Abstract:
A material processing system for applying electromagnetic energy to a material includes an energy generating system including a plurality of generators. The material processing system also includes a multi-zone applicator for applying the electromagnetic energy from the generators to a material. A control system is also disclosed that controls the generators and measures material temperatures in the multi-zone application in order to obtain a defined temperature profile for the material.
Abstract:
An article of manufacture useful for adding creamer base to hot beverages such as coffee or tea-based beverages comprises (a) a center core comprising a creamer base (for example, the creamer base preferably comprising a high-intensity sweetener and a humectant), and (b) an outer coating at least partially encapsulating the center core, the outer coating comprising chocolate. In a preferred embodiment the chocolate comprises not more than 10 percent by weight of cocoa butter and at least 20 percent by weight of vegetable oil, and with the chocolate coating preferably having a softening point of at least about 100 °F. In a preferred embodiment, the article further comprises (c) an elongate stirring member having a distal end portion, with the distal end portion connected to the outer coating.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses.
Abstract:
A material processing system for applying electromagnetic energy to a material includes an energy generating system including a plurality of generators. The material processing system also includes a multi-zone applicator for applying the electromagnetic energy from the generators to a material. A control system is also disclosed that controls the generators and measures material temperatures in the multi-zone application in order to obtain a defined temperature profile for the material.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses.