Abstract: A method of reducing an equilibrium relative humidity level in an edible product comprising:applying a solution, incorporating a first humectant in a liquid form to the product whereby at least a part of the first humectant is absorbed into the edible product;applying a second humectant in a solid form to the product so as the second humectant absorbs residual moisture and is itself absorbed into the product; andwherein both the first and second humectants are effective in reducing the equilibrium relative humidity of the product to a predetermined level.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 1996
Date of Patent:
January 27, 1998
Assignee:
Gazelle Foods Pty, Ltd.
Inventors:
Susan Isabel Woodward, Theresa May Len Wong