Abstract: A throat drop comprises from 60 to 95% of a candy shell and from 5 to 40% of an aqueous filling, by weight of the drop. The filling comprises, by weight, by 8 to 20% water, from 50 to 85% bulk sweetener, and sufficient emulsifier to provide a contact angle of from 90° to 120°, the filling having a contact angle of greater than 120° in the absence of the emulsifier. The reduction in contact angle relative to a composition without the emulsifier provides an improved perception of liquidity of the filling.

Abstract: A reduced calorie fat composition comprising: (a) from about 50% to about 100% of polyol fatty acid polyesters consisting of a combination of liquid and solid polyol fatty acid polyesters, and from 0% to about 50% triglycerides. The liquid polyol fatty acid polyester having at least 50% saturated fatty acid radicals with not more than 14 carbon atoms, provides faster moisture transport than prior polyol fatty acid polyester fat compositions. As a result, foods cooked in the present compositions have good texture, crispness, mouthfeel, color, and taste with reduced calories.