Abstract:
THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO A SHORTENING WHICH IS PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN PRODUCTS WHICH ARE HEATED PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION. EDIBLE OILS ARE MIXED WITH SILICON DIOXIDE AND A BRIDGING COMPOUND AND THE RESULT IS A SHORTENING THAT WILL NOT WEEP OR RUN AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, WHICH RETAINS DESIRABLE MOUTH FEEL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNTREATED OIL.
Abstract:
A sugar mix containing at least 60 percent sucrose and a humectant is spun under controlled humidity. The spun sugar filaments are then compressed around dry, particulate food pieces such as a cereal or a beverage mix without affecting the solubility of the filaments. The products is packaged within a moistureproof package.