Abstract: The preparation of calcium-supplemented fruit juice beverages is disclosed. These beverages are prepared by homogeneously dispersing a calcium hydroxide slurry in a pasteurized or sterilized fruit juice stream.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing N-(1,2 propanediol) fatty acid amide surfactants of the general type RC(0)NR.sup.1 CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 OH, especially where R.sup.1 is methyl or hydroxyethyl, are useful surfactants in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, shampoos, bar soaps, and hard surface cleaners. The amide surfactants provide good cleaning even in the absence of LAS surfactants.

Abstract: A process for making a uniform liquid, pourable shortening involves preparing a melted base oil containing partially hydrogenated oil and optionally highly hydrogenated oil, then blending a melted emulsifier containing at least 30% monoglyceride with the base oil so that the monoglyceride content of the total blend is 10% to 16%. The amounts of emulsifier and highly hydrogenated oil are chosen so that they fall within the cross-hatched area EFGD in FIG. 1. The melted blend is rapidly cooled and partially crystallized in a first zone, and then worked by agitation in a second zone. The product shortening has the following solid fat index: 3-12 at 50.degree. F., 0-7 at 70.degree. F., 0-4 at 80.degree. F., 0-3 at 92.degree. F., and not more than 3 at 104.degree. F.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning articles for use in treating fabrics in a laundry dryer. The articles comprise a flexible substrate and a fabric conditioning composition, wherein the fabric conditioning composition is distributed unevenly on the substrate so as to form a visual contrast between areas containing relatively high amounts of conditioning composition and areas containing either no conditioning composition or relatively low amounts thereof.

Abstract: Anionic, sulfobenzoyl end-capped esters useful as soil release agents in granular detergent compositions. The terephthalate esters contain oxyethyleneoxy and oxy-1,2-propyleneoxy units, and are substantially amorphous in form.

Abstract: Granular detergent compositions including low levels of potassium salts, sodium phosphate, and sodium carbonate are disclosed for improved solubility. Also disclosed are processes for improving solubility of granular detergent compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making detergent granules by forming a doughy mass comprising surfactant and/or water-soluble organic polymer and/or detergent builder, and then granulating by mixing a deagglomerating agent into the doughy mass at a high shear rate. Neutral or alkaline salt, detergent builder and other conventional detergent ingredients can be, and preferably are, kneaded into the doughy mass before addition of the deagglomerating agent. The deagglomerating agent is a fine powder having a mean particle size of less than about 200 microns and is most preferably sodium aluminosilicate.

Abstract: A method of delivering ephedrine base in vapor form from a composition containing the ephedrine base and an alkyl salicylate. Methyl salicylate is the preferred alkyl salicylate. Optional ingredients in the composition include aromatic compounds such as menthol, camphor, and various other essential oils. The method is particularly useful in the treatment of nasal congestion and bronchial asthma. A preferred means of delivering the ephedrine base in vapor form in the treatment of nasal congestion and bronchial asthma is a vapor inhaler.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for preparing reduced density roast coffee beans. The improved process comprises predrying green coffee beans to a moisture content of from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, fast roasting the beans, and cooling the roasted beans. The resulting roasted beans have a Hunter L-color of from about 14 to about 25, a Hunter .DELTA.L-value is less than about 1.2 and a whole roast tamped bulk density of from about 0.28 to about 0.38 g/cc. The resulting roast coffee beans are more uniformly roasted than traditional reduced density coffee beans.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition of matter comprising: (a) an edible, non-absorbable, non-digestible low calorie fat material having non-Newtonian pseudoplastic properties at body temperature; and (b) an edible, absorbable, digestible food material which acts as a solvent for the fat material. The rheological properties of the fat material are defined in terms of thixotropy, yield point, thixotropic area, and liquid/solid stability. The composition is useful as a fat substitute in low calorie food products. The composition provides a non-waxy taste in the mouth, and a laxative side effect is avoided.

Abstract: Extrusion-cooked snack chips, comprising from about 65% to about 90% by weight of cereal material, from about 10% to about 35% by weight of fat, and from about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of water. A process for producing these chips is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the selective esterification of long chain length fatty acid monoglycerides, particularly monobehenin, with medium chain length fatty acid anhdyrides, particularly a mixture of C.sub.8 and C.sub.10 saturated fatty acid anhdyrides is disclosed. In this process, an at least about 60% pure C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid monoglyceride or mixture thereof is esterified with an at least about 50% pure C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid anhydride or mixture thereof at a temperature of from about 90.degree. to aobut 190.degree. C. in the substantial absence of an esterificastion catalyst. The mole ratio of fatty acid anhydride to monoglyceride used in this monoglyceride esterification is at least about 2:1.

Abstract: A process for the selective esterification of long chain length fatty acid monoglycerides, particularly monobehenin, with medium chain length fatty acids, particularly a mixture of C.sub.8 and C.sub.10 saturated fatty acids, is disclosed. In this process, an at least about 60% pure C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid monoglyceride or mixture thereof is esterified with an at least about 90% pure C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid or mixture thereof at a temperature of from about 140.degree. to about 250.degree. C. in the substantial absence of an esterification catalyst. The mole ratio of fatty acid to monoglyceride used in this monoglyceride esterification is at least about 3:1. Water generated during this monoglyceride esterification is also continuously removed.

Abstract: Fat-containing and sugar-containing food compositions which comprise: (1) from about 2 to about 98% of a fat component having from about 10 to 100% of certain reduced calorie fats, and (2) from about 2 to about 98% of a sugar component having from about 10 to about 100% of certain reduced calorie sugars are disclosed. Examples of such compositions include flavored confectionery fat products, such as chocolate-flavored candy bars, chocolate-flavored coatings for enrobed products and chocolate-flavored chips, baked good products, such as cakes, brownies and cookies, and emulsified oil products such as margarines and salad dressings.

Abstract: Multi-textured snack chips are made by first forming moist starch agglomerates, and then mixing the agglomerates with a dry starch material to make an agglomerate/starch composite containing agglomerates of moist starch and discrete regions of dry starch material. The agglomerate/starch composite is formed into chips and then baked and/or fried. The resulting snack chips have an initial crispness and a continued crunchiness.

Abstract: Countercurrent liquid/liquid extraction processse for fractionating complex triglyceride mixtures to selectively remove "light" impurities (primarily MMM trglycerides) from MML/MLM triglycerides, or to selectively remove MML/MLM triglycerides from "heavy" impurities (primarily MLL/LML and LLL triglycerides), wherein M is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid residue or mixture thereof, and wherein L is a C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid residue or mixture thereof, are disclosed. In the case of "light" impurities, an oil stream containing MMM and MML/MLM triglycerides is passed countercurrently to a solvent stream containing a polar solvent or a supercritical fluid that is partially miscible with the oil stream to selectively remove the MMM triglycerides. In the case of "heavy" impurities, an oil stream containing MML/MLM, MLL/LML and LLL triglycerides is passed countercurrently to the solvent stream to selectively remove the MML/MLM triglycerides.

Abstract: Edible compositions comprising solid and liquid fatty materials, and having a high solids content, said solids having a particle size of 10 microns or less. Preferably, the fatty materials are wholly or partially non-digestible.

Abstract: Reduced calorie potato chips, and other low moisture fat-containing foods having less waxiness and improved flavor display are dislosed. These benefits are typically obtained by applying to the surface of the potato chip, or other food, fat compositions having certain thixotropic areas that correlate to reduced waxiness impressions. These fat compositions comprise a nondigestible fat component, and optionally a digestible triglyceride fat or oil. The nondigestible fat component comprises a nondigestible oil and preferably low levels of certain solid polyol fatty acid polyesters having ester groups comprising combinations of unsaturated (C.sub.12 or higher) and/or short chain (C.sub.2 -C.sub.12) saturated fatty acid radicals and long chain (C.sub.20 or higher) saturated fatty acid radicals. The solid polyol polyesters bind the liquid oils and thus control or prevent passive oil loss, even at relatively low levels.

Abstract: Polyol fatty acid polyesters having at least four fatty acid ester groups are fortified with fat-soluble vitamins and used in pharmaceutical compositions for treating and/or preventing hypercholesterolemia in animals, especially humans, and in low-calorie foods.

Abstract: Anti-anal leakage agents are used in combination with liquid polyol fatty acid polyesters to provide pharmaceutical and food compositions for treating and/or preventing hypercholesterolemia while avoiding undesired anal leakage of the liquid polyesters.