Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of flavoured particulate food and/or beverage compositions. More in particular it relates to such compositions incorporating flavour encapsulate particles, which have been adapted in such a way that they appear to be similar to the particles contained in said food or beverage compositions as used without additional flavouring. These and further objects have been realized by the present invention by providing flavou r encapsulate particles comprising a core particle coated with an inner coating layer comprising one or more flavourings contained in a carrier matrix and an outer coating layer comprising a substantial amount of an extract a plant material. Said outer coating contains substantial amounts of colouring substances naturally present in the plant material.
Abstract:
A method of enhancing the aroma of an aroma composition, comprising the addition to the composition of an aroma- enhancing quantity of 2,4-nonadiene. The addition enhances the "radiance" of aroma compositions, especially foodstuffs, resulting in a stronger aroma and the need for reduced quantities of additional aroma ingredients.
Abstract:
One aspect of the present invention relates to particulate flavouring compositions comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, 0.1-40 wt% of flavouring substances, 10-90 wt% of one or more hydrocolloids, and 0.1-50 wt% of a lipid material having a melting point above 75 °C. These flavouring compositions are particularly suitable for application in food products (including beverages), the preparation of which comprises one or more heat processing steps, as well as in confectionery products such as chewing gum. Other aspects of the invention relate to a method of producing a particulate flavouring composition, to a food product comprising such a flavouring composition and to a process of manufacturing a reconstitutable food product.
Abstract:
A frozen confectionary product including a particulate composition having a core containing a flavourant, flavour-enhancing ingredient, colourant or other beneficial ingredient, and one or more coatings around said core, wherein said coatings are gelatine, a fat or wax, ethyl cellulose or mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to particulate compositions comprising controlled release particles wherein discrete elements of flavouring-containing fat are dispersed in a gelatine matrix, said particles containing: 0.1-40 wt%, preferably 5-30 wt% of flavouring; 10-70 wt%, preferably 20-50 wt% of gelatine; and 0.1-75 wt%, preferably 5-50 wt% of fat, the fat having a melting point of at least 35 °C; and said particles having a volume weighted average diameter of 50 - 1500 µm. The particulate composition according to the present invention will release the flavouring comprised therein under specific conditions e.g. under the influence of shear forces, heat and/or moisture. The release rate upon consumption can be affected by varying the relative amounts of gelatine and fat and the gelling strength of the gelatine. These compositions are therefore particularly suitable for imparting longer lasting taste sensation to confectioneries, in particular chewing gume, and to toothpaste.
Abstract:
A liquid cooling composition, which is a mixture of at least one primary cooling compound, at least one different secondary cooling compound and at least one ingestible non-polar solvent for the primary cooling compound, the weight ratios of primary cooling compound: secondary cooling compound: solvent being 1:1.5-2.25:2-4.4.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a moisture and oxygen stable composition comprising inert core particles and a partial or complete coating thereon of at least one active compound encapsulated in a carbohydrate matrix, which matrix is characterised by: 5 to 95 wt.% high molecular weight film forming carbohydrate; 5 to 30 wt.% mono, di and trisaccharides; and 0 to 30 wt.% maltodextrin, based on the total weight of the carbohydrate matrix. The active compound to be encapsulated in the carbohydrate matrix can be selected from the group consisting of flavourants, fragrances, pharmaceuticals and wash-active components.