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:
Improved confectionery compositions having nanomaterials and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a confectionery composition comprising a confectionery center surrounded by a coating containing a nanomaterial such as a nanoclay, a mixture of nanoclay materials, a nanocomposite material and combinations 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:
The present invention provides carbonate-based anti-caking agents with reduced gassing properties and methods for preparing these anti-caking agents. The carbonate based core material is encapsulated with encapsulating agents, which possess properties that can decrease the contact between the carbonate-based core material and its outer environment to minimize the production of carbon dioxide in the headspace of food package.
Abstract:
An oral care composition comprising: (i) a polyphosphate material with an average anion chain length of 3 or greater; (ii) greater than about 10ppm of a first metal cation selected from the metals of groups 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 of the periodic table; (iii) greater than about 10ppm of a second metal cation selected from the metals of groups 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 of the periodic table; and (iv) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier wherein the moral ratio of polyphosphate anion to the total level of first and second metal cation combined is in the range of from about 10:1 to about 1:1 and wherein the molar ratio of the first metal cation to the second metal cation is in the range of from about 50:1 to about 1:50. The present invention relates to stable oral care compositions, preferably confectionery compositions, which provide enhanced oral malodour benefits combined with one or more additional oral care benefits.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a liquid concentrate composition containing emulsifier(s), milk protein(s), freezing point depressant(s), sedimentation stabilizer(s), gelation stabilizer(s), flavoring(s), and water. Optionally, the concentrate may also contain nucleating agent(s) and anti-microbial preservative(s). The present invention is further related to a process for preparing a liquid concentrate of this type, as well as a method for preparing a slush beverage made from the liquid concentrate. Advantageously and unexpectedly, certain combinations of ingredients, their order of addition, and other process parameters can be selected so that the concentrate is more shelf-stable and has more desirable properties and so that the resulting slush beverage tends to have good mouthfeel, a smooth texture, and a pleasant, refreshing taste.
Abstract:
A method for making dutched cocoa involves first removing a considerable portion of the fat from a cocoa mass to form a reduced fat cocoa mass with less than 8 % fat by weight, then alkalizing the reduced fat cocoa to form dutched cocoa. With this sequence of steps, the formation of soaps is minimized because the soaps are formed by a reaction between the alkalizing agents and cocoa fat. Thus, the taste of the cocoa powder is improved, as well as its flowability, especially when the cocoa undergoes harsh alkalizing conditions, as is required for applications requiring very dark cocoa.
Abstract:
A mixed sodium-potassium polyphosphate glass with a high potassium to sodium ratio and a low level of insoluble material and a method for its production are disclosed. The polyphosphate glass is used in reduced sodium foods, especially beverages and meat products. The polyphosphate has the formula (K,Na)(n+2)O(PO3)n, in which the ratio of potassium to sodium is about 0.5 to 3.8; the average value of n is greater than 10; and at least 85 % of the phosphate species comprise more than three phosphate units. The material contains less than 10% by weight insoluble material.
Abstract:
A water-containing soft creamy coating composition for ice confectionery products is prepared by forming an emulsion of cream and milk solids with a vegetable oil and butter fat and an emulsifier system and mixing melted chocolate into the emulsion. The coating composition may be used to form a layer or inclusion in an ice confectionery product or to enrobe it.