The invention relates to process for preparing persimmon vinegar, in which
persimmon extract is added to persimmon concentrate to obtain a mixture
and then the mixture is spray dried; and vinegar powder having a taste
and a smell convenient to eat, produced by the process. The persimmon
vinegar powder is prepared by concentrating persimmon vinegar to
12.about.18.degree. BX using vacuum concentrator to obtain a concentrate
of persimmon vinegar; adding 15.about.30 weight % of extract of persimmon
leaf and 5.about.9 weight % of cyclodextrin, based on the weight of the
concentrate, to the concentrate to obtain a solution and then stirring
the solution; dissolving 1.about.5 weight % of lactose, 25.about.35
weight % of maltodextrin, and 5.about.9 weight % of gum, based on weight
of the concentrate, in the stirred solution and homogenizing the
solution: and spray drying the homogenized solution to obtain a powder.
According to the present invention, a sour taste of persimmon vinegar is
eliminated and a characteristic flavor of persimmon leaf is added, which
lead to prepare persimmon vinegar powder having improved preference, and
also prepare standard and economical persimmon vinegar powder by use of
the concentrate. The method may prepare vinegar powders from vinegar,
which is made from numerous fruits and vegetables such as grape, apricot,
plum, garlic, etc. In some cases, Chineses matrimony vine, Maximowiczia
chinensis and pine needle may be added.