Abstract: Heat stable flavor compositions are disclosed containing a flavor having a free fatty acid as an essential flavor component in a multivalent metal salt as the heat stabilizer for the fatty acid. The flavor is stabilized against development of obnoxious odors upon heating and still provides acceptable taste upon mastication by a consumer. Stabilized cheese flavors are provided. Microwavable foodstuffs and flavors having low molecular weight fatty acids are also stabilized against heat degradation.
Abstract: A browning agent for foodstuffs having a carbonyl-containing browning reactant is disclosed comprising a water-in-oil emulsion, a surfactant and an edible base in the aqueous phase adapted to enduce a browning reaction in the foodstuff upon heating. The browning agent may be coated onto foodstuffs such as biscuits, pizza, pie coverings or hash brown potatoes, stored at temperatures from about -30.degree. C. to about 10.degree. C. thereafter immediately microwaved to enduce browning.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 1990
Date of Patent:
August 27, 1991
Assignee:
Fries & Fries, Inc.
Inventors:
James A. Steinke, David B. Josephson, Daniel J. Wampler, Christine M. Frick