Inventors:
- Wayzata MN, US
Xiang S. YIN - Medina MN, US
Assignee:
CARGILL, INCORPORATED - WAYZATA MN
International Classification:
A21D 2/38
A21D 13/02
C12C 1/067
C12C 1/02
C12C 1/027
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a process for producing a sprouted grain comprising steeping at least one grain at a temperature from about 2 C. to about 29 C. for a period of time less than about 24 hours to a moisture content ranging from about 29% to about 38%; optionally, germinating the at least one grain for less than about 2 days; and kilning with controlled air circulation the at least one grain at a temperature ranging from at least about 49 C. to about 93 C. for less than about 20 hours to a moisture content of about 7% to about 16%. Also disclosed herein is a sprouted grain prepared from the processes disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are a dough comprising sprouted whole grains prepared from the processes disclosed herein, as well as baked goods and beverages comprising sprouted whole grains prepared from the processed disclosed herein.
