Abstract: Fat-free and low fat mayonnaise-like dressings are provided wherein, in addition to water, a food acceptable acid such as vinegar, and an edible fat, if desired, insoluble particles of uncooked rice starch having a particle size of between about 1-15 microns are included. The rice starch particles provide opacity and fat mimetic properties with the desired mouthfeel required for mayonnaise-like dressings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 1991
Date of Patent:
August 11, 1992
Assignee:
ABIC International Consultants, Inc.
Inventors:
Abraham I. Bakal, Timothy Galbreath, Penny A. Cash