Abstract:
Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing water-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a caratenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 μm is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without he use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tables and dragees.
Abstract:
A film-forming starchy composition for the film-coating of solid forms or the preparation of films. The inventive composition has an amylose content of between 25 and 45%, preferably between 30 and 44% and still more preferably between 35 and 40%, the percentages being expressed by dry weight in relation to the dry weight of starch contained in the composition, and includes at least one stabilized starch. A method for the film-coating of solid forms is disclosed and includes spraying the film-forming composition onto a moving nuclei bed. The film-forming composition is used for the production of films and capsules.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a decorated edible product comprising: a confectionery center, a non-chocolate edible surface, an edible color enhancement coating that is substantially gray colored disposed on at least a portion of the non-chocolate edible surface, and an edible image formed on at least a portion of the color enhancement coating, wherein the color enhancement coating substantially promotes the true colors of the edible image.
Abstract:
The various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protein-based binder or coating system for particulate- and/or powder-type food systems, for example, to form nutritive ready-to-eat food bars, protein bars, snack pieces, or cereal clusters, where the binder comprises a modified wheat protein isolate. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to food compositions comprising a modified wheat protein isolate binder, and at least one of food particulates; powdered food ingredients, such as protein powders; and combinations thereof. In addition, methods for forming the various non-limiting embodiments of the food compositions and the modified wheat protein isolate binder systems are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention is a high-protein foodstuff that comprises at least two layers wherein at least one of the layers comprises at least 25% of protein and wherein the high-protein foodstuff may further comprise of a high protein coating or low protein coating. The present invention is also directed to methods for making the high protein foodstuff, optionally with a high protein coating or low protein coating.
Abstract:
A coating composition for use in coating foods, confections, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals is comprised of shellac in aqueous solution, a hydrolyzed starch product having a dextrose equivalent of 10 or greater and an effective amount of a plasticizer. The coating composition provides a surprisingly high gloss coating. The edible film coating composition solution may be stabilized by adding an effective amount of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid salt wherein the solution may remain stable for at least three months. The ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid salt may include disodium, trisodium and tetrasodium salts of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid. Preferably, the concentration of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid is about 0.5% to 2% of the solution.
Abstract:
An edible, adhesive food composition for use in the binding of cereals or the like into bars. A method of manufacturing the adhesive food composition is also disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive food composition has a flavor and texture reminiscent of traditional marshmallows in melted form. The food composition includes a collagen capable of forming a thermally reversible gel. When fully formed, the adhesive food composition has a bulk density significantly higher than that of traditional marshmallows.
Abstract:
A process for producing an aerated confectionery coating comprises supplying a liquid confectionery material to a coating head, maintaining the material under substantial super-atmospheric pressure up to the vicinity of the coating head, and forming, by gas injection, gaseous bubbles in the pressurized confectionery material prior to the confectionery material reaching the coating head, the rate of injection of gas into the confectionery material being controlled in response to a measure of the density of confectionery material in the supply to the coating head, excess liquid confectionery material available after coating by the coating head being recirculated into said supply.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a sugar-free hard coating prepared from a liquid maltitol syrup comprising DP4+ fraction. In the chewing gum process, the liquid maltitol can be applied at high dry substance, i.e. higher than 65%. The obtained hard coating is crunchy, non-sticky and is not cracking during post-processing.
Abstract:
An apparatus for enhancing a chewing gum experience is provided and includes a first container body, a second container body and a gum holding ring having an upstanding member for receiving and holding a piece of chewed gum. The first container body is releasably coupled to a first section of the gum holding ring, with the first container body defining a first compartment. The second container body is releasably coupled to a second section of the gum holding ring, with the second container body defining a second compartment for storing a plurality of candy pieces. The gum holding ring has openings formed therethrough to permit communication between the first and second compartments and the member extends into the first compartment such that the held piece of chewed gum is disposed in the first compartment, and upon manipulation of the apparatus, the candy pieces in the second compartment travel through the openings and into contact with the chewed gum resulting in the chewed gum being coated with candy pieces that serve to enhance the flavor of the chewed gum as well as adding a crunchy texture thereto.