Abstract: A multi-stage thickening composition for use in facilitating the handling and continuous packaging of a food product, and for providing a desired final shape and texture for the food product. Relatively rapid-setting and slower-setting consumable gels form one preferred thickening composition. The rapid-setting gel allows the food product to be shaped and packaged, while the slower-setting gel allows the food product to be provided with desired texture characteristics that appeal to the consumer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2006
Assignee:
Schreiber Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Kevin J. Finnie, Robert L. Olsen, Susan C. Frinak
Abstract: A multi-stage thickening composition for use in facilitating the handling and continuous packaging of a food product, and for providing a desired final shape and texture for the food product. Relatively rapid-setting and slower-setting consumable gels form one preferred thickening composition. The rapid-setting gel allows the food product to be shaped and packaged, while the slower-setting gel allows the food product to be provided with desired texture characteristics that appeal to the consumer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 21, 2002
Assignee:
Schreiber Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Kevin J. Finnie, Robert L. Olsen, Susan C. Frinak