| abstract |
The present invention provides a granulated aromatic plant product characterized in the most authentic and natural aroma, flavor, and color ever since, as well as in easy dissolution when used. The granulated aromatic plant product of the invention is composed of aromatic plants and osmotic agents such as salts, wherein the aromatic plants account for at least 0.5 w/w% up to 48 w/w% by dry matter of the product and are encapsulated in the osmotic agents. Granules of the product have a granule size of 0.8 mm to 5.0 mm in either length or diameter. The present invention also provides the method for preparing such granulated aromatic plant product, which comprises steps of milling, mixing, granulating, and drying. |