A New Energy-Efficient Ohmic heating Based Instant Rice Preparation

Abstract

This research paper presents the development of instant rice using electrical technology. Experimental investigations have been carried out to study the electrical methodology used for the preparation of instant rice by passing blast of hot air through the rice for a constant residence time with temperature variations controlled by the electric heater. The experimentation was further continued with different residence time at constant temperature of rice. Detailed study was conducted with specially fabricated electrical equipment's to optimize air flow rate, rice temperature and energy consumption to produce instant rice. The instant rice produced was thoroughly analyzed and tested for nutritional values and for the cooking requirements in the research laboratory.