Abstract: The application relates to a composition comprising from about 10% (w/w) to about 40% (w/w) pregelatinized waxy potato starch, pregelatinized waxy cassava starch, or any mixture thereof; from about 10% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w) gum; and from about 40% (w/w) to about 70% (w/w) dispersant.

Abstract: Reduced calorie reconstituted milk and milk products are prepared by replacing some or all of the fat in reconstituted milk with a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin composition which has solid fat index as measured by dilatometry of more than about 25 at 92° F., preferably less than about 70 at 92° F., and less than about 10 at 104° F. The reconstituted milk and milk products of the invention have a smooth texture, excellent stability and significantly reduced calories.

Abstract: Reduced calorie fried snacks are prepared by replacing some or all of the oil conventionally used in frying with a fat replacement composition containing a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin composition which exhibits a sharp melt before about 92.degree. F. Potato chips, corn chips and similar fried snacks prepared according to the invention exhibit a unique cooling sensation when placed in the mouth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to esterified propoxylated monoglycerides (EPMG) and diglycerides (EPDG) and reduced calorie food products containing said compounds. Both EPMG and EPDG can be produced in a variety of forms including a liquid form, and can therefore be used for a variety of applications. These compounds are useful as partial or full substitutes for vegetable and other liquid oils, for purposes such as salad oils, cooking oils, anti-spattering or pan-release agents, or as ingredients in products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines, shortenings and peanut butter. Additionally, these compounds can withstand exposure to heat, and are therefore useful for baking, frying, sauteing and other related applications.

Abstract: Reduced calorie ice cream-type frozen desserts are prepared by replacing some or all of the fat in an ice cream recipe with a butter fat mimetic composition comprised of a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin composition. The mimetic composition may be comprised of two or more fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin compositions in order to obtain a composition having a melting profile similar to that for butter fat. The reduced calorie ice cream-type frozen desserts have a rich, creamy texture and excellent flavor.

Abstract: Esterified alkoxylated polyols, particularly a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerol, which exhibit improved flavor and oxidative stability by the addition of antioxidants to the alkoxylated polyols, either prior to or subsequent to steam stripping, fatty acids or combinations thereof prior to fatty acid esterification, and the products thereof.

Abstract: Reduced calorie food compositions are prepared using linked esterified alkoxylated polyol fat substitutes comprised of polycarboxylate linking segments, polyol segments, and C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 monocarboxylic fatty acid-esterified oxyalkylene segments, and, optionally, oxyalkylene segments between the polycarboxylate linking segments and the polyol segments. The fat substitutes are obtainable by alkoxylating a polyol such as glycerin with an epoxide such as propylene oxide and esterifying the resulting alkoxylated polyol with both a polycarboxylic acid or an equivalent thereof and a C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 monocarboxylic fatty acid or an equivalent thereof, either simultaneously or sequentially.

Abstract: Reduced calorie food compositions are prepared using linked esterified alkoxylated polyol fat substitutes comprised of polyether glycol linking segments, polyol segments, and fatty substituents (which may be fatty acid ester and/or fatty acid-esterified oxyalkylene segments). The fat substitutes are obtainable by alkoxylating a polyol such as glycerin with a monoepoxide such as propylene oxide and a polyepoxide-functionalized polyether glycol (either simultaneously or sequentially) and esterifying the resulting alkoxylated polyol with a fatty acid or its equivalent. Alternatively, the polyepoxide-functionalized polyether glycol could be condensed with a fatty acid partial ester of a polyol or an alkoxylated fatty acid partial ester of a polyol.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a fatty acid-esterified alkoxylated polyol useful as a reduced calorie fat substitute is provided. The method utilizes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl ester of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty acid such as methyl stearate or methyl oleate and a short chain acid-esterified alkoxylated polyol such as the acetate of propoxylated glycerin as reactants.

Abstract: A convenient method of obtaining useful highly esterified alkoxylated polyol fat substitutes from readily available triglycerides such as fats and oils is provided.

Abstract: Polydextrose or polydextrose feedstock containing esculent material is subjected to melt-spinning to make it readily dispersible in solid and aqueous media and provide the basis for numerous edible materials. Examples of such materials include ready-to-use products such as soup mixes, gravies, peanut butter and condiments including catsup and mustard.