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Abstract
This research aims to study the production process of fresh curry to semi instant curry powder products,
i.e. Kang-Som, and Kang-Kua-Kling Process by Satree-Phathana group in Ban Lho-Fai, Srinakarin district,
Phatthalung province, in which the products affected on consumer acceptance. In the study, two conditions, i.e.
temperature, and time, for curry drying were investigated by controlling the moisture content remaining at least
10% in such curry powder. The results showed that the optimal conditions for curry drying were at 60
q
C for 120
mins. In addition, the powder weights of the curry powder for serving per 1 unit of consumer were studied. It was
found that, the powder weights of Kang-Som and Kang-Kua-Kling were 20 grams and 30 grams, respectively,
which each curry powder was added with 20 grams of shrimp paste and 700 grams of water resulting in the most
consumer acceptance for this formula. Three types of packaging storage, namely, laminate aluminum foil bag,
polyethylene bottle, and polypropylene bottle to keep the two products were studied. It was found that all two
products packed in the laminated aluminum foil bag showed the lower values of moisture of, water activity
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)
and microorganisms contents when compared to the other two packaging storages kept at room temperature for
three months through out. Finally, the technical knowledge in the instant curry powder production, i.e. GMP for
clean and safety food, the technology using for dried oven, grinding and drying, and the appropriate container for
keeping was transferred to this Satree-Phathana group. The finding showed that the participants were satisfied
with the moderate to high levels of liking scores. In addition, the Satree-Phathana group has led to the concept of
this knowledge and experience received from the researchers for planning to do a project for budget supporting
from the government agencies to develop and improve the manufacturing place based on GMP in the future.
Keywords:
Instant curry powder, Drying, Packaging storage
