Abstract: An edible emulsion is disclosed having a fat content of less than 5 weight %. An edible fat or oil component is dispersed in an aqueous phase with a two-component emulsifier system comprising a primary emulsifier which acts to stabilise the emulsion and a secondary emulsifier which works in synergy with the fat or oil component to impart a desirable texture and structure to the finished product.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 8, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 24, 2003
Assignee:
Hahntech International Limited
Inventors:
William George Merrick, Thomas Foley, Stefanie M. Reineke, Kathrin Angelika Assmann