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. The strength of the varying magnetic field has an appropriate value depending on the product to be matured, and in the case of polished rice, it is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem.
[0032]
The static magnetic field generating means 10a is preferably a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means is preferably provided with the same polarity on the side wall of the freezer 11 so that the static magnetic field acts on the object A to be frozen placed in the internal space of the freezer 11. Further, the permanent magnet as the static magnetic field generating means may be provided on the back side of the holding means for holding the object to be frozen A with the same polarity so that the static magnetic field acts on the object to be frozen A. The strength of the static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus.
[0033]
In addition to the freezer 11, the holding means 12, and the magnetic field generating means 10, the dielectric CAS freezer 1 of the present invention generates cold air that cools the object A to be frozen contained in the internal space of the freezer as shown in FIG. Needless to say, it has the refrigeration means 5 that performs the cooling and the air blowing means 55 that is provided inside the freezer for supplying cold air to the object to be frozen. Although not particularly illustrated, it goes without saying that a heat insulating member is disposed between the outer wall and the inner wall of the freezer 31.
[0034]
As the refrigeration means 5, any of the generally known refrigeration cycles in which the compressor 53, the condenser 54, the expansion valve 52, and the cooling pipe (evaporator) 51 are connected and the refrigerant circulates can be applied. The expansion valve 52 and the cooling pipe (evaporator) 51 are installed in the internal space of the freezer 31 and contribute to the generation of cold air.
Although not particularly shown, the dielectric CAS freezer 1 of the present invention preferably further includes an alternating electric field generating means for applying an alternating electric field to the object A to be frozen in addition to the magnetic generating means. Preferably, the alternating electric field generating means has at least one pair of electrodes arranged to face each other so as to sandwich the object to be frozen, and an alternating electric field generating device that applies an alternating electric field between the pair of electrodes. It is preferable to apply a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 60 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes. The alternating electric field to be applied is preferably a variable frequency alternating electric field of 50 Hz to 5 MHz.
[0035]
The alternating electric field to be applied is effective to continuously scan the electric field energy having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz, or to change the frequency stepwise (stepwise). By causing an alternating electric field and a magnetic field to act on the object to be frozen at the same time, free water contained in the object to be frozen moves to combined water, which reduces the free water and reduces the probability of ice crystal formation. The above-described nucleation of ice crystals can be further suppressed. Thereby, since cool air can be more effectively transmitted to the inside of the object to be frozen, the cooling rate of the object to be frozen can be remarkably increased.
[0036]
When water is added to the polished rice aged in the above-described dielectric CAS aging cabinet, it is preferable to use water treated by a dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus. The dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus 4 includes flowing water generating means 41 that makes water flow at a predetermined speed or higher, and magnetic field generating means 10 that applies a magnetic field to the flowing water. An example of the configuration of the dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus 4 is shown in FIG.
[0037]
The form of the flowing water generating means 41 is not particularly limited as long as the flow rate of water can be adjusted to 2 m / s or more, but is preferably a pump or the like provided with a flow rate adjusting mechanism. If the flow velocity is less than 2 m / s, the desired dielectric CAS magnetic water cannot be obtained. The magnetic field generation means 10 includes a static magnetic field generation means 10a that generates a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field generation means 10b that generates a variable magnetic field.
[0038]
In the dielectric CAS magnetic water producing apparatus, water adjusted to a predetermined flow velocity, preferably 2 m / s or more, by the flowing water generating means 41 is allowed to flow under the action of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating means 10, and the magnetic field is applied to the flowing water. And dielectric CAS magnetic water. This dielectric CAS magnetic water is water having a small water molecule group and good permeability. When polished rice is immersed in this dielectric CAS magnetic water, the hydration is completed in a short time. In addition, it is preferable to use the pipe 43 (for example, plastics pipe) etc. without a magnetic field shield for the magnetic field application of flowing water.
[0039]
In the application of a magnetic field to running water, a permanent magnet is preferable as the static magnetic field generating means 10a, and a dielectric coil (electromagnetic coil structure) is preferable as the variable magnetic field generating means 10b. The strength of the static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. The alternating current flowing through the dielectric coil that is the varying magnetic field generating means 10b is preferably an alternating current having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz, and the strength of the varying magnetic field is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem.
[0040]
In addition, although not particularly shown, the dielectric CAS magnetic water producing apparatus may further include an alternating electric field generating means in addition to the magnetic field generating means 10. By applying an alternating electric field to the flowing water in addition to the magnetic field, the water molecule group is further refined, and the water solubility to the polished rice is improved. The alternating electric field generating means preferably has at least one pair of electrodes arranged to face each other so as to sandwich the flowing water (pipe), and an alternating electric field generator for applying an alternating electric field between the pair of electrodes. . The alternating electric field to be applied is effective to continuously scan the electric field energy having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz, or to change the frequency stepwise (stepwise).
[0041]
Next, a method for producing edible rice that can be cooked immediately using the production apparatus having the above-described configuration will be described.
First, the polished rice is accommodated and held in the holding means of the dielectric CAS aging cabinet, and subjected to dielectric CAS aging treatment for aging the polished rice under the action of a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field or further an alternating electric field. By performing dielectric CAS ripening treatment, the polished rice can be preserved with high freshness and high quality, and further uniform addition to the polished rice is possible.
[0042]
In the dielectric CAS aging treatment of the present invention, the magnetic field to be applied is a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field. The strength of the applied static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. More preferably, the strength of the static magnetic field is 1.0 to 2000 Gaus. The strength of the varying magnetic field is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem. More preferably, the strength of the varying magnetic field is 2 to 100 Gaus. The alternating electric field to be applied is applied with a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 70 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes, and electric field energy of 50 Hz to 5 MHz is continuously scanned, or the frequency is stepped. It is effective to change the electric field energy in a stepwise manner.
[0043]
The dielectric CAS aging treatment of the present invention is preferably performed in an atmosphere of temperature: 2 to 15 ° C. and humidity: 98 to 100%. When the ambient temperature is less than 2 ° C., the ripening proceeds slowly, while when it exceeds 15 ° C., the oxidation proceeds. Further, when the atmospheric humidity is less than 98% relative humidity, the ripening progresses slowly. The period of dielectric CAS ripening treatment is preferably 1 to 10 days. If the ripening period is less than one day, the ripening degree is insufficient. On the other hand, if it is longer than 10 days, the productivity decreases.
[0044]
Next, the polished white rice subjected to the dielectric CAS aging treatment is washed several times with water, preferably with the dielectric CAS magnetic water produced by the dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus described above, and further with the above dielectric CAS magnetic water production. It is dipped and hydrated in dielectric CAS magnetic water produced by the apparatus. Dielectric CAS magnetic water is water having a small water molecule group and excellent permeability, and when the water is added using this dielectric CAS magnetic water, the addition of polished rice is completed in a short time. In the case of normal water, soaking for about 2 hours is required. By using this dielectric CAS magnetic water, the hydration time of polished rice is shortened to about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
[0045]
The dried polished rice is drained and then stored and held in the holding means in the above-mentioned dielectric CAS dryer to remove excess moisture under the action of a static magnetic field, a variable magnetic field, or an alternating electric field, and dry the dielectric. A CAS drying process is performed. Water molecules adhering to the surface of the polished rice are activated and volatilized easily by the action of a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field or further an alternating electric field. In the dielectric CAS drying process, the strength of the applied static magnetic field is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus, as in the aging process. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. More preferably, the strength of the static magnetic field is 1.0 to 2000 Gaus. The strength of the varying magnetic field is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem. More preferably, the strength of the varying magnetic field is 3 to 200 Gaus.
[0046]
Further, the alternating electric field applied in the dielectric CAS drying process is to apply a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 70 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes, and continuously scan electric field energy having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. Alternatively, it is effective to use electric field energy whose frequency is changed stepwise.
The dielectric CAS drying treatment of the present invention is preferably performed in an atmosphere that is naturally decompressed to a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C. and 0.05 MPa or less. When the ambient temperature is less than 2 ° C., drying is slow, while when it exceeds 15 ° C., oxidation proceeds.
[0047]
The polished rice that has been subjected to the dielectric CAS drying process is then packaged and then stored in a dielectric CAS freezer, held in a holding means, and frozen under the action of a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field or even an alternating electric field. Freeze treatment is performed to make frozen rice (frozen rice).
The packaged polished rice is stored and held in the internal space of the freezer, and the above-described static magnetic field generating means, fluctuating magnetic field generating means or further alternating electric field generating means is used to apply a static magnetic field, fluctuating magnetic field, or further alternating electric field. Then, after rapidly cooling to a predetermined temperature while suppressing freezing of moisture, the action of the alternating electric field is stopped, and the freezing is rapidly performed at the predetermined temperature. The predetermined temperature is preferably a temperature between −30 ° C. and −50 ° C.
[0048]
In the dielectric CAS freezing process, the strength of the static magnetic field to be applied is preferably 1 to 10000 Gaus. If the strength of the static magnetic field is less than 1 Gaus, it is difficult to distinguish the effect of the static magnetic field due to the influence of geomagnetism. On the other hand, considering the production limit of the permanent magnet, the upper limit of the static magnetic field is preferably 10000 Gaus. More preferably, the strength of the static magnetic field is 10 to 2000 Gaus.
[0049]
In addition, in the dielectric CAS freezing treatment, the strength of the varying magnetic field to be applied is preferably 0.1 to 1000 Gaus. If the strength of the fluctuating magnetic field is less than 0.1 Gaus, it is difficult to determine the magnetic effect. On the other hand, if it exceeds 1000 Gaus, the device becomes expensive and causes an economic problem. More preferably, the strength of the varying magnetic field is 3 to 200 Gaus.
In the dielectric CAS refrigeration process, the alternating electric field to be applied applies a desired electric field strength (10 V / cm to 70 V / cm 2) to at least a pair of electrodes, and continuously scans electric field energy having a frequency of 50 Hz to 5 MHz. Alternatively, it is effective to use electric field energy whose frequency is changed stepwise.
[0050]
By the above-mentioned dielectric CAS freezing treatment, it is possible to preserve the raw rice tissue cell body without destroying it, and to make the polished rice (frozen rice) with high freshness and high quality. Can do.
The frozen rice (frozen rice) produced by the above-described process has the effect that after thawing, the package can be opened and cooked as it is, and it can be eaten deliciously.
[0051]
【Example】
Quickly cooked rice edible rice production apparatus shown in FIG. 1, more specifically, using a dielectric CAS aging cabinet, dielectric CAS dryer, dielectric CAS freezer, dielectric CAS magnetic water production apparatus shown in FIGS. Edible rice was produced.
1 kg of polished rice was stored and held in a dielectric CAS aging cabinet, and subjected to dielectric CAS aging treatment at ambient temperature: + 5 ° C. and humidity: 98% for 1 day. In the dielectric CAS aging chamber, a static magnetic field strength of 1.0 Gaus and a variable magnetic field strength of 7.0 Gaus were applied.
[0052]
The polished rice subjected to the dielectric CAS aging treatment was then washed lightly three times with dielectric CAS magnetic water, and then immersed in dielectric CAS magnetic water for 30 minutes. Then, it drained and the dielectric CAS drying process performed the dielectric CAS drying process, and the excess water | moisture content adhering to the surface of polished rice was removed. In the dielectric CAS drying process, the ambient temperature was 2 ° C., the ambient pressure was 0.05 MPa, the static magnetic field strength was 1.0 Gaus, and the variable magnetic field strength was 7.0 Gaus.
[0053]
The polished rice that had been subjected to the dielectric CAS drying treatment was then packaged (vacuum packed), housed and held in a dielectric CAS freezer, and subjected to dielectric CAS freezing to obtain frozen rice (frozen rice). Dielectric CAS refrigeration is performed by rapidly cooling to -30 ° C under the action of a static magnetic field strength of 1.0 Gaus and a variable magnetic field strength of 7.0 Gaus, and the magnetic field application is stopped at that temperature. And frozen.
[0054]
Frozen rice prepared in this way (frozen rice) can be kept fresh at -30 ° C for 3 to 6 months, maintaining the original freshness, cooking immediately after thawing, and eating deliciously. did it. Frozen rice prepared in this way (frozen rice) has a taste that is equal to or better than that of freshly polished rice immediately washed with rice, water, and cooked rice. I found out that the taste has increased.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, high quality and high freshness that is equal to or higher than that of freshly polished rice is added, and the taste is increased and the rice is cooked directly without washing. The ready-to-cook edible rice can be manufactured easily and efficiently, and it has a remarkable industrial effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view schematically showing an example of a configuration of an apparatus for producing quick-cooked rice edible rice according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view schematically showing an example of a dielectric CAS aging box of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory view schematically showing an example of a dielectric CAS dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of a dielectric CAS freezer of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of a dielectric CAS magnetic water producing apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an electromagnetic coil structure.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Dielectric CAS Freezer
2 Dielectric CAS dryer
3 Dielectric CAS Aging Warehouse
4 Dielectric CAS magnetic water production equipment
10 Magnetic field generation means
10a Static magnetic field generation means
10b Fluctuating magnetic field generation means
10c AC supply means (AC power supply)
11 Freezer
12 Holding means
21 Drying room
22 Holding means
23 Atmosphere adjustment means
23a Atmosphere adjustment end
23b Atmosphere adjuster
Atmosphere adjustment means
31 Aging warehouse
32 Holding means
33 Atmosphere adjustment means
33a Atmosphere adjustment end
33b Atmosphere adjuster
41 Flow rate adjustment means
42 Pipe
5 Freezing means
55 Blower
101 Electromagnetic coil structure
101a substrate
101b electromagnetic coil
111 High conductivity wire with insulation coating
101c caulk
A Refined rice (to be frozen, to be dried, to be matured)

Claims (5)

An apparatus for producing ready-to-cook rice that can be used for cooking after thawing frozen white rice, and comprising a dielectric CAS aging cabinet, a dielectric CAS dryer, a dielectric CAS freezer, and a dielectric CAS magnetism have a water production equipment,
The dielectric CAS aging store is an aging store, holding means for storing and holding polished rice in the internal space of the aging store, and magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice stored and held in the holding means. And atmosphere adjusting means for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the aging box,
The dielectric CAS dryer includes a drying chamber, holding means for storing and holding polished rice in the internal space of the drying chamber, and magnetic field generating means for causing a magnetic field to act on the polished rice stored and held in the holding means. And an atmosphere adjusting means for adjusting the atmosphere of the internal space of the drying chamber,
The dielectric CAS freezer has a freezer, holding means for containing and holding polished rice in the internal space of the freezer, and magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the polished rice stored and held in the holding means. And
The dielectric CAS magnetic water producing apparatus has flowing water generating means for causing water to flow at a predetermined speed or more, and magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the flowing water, and
The immediately cooked rice edible rice production apparatus , wherein the magnetic field generating means comprises a static magnetic field generating means for applying a static magnetic field and a variable magnetic field generating means for applying a variable magnetic field . The magnetic field in addition to generating means further immediate cooking edible rice manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an alternating electric field generating means for applying a alternating electric field.   The dielectric CAS is subjected to a dielectric CAS aging treatment in which polished rice is aged in an atmosphere having a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C. and a relative humidity of 98 to 100% under the action of a static magnetic field, a variable magnetic field, or an alternating electric field. Aged polished rice is soaked in dielectric CAS magnetic water obtained by applying a static magnetic field and a fluctuating magnetic field or an alternating electric field to flowing water with a flow velocity of 2 m / s or more. Dielectric CAS drying is performed in a reduced pressure atmosphere at a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C. under the action of a magnetic field or an alternating electric field, and after packaging, the temperature is 0 ° C. under the action of a static magnetic field, a variable magnetic field or even an alternating electric field. A method for producing quick-cooked rice edible rice, which is subjected to dielectric CAS freezing treatment in which it is rapidly cooled to -60 ° C and then rapidly frozen at that temperature. Wherein a static magnetic field of the static magnetic field is 1～10000Gaus, wherein a changing magnetic field of the varying magnetic field is 0.1 ~1000Gaus, according to claim 3, wherein the alternating electric field is characterized by a variable frequency alternating electric field of 50Hz~5MHz Method of instant cooking rice edible rice. Quick-cooked rice edible rice produced by the production method according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein the edible rice can be eaten by opening the package after thawing and cooking.

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