Dried fruit esp. apple chips prepn. by freeze-drying - after dipping in aq. esp. ascorbic acid soln. to prevent browning

摘要

Dried fruit, esp. apple slices or chips, are prepd. by (i) washing, removing pips and cores, and slicing (ii) dipping in an aq. edible soln. to prevent browning; (iii) freeze-drying in standard plant, pref. after blanching; and (iv) packing under a protective atmos. to prevent air- and water-vapour access. The prods. are ready for immediate consumption, as crisp, mouth-melting foods, and are pref. derived from apples, as well as fruit and vegetables having a similar consistency as apples, e.g. pears, celery and carrots.