WO2010046512A1 - Aperitif of spiced and baked chickpea and algae flour and production procedure thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Aperitif of spiced and baked chickpea and algae flour, and production procedure thereof, comprising approximately chickpea flour 60%, algae flour 20%, water 9%, ecological extra-virgin olive oil 8%, salt 2% and a mixture of spices 1%. Production comprises mixing chickpea flour and algae flour, oil and water and kneading until obtaining a homogeneous dough to which are added sea salt and the mixture of spices. Small diced cubes of the dough are made and baked until externally crunchy.

Description

 DESCRIPTION

"Appetizer of chickpea flour and spiced and baked seaweed and its preparation procedure"

The present invention relates to a food product and process for making said product, "snack" or small size.

Background of the invention.

At present there are many food products intended to be consumed in small portions by people, such as "snacks" or snacks, croquettes or others adapted to such consumption.

In general, these food products first seek to bring pleasure to the palate due to their intense flavor, but nutritionally they may be limited and provide inadequate fats and cholesterol. This being the problem that is intended to be solved, which consists in providing an attractive product in small portions and whose qualities help the consumer to improve his state of health.

Description of the invention The food product and the process of elaboration object of this invention have some technical peculiarities that make it especially suitable for a healthy and balanced diet, maintaining an attractive and special flavor.

In fact, the food product comprises the following ingredients: chickpea flour, seaweed flour, olive oil, spice mix, sea salt and water.

More specifically, in a preferred embodiment, it comprises approximately 60% chickpea flour, 20% algae flour, 9% water, 8% organic extra virgin oil, 2% salt and 1% mixture. of spices

The spice mixture includes curry, cumin and nutmeg among others, which allows to enhance the flavor of the food product.

These ingredients provide the product with antioxidant substances that strengthen the body against aging and improve the immune system. Further, The extra supply of fiber favors intestinal transit.

The process for preparing the food product first comprises the mixture of chickpea flour and seaweed flour, water and olive oil are added and kneaded until a homogeneous mass is obtained, to which an adequate proportion of sea salt and sea salt are added. The mixture of spices; Portions are made and baked in an oven until it is crispy on the outside. This baking is preferably carried out in an expansion oven with hot air circulation.

The portions are made by stamping the dough into separate cubes before baking, so that when they are crispy on the outside and soft inside they make them more palatable, since when the consumer bites the product I invade a sensation of flavor in the mouth.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

In a preferred embodiment, 600 grams of chickpea flour and 200 grams of seaweed flour are mixed, 90 cubic centimeters of water and 80 grams of organic extra virgin olive oil are added, mixing the mixture obtained until it is a homogeneous mass. To this dough, add 20 grams of sea salt and 10 grams of the spice mixture (curry, cumin and nutmeg) and mix the dough again. This dough is divided by punching in the form of cubes that are baked in an expansion oven with hot air circulation until the outer layer of said cubes is crispy, keeping the interior soft.

Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as an exemplary embodiment, it is stated to the appropriate effects that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, provided that this does not imply an alteration of the essential characteristics of the invention that are claimed below.

Claims

1 - Food product, characterized in that it comprises the following ingredients: chickpea flour, seaweed flour, olive oil, spice mix, sea salt and water. 2. Product, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an approximate weight proportion of 60% chickpea flour, 20% algae flour, 9% water, 8% organic extra virgin oil, 2% salt and 1% spice mixture. 3 - Product, according to claim 1, characterized in that the spice mixture comprises curry, cumin and nutmeg. 4. Process for preparing the food product of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the mixture of chickpea flour and seaweed flour, water and olive oil are added and kneaded until a homogeneous mass is obtained, to which add an adequate proportion of sea salt and the mixture of spices; Portions are made and baked in an oven until it is crispy on the outside. 5. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that the portions are made by stamping the dough into separate cubes.