Abstract: A method of drying konjak slices in producing seasoned dried konjak slices is provided which method allows for reducing the drying time while at the same time drying the konjak slices homogeneously to their deep interior. In manufacturing dried seasoned konjak by drying seasoned konjak to a moisture content of 10 to 30%, the method for drying is characterized by effecting the drying by carrying the seasoned konjak on a heat-resistant netting 1 in an enclosed space 1 and subjecting the seasoned konjak to heated air at a temperature equal to or higher than 60.degree. C. with or without far-infrared radiation irradiation.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of producing an artificial truffle and to a composition forming an artificial truffle. The method includes the steps of mixing quantities of alginic acid, protein and starch with water, kneading the mixture, forming the kneaded mixture into one or more balls resembling the shape of a natural truffle, immersing the ball or balls in a solution of calcium salt until the balls have hardened, removing the balls from the solution, forming a seasoning liquid containing seasoning and flavor, and immersing the balls in the liquid.