Abstract:
The present invention pertains to a novel starch-based texturizing agent, to methods of manufacture and to food and non-food formulations containing the texturizing agent. The texturizing agent comprises an insoluble microparticle (e.g., titanium dioxide), a gum (e.g., xanthan gum) and starch (e.g., pregelatinized starch) in the form of a complex in which the insoluble microparticle has been stabilized or entrapped therein. The texturizing agent can be used in low fat and fat-free foods, including mayonnaise, edible spreads such as margarines, salad dressing, mousse, cottage cheese dressing, sour cream, ice cream, yogurt and cream cheese. The texturizing agent can also be incorporated into non-food formulations such as cosmetics, lotions and creams.
Abstract:
A low fat, low calorie substitute fat food stuff emulsion and method for making the same is disclosed, the emulsion substantially simulating the appearance, taste, texture, and mouth feel of traditional fat-filled foods. The emulsion can be easily substituted in one to one proportions for butter, margarine, shortening, oil, lard, cream cheese and other fats called for in many foods. Because of the ease and simplicity of using the emulsion, people on fat restricted diets can now eat normal foods without substantially altering the recipe. The percentage of emulsion in the final food product simply depends on the percentage of fat in the original fat-filled food. By using butter or margarine in conjunction with maltodextrin, the emulsion 1) avoids the high fat found in lard and/or shortening, 2) retains much if not all of the texture maintained by the fat, yet 3) incorporates more natural products, avoiding certain chemicals commercially produced as emulsifiers which are often used in conjunction with fat substitutes.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to a gelling system. A liquid system containing all the necessary elements to form a thermally stable gel are prepared. The liquid-solid transition of the gel can be triggered by heat or by time.
Abstract:
Ready to drink beverages are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a ready to drink high-protein chocolate beverage including a protein component, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system. The protein component may be present in an amount from about 4% to about 12% by weight of the beverage. The stabilizing system includes sodium hexamethaphosphate and a hydrocolloid component.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a powder blend comprising high methoxyl pectin and at least one dried salt of an edible acid selected from tartrate, citrate, phosphate, polyphosphates and lactate, the salt having a water content of less than 12% by weight, a method for preparing the same, and the use thereof in food products, in particular confectionery products. The present invention also relates to said dried salt of an edible acid and the use thereof in food products, in particular confectionery products.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to confectionery products comprising a tooth-friendly sweetener, bioactive glass particles and at least one product additive, processes to obtain them and various applications thereof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like confectionery products wherein (I) chocolate mass or chocolate-like confectionery mass which has been mixed with a water-in-oil emulsion or (ii) chocolate mass or chocolate-like confectionery mass having an increased water content is moulded and then subjected to a microwave treatment prior to, during, and/or after cooling. The heat resistance is developed essentially instantaneously and the obtained product can be subjected to temperatures of up to about 40 or even 50°C without losing its form. The invention also relates to the products obtainable by that process.
Abstract:
Low pH, high moisture, shelf stable foodstuff and methods of making are provided. The foodstuff is acidified with acidic electrodialized composition, edible inorganic acid or mixture thereof to obtain a final product pH of 4.6 and preferably 4.3 or less. The low pH foodstuff has total organic acids content of 0.12 moles per 1,000 grams of foodstuff or less and is heated to a temperature of 165 °F to pasteurize. New or improved, shelf stable, non-sour food components and products and their methods of preparation are also provided.
Abstract:
"SLANOLED" (salted ice cream) is a gastronomic product that by its consistency, texture, viscosity as well as its physical state of proteins, fats and water mostly conforms to a classical ice cream, but differs significantly per its basic flavour which is salty rather than sweet, and as raw materials for its production, there might be used all categories of alimentary items for human consumption in accordance with basic salted flavour. The production procedure comprises phases of fine homogenization, pasteurization, cooling, physical maturity, deep freezing and the air blow. Ingredients for production (vegetables, meat, fish, sea food, milk products, spices up to various forms of cereals and other ingredients), finely homogenized, upon being pasteurized and cooled down, are subject to a physical maturing, which is optimal for each and every formulation of a salted ice cream base. Deep freezing is performed simultaneously with air blow in a two-phase freezing system, where in the first phase the temperatures lower down promptly to a necessary value, and afterwards the continuous freezing takes place up to a final freezing temperature. The product as well as other deep frozen alimentary items should be transported and kept in appropriate cold chain, and prior to consumption, for a short period of time, it is necessary to adapt it to a room temperature.
Abstract:
“SLANOLED” (salted ice cream) is a gastronomic product that by its consistency, texture, viscosity as well as its physical state of proteins, fats and water it mostly conforms to a classical ice cream, but differs significantly per its basic flavour so that is salty rather than sweet, and as raw materials for its production, there might be used all categories of alimentary items for human consumption in accordance with basic salted flavour. The production procedure comprises phases of fine homogenization, pasteurization, cooling, physical maturity, deep freezing and the air blow. Ingredients for production (vegetables, meat, fish, sea food, milk products, spices up to various forms of cereals and other ingredients), finely homogenized, upon being pasteurized and cooled down, are subject to a physical maturation, which is optimal for each and every formulation of a salted ice cream base. Deep freezing is performed simultaneously with air blow in a two-phase freezing system, where in the first phase the temperatures lowers down promptly to a necessary value, and afterwards the continuous freezing takes place up to a final freezing temperature. The product as well as other deep frozen alimentary items should be transported and kept in appropriate cold chain, and prior to consumption, for a short period of time, it is necessary to adapt it to a room temperature.