Abstract: A monounsaturated filled skim milk dairy product including, an emulsifier and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil is derived from rape seed or sunflower seed and contains at least 70% by weight of monounsaturated oleic acid, no more than 12% by weight of polyunsaturated linoleic acid and no more than 0.5% by weight of polyunsaturated linolenic acid. The emulsifier may include one or more of mono-glycerides, di-glycerides, non-fat milk solids, including milk protein, and phospholipids. The filled dairy product may also include a polysaccharide or oligosaccharide modifier and a carbohydrate gel stabiliser.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
December 3, 1996
Assignee:
Associated Food Technology Pty, Ltd.
Inventors:
Andrew L. Strong, Martin L. Strong, Maxwell J. Strong