MELON FOOD PRODUCT PRODUCTION METHOD Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC A23L1/212 

FIELD: food industry.

SUBSTANCE: method for production of melon food product envisages melon preparation, cutting, convection drying until intermediate moisture content, maintenance under pressure at a heating temperature of no lower 100°C, depressurisation till atmosphere pressure, additional drying in the microwave field till dry substances content is at least 85%, adding flavouring agents and packaging into a package fabricated of a polymer or combined material in an oxygen-free medium.

EFFECT: invention enables manufacture of a new product noted for a unique balanced combination of organoleptic properties of popcorn and vegetable salad.