Abstract: The clear coat composition for french fries is a combination of an acetylated starch, a dextrin, and a rice flour. The acetylated starch has an acetyl content of 1.5% to 2.5% and is made from a starch obtained from a plant having a genotype selected from the group consisting of dull sugary-2 and amylose extender dull. The dextrin has a solubility of 10% to 20% and is made from a starch having an amylose content below 35%. The coating allows for an extended period of time under a heat lamp.

Abstract: The present invention a polyhydroxycarboxylic acid composition derived from maltodextrins by oxidation with an oxygen containing oxidant. The invention also relates to a process for the production of oxyacids from carbohydrates by oxidation with an oxygen containing oxidant. More particularly the present invention relates to the oxidation of starch hydrolysates or maltodextrins having a DE of less than 20. The invention further relates to oxidation products and the use thereof.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a pentitol. The disclosed method more particularly relates to producing arabinitol from hexoses, e.g. galactose and/or glucose, and/or fructose, or lactose hydrolysate, or invert sugar, or starch hydrolysates. The hexose is oxidatively decarboxylated to a C.sub.5 -aldonic acid which is thereafter catalytically hydrogenated to obtain the desired arabinitol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the regeneration of a supported molybdenum catalyst which has been used for the epimerisation of a saccharide. The preferred epimerisation is the conversion of glucose to mannose. The catalyst is regenerated by using an oxidising agent such as a peroxide. The regeneration step can be repeated several times. A further extension of the useful lifetime of the catalyst is obtained by including one or more washing steps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a chemical method for producing meso-erythritol. The method comprises catalytic hydrogenation of tartaric acid. The tetritol mixture resulting from the hydrogenation can be separated into its components. Alternatively selected components can be isomerized prior to such a separation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkylpolyglycoside compositions. Specifically the process is a direct synthesis producing compositions of highly polymerized alkylpolyglycosides in high yield. The invention further relates to alkylpolyglycoside compositions having enhanced surfactant properties. The invention also relates to mixtures of alkylpolyglycosides of preselected average alkyl chain length and controlled average degree of polymerization (DP).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for direct decarbonylation of sugars. The method is based on the conversion of the sugars in the presence of a phosphine metal complex. These complexes are added in catalytic amounts if at the same time urea or an azide such as DPPA (diphenylphosphorylazide) or sodium azide is added. Through the use of other ligands the decarbonylation reaction can also be performed in water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for obtaining oil mixtures comprising wheat germ oil characterized in that the oil is obtained by co-pressing of wheat germs with oil containing seeds or germs from at least one other species. The present invention further discloses oil mixtures containing wheat germ oil.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of producing a pentitol from a hexaldonic acid. The hexaldonic acid is decarboxylated for example in the presence of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide. After hydrogenation and optionally isomerisation the desired pentitol, which is obtained in high yield, can be purified. The present invention starts from gluconic acid in free or salt form or as a lactone, xylitol is the final product.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a starch-based composition suitable for use as a basis for sugar-free confectionery products. The composition of the present invention comprises thinned, hydropropyl tapioca starch, gelatin and a suitable polyol. The components of the composition are present in such amounts that the pH of dental plaque does not fall below 5.7 after consumption of the sugar-free confectionery product containing the indicated components.

Abstract: A lozenge contains a binder such as gelatine and a sweetener which is partly or totally erythritol or maltitol. A process for making the lozenge comprises kneading the erythritol or maltitol at an elevated temperature, e.g. 35.degree. to 60.degree. C., while slowly adding an aqueous solution of the binder, kneading the erythritol or maltitol and binder into a smooth paste, forming the paste into suitable shapes and heating the shapes at an elevated temperature, e.g. 40.degree. to 45.degree. C., to harden them.

Abstract: A composition which is suitable for use as a replacement for gum arabic in foodstuff applications, the replacement is a combination of hydroxypropylated starch and hydrolysed collagen.

Abstract: An edible composition, specifically to a nut spread which is equivalent in its sensory properties to the normal nut spread. The spread contains no sugar and considerably less fat and a method for obtaining the sugarless nut spread.

Abstract: A process for the production of a cold-water dispersible, starch half ester of a hydrocarboxyl-substituted succinic or glutaric acid, particularly the starch half ester of n-octenylsuccinic acid, includes the step of gelatinising and partially degrading the granular starch half ester, preformed in a manner known per se, by heating the half ester under shearing conditions, e.g. in an extruder, in the presence of water. Milling of the product gives a fine powder which is more readily dispersible in water to give a lump-free dispersion than is the alternative roll-dried ester.

Abstract: A process for decreasing the build-up of inorganic incrustations on textiles deriving from water hardness and due to repeated washing cycles with detergent compositions comprises the addition to the washing bath of a non-reducing carbohydrate and/or non-reducing carbohydrate derivative as co-builder.

Abstract: A method for the production of oxyacids from carbohydrates by catalytic oxidation with an oxygen containing gas in an alkaline medium, wherein the oxidation is carried out by homogeneous catalysis in the presence of a catalytic amount of an ion of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Cr, Co, Ni, Fe, V, Ti, Mn and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process of producing xanthan gum using a Xanthomonas microorganism is provided. Increased yields of xanthan gum are obtained by using mannose as part of the carbohydrate component of the fermentation feedstock. Preferably, the carbohydrate component of the feedstock is a mixture of mannose and glucose. More preferable is a mixture comprising 5 to 60% by weight mannose, particularly 20 to 45% by weight mannose, the balance being glucose although minor amounts of other sugars, e.g. maltose, may also be present. The carbohydrate component of the feedstock may be in the form of a raffinate stream from a glucose epimerization.

Abstract: A process for the extrusion of a starch-containing composition to produce a material suitable for the production of moulded articles in which the composition contains in addition to the starch a starch degradation product selected from starch hydrolysis products having DE's of 1 to 40, particularly a maltodextrin, oxidized starches and pyrodextrins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a starch coating composition for use as a binder in coating colors and paper coating compositions using such colors. The composition comprises:a) at least one of cationic starch and a cationic synthetic polymer in combination with a starch containing at least one non-ionic substituent or,b) a starch containing at least one non-ionic substituent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkali metal citrate which comprises:(a) adjusting the pH of an aqueous solution containing citric acid to a value greater than 5.4;(b) contacting the aqueous solution with a polymeric adsorbent;(c) eluting the resulting charged polymeric adsorbent with an eluant comprising an aqueous solution of a soluble alkali metal hydroxide or alkali metal salt in which the alkali metal corresponds to the alkali metal of the alkali metal citrate to be produced; and(d) recovering an aqueous solution of the alkali metal citrate, is disclosed.