Abstract:
In fabricated, thermally processed foods, the addition of one of a select group of divalent or trivalent cations to the recipe for the food inhibits the formation of acrylamide during the thermal processing. The cation can come from the group including calcium, magnesium, copper, aluminum, copper, and iron salts.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on interfering with an acrylamide formation pathway that begins with the amino acid asparagine.
Abstract:
An acrylamide reducing agent is added to a starch-based food product having a disrupted cellular structure prior to dehydration of the food product. Thus, a dehydrated potato flake can be produced that, can be later made into a dough. The resultant dough can be fabricated and when fried will result in lower acrylamide levels.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses formulations for sheeted, baked fruit and vegetable chips that have a light, crispy texture similar to a potato chip. The ingredients are combined with water and oil to make a dough, which is then sheeted and cut into pieces. The pieces are baked to produce vegetable and fruit snack chips.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on interfering with an acrylamide formation pathway that begins with the amino acid asparagine.
Abstract:
A combination of two or more agents is added to a fabricated food prior to cooking in order to reduce the formation of acrylamide. The fabricated food product can be a corn chip or a potato chip. The agents can include any of a divalent or trivalent cation or combination of such cations, an acid, or an amino acid. The agents can be added during milling, dry mix, wet mix, or other admix, so that the agents are present throughout the food product. In preferred embodiments, calcium cations are used in conjunction with phosphoric acid, citric acid, and/or cysteine. The combination of agents can be adjusted in order to reduce the acrylamide formation in the finished product to a desired level while minimally affecting the quality and characteristics of the end product.
Abstract:
In fabricated, thermally processed foods, the addition of one of a select group of divalent or trivalent cations to the recipe for the food inhibits the formation of acrylamide during the thermal processing. The cation can come from the group including calcium, magnesium, copper, aluminum, copper, and iron salts.