Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing freeze-dried shrimp that, after cooking by hot water pouring, present a larger apparent size than conventional ones and present a plump, elastic texture. [Solution] Raw material shrimp are heated by dipping them in hot water at 65 to 75° C. until the shrimp have an internal temperature of 60 to 70° C., and then the shrimp are frozen and subsequently freeze-dried. With this method, it is possible to obtain freeze-dried shrimp that present a larger apparent size and plump, elastic texture after cooking by hot water pouring, as compared with conventional ones obtained by conventional methods for producing freeze-dried shrimp employing heating by boiling in boiling water.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing meat-based dried food that is to be reconstituted by pouring hot or cold water thereto before eating, comprising: a step of processing a meat raw material or meat-based food with superheated steam; a step of freezing the meat raw material or meat-based food processed with superheated steam; and a step of drying the frozen meat material or meat-based food under reduced pressure. It is possible to reconstitute the dried food produced by the production method in a short time of about 3 to 5 minutes even if the dried food is thick.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing freeze-dried shrimp that, after cooking by hot water pouring, present a larger apparent size than conventional ones and present a plump, elastic texture. [Solution] Raw material shrimp are heated by dipping them in hot water at 65 to 75° C. until the shrimp have an internal temperature of 60 to 70° C., and then the shrimp are frozen and subsequently freeze-dried. With this method, it is possible to obtain freeze-dried shrimp that present a larger apparent size and plump, elastic texture after cooking by hot water pouring, as compared with conventional ones obtained by conventional methods for producing freeze-dried shrimp employing heating by boiling in boiling water.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing meat-based dried food that is to be reconstituted by pouring hot or cold water thereto before eating, comprising: a step of processing a meat raw material or meat-based food with superheated steam; a step of freezing the meat raw material or meat-based food processed with superheated steam; and a step of drying the frozen meat material or meat-based food under reduced pressure. It is possible to reconstitute the dried food produced by the production method in a short time of about 3 to 5 minutes even if the dried food is thick.