WO2017222054A1 - Curdlan-containing composition, product comprising curdlan-containing composition, and method for producing product comprising curdlan-containing composition - Google Patents

Curdlan-containing composition, product comprising curdlan-containing composition, and method for producing product comprising curdlan-containing composition Download PDF

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WO2017222054A1
WO2017222054A1 PCT/JP2017/023243 JP2017023243W WO2017222054A1 WO 2017222054 A1 WO2017222054 A1 WO 2017222054A1 JP 2017023243 W JP2017023243 W JP 2017023243W WO 2017222054 A1 WO2017222054 A1 WO 2017222054A1
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  • the present invention relates to a curdlan-containing composition containing curdlan and an alkali salt, a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition, and a method for producing a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • Curdlan is used as a thickening polysaccharide mainly for improving physical properties such as thickening, gelation, water retention and shape retention in various fields.
  • curdlan is effective even when used in powder form, it is a substance that is insoluble in water, so there is a problem that curdlan functions cannot be fully demonstrated in the manufacture of processed foods.
  • curdlan Since curdlan is insoluble in water from acidity to neutrality, when curdlan alone is added to water, curdlan may precipitate. Since curdlan is soluble in alkaline aqueous solution, in order to prepare the aqueous solution, a dispersion in which curdlan is dispersed in water in advance and an alkaline solution are prepared separately. Mechanical mixing was necessary.
  • curdlan is soluble in water in an alkaline state, but when curdlan is added directly to an alkaline solution, an aggregate (so-called “dama”) is formed, or two solutions of curdlan dispersion and alkaline solution are formed.
  • the manufacturing process of the curdlan aqueous solution becomes complicated (see Patent Document 1).
  • a method of preparing a curdlan dispersion by preparing a mixture of a curdlan and an alkaline agent previously mixed with powder and adding it to water is mixed.
  • a mixture prepared using the pH of the mixed solution as an indicator is added to water, it is difficult to produce an aggregate and produce a uniform dispersion solution.
  • a curdlan mixture using a coated alkaline agent is known as a curdlan mixture that solves this problem (see Patent Document 2).
  • the curdlan becomes familiar with the water, and then the alkali is eluted from the coated alkaline agent, so that aggregates are hardly formed.
  • it is necessary to prepare a coated alkaline agent for the preparation of a curdlan preparation as in Patent Document 2.
  • the curdlan is a material insoluble in water, the curdlan immediately precipitates, and it is difficult to easily produce a curdlan dispersion.
  • curdlan-containing composition that is less likely to generate aggregates when dispersed in water and that can easily prepare a curdlan dispersion.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a curdlan-containing composition that hardly causes agglomerates when dispersed or dissolved in water, and can easily prepare a curdlan dispersion or solution, and the curdlan-containing composition.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a product such as food, and a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the present invention contains a curdlan and an alkali salt, the curdlan and the alkali salt are granulated, and a volume average particle size of the granulated particles is in a range of 90 to 1000 ⁇ m, and the granulation
  • the ratio of the particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less in the formed particles is 10% or less with respect to the whole particles, and when the content weight of the curdlan is 100, the content weight of the alkali salt is 10 or more.
  • a curdlan-containing composition in which the pH of the dispersion or aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water is in the range of 10-13.
  • the granulated particles preferably have a volume average particle size in the range of 130 to 1000 ⁇ m.
  • the alkali salt preferably contains at least one of trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, and sodium hydroxide.
  • the curdlan content in the curdlan-containing composition is preferably in the range of 10 to 90% by weight.
  • the curdlan-containing composition is preferably dispersible or soluble in water of 3 to 55 ° C. in an amount of 25% by weight or less within 30 minutes.
  • the present invention is a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the present invention is a method for producing a product such as food, wherein a product is produced using the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the manufacturing method of products such as a foodstuff containing the curdlan containing composition, and products, such as a foodstuff containing the curdlan containing composition, can be provided.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to the embodiment of the present invention contains curdlan and an alkali salt, and the curdlan and the alkali salt are granulated.
  • the curdlan and the alkali salt are “granulated” means that the curdlan and the alkali salt are contained in the same particle, and the volume average particle diameter of the particle described later is 90 ⁇ m or more, preferably 130 ⁇ m or more. It means that.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is obtained by mixing curdlan and an alkali salt and granulating them into granules.
  • curdlan-containing composition a curdlan having a low concentration to a high concentration can be easily dispersed or dissolved in water in a shorter time than the conventional method while maintaining the heat solidification property and water retention of the curdlan. It becomes possible to make it.
  • handling property improves by curdlan and alkali salt being granulated.
  • the curdlan is blended with an alkali salt and further granulated, the swellability of the particles is improved. Therefore, the quality improvement effect for products such as foods containing the curdlan-containing composition is improved.
  • the curdlan is used in combination with a substance that imparts viscosity such as a thickening polysaccharide in order to disperse the curdlan insoluble in advance. It is not necessary to prepare a dispersion in which water is dispersed in water and an alkaline solution separately, and it can be dispersed or dissolved in water from a low concentration to a high concentration at one time. Simplified. Further, it is not necessary to prepare a coated alkaline agent.
  • curdlan is a heat-coagulable material, it is difficult to produce a substantially homogeneous solution in a high concentration state by adding curdlan to hot water around 50 ° C. in the conventional method.
  • curdlan-containing composition according to the curdlan-containing composition according to, a dispersion can be prepared even when added to warm water around 50 ° C.
  • curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to food and beverage applications, etc., but also other uses such as pharmaceuticals, industrial use, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, feed use, etc. Shall also be included.
  • the curdlan used in the present embodiment is a heat-coagulable polysaccharide mainly composed of ⁇ -1,3-glucoside bonds produced by microorganisms.
  • the polysaccharide include those produced by microorganisms of the genus Alkagenes or Agrobacterium.
  • curdlan is obtained from Alcaligenes faecalis var. Myxogenes strain 10C3K [Agricultural Biological Chemistry, Vol. 30, p196 (1966)], Alkaligenes faecalis var.
  • Myxogenes strain 10C3K mutant NTK-u (IFO13140), Agrobacterium radiobacter (IFO13127) and its mutant U-19 It is a polysaccharide produced by (IFO13126).
  • a commercially available card run may be used.
  • alkali salt used in the present embodiment examples include an inorganic base such as an alkali metal hydroxide (for example, sodium hydroxide), an alkali metal carbonate (for example, sodium carbonate), an alkali metal bicarbonate (for example, Sodium hydrogen carbonate and the like, and alkali metal inorganic salts such as phosphoric acid (for example, trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, etc.) and the like.
  • the alkali salt is preferably an inorganic salt of an alkali metal, more preferably an alkali metal salt or an alkali metal hydroxide of phosphoric acid, which hardly generates an aggregate when dispersed or dissolved in water.
  • trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, and sodium hydroxide are particularly preferable.
  • An alkali salt may be used individually by 1 type, and may use 2 or more types together. The alkali salt may not be subjected to a treatment such as coating.
  • the content of the alkali salt in the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is the pH of a dispersion or an aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water, for example, the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the amount of the dispersion or aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving 2% by weight in water as the run content is 10 or more, preferably 11 or more, for example, in the range of 10 to 13, more preferably in the range of 11 to 13. If it is. If the pH of the resulting dispersion or aqueous solution is less than 10, the liquid may not be a viscous liquid, and if it exceeds 13, sufficient alkali expression may not occur due to the alkali being too strong.
  • the curdlan-containing composition When the curdlan-containing composition is added to water as a curdlan content at 2% by weight, if the pH is less than 11, the curdlan is dispersed in water, and when the pH is 11 or more, the curdlan is dispersed in water. Dissolve.
  • the volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is preferably in the range of 90 to 1000 ⁇ m, more preferably in the range of 130 to 1000 ⁇ m, and 90 to 300 ⁇ m. More preferably, it is in the range or in the range of 130 to 300 ⁇ m.
  • the upper limit of the volume average particle size is not particularly limited, but when the particle size becomes large (for example, exceeding 1000 ⁇ m), it takes time to disperse in water, and it is difficult to form a curdlan dispersion or solution. There is.
  • the volume average particle size and particle size distribution of the granulated particles can be measured using a laser diffraction type particle size distribution measuring device (manufactured by Malvern, Mastersizer).
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less is 20% or less and preferably 10% or less.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less exceeds 20% with respect to the whole particles, aggregates are likely to be formed during dispersion or dissolution in water.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 300 ⁇ m or more is 30% or less, preferably 20% or less, based on the whole particles.
  • the ratio of the particles having a volume average particle diameter of 50 ⁇ m or less and the ratio of the particles having a volume average particle diameter of 300 ⁇ m or more to the whole particles can be determined from the particle size distribution measured using a dry laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring apparatus. For example, fine powder having a volume average particle diameter of 50 ⁇ m or less and coarse powder having a volume average particle diameter of 300 ⁇ m or more may be removed and reduced by a classification method using a sieve having a predetermined pore size.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is prepared by mixing curdlan and an alkali salt, and then using a granule manufacturing apparatus such as a granulator, a tableting machine, an extruder, a fluidized bed granulator, etc. And an alkali salt can be obtained by granulating them so as to be contained in the same particles with appropriate blending and composition.
  • Curdlan and alkali salts must not be integrated in the particles in a mixture in which the powder is homogeneously mixed with a powder mixer such as a V-type mixer or Nauta mixer, or pulverized and mixed with a Henschel mixer. Therefore, sufficient effects cannot be obtained during dispersion or dissolution. Therefore, these manufacturing apparatuses are not included in the apparatus for manufacturing the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment.
  • the curdlan content can be in the range of 10 to 90% by weight.
  • the content of curdlan is less than 10% by weight, in the object using this composition, the sufficient effect of curdlan may not be exhibited and confirmed, and when the content of curdlan exceeds 90% by weight It is considered that sufficient effects of the alkali salt are difficult to obtain and it is difficult to form substantially uniform particles or viscous liquid.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment it is possible to easily produce a high-concentration curdlan dispersion, which has been difficult with conventional methods.
  • the alkali salt content (weight) when the curdlan content (weight) is 100, the alkali salt content (weight) is 10 or more, preferably 20 or more.
  • the content (weight) of curdlan when the content (weight) of alkali salt is 100, when the content (weight) of alkali salt is less than 10, the curdlan may not be uniformly dispersed.
  • the upper limit of the alkali salt content relative to the curdlan content is not particularly limited. When the content of the alkali salt is increased, the curdlan content in the composition is relatively decreased, and the sufficient effect of the curdlan may not be exhibited and confirmed.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment can be easily dispersed or dissolved in water at a high concentration in a short time.
  • a high-speed stirring device such as a homogenizer or a high-speed mixer
  • the water is 3 to 55 ° C within 30 minutes, for example, 30 seconds to 30 minutes.
  • temperature adjustment such as heating may be performed during dispersion, dissolution, stirring, product production, and the like.
  • the heating may be a temperature at which the curdlan-containing composition is easily dispersed or dissolved, for example, about 40 to 50 ° C.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment may contain other components other than curdlan and alkali salts, if necessary, as long as they do not greatly affect the pH during dispersion or dissolution.
  • Such other ingredients include: xanthan gum, guar gum, carob bean gum, tamarind seed gum, carrageenan, glucomannan, gellan gum, thickeners such as processed starch; sugars such as sugar, starch syrup and dextrin; grain flour such as wheat flour and starch A dietary fiber such as inulin or cellulose; a fatty acid ester such as glycerin fatty acid ester or sorbitan fatty acid ester; an enzyme or the like.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment may be added not only to liquids such as water, juice, and sauce, but also directly to food solids such as meat and flour, powders, and the like.
  • the addition amount of the curdlan-containing composition may be appropriately adjusted according to the type and state of the object, the curdlan content of the curdlan-containing composition to be used, etc. What is necessary is just to add to a target object so that content of a run may be 0.1 to 10 weight%, Preferably it is 0.3 to 5 weight%.
  • the use of the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment includes products such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, feeds, and industrial products containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • products such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, feeds, and industrial products containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment it is possible to efficiently produce products such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, quasi drugs, cosmetics, feeds, and industrial products containing the curdlan-containing composition.
  • the other production methods are not particularly limited.
  • physical properties such as viscosity, gelation, water retention, and adhesion can be imparted to products such as food.
  • the form or the preparation processing method at the time of use may differ.
  • Examples of food include processed meat products such as ham and sausage, processed fishery products such as kamaboko, desserts such as jelly, pudding, mousse and yogurt, side dishes such as hamburger and croquettes, and confectionery such as candy, gum and snacks. , Chinese noodles, udon, pasta, buckwheat noodles, cakes, cookies, etc. And foods such as universal foods such as nursing foods, chopped foods, thick foods, and liquid foods, and health foods such as tablets, soft capsules, hard capsules, candy, and powders. In addition, like frozen food, retort food, microwave food, etc., the form or the preparation processing method at the time of use may differ.
  • drinks include soft drinks, fruit drinks, tea drinks, coffee drinks, powder drinks, milk drinks, lactic acid bacteria drinks, carbonated drinks, nutrition drinks, and jelly drinks.
  • Examples of pharmaceuticals include tablets, capsules, external preparations for skin, and ointments.
  • quasi-drugs examples include quasi-drugs in the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law such as mouth fresheners, brushes and soaps.
  • cosmetics examples include hair cosmetics such as haircuts and hair rinses, and cosmetics for finishing such as cream.
  • feed examples include livestock feed, livestock feed such as pet food, and feed for cultured fish.
  • Industrial products include, for example, chemical industries such as adhesives and fragrances, and building materials such as concrete.
  • Example 1 90 parts by weight of curdlan (MC Food Specialties), 4 parts by weight of tripotassium phosphate and 6 parts by weight of trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) are aggregated in a fluidized bed granulator (Powrec). Granulated to produce a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve.
  • the volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in the curdlan-containing composition was determined by using a laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring device (manufactured by Malvern, Mastersizer), a dispersion pressure of 3.0 bar, and a dispersion medium refractive index of 1.0. It was 134 micrometers when measured on condition of this.
  • the particle diameter was determined using a laser diffraction particle size distribution apparatus, the proportion of particles having a volume average particle diameter of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • the curdlan-containing composition of Example 1 was added to water at room temperature (20 ° C. ⁇ 5 ° C., hereinafter the same) so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and a magnetic stirrer (manufactured by Seiwa Giken Co., Ltd.). , SD STIRRER SD-15 type) and stirring and mixing at 400 rpm for 1 minute, the pH of the solution becomes 11.4. When visually confirmed, no aggregate is formed in the solution. It became a nearly homogeneous viscous liquid.
  • Curdlan (MC Food Specialties) 40 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) 6 parts, tripotassium phosphate 4 parts, dextrin (Max 1000, Matsutani Chemical Co.) 50 parts by weight was agglomerated and granulated in a fluid bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC) to prepare a curdlan-containing composition.
  • Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve.
  • the volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 155 ⁇ m.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer (Test Example 1).
  • two tests of stirring with a glass rod for 5 minutes were performed.
  • the pH of the solution was 11.5, and the solution did not produce aggregates, and became a substantially homogeneous viscous liquid.
  • this composition was not mechanically stirred by a mixer or the like, but depending on the charging method, even with human stirring without using a stirrer such as a stirring bar, a high-concentration dispersion was not produced.
  • a composition capable of producing a highly concentrated solution of curdlan was obtained much more easily than before.
  • the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 1% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer. As a result, a good dispersion was obtained.
  • the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 5% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer. As a result, a good dispersion was obtained.
  • curdlan was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 1% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer, curdlan was as shown in FIG. Not distributed.
  • curdlan was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 5% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer, curdlan was as shown in FIG. Not distributed
  • the volume average particle size of this product was 121 ⁇ m.
  • Comparative Example 3 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred with a magnetic stirrer at a stirring speed of 400 rpm for 10 minutes. However, agglomerates were formed and precipitation was observed. Even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours, almost no change was observed in the state, and almost no viscosity was observed.
  • Example 6 Agglomerated and granulated 60 parts by weight of curdlan (MC Food Specialties), 20 parts by weight of potassium carbonate and 20 parts by weight of dextrin (Max 1000: manufactured by Matsutani Chemical Co., Ltd.) in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by Paulek).
  • a curdlan-containing composition was prepared. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 165 ⁇ m. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • Example 6 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred for 10 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer.
  • the pH was 10.7.
  • the solution became almost homogeneously dispersed, no agglomerates were formed, and the solution became a substantially homogeneous viscous solution.
  • Comparative Example 4 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred with a magnetic stirrer at a stirring speed of 400 rpm for 10 minutes.
  • the pH was 8.7.
  • the solution became almost homogeneously dispersed and no agglomerates were formed. However, the liquid did not become a substantially homogeneous viscous solution. Even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours, precipitation was observed without dispersion.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • Comparative Example 5 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and the mixture was stirred for 3 minutes at 400 rpm with a propeller stirrer. Although the solution was an alkali with No. 6, many agglomerates were formed in the solution, and the solution did not become a substantially homogeneous viscous solution even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours.
  • Curdlan (MC Food Specialties) 70 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) 16 parts by weight, tripotassium phosphate 4 parts by weight, dextrin (Max 1000: made by Matsutani Chemical) 10 parts by weight was agglomerated and granulated in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC) to prepare a curdlan-containing composition.
  • Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve.
  • the volume average particle size of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 148 ⁇ m.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • the temperature of water to be dispersed is adjusted, and the solution state during stirring at a stirring speed of 400 rpm is adjusted using a propeller stirrer so that the curdlan concentration becomes 2% by weight. It was confirmed. As a result, although a substantially homogeneous dispersion was obtained at 5 ° C. to 55 ° C., the formation of aggregates was confirmed at a high temperature of 65 ° C., and there was almost no change in the solution state after standing for 3 hours.
  • a curdlan-containing composition is obtained by agglomerating and granulating 40 parts by weight of curdlan, 25 parts by weight of alkali salts and 35 parts by weight of dextrin (SR-25, manufactured by Organo Foodtech) in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC).
  • Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve.
  • Table 3 shows the alkali salts studied.
  • the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition was 150 to 165 ⁇ m.
  • the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 ⁇ m or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
  • Comparative Example 8 a material that was not aggregated and granulated was used.
  • the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition from which the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 11 have been removed are shown in FIG. 2, and the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 12 are removed.
  • the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition having a particle size larger than 11 are shown in FIG. 3, and the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition of the powder of Comparative Example 8 are shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 shows the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition from which the fine powder of Comparative Example 11 has not been removed.
  • the obtained composition was added so as to be 2% by weight with respect to water at room temperature, and stirred for 10 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer.
  • Table 4 shows the particle size of each formulation and the dissolution state when added to water.
  • curdlan-containing composition of the example when dispersed or dissolved in water, aggregates hardly occur, and a curdlan dispersion or solution could be easily prepared.
  • Example 13 The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 1 was dissolved in water to prepare a 2% by weight aqueous solution. 50 parts by weight of this aqueous solution and 45 parts by weight of pineapple juice in which 5 parts by weight of granulated sugar were dissolved were mixed, filled in a jelly cup, sterilized by heating at 65 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then cooled. The obtained jelly was fresh and had a smooth texture with a pleasant taste.
  • Example 14 The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 2 was dissolved in water to prepare a 3% by weight aqueous solution. While heating 60 parts by weight of this aqueous solution, 33 parts by weight of spinach paste, 2 parts by weight of modified starch (Orstarch W, manufactured by Organo Foodtech) and 2 parts by weight of granulated sugar were added and mixed. After adding 2 parts by weight of a 10% by weight citric acid solution and stirring, it was filled in a jelly cup, sterilized by heating at 85 ° C. for 40 minutes, and then cooled to obtain a jelly. The obtained jelly had little water separation even when frozen, and had heat resistance that did not melt even after heating at 98 ° C. for 20 minutes after thawing.
  • Example 15 The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 7 was added to water at 0.15% by weight. To 50 parts by weight of this solution, 0.1% by weight of gellan gum (Kelcogel, manufactured by DSP Gokyo Co., Ltd.) was added, and 50 parts by weight of orange juice was added while heating to about 50 ° C. After further heating and reaching 85 ° C, it was possible to make a drink jelly with mandarin oranges dispersed in the throat, by adding it to a container that had already had an appropriate amount of mandarin oranges. .
  • gellan gum Kelcogel, manufactured by DSP Gokyo Co., Ltd.

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Provided are: a curdlan-containing composition which hardly forms aggregates when dispersed or dissolved in water and easily enables the preparation of a curdlan dispersion or a curdlan solution; a product such as a food which comprises the curdlan-containing composition; and a method for producing a product such as a food which comprises the curdlan-containing composition. The curdlan-containing composition is characterized by: comprising curdlan and an alkali salt, said curdlan and said alkali salt being granulated; the volume-average grain diameter of the granulated grains being within the range of 90-1000 μm; in the granulated grains, the ratio of grains having a volume-average grain diameter of 50 μm or less to total grains being 10% or below; the content by weight of the alkali salt being 10 or higher, by referring the content by weight of curdlan as to 100; and the pH value of a dispersion or an aqueous solution, which is prepared by dispersing/dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water, being within the range of 10-13.

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カードラン含有組成物、カードラン含有組成物を含む製品、およびカードラン含有組成物を含む製品の製造方法Curdlan-containing composition, product containing curdlan-containing composition, and method for producing product containing curdlan-containing composition
 本発明は、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を含むカードラン含有組成物、そのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品、およびそのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品の製造方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a curdlan-containing composition containing curdlan and an alkali salt, a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition, and a method for producing a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
 カードランは、増粘多糖類として、様々な分野の増粘、ゲル化、保水、保形といった主に物性改良用途等で利用されている。 Curdlan is used as a thickening polysaccharide mainly for improving physical properties such as thickening, gelation, water retention and shape retention in various fields.
 カードランは粉末で使用した場合でも効果を発揮するが、水に不溶性の物質であるため、加工食品の製造等においてカードランの機能を十分に発揮し得ていないという問題がある。 Although curdlan is effective even when used in powder form, it is a substance that is insoluble in water, so there is a problem that curdlan functions cannot be fully demonstrated in the manufacture of processed foods.
 カードランは酸性から中性付近では水には不溶であることから、カードラン単体を水に添加するとカードランの沈殿が生じる場合がある。カードランはアルカリ性水溶液には可溶である性質から、その水溶液を調製するためには、事前にカードランを水に分散させた分散液とアルカリ性の溶液を別々に用意し、撹拌機等での機械混合等が必要であった。 Since curdlan is insoluble in water from acidity to neutrality, when curdlan alone is added to water, curdlan may precipitate. Since curdlan is soluble in alkaline aqueous solution, in order to prepare the aqueous solution, a dispersion in which curdlan is dispersed in water in advance and an alkaline solution are prepared separately. Mechanical mixing was necessary.
 このようにカードランはアルカリ状態では水に可溶となるが、アルカリ溶液に直接カードランを添加すると凝集物(いわゆる「だま」)を形成することや、カードラン分散液とアルカリ溶液の2液を準備してカードラン溶液の作製手間が必要なこと等のため、カードラン水溶液の製造工程が煩雑となる(特許文献1参照)。このようなカードラン水溶液の調製の手間を省くため、カードランにアルカリ剤を事前に粉体配合した混合物を調製し、これを水に加えて混合して、カードラン分散液を得る方法が考えられるが、混合溶液のpHを指標として調製された混合物を水に添加した場合、凝集物が生じて均一な分散溶液をつくることが困難である。 Thus, curdlan is soluble in water in an alkaline state, but when curdlan is added directly to an alkaline solution, an aggregate (so-called “dama”) is formed, or two solutions of curdlan dispersion and alkaline solution are formed. The manufacturing process of the curdlan aqueous solution becomes complicated (see Patent Document 1). In order to save the trouble of preparing such a curdlan aqueous solution, a method of preparing a curdlan dispersion by preparing a mixture of a curdlan and an alkaline agent previously mixed with powder and adding it to water is mixed. However, when a mixture prepared using the pH of the mixed solution as an indicator is added to water, it is difficult to produce an aggregate and produce a uniform dispersion solution.
 この問題を解決したカードラン混合物として、被覆されたアルカリ剤を使用したカードラン混合物が知られている(特許文献2参照)。この混合物を水に添加すると、カードランが水になじみ、続いて被覆されたアルカリ剤からアルカリが溶出されるので、凝集物が形成されにくくなる。しかし、特許文献2のようなカードラン製剤の調製には被覆されたアルカリ剤を用意する必要がある。また、カードランが水に不溶な素材であることからカードランがすぐに沈殿し、容易にカードラン分散液を作製することは困難である。 A curdlan mixture using a coated alkaline agent is known as a curdlan mixture that solves this problem (see Patent Document 2). When this mixture is added to water, the curdlan becomes familiar with the water, and then the alkali is eluted from the coated alkaline agent, so that aggregates are hardly formed. However, it is necessary to prepare a coated alkaline agent for the preparation of a curdlan preparation as in Patent Document 2. Further, since the curdlan is a material insoluble in water, the curdlan immediately precipitates, and it is difficult to easily produce a curdlan dispersion.
 このため、水に分散させた際に凝集物が生じにくく、かつカードラン分散液を容易に調製することができるカードラン含有組成物の開発が望まれている。 For this reason, it is desired to develop a curdlan-containing composition that is less likely to generate aggregates when dispersed in water and that can easily prepare a curdlan dispersion.
特開平10-042802号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-042802 特開平11-075723号公報JP-A-11-075723
 本発明の目的は、水に分散または溶解させた際に凝集物を生じにくく、かつカードラン分散液または溶解液を容易に調製することができるカードラン含有組成物、そのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品、およびそのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品の製造方法を提供することにある。 An object of the present invention is to provide a curdlan-containing composition that hardly causes agglomerates when dispersed or dissolved in water, and can easily prepare a curdlan dispersion or solution, and the curdlan-containing composition. An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a product such as food, and a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
 本発明は、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を含有し、前記カードランおよび前記アルカリ塩が顆粒化されており、顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、90~1000μmの範囲であり、前記顆粒化された粒子において、体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して10%以下であり、前記カードランの含有重量を100とした場合、前記アルカリ塩の含有重量は、10以上であり、カードラン含有組成物を水に分散または溶解して得られる分散液または水溶液のpHが、10~13の範囲であるカードラン含有組成物である。 The present invention contains a curdlan and an alkali salt, the curdlan and the alkali salt are granulated, and a volume average particle size of the granulated particles is in a range of 90 to 1000 μm, and the granulation The ratio of the particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less in the formed particles is 10% or less with respect to the whole particles, and when the content weight of the curdlan is 100, the content weight of the alkali salt is 10 or more. A curdlan-containing composition in which the pH of the dispersion or aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water is in the range of 10-13.
 前記カードラン含有組成物において、前記顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、130~1000μmの範囲であることが好ましい。 In the curdlan-containing composition, the granulated particles preferably have a volume average particle size in the range of 130 to 1000 μm.
 前記カードラン含有組成物において、前記アルカリ塩が、リン酸三ナトリウム、リン酸三カリウム、および水酸化ナトリウムのうち少なくとも1つを含むことが好ましい。 In the curdlan-containing composition, the alkali salt preferably contains at least one of trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, and sodium hydroxide.
 前記カードラン含有組成物において、前記カードラン含有組成物中の前記カードランの含有量が、10~90重量%の範囲であることが好ましい。 In the curdlan-containing composition, the curdlan content in the curdlan-containing composition is preferably in the range of 10 to 90% by weight.
 前記カードラン含有組成物において、前記カードラン含有組成物が、3~55℃の水に対して30分以内に25重量%以下の量で分散または溶解可能であることが好ましい。 In the curdlan-containing composition, the curdlan-containing composition is preferably dispersible or soluble in water of 3 to 55 ° C. in an amount of 25% by weight or less within 30 minutes.
 また、本発明は、前記カードラン含有組成物を含む、食品等の製品である。 Further, the present invention is a product such as food containing the curdlan-containing composition.
 また、本発明は、前記カードラン含有組成物を用いて製品を製造する、食品等の製品の製造方法である。 Further, the present invention is a method for producing a product such as food, wherein a product is produced using the curdlan-containing composition.
 本発明では、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を顆粒化することにより、水に分散または溶解させた際に凝集物を生じにくく、かつカードラン分散液または溶解液を容易に調製することができる。また、そのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品、およびそのカードラン含有組成物を含む食品等の製品の製造方法を提供することができる。 In the present invention, by granulating the curdlan and the alkali salt, it is difficult to produce an aggregate when dispersed or dissolved in water, and a curdlan dispersion or solution can be easily prepared. Moreover, the manufacturing method of products, such as a foodstuff containing the curdlan containing composition, and products, such as a foodstuff containing the curdlan containing composition, can be provided.
(1)実施例2のカードラン含有組成物を水に分散させた液(カードラン濃度:1重量%)の様子を示す写真、(2)実施例2のカードラン含有組成物を水に分散させた液(カードラン濃度:5重量%)の様子を示す写真、(3)カードランを水に分散させた液(カードラン濃度:1重量%)の様子を示す写真、(4)カードランを水に分散させた液(カードラン濃度:5重量%)の様子を示す写真である。(1) A photograph showing the appearance of a liquid (curdlan concentration: 1% by weight) obtained by dispersing the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 in water, (2) dispersing the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 in water (3) Photograph showing the state of the liquid (curdlan concentration: 5% by weight), (3) Photograph showing the state of the liquid (curdlan concentration: 1% by weight) dispersed in water, (4) Curdlan It is a photograph which shows the mode of the liquid (curdlan density | concentration: 5 weight%) which disperse | distributed to water. 実施例11の微粉、粗大粉が除去されているカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the result of having measured the volume average particle diameter of the curdlan containing composition from which the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 11 were removed. 実施例12の、微粉、粗大粉が除去されているが、実施例11よりも粒径が大きいカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the result of having measured the volume average particle diameter of the curdlan containing composition with a larger particle size than Example 11, although the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 12 were removed. 比較例8の粉体のカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the result of having measured the volume average particle diameter of the curdlan containing composition of the powder of the comparative example 8. 比較例11の微粉が除去されていないカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the result of having measured the volume average particle diameter of the curdlan containing composition from which the fine powder of the comparative example 11 was not removed.
 本発明の実施の形態について以下説明する。本実施形態は本発明を実施する一例であって、本発明は本実施形態に限定されるものではない。 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. This embodiment is an example for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
 本発明の実施の形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を含有し、カードランおよびアルカリ塩が顆粒化されている。ここで、カードランおよびアルカリ塩が「顆粒化」されているとは、カードランおよびアルカリ塩が同一粒子内に含まれており、後述する粒子の体積平均粒径が90μm以上、好ましくは130μm以上であることを指す。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を混合して粒状に造粒したものである。 The curdlan-containing composition according to the embodiment of the present invention contains curdlan and an alkali salt, and the curdlan and the alkali salt are granulated. Here, the curdlan and the alkali salt are “granulated” means that the curdlan and the alkali salt are contained in the same particle, and the volume average particle diameter of the particle described later is 90 μm or more, preferably 130 μm or more. It means that. The curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is obtained by mixing curdlan and an alkali salt and granulating them into granules.
 カードランおよびアルカリ塩が顆粒化されていることにより、水に分散または溶解させた際に凝集物を生じにくく、かつカードラン分散液または溶解液を容易に調製することができる。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物により、カードランの加熱凝固性や保水性等を維持しつつ、低濃度から高濃度のカードランを従来法よりも短時間で水へ容易に分散または溶解させることが可能となる。また、カードランおよびアルカリ塩が顆粒化されていることにより、ハンドリング性が向上する。カードランにアルカリ塩を配合し、さらに顆粒化されていることによって粒子の膨潤性が向上するため、このカードラン含有組成物を含有させた食品等の製品に対する品質改良効果が向上する。 The granulation of curdlan and alkali salt makes it difficult to produce aggregates when dispersed or dissolved in water, and a curdlan dispersion or solution can be easily prepared. With the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment, a curdlan having a low concentration to a high concentration can be easily dispersed or dissolved in water in a shorter time than the conventional method while maintaining the heat solidification property and water retention of the curdlan. It becomes possible to make it. Moreover, handling property improves by curdlan and alkali salt being granulated. When the curdlan is blended with an alkali salt and further granulated, the swellability of the particles is improved. Therefore, the quality improvement effect for products such as foods containing the curdlan-containing composition is improved.
 本発明の実施の形態に係るカードラン含有組成物によれば、事前に水に不溶なカードランを分散させるために増粘多糖類等の粘度を付与する物質との併用や、事前にカードランを水に分散させた分散液とアルカリ性の溶液を別々に用意しなくてもよく、一度に低濃度から高濃度まで水に分散または溶解させることができ、カードラン分散液または水溶液の製造工程が簡略化される。また、被覆されたアルカリ剤を用意しなくてもよい。 According to the curdlan-containing composition according to the embodiment of the present invention, the curdlan is used in combination with a substance that imparts viscosity such as a thickening polysaccharide in order to disperse the curdlan insoluble in advance. It is not necessary to prepare a dispersion in which water is dispersed in water and an alkaline solution separately, and it can be dispersed or dissolved in water from a low concentration to a high concentration at one time. Simplified. Further, it is not necessary to prepare a coated alkaline agent.
 また、カードランは加熱凝固性の素材であることから、従来法では50℃前後の温水中にカードランを添加すると特に高濃度状態で略均質な溶液作製が困難であったが、本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物によれば、50℃前後の温水へ添加しても分散液の作製が可能となる。 In addition, since curdlan is a heat-coagulable material, it is difficult to produce a substantially homogeneous solution in a high concentration state by adding curdlan to hot water around 50 ° C. in the conventional method. According to the curdlan-containing composition according to, a dispersion can be prepared even when added to warm water around 50 ° C.
 以下、本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物について、食品や飲料用途等を基準とし説明を行うが、その他、医薬品、工業用、医薬部外品、化粧品、飼料用途等、食品関連以外の用途も含むものとする。 Hereinafter, the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to food and beverage applications, etc., but also other uses such as pharmaceuticals, industrial use, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, feed use, etc. Shall also be included.
 本実施形態で用いられるカードランは、微生物によって生産されるβ-1,3-グルコシド結合を主体とする加熱凝固性多糖類である。この多糖類としては、アルカリゲネス属またはアグロバクテリウム属の微生物によって生産されるもの等が挙げられる。具体的には、カードランは、アルカリゲネス・フェカリス・バールミクソゲネス(Alcaligenes faecalis var.myxogenes)菌株10C3K[アグリカルチュラル・バイオロジカル・ケミストリー,Vol.30,p196(1966)]、アルカリゲネス・フェカリス・バールミクソゲネス(Alcaligenes faecalis var.myxogenes)菌株10C3Kの変異株NTK-u(IFO13140)、アグロバクテリウム・ラジオバクター(IFO13127)およびその変異株U-19(IFO13126)により生産される多糖類である。カードランは、市販のものを使用してもよい。 The curdlan used in the present embodiment is a heat-coagulable polysaccharide mainly composed of β-1,3-glucoside bonds produced by microorganisms. Examples of the polysaccharide include those produced by microorganisms of the genus Alkagenes or Agrobacterium. Specifically, curdlan is obtained from Alcaligenes faecalis var. Myxogenes strain 10C3K [Agricultural Biological Chemistry, Vol. 30, p196 (1966)], Alkaligenes faecalis var. Myxogenes strain 10C3K mutant NTK-u (IFO13140), Agrobacterium radiobacter (IFO13127) and its mutant U-19 It is a polysaccharide produced by (IFO13126). A commercially available card run may be used.
 本実施形態で用いられるアルカリ塩としては、無機塩基、例えば、アルカリ金属水酸化物(例えば、水酸化ナトリウム等)、アルカリ金属炭酸塩(例えば、炭酸ナトリウム等)、アルカリ金属重炭酸塩(例えば、炭酸水素ナトリウム等)、リン酸等の無機酸のアルカリ金属塩(例えば、リン酸三ナトリウム、リン酸三カリウム等)等のアルカリ金属の無機塩等が挙げられる。アルカリ塩としては、好ましくは、アルカリ金属の無機塩であり、より好ましくは、リン酸のアルカリ金属塩およびアルカリ金属水酸化物であり、水に分散または溶解させた際に凝集物を生じにくい等の点から、特に好ましくは、リン酸三ナトリウム、リン酸三カリウム、および水酸化ナトリウムである。アルカリ塩は、1種単独で用いてもよいし、2種以上を併用してもよい。アルカリ塩は、特に被覆等の処理が施されたものでなくてもよい。 Examples of the alkali salt used in the present embodiment include an inorganic base such as an alkali metal hydroxide (for example, sodium hydroxide), an alkali metal carbonate (for example, sodium carbonate), an alkali metal bicarbonate (for example, Sodium hydrogen carbonate and the like, and alkali metal inorganic salts such as phosphoric acid (for example, trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, etc.) and the like. The alkali salt is preferably an inorganic salt of an alkali metal, more preferably an alkali metal salt or an alkali metal hydroxide of phosphoric acid, which hardly generates an aggregate when dispersed or dissolved in water. From these points, trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, and sodium hydroxide are particularly preferable. An alkali salt may be used individually by 1 type, and may use 2 or more types together. The alkali salt may not be subjected to a treatment such as coating.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物中のアルカリ塩の含有量は、カードラン含有組成物を水に分散または溶解させて得られる分散液または水溶液のpH、例えば、カードラン含有組成物をカードラン含有量として水に2重量%分散または溶解させて得られる分散液または水溶液のpHを10以上、好ましくは、11以上、例えば10~13の範囲、さらに好ましくは11~13の範囲にする量であればよい。得られる分散液または水溶液のpHが10未満では、液が粘調液とはならない場合があり、13を超えると、アルカリが強すぎることにより十分な粘性発現が起こらない場合がある。なお、カードラン含有組成物をカードラン含有量として水に2重量%加えた際、pHが11未満では、カードランは水に分散し、pHが11以上になると、カードランは水に分散または溶解する。 The content of the alkali salt in the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is the pH of a dispersion or an aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water, for example, the curdlan-containing composition. The amount of the dispersion or aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving 2% by weight in water as the run content is 10 or more, preferably 11 or more, for example, in the range of 10 to 13, more preferably in the range of 11 to 13. If it is. If the pH of the resulting dispersion or aqueous solution is less than 10, the liquid may not be a viscous liquid, and if it exceeds 13, sufficient alkali expression may not occur due to the alkali being too strong. When the curdlan-containing composition is added to water as a curdlan content at 2% by weight, if the pH is less than 11, the curdlan is dispersed in water, and when the pH is 11 or more, the curdlan is dispersed in water. Dissolve.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、90~1000μmの範囲であることが好ましく、130~1000μmの範囲であることがより好ましく、90~300μmの範囲または130~300μmの範囲であることがさらに好ましい。顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径が90μm未満であると、水への分散または溶解の際に凝集物が形成されやすくなる場合がある。体積平均粒径の上限については特に限定されないが、粒子径が大きくなると(例えば、1000μmを超えると)、水への分散に時間を要し、カードランの分散液または溶解液が形成されにくい場合がある。顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径および粒度分布は、レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置(マルバーン社製、マスターサイザー)を用いて、測定することができる。 The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is preferably in the range of 90 to 1000 μm, more preferably in the range of 130 to 1000 μm, and 90 to 300 μm. More preferably, it is in the range or in the range of 130 to 300 μm. When the volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles is less than 90 μm, an aggregate may be easily formed during dispersion or dissolution in water. The upper limit of the volume average particle size is not particularly limited, but when the particle size becomes large (for example, exceeding 1000 μm), it takes time to disperse in water, and it is difficult to form a curdlan dispersion or solution. There is. The volume average particle size and particle size distribution of the granulated particles can be measured using a laser diffraction type particle size distribution measuring device (manufactured by Malvern, Mastersizer).
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子において、体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して20%以下であり、10%以下であることが好ましい。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して20%を超えると、水への分散または溶解の際に凝集物が形成されやすくなる。また、体積平均粒径が300μm以上の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して30%以下であり、20%以下であることが好ましい。体積平均粒径が300μm以上の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して30%を超えると、水への分散に時間を要し、高濃度のカードランの分散液または溶解液が形成されにくくなる。粒子全体に対する体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合、および体積平均粒径が300μm以上の粒子の割合は、乾式レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置を用いて測定した粒度分布より求めることができる。例えば、所定の孔径の篩等を用いて分級する方法等により、体積平均粒径が50μm以下の微粉および体積平均粒径が300μm以上の粗大粉を除去して低減すればよい。 In the granulated particles in the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment, the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less is 20% or less and preferably 10% or less. When the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less exceeds 20% with respect to the whole particles, aggregates are likely to be formed during dispersion or dissolution in water. Further, the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 300 μm or more is 30% or less, preferably 20% or less, based on the whole particles. When the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 300 μm or more exceeds 30% with respect to the whole particles, it takes time to disperse in water, and it becomes difficult to form a high-concentration curdlan dispersion or solution. The ratio of the particles having a volume average particle diameter of 50 μm or less and the ratio of the particles having a volume average particle diameter of 300 μm or more to the whole particles can be determined from the particle size distribution measured using a dry laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring apparatus. For example, fine powder having a volume average particle diameter of 50 μm or less and coarse powder having a volume average particle diameter of 300 μm or more may be removed and reduced by a classification method using a sieve having a predetermined pore size.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を混合した後、造粒機、打錠機、押し出し機、流動層造粒装置等の顆粒剤製造機器を用いて、カードランおよびアルカリ塩を同一粒子内に適切な配合や組成を施して含まれるように顆粒剤化することによって得ることができる。V型混合機やナウターミキサー等の粉末混合機で粉体を均質混合や、ヘンシェルミキサー等で微粉化して粉砕混合した配合物においては、カードランおよびアルカリ塩が粒子内で一体化していないことから、分散または溶解の際に十分な上記効果が得られない。したがって、これらの製造機器は、本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物を製造するための機器に含まれない。 The curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment is prepared by mixing curdlan and an alkali salt, and then using a granule manufacturing apparatus such as a granulator, a tableting machine, an extruder, a fluidized bed granulator, etc. And an alkali salt can be obtained by granulating them so as to be contained in the same particles with appropriate blending and composition. Curdlan and alkali salts must not be integrated in the particles in a mixture in which the powder is homogeneously mixed with a powder mixer such as a V-type mixer or Nauta mixer, or pulverized and mixed with a Henschel mixer. Therefore, sufficient effects cannot be obtained during dispersion or dissolution. Therefore, these manufacturing apparatuses are not included in the apparatus for manufacturing the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物中、カードランの含有量は、10~90重量%の範囲とすることができる。カードランの含有量が10重量%未満では、本組成物を使用した対象物において、カードランの十分な効果が発揮および確認されない場合があり、またカードランの含有量が90重量%を超えると、アルカリ塩の十分な効果が得られにくくなり、略均質な粒子または粘調液を形成しにくくなると考えられる。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物によれば、従来の方法では困難であった、高濃度カードランの分散液を容易に作製することができる。 In the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment, the curdlan content can be in the range of 10 to 90% by weight. When the content of curdlan is less than 10% by weight, in the object using this composition, the sufficient effect of curdlan may not be exhibited and confirmed, and when the content of curdlan exceeds 90% by weight It is considered that sufficient effects of the alkali salt are difficult to obtain and it is difficult to form substantially uniform particles or viscous liquid. According to the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily produce a high-concentration curdlan dispersion, which has been difficult with conventional methods.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物において、カードランの含有量(重量)を100とした場合、アルカリ塩の含有量(重量)は、10以上であり、20以上であることが好ましい。カードランの含有量(重量)を100とした場合、アルカリ塩の含有量(重量)が10未満であると、カードランが均質に分散しない場合がある。カードランの含有量に対するアルカリ塩の含有量の上限については特に限定されない。アルカリ塩の含有量が多くなると相対的に組成物中のカードランの含有割合が減少し、カードランの十分な効果が発揮および確認されない場合がある。 In the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment, when the curdlan content (weight) is 100, the alkali salt content (weight) is 10 or more, preferably 20 or more. When the content (weight) of curdlan is 100, when the content (weight) of alkali salt is less than 10, the curdlan may not be uniformly dispersed. The upper limit of the alkali salt content relative to the curdlan content is not particularly limited. When the content of the alkali salt is increased, the curdlan content in the composition is relatively decreased, and the sufficient effect of the curdlan may not be exhibited and confirmed.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、水に高濃度で短時間に容易に分散または溶解させることができる。例えば、ホモジナイザーや高速ミキサー等の高速撹拌装置を使用しなくても、3~55℃の水に対して30分以内、例えば30秒~30分間で、25重量%以下、例えば1~25重量%の量で分散または溶解させることができる。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物の使用の際、分散時、溶解時、撹拌時、および製品製造時等において、加温等の温度調整を行ってもよい。加温は、カードラン含有組成物が分散または溶解しやすい温度、例えば、40~50℃程度とすればよい。 The curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment can be easily dispersed or dissolved in water at a high concentration in a short time. For example, even without using a high-speed stirring device such as a homogenizer or a high-speed mixer, the water is 3 to 55 ° C within 30 minutes, for example, 30 seconds to 30 minutes. Can be dispersed or dissolved. When using the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment, temperature adjustment such as heating may be performed during dispersion, dissolution, stirring, product production, and the like. The heating may be a temperature at which the curdlan-containing composition is easily dispersed or dissolved, for example, about 40 to 50 ° C.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、分散または溶解の際のpHに大きく影響しないものであれば必要に応じて、カードランおよびアルカリ塩以外の他の成分を含んでもよい。このような他の成分としては、キサンタンガム、グァーガム、カロブビーンガム、タマリンドシードガム、カラギナン、グルコマンナン、ジェランガム、加工でん粉等の増粘剤;砂糖、水飴、デキストリン等の糖類;小麦粉、でん粉等の穀物粉;イヌリン、セルロース等の食物繊維;グリセリン脂肪酸エステル、ソルビタン脂肪酸エステル等の脂肪酸エステル;酵素等が挙げられる。 The curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment may contain other components other than curdlan and alkali salts, if necessary, as long as they do not greatly affect the pH during dispersion or dissolution. Such other ingredients include: xanthan gum, guar gum, carob bean gum, tamarind seed gum, carrageenan, glucomannan, gellan gum, thickeners such as processed starch; sugars such as sugar, starch syrup and dextrin; grain flour such as wheat flour and starch A dietary fiber such as inulin or cellulose; a fatty acid ester such as glycerin fatty acid ester or sorbitan fatty acid ester; an enzyme or the like.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物は、水、ジュース、タレ等の液体に添加するだけではなく、肉や小麦粉等の食品固形分や粉体等に直接添加してもよい。カードラン含有組成物の添加量は、対象物の種類や状態等や、用いるカードラン含有組成物のカードランの含有量等に応じて適宜調整すればよいが、例えば対象物に対して、カードランの含有量が、0.1~10重量%、好ましくは0.3~5重量%となるように、対象物に添加すればよい。 The curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment may be added not only to liquids such as water, juice, and sauce, but also directly to food solids such as meat and flour, powders, and the like. The addition amount of the curdlan-containing composition may be appropriately adjusted according to the type and state of the object, the curdlan content of the curdlan-containing composition to be used, etc. What is necessary is just to add to a target object so that content of a run may be 0.1 to 10 weight%, Preferably it is 0.3 to 5 weight%.
 本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物の利用として、カードラン含有組成物を含む食品、飲料、医薬品、医薬部外品、化粧品、飼料、工業製品等の製品が挙げられる。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物を用いることにより、カードラン含有組成物を含む食品、飲料、医薬品、医薬部外品、化粧品、飼料、工業製品等の製品を効率よく製造することができる。カードラン含有組成物を用いる限り、その他の製造方法については、特に制限はない。本実施形態に係るカードラン含有組成物を含ませることにより、食品等の製品に、粘度、ゲル化、保水、接着等の物性を付与することができる。なお、形態または使用時の調製加工方法が異なっていてもよい。 The use of the curdlan-containing composition according to the present embodiment includes products such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, feeds, and industrial products containing the curdlan-containing composition. By using the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment, it is possible to efficiently produce products such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, quasi drugs, cosmetics, feeds, and industrial products containing the curdlan-containing composition. . As long as the curdlan-containing composition is used, the other production methods are not particularly limited. By including the curdlan-containing composition according to this embodiment, physical properties such as viscosity, gelation, water retention, and adhesion can be imparted to products such as food. In addition, the form or the preparation processing method at the time of use may differ.
 食品としては、例えば、ハム、ソーセージ等の食肉加工品、かまぼこ等の水産加工品、ゼリー、プリン、ムース、ヨーグルト等のデザート類、ハンバーグ、コロッケ等の惣菜類、キャンディー、ガム、スナック等の菓子類、中華麺、うどん、パスタ、そば等の麺類、ケーキ、クッキー等の菓子類、アイスクリーム、シャーベット等の冷菓等の嗜好食品、餅、おにぎり、即席米飯等の米飯類、タレ、ソース、ドレッシング等のソースおよび調味料類、嚥下障害者用、介護食、きざみ食、とろみ食、流動食等のユニバーサルデザインフード、タブレット、ソフトカプセル、ハードカプセル、キャンディー、散剤等の健康食品等が挙げられる。なお、冷凍食品、レトルト食品、電子レンジ食品等のように、形態または使用時の調製加工方法が異なっていてもよい。 Examples of food include processed meat products such as ham and sausage, processed fishery products such as kamaboko, desserts such as jelly, pudding, mousse and yogurt, side dishes such as hamburger and croquettes, and confectionery such as candy, gum and snacks. , Chinese noodles, udon, pasta, buckwheat noodles, cakes, cookies, etc. And foods such as universal foods such as nursing foods, chopped foods, thick foods, and liquid foods, and health foods such as tablets, soft capsules, hard capsules, candy, and powders. In addition, like frozen food, retort food, microwave food, etc., the form or the preparation processing method at the time of use may differ.
 飲料としては、例えば、清涼飲料水、果実飲料、茶系飲料、コーヒー飲料、粉末飲料、乳飲料、乳酸菌飲料、炭酸飲料、栄養飲料、ゼリー飲料等が挙げられる。 Examples of drinks include soft drinks, fruit drinks, tea drinks, coffee drinks, powder drinks, milk drinks, lactic acid bacteria drinks, carbonated drinks, nutrition drinks, and jelly drinks.
 医薬品としては、例えば、錠剤、カプセル、皮膚用外用剤、軟膏等が挙げられる。 Examples of pharmaceuticals include tablets, capsules, external preparations for skin, and ointments.
 医薬部外品としては、例えば、口中清涼剤、はみがき、石鹸類等の薬事法における医薬部外品等が挙げられる。 Examples of quasi-drugs include quasi-drugs in the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law such as mouth fresheners, brushes and soaps.
 化粧品としては、例えば、散髪料、ヘアリンス等の頭髪用化粧品、クリーム等の仕上用化粧品等が挙げられる。 Examples of cosmetics include hair cosmetics such as haircuts and hair rinses, and cosmetics for finishing such as cream.
 飼料としては、例えば、畜産、ペットフード等の家畜用飼料や養殖魚用飼料等が挙げられる。 Examples of feed include livestock feed, livestock feed such as pet food, and feed for cultured fish.
 工業製品としては、例えば、接着剤、芳香剤等の化学工業分野、コンクリート等の建築資材分野等が挙げられる。 Industrial products include, for example, chemical industries such as adhesives and fragrances, and building materials such as concrete.
 以下、実施例および比較例を挙げ、本発明をより具体的に詳細に説明するが、本発明は、以下の実施例に限定されるものではない。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples and comparative examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples.
<実施例1>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)90重量部、リン酸三カリウム 4重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)6重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置(マルバーン社製、マスターサイザー)を用いて分散気圧3.0bar、分散媒屈折率1.0の条件で測定したところ、134μmであった。レーザー回折式粒度分布装置を使用して粒子径を求めたところ、体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Example 1>
90 parts by weight of curdlan (MC Food Specialties), 4 parts by weight of tripotassium phosphate and 6 parts by weight of trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) are aggregated in a fluidized bed granulator (Powrec). Granulated to produce a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in the curdlan-containing composition was determined by using a laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring device (manufactured by Malvern, Mastersizer), a dispersion pressure of 3.0 bar, and a dispersion medium refractive index of 1.0. It was 134 micrometers when measured on condition of this. When the particle diameter was determined using a laser diffraction particle size distribution apparatus, the proportion of particles having a volume average particle diameter of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、実施例1のカードラン含有組成物を常温(20℃±5℃、以下同じ)の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラー(成和技研株式会社製、S.D.STIRRER SD-15型)を用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、1分間撹拌混合したところ、液のpHが11.4となり、目視で確認したところ、溶液は凝集物が生成せず、略均質な粘調液となった。 Next, the curdlan-containing composition of Example 1 was added to water at room temperature (20 ° C. ± 5 ° C., hereinafter the same) so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and a magnetic stirrer (manufactured by Seiwa Giken Co., Ltd.). , SD STIRRER SD-15 type) and stirring and mixing at 400 rpm for 1 minute, the pH of the solution becomes 11.4. When visually confirmed, no aggregate is formed in the solution. It became a nearly homogeneous viscous liquid.
<実施例2>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)40重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)6重量部、リン酸三カリウム 4重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000、松谷化学社製)50重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、155μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Example 2>
Curdlan (MC Food Specialties) 40 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) 6 parts, tripotassium phosphate 4 parts, dextrin (Max 1000, Matsutani Chemical Co.) 50 parts by weight Was agglomerated and granulated in a fluid bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC) to prepare a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 155 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、実施例2のカードラン含有組成物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、5分間撹拌(試験例1)またはガラス棒で5分間撹拌(試験例2)の2試験を実施した。いずれの試験においても、液のpHが11.5となり、溶液は凝集物が生成せず、略均質な粘調液となった。また、試験例2より、この組成物はミキサー等の機械的撹拌ではなく、投入方法にもよるが、撹拌棒等の撹拌機未使用での人的撹拌でも高濃度の分散液の作製もなし得るほど、従来よりも非常に容易にカードランの高濃度溶液の作製が可能な組成物となった。 Next, the curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer (Test Example 1). Alternatively, two tests of stirring with a glass rod for 5 minutes (Test Example 2) were performed. In any of the tests, the pH of the solution was 11.5, and the solution did not produce aggregates, and became a substantially homogeneous viscous liquid. In addition, from Test Example 2, this composition was not mechanically stirred by a mixer or the like, but depending on the charging method, even with human stirring without using a stirrer such as a stirring bar, a high-concentration dispersion was not produced. As a result, a composition capable of producing a highly concentrated solution of curdlan was obtained much more easily than before.
 実施例2のカードラン含有組成物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が1重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、5分間撹拌したところ、図1(1)に示すように良好な分散液が得られた。実施例2のカードラン含有組成物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が5重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、5分間撹拌したところ、図1(2)に示すように良好な分散液が得られた。カードランを常温の水にカードラン濃度が1重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、5分間撹拌したところ、図1(3)に示すようにカードランは分散されなかった。カードランを常温の水にカードラン濃度が5重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、5分間撹拌したところ、図1(4)に示すようにカードランは分散されなかった。 The curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 1% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer. As a result, a good dispersion was obtained. The curdlan-containing composition of Example 2 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 5% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer. As a result, a good dispersion was obtained. When curdlan was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 1% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer, curdlan was as shown in FIG. Not distributed. When curdlan was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 5% by weight, and stirred for 5 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer, curdlan was as shown in FIG. Not distributed.
<実施例3~5,比較例1,2>
 表1に示す割合で、カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)、およびリン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)、デキストリン(マックス1000、松谷化学社製)を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、140~160μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は、いずれも粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Examples 3 to 5, Comparative Examples 1 and 2>
Curdlan (manufactured by MC Food Specialties), trisodium phosphate (manufactured by Organo Foodtech) and dextrin (Max 1000, manufactured by Matsutani Chemical Co., Ltd.) in a ratio shown in Table 1 were fluidized bed granulator (Paurek Co., Ltd.). Product) to produce a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle size of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 140 to 160 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、実施例3~5,比較例1,2のカードラン含有組成物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、10分間撹拌した。実施例3~5,比較例1,2の組成および撹拌の際の溶状をまとめたものを表1に示す。 Next, the curdlan-containing compositions of Examples 3 to 5 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight. Using a magnetic stirrer, the stirring rate was 400 rpm, Stir for 10 minutes. Table 1 shows a summary of the compositions of Examples 3 to 5 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 and the dissolution during stirring.
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<比較例3>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)60重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)10重量部、リン酸三カリウム 10重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000:松谷化学社製)20重量部を粉体混合ミキサーで十分に混合し、略均質な配合物(粉体混合物)を作製した。なお、本品の体積平均粒径は121μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%より多かった。
<Comparative Example 3>
60 parts by weight of curdlan (MC Food Specialties), 10 parts by weight of trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech), 10 parts by weight of tripotassium phosphate, 20 parts by weight of dextrin (Max 1000: made by Matsutani Chemical) Were sufficiently mixed with a powder mixing mixer to prepare a substantially homogeneous blend (powder mixture). The volume average particle size of this product was 121 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was more than 10% with respect to the whole particles.
 次に、比較例3の配合物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、10分間撹拌したところ、pHが11.5となったが、凝集物が生成し、沈殿の生成等も見られた。常温で3時間放置後も状態に変化はほとんど見られず、粘度の発現はほとんど見られなかった。 Next, the formulation of Comparative Example 3 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred with a magnetic stirrer at a stirring speed of 400 rpm for 10 minutes. However, agglomerates were formed and precipitation was observed. Even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours, almost no change was observed in the state, and almost no viscosity was observed.
<実施例6>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)60重量部、炭酸カリウム20重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000:松谷化学社製)20重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、165μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Example 6>
Agglomerated and granulated 60 parts by weight of curdlan (MC Food Specialties), 20 parts by weight of potassium carbonate and 20 parts by weight of dextrin (Max 1000: manufactured by Matsutani Chemical Co., Ltd.) in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by Paulek). A curdlan-containing composition was prepared. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 165 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、実施例6の配合物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、10分間撹拌したところ、pHが10.7とアルカリになり、溶液は略均質に分散し、凝集物は生成せず、液は略均質な粘調な溶液となった。 Next, the formulation of Example 6 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred for 10 minutes at 400 rpm with a magnetic stirrer. The pH was 10.7. The solution became almost homogeneously dispersed, no agglomerates were formed, and the solution became a substantially homogeneous viscous solution.
<比較例4>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)60重量部、クエン酸三ナトリウム20重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000、松谷化学社製)20重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、152μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Comparative Example 4>
60 parts by weight of curdlan (manufactured by MC Food Specialties), 20 parts by weight of trisodium citrate, and 20 parts by weight of dextrin (Max 1000, manufactured by Matsutani Chemical) are agglomerated in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by Paulec). Granulated to produce a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle diameter of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 152 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、比較例4の配合物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、10分間撹拌したところ、pHが8.7とアルカリにはなり、溶液は略均質に分散し、凝集物は生成しなかった。しかし、液は略均質な粘調な溶液とならなかった。常温で3時間放置後も分散せずに沈殿の発生が見られた。 Next, the formulation of Comparative Example 4 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and stirred with a magnetic stirrer at a stirring speed of 400 rpm for 10 minutes. The pH was 8.7. The solution became almost homogeneously dispersed and no agglomerates were formed. However, the liquid did not become a substantially homogeneous viscous solution. Even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours, precipitation was observed without dispersion.
<比較例5>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)70重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)5重量部、リン酸三カリウム 20重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000:松谷化学社製)5重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、配合物を作製した。この配合物における粒子の体積平均粒径は、80μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Comparative Example 5>
Curdlan (MC Food Specialties) 70 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) 5 parts by weight, tripotassium phosphate 20 parts by weight, dextrin (Max 1000: made by Matsutani Chemical) 5 parts by weight Was agglomerated and granulated in a fluidized bed granulator (Paulec Co., Ltd.) to prepare a blend. The volume average particle size of the particles in this formulation was 80 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、比較例5の配合物を常温の水にカードラン濃度が2重量%となるように添加し、プロペラ撹拌機を用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、3分間撹拌したところ、pHが11.6とアルカリであったが、溶液は凝集物が多数生成し、常温で3時間放置後も略均質な粘調な溶液とはならなかった。 Next, the formulation of Comparative Example 5 was added to water at room temperature so that the curdlan concentration was 2% by weight, and the mixture was stirred for 3 minutes at 400 rpm with a propeller stirrer. Although the solution was an alkali with No. 6, many agglomerates were formed in the solution, and the solution did not become a substantially homogeneous viscous solution even after standing at room temperature for 3 hours.
<実施例7>
 カードラン(MCフードスペシャリティーズ社製)70重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)16重量部、リン酸三カリウム 4重量部、デキストリン(マックス1000:松谷化学社製)10重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。このカードラン含有組成物における顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、148μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Example 7>
Curdlan (MC Food Specialties) 70 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (organofoodtech) 16 parts by weight, tripotassium phosphate 4 parts by weight, dextrin (Max 1000: made by Matsutani Chemical) 10 parts by weight Was agglomerated and granulated in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC) to prepare a curdlan-containing composition. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. The volume average particle size of the granulated particles in this curdlan-containing composition was 148 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、当該組成物を表2に示すように、分散させる水の温度を調整し、カードラン濃度が2重量%となるようにプロペラ撹拌機を用いて、撹拌数400rpmでの撹拌時における溶状を確認した。その結果、5℃~55℃では略均質な分散液となったが、65℃の高温時では凝集物の形成が確認され、3時間放置後も溶状にほとんど変化は見られなかった。 Next, as shown in Table 2, the temperature of water to be dispersed is adjusted, and the solution state during stirring at a stirring speed of 400 rpm is adjusted using a propeller stirrer so that the curdlan concentration becomes 2% by weight. It was confirmed. As a result, although a substantially homogeneous dispersion was obtained at 5 ° C. to 55 ° C., the formation of aggregates was confirmed at a high temperature of 65 ° C., and there was almost no change in the solution state after standing for 3 hours.
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<実施例8~10、比較例6,7>
 カードラン40重量部、アルカリ塩類25重量部、デキストリン(SR-25、オルガノフードテック社製)35重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。検討したアルカリ塩類を表3に示す。このカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径は、150~165μmであった。体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合は粒子全体に対して10%以下であった。
<Examples 8 to 10, Comparative Examples 6 and 7>
A curdlan-containing composition is obtained by agglomerating and granulating 40 parts by weight of curdlan, 25 parts by weight of alkali salts and 35 parts by weight of dextrin (SR-25, manufactured by Organo Foodtech) in a fluidized bed granulator (manufactured by POWREC). Was made. Coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. Table 3 shows the alkali salts studied. The volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition was 150 to 165 μm. The proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less was 10% or less with respect to the entire particles.
 次に、カードラン濃度が1.5重量%となるように、30℃の水中に添加し、プロペラ撹拌機を用いて、撹拌数400rpmでの撹拌時における溶状を確認した。その結果、アルカリ塩として炭酸ナトリウムを用いた場合でも凝集物は生成せず、分散性は良好であったが、リン酸三カリウム、水酸化ナトリウムを用いた場合が、最も分散性が良好であった。また、アルカリ塩としてポリリン酸ナトリウムやクエン酸三ナトリウムを用いた場合では凝集物はほとんど生成しなかったが十分な分散液とはならず、沈殿が生じた。 Next, it was added to water at 30 ° C. so that the curdlan concentration was 1.5% by weight, and using a propeller stirrer, the dissolution state during stirring at 400 rpm was confirmed. As a result, even when sodium carbonate was used as the alkali salt, aggregates were not generated and the dispersibility was good, but when tripotassium phosphate and sodium hydroxide were used, the dispersibility was the best. It was. When sodium polyphosphate or trisodium citrate was used as the alkali salt, almost no aggregates were formed, but the dispersion was not sufficient and precipitation occurred.
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<実施例11,12、比較例8~11>
 実施例11,12、比較例8~11では、カードラン70重量部、リン酸三ナトリウム(オルガノフードテック社製)16重量部、リン酸三カリウム 4重量部、デキストリン(SR-25、オルガノフードテック社製)10重量部を流動層造粒装置(パウレック社製)において、凝集造粒し、カードラン含有組成物を作製した。実施例11,12では、20メッシュの篩を用いて粗大粉を除去し、100メッシュの篩を用いて微粉を除去した。比較例8~11では、粗大粉および微粉の除去を行わなかった。なお、比較例8では、凝集造粒しないものを用いた。実施例11の微粉、粗大粉が除去されているカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を図2に、実施例12の、微粉、粗大粉が除去されているが、実施例11よりも粒径が大きいカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を図3に、比較例8の粉体のカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を図4に、比較例11の微粉が除去されていないカードラン含有組成物の体積平均粒径を測定した結果を図5に示す。
<Examples 11 and 12, Comparative Examples 8 to 11>
In Examples 11 and 12 and Comparative Examples 8 to 11, curdlan 70 parts by weight, trisodium phosphate (manufactured by Organofoodtech) 16 parts by weight, tripotassium phosphate 4 parts by weight, dextrin (SR-25, organofood Ten parts by weight of Tech) were agglomerated and granulated in a fluidized bed granulator (Paulec) to prepare a curdlan-containing composition. In Examples 11 and 12, coarse powder was removed using a 20-mesh sieve, and fine powder was removed using a 100-mesh sieve. In Comparative Examples 8 to 11, the coarse powder and fine powder were not removed. In Comparative Example 8, a material that was not aggregated and granulated was used. The results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition from which the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 11 have been removed are shown in FIG. 2, and the fine powder and coarse powder of Example 12 are removed. The results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition having a particle size larger than 11 are shown in FIG. 3, and the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition of the powder of Comparative Example 8 are shown in FIG. FIG. 5 shows the results of measuring the volume average particle size of the curdlan-containing composition from which the fine powder of Comparative Example 11 has not been removed.
 次に得られた配合物を常温の水に対して2重量%となるように添加し、マグネティックスターラーを用いて、撹拌数400rpmで、10分間撹拌した。各配合物の粒径と水に添加した際の溶状を表4に示す。 Next, the obtained composition was added so as to be 2% by weight with respect to water at room temperature, and stirred for 10 minutes at a stirring speed of 400 rpm using a magnetic stirrer. Table 4 shows the particle size of each formulation and the dissolution state when added to water.
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 このように、実施例のカードラン含有組成物により、水に分散または溶解させた際に凝集物が生じにくく、カードラン分散液または溶解液を容易に調製することができた。 Thus, with the curdlan-containing composition of the example, when dispersed or dissolved in water, aggregates hardly occur, and a curdlan dispersion or solution could be easily prepared.
<実施例13>
 実施例1で作製したカードラン含有組成物を水に溶かし、2重量%の水溶液を調製した。この水溶液50重量部と、5重量部のグラニュー糖を溶かしたパイナップルジュース45重量部とを混合し、ゼリーカップに充填し、65℃で30分加熱殺菌したのち冷却した。得られたゼリーは瑞々しく、口当たりのよい滑らかな食感を有していた。
<Example 13>
The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 1 was dissolved in water to prepare a 2% by weight aqueous solution. 50 parts by weight of this aqueous solution and 45 parts by weight of pineapple juice in which 5 parts by weight of granulated sugar were dissolved were mixed, filled in a jelly cup, sterilized by heating at 65 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then cooled. The obtained jelly was fresh and had a smooth texture with a pleasant taste.
<実施例14>
 実施例2で作製したカードラン含有組成物を水に溶かし、3重量%の水溶液を調製した。この水溶液60重量部を加温しながら、33重量部のほうれんそうペースト、2重量部の加工デンプン(オルスターチW、オルガノフードテック社製)、2重量部のグラニュー糖を加え混合した。10重量%クエン酸溶液2重量部を加え、撹拌した後、ゼリーカップに充填し、85℃40分で加熱殺菌したのち冷却し、ゼリーとした。得られたゼリーは冷凍しても離水が少なく、解凍後、98℃20分で加温しても溶けない耐熱性を有したゼリーであった。
<Example 14>
The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 2 was dissolved in water to prepare a 3% by weight aqueous solution. While heating 60 parts by weight of this aqueous solution, 33 parts by weight of spinach paste, 2 parts by weight of modified starch (Orstarch W, manufactured by Organo Foodtech) and 2 parts by weight of granulated sugar were added and mixed. After adding 2 parts by weight of a 10% by weight citric acid solution and stirring, it was filled in a jelly cup, sterilized by heating at 85 ° C. for 40 minutes, and then cooled to obtain a jelly. The obtained jelly had little water separation even when frozen, and had heat resistance that did not melt even after heating at 98 ° C. for 20 minutes after thawing.
<実施例15>
 実施例7で作製したカードラン含有組成物を水に0.15重量%添加した。この溶液50重量部にジェランガム(ケルコゲル、DSP五協社製)を0.1重量%添加し、50℃程度に加温しながら、オレンジジュース50重量部を添加した。さらに加温し、85℃に達温後、事前にみかんのさのうを適量入れていた容器に添加することで、のど越しのよい、みかんを分散させたドリンクゼリーを作製することができた。
<Example 15>
The curdlan-containing composition prepared in Example 7 was added to water at 0.15% by weight. To 50 parts by weight of this solution, 0.1% by weight of gellan gum (Kelcogel, manufactured by DSP Gokyo Co., Ltd.) was added, and 50 parts by weight of orange juice was added while heating to about 50 ° C. After further heating and reaching 85 ° C, it was possible to make a drink jelly with mandarin oranges dispersed in the throat, by adding it to a container that had already had an appropriate amount of mandarin oranges. .
 このように、実施例で作製した、顆粒化されたカードラン含有組成物を用いて、食品等の製品を効率よく製造することができた。 Thus, using the granulated curdlan-containing composition produced in the examples, products such as foods could be efficiently produced.

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  1.  カードランおよびアルカリ塩を含有し、前記カードランおよび前記アルカリ塩が顆粒化されており、
     顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、90~1000μmの範囲であり、
     前記顆粒化された粒子において、体積平均粒径が50μm以下の粒子の割合が粒子全体に対して10%以下であり、
     前記カードランの含有重量を100とした場合、前記アルカリ塩の含有重量は、10以上であり、
     カードラン含有組成物を水に分散または溶解して得られる分散液または水溶液のpHが、10~13の範囲であることを特徴とするカードラン含有組成物。
    Containing curdlan and alkali salt, the curdlan and alkali salt are granulated,
    The volume average particle size of the granulated particles is in the range of 90 to 1000 μm,
    In the granulated particles, the proportion of particles having a volume average particle size of 50 μm or less is 10% or less with respect to the whole particles,
    When the content weight of the curdlan is 100, the content weight of the alkali salt is 10 or more,
    A curdlan-containing composition, wherein the pH of a dispersion or aqueous solution obtained by dispersing or dissolving the curdlan-containing composition in water is in the range of 10-13.
  2.  請求項1に記載のカードラン含有組成物であって、
     前記顆粒化された粒子の体積平均粒径は、130~1000μmの範囲であることを特徴とするカードラン含有組成物。
    The curdlan-containing composition according to claim 1,
    The curdlan-containing composition, wherein the granulated particles have a volume average particle size in the range of 130 to 1000 μm.
  3.  請求項1または2に記載のカードラン含有組成物であって、
     前記アルカリ塩が、リン酸三ナトリウム、リン酸三カリウム、および水酸化ナトリウムのうち少なくとも1つを含むことを特徴とするカードラン含有組成物。
    The curdlan-containing composition according to claim 1 or 2,
    The curdlan-containing composition, wherein the alkali salt contains at least one of trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, and sodium hydroxide.
  4.  請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載のカードラン含有組成物であって、
     前記カードラン含有組成物中の前記カードランの含有量が、10~90重量%の範囲であることを特徴とするカードラン含有組成物。
    The curdlan-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    The curdlan-containing composition, wherein the curdlan content in the curdlan-containing composition is in the range of 10 to 90% by weight.
  5.  請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載のカードラン含有組成物であって、
     前記カードラン含有組成物が、3~55℃の水に対して30分以内に25重量%以下の量で分散または溶解可能であることを特徴とするカードラン含有組成物。
    The curdlan-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    The curdlan-containing composition is characterized in that the curdlan-containing composition can be dispersed or dissolved in water of 3 to 55 ° C. in an amount of 25% by weight or less within 30 minutes.
  6.  請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載のカードラン含有組成物を含むことを特徴とする製品。 A product comprising the curdlan-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7.  請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載のカードラン含有組成物を用いて製品を製造することを特徴とする製品の製造方法。 A method for producing a product, comprising producing a product using the curdlan-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
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