Preparation method of caramel lotus seed snack

Abstract

The invention discloses a preparation method of a caramel lotus seed snack, and belongs to the technical field of deep processing of agricultural and sideline foods.The method comprises the steps that dry lotus seeds serve as raw materials, the dry lotus seeds are soaked in a sugar solution, fried to be golden yellow and wrapped with a caramel solution, and the caramel lotus seed snack which is burnt, crispy and fragrant in taste is produced. According to the method, the shape of the lotus seeds is completely reserved, the surfaces of the lotus seeds are crisp, good in taste and good in flavor, the surface color of the lotus seeds is improved through caramel color, the lotus seeds are attractive in sensory color and luster, appetite is promoted, the grease content is low, the requirement for low fat of healthy diet is met, the method is suitable for various consumer groups, development of the deep processing industry of the lotus seeds is promoted to a certain extent, and the method is worthy of popularization and application. The storage and the transportation are convenient.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a method for preparing caramelized lotus seed snacks, in particular to a method for preparing lotus seed snacks with less oil, crispy caramel flavor, and belongs to the technical field of deep processing of agricultural and sideline foods. Background technique [0002] Lotus seed (Semen Nelumbinis), also known as lotus seed and water Zhidan, is the dry mature seed of the perennial aquatic perennial herb lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.). Dried lotus seeds are picked and dried in the sun or dried by other processing methods. They are elliptical or spherical in shape, generally 0.8-1.4cm in diameter. Dried lotus seeds have sedative, antiemetic, diuretic, and nourishing effects. Lotus seeds have been a good nourishing product since ancient times, and they have been included in the homologous list of medicine and food published by the Ministry of Health of my country. Lotus seeds are rich in protein, starch, vitamins, trace element...

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Problems solved by technology

[0003] However, dried lotus seeds are very easy to be eaten by moths when the temperature is high in summer due to their rich starch and protein, improperly preserved or even rotten; the current common lotus seed products usually destroy the original shape and nutrition of lotus seeds to make lotus seed drinks, Cakes and other products also destroy the inherent unique fragrance of lotus seeds; frying is a traditional baking processing technology, which occupies a very important position in snack foods because of its unique crispy taste and local flavor, but there are already existing ones on the market. The fried lotus seed products of China, whether they are fried under normal pressure or vacuum, have a high oil content, which seriously affects the nutritional value of lotus seeds and does not meet the requirements of modern health food. Consumers have a low repurchase rate after tasting High, it is difficult to form a larger market size, which hinders the development of the lotus seed industry