PROCESS OF PRODUCING PASTILLAS FROM TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) AND CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa)

摘要

This utility model discloses the process of producing the sweet, yet healthy pastillass from turmeric (Curcuma longa) and calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa). It is usually consumed as a desert, or an alternative to a healthy snack. Composition includes honey, powdered milk, calamansi extract, boiled turmeric ginger and refined sugar (for coating). Process include: preparing all the needed ingredients; placing 2 cups of sifted powdered milk into a plain plate then set aside; combining the 65 ml Honey, 15 ml calamansi extract and 15 ml boiled turmeric ginger; mixing until it is well blended, combining the mixture and powdered milk; mixing and blending evenly until it smoothens; setting aside for 10- 15 minutes; shaping the mixture into balls; rolling in refined sugar for coating; and wrapping the pastillass with water cellophane. Making boiled turmeric ginger comprise of the following steps: peeling th 1/8 kg turmeric ginger and mincing it; placing the peeled ginger in a cauldron with 50 ml water; boiling it on a low heat fire for 20-25 minutes; transferring the boiled turmeric ginger into the bowl using a strainer; and making sure not to include the turmeric particles.