The present invention disclose a method for preventing discoloration of
walnut during cooking by adding caustic soda, a cooking process of walnut
porridge of which discoloration is inhibited, and walnut porridge
prepared by the same. The addition of the caustic soda neutralizes tannic
acid contained in the inner shell of the walnut causing discoloration of
walnuts during cooking. The inventive walnut porridge retains the
walnut's intrinsic color, having experienced the least discoloration into
dark greyish color during cooking, and exhibits enhanced sensory
attributes without losing its natural taste.