TW201904440A - Ice product manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

An ice product manufacturing method is disclosed and includes steps of crushing an ice block into a crushed ice product; freezing a liquid additive into a frozen product; mixing the crushed ice product with the frozen product into an ice mixed product; and refining a ratio of a weight portion of the ice mixed product into a fine ice product, with a maximum outer diameter of the fine ice product smaller than a maximum outer diameter of the crushed ice product.

Description

 Ice production method  

The invention relates to a method for preparing ice products, in particular to a method for preparing ice products for preparing smoothies using a multi-stage crushing process.

Global warming has led to an increase in summer temperatures. In the hot summer days, various dietary needs have been created. In order to cool off and satisfy the taste buds, products such as popsicles, ice cream, shaved ice and smoothies have been developed on the market. For example, in the case of smoothies, the ice cubes are shredded into fine sand and seasonings are added to form an ice product with good flavor and taste. The consumer can accelerate the melting of the ice by chewing, so as to enjoy the summer heat. Pleasure.

In order to cope with the demand for a large number of smoothies, suppliers usually crush the smoothies in advance and then carry out the refrigeration process, so that they can be transported and stored in a pass (such as a convenience store) for consumers to enjoy.

However, after the customary smoothies are produced, they need to be sold in the form of packaged ice products. They must withstand long-term transportation and storage without melting or breaking the smoothies, and at the same time, can restore the smoothies at the end of the channel. The meticulous texture, if no special formula or improved conventional process is added, it is difficult to achieve the above requirements.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide an ice product making method to solve the problems of the conventional technology.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing ice products, which is to prepare a smoothie product by using a plurality of stages of crushing ice to facilitate transportation and storage of smoothies, and to restore the smooth texture of the smoothies, thereby improving the market acceptance of the smoothies. degree.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for producing an ice product, the method comprising the steps of: crushing an ice cube into a crushed ice product; freezing a liquid additive into a frozen product; Mixing the frozen product into a mixed ice product; and refining a proportion of one weight portion of the ice mixed product into a fine ice product, wherein one of the fine ice products has a maximum outer diameter smaller than one of the ice crushed products The largest outer diameter of the particles.

In an embodiment of the invention, the ratio may be 80%.

In an embodiment of the invention, the temperature of the frozen product may be between minus 1 degree and minus 7 degrees Celsius.

In one embodiment of the invention, the liquid additive may comprise a group of materials selected from the group consisting of glucose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and sansin.

In an embodiment of the invention, a range of the maximum outer diameter of the particles of the ice chip may be from 2 to 6 mm.

In an embodiment of the invention, wherein the fine ice particles have a maximum outer diameter of 1.3 mm.

In an embodiment of the invention, the ice cube can be shredded into the crushed ice at a temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius to minus 15 degrees Celsius.

In an embodiment of the invention, the crushed ice product can be shredded by any knife device.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fine ice product can be refined by a stone grinding device.

In an embodiment of the invention, after the ratio in the weight portion of the ice-mixed product is refined to the fine ice product, the fine ice product can be filled in a package at a temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius.

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Fig. 1 is a flow chart showing the method for producing ice products according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt; Furthermore, the directional terms mentioned in the present invention, such as upper, lower, top, bottom, front, rear, left, right, inner, outer, side, surrounding, central, horizontal, horizontal, vertical, longitudinal, axial, Radial, uppermost or lowermost, etc., only refer to the direction of the additional schema. Therefore, the directional terminology used is for the purpose of illustration and understanding of the invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the ice product manufacturing method of the embodiment of the present invention may include steps S1 to S4, which may shred an ice cube into a crushed ice product; the step S2 may freeze a liquid additive. a frozen product; the step S3 can mix the crushed ice product with the frozen product into a mixed ice product; and the step S4 can refine a proportion of one weight portion of the ice mixed product into a fine ice product. The maximum outer diameter of the particles of the fine ice product is smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the particles of the crushed ice product. The following is an example of the implementation of the method for producing ice products of the present invention, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, in the step S1, the ice cube may be a square or cylindrical ice block made by a conventional ice maker, and the ice cube may be subjected to a temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius to minus 15 degrees (° C.). It is shredded into the crushed ice, and the temperature range is suitable for crushing the ice into particles of an appropriate size without causing the ice to be easily broken due to the low ambient temperature.

In an embodiment, in the step S1, a range of the maximum outer diameter of the particles of the crushed ice product may be 2 to 6 millimeters (mm), and the ice particles in the size range may make the smoothies The subsequent refrigerated transport process does not melt too quickly, helping to maintain the quality of the smoothie. The duration of the crushed ice products in the size range can be adjusted according to the precision of the processing tool and the product requirements, which can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field, and will not be described herein.

In an embodiment, in the step S1, the ice cube can be shredded into the icebreaker by cutting, for example, the crushed ice product can be shredded by all the knife devices, so that the ice cube is easy to make. It is converted into crushed ice particles having the above size range.

In an embodiment, in the step S2, the liquid additive may be an edible substance having flavoring and viscosity. For example, the liquid additive may comprise a material selected from the group consisting of glucose and carboxymethyl fiber. A group of sodium citrate (CMC) and Xanthan gum to enhance the taste and taste of smoothies.

In an embodiment, in the step S2, the liquid additive may be frozen into the frozen product in a low temperature environment, for example, the temperature of the frozen product may be between minus 1 degree (° C) and minus 7 degrees Celsius. The maintenance time of the freezing process may depend on the actual application, for example, 20 to 60 minutes, but not limited thereto. Wherein, the temperature range is suitable for freezing the liquid additive into an already frozen substance, and does not cause the liquid additive to change in characteristics (such as aftertaste) because the ambient temperature is too low.

In an embodiment, in the step S3, after the frozen product is completed, it is optional to continue in the environment, and the ice product and the frozen product are mixed into the ice blend to simplify the process environment.

In an embodiment, after the ice-making product is completed, the step S4 may be continued at the ambient temperature of the step S3 to maintain the temperature of the ice-mixing product, such as -7~-10 °C, but not This is limited to this.

In an embodiment, in the step S4, the ratio of the proportion of the iced product to the fine ice product may be 70-90%, for example, the ratio may be 80%, that is, the mixed ice. 20% of the product is not refined, so that the smoothie can withstand long-term transportation and storage without melting or chipping.

In an embodiment, in the step S4, the maximum outer diameter of the fine ice particles may be 1.3 mm, and the ice granules in the size range can make the smoothie complete after the production. The end (such as a convenience store) responds to the delicate texture and helps to improve the quality of the smoothie. The duration of the fine ice product in the size range can be adjusted according to the precision of the processing tool and the product demand, which can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field, and is not described here.

In an embodiment, in the step S4, the fine ice product can be refined from the iced product by a grinding method. For example, the fine ice product can be refined by a stone grinding device to make the ice mixed. The product is easily converted into fine ice particles having the above size range.

In an embodiment, please refer to FIG. 1 again. After the step S4 is completed, and the ratio in the weight portion of the ice-mixed product is refined to the fine ice product, a step S5 may be performed. The fine ice product can be filled in a package (such as a cup) at a temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius, so that the smoothie product is properly solidified for subsequent transportation and storage operations.

According to the ice product manufacturing method of the above embodiment of the present invention, the smooth sand which can withstand long-term transportation and storage can be produced, and at the same time, hot food (such as hot coffee, hot milk or hot water can be added at the passage end). ), the smoothness of the smoothie can be achieved, and the effects of "smoothing can withstand long-term transportation and storage" and "easy to restore the fine texture of smoothies" can be achieved, which can indeed improve the shortcomings of existing smoothies.

The present invention has been disclosed in its preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

Claims (10)

 An ice product manufacturing method, the method comprising the steps of: crushing an ice cube into a crushed ice product; freezing a liquid additive into a frozen product; mixing the crushed ice product with the frozen product into a mixed ice product; And refining a proportion of a weight portion of the iced product into a fine ice product, the maximum outer diameter of one of the fine ice products being smaller than the largest outer diameter of the particles of the crushed ice product.    The method for producing ice products according to claim 1, wherein the ratio is 80%.    The method for producing an ice product according to claim 1, wherein the temperature of the frozen product is between minus 1 degree and minus 7 degrees Celsius.    The method for producing an ice product according to claim 1, wherein the liquid additive comprises a group of materials selected from the group consisting of glucose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and trisin.    The method for producing ice products according to claim 1, wherein a range of the maximum outer diameter of the particles of the crushed ice is 2 to 6 mm.    The method for producing an ice product according to claim 1, wherein the fine ice particles have a maximum outer diameter of 1.3 mm.    The method for producing an ice product according to claim 6, wherein the ice cube is shredded into the crushed ice at a temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius to minus 15 degrees Celsius.    The method for producing an ice product according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the crushed ice product is shredded by a knife device.    The method for producing an ice product according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the fine ice product is refined by a stone grinding device.    The method for producing an ice product according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein after the ratio in the weight portion of the ice-mixed product is refined to the fine ice product, the fine ice product is minus 4 in Celsius. A temperature of one degree is filled in a package.