Method for producing sesame vinegar and sesame vinegar

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sesame vinegar of good flavor. PSOLUTION: The method for producing the sesame vinegar includes: a step of subjecting sesame refuse to enzymatic treatment; and a step of adding an alcohol and conducting an acetic acid fermentation. In this method, it is preferable that the sesame refuse is used after squeezing oil therefrom and prior to conducting a hexane extraction; and in the enzymatic treatment, a combination of glucoamylase with protease is preferably used, wherein the protease is preferably one derived from Aspergillus orizae. The sesame vinegar thus obtained may be used as a seasoning or vinegar drink, particularly, being useful in applications where vinegar is desired, as a health food, to have mellow acidity. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT