Abstract: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavored confectionery compositions which comprise a flavor enhancing amount of a flavor component, from 25% to 45% of a fat component and from about 55 to about 75% other nonfat confectionery ingredients. The fat component of the flavored confectionery compositions of the present invention comprises at least about 70% of a reduced calorie fat, up to about 15% milkfat, up to about 20% cocoa butter and no more than about 4% diglycerides.The reduced calorie fat comprising the fat component of the chocolate confectionery compositions herein comprises mixtures of reduced calorie triglycerides which are enriched in long chain fatty acid 2-position isomers (MLM triglycerides). In particular, the reduced calorie fats utilized in the chocolate confectionery compositions herein comprise at least about 40% of the long chain fatty acid 2-position isomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reduced calorie fats comprising mixtures of reduced calorie triglycerides which are enriched in long chain fatty acid 2-position isomers (MLM triglycerides). In particular, the reduced calorie fats comprise at least about 40% of the long chain fatty acid 2-position isomer. The reduced calorie fats according to the present invention further comprise at least about 85% combined MML and MLM triglycerides, no more than about 5% combined LLM and LML triglycerides, no more than about 2% LLL triglycerides, no more than about 4% MMM triglycerides and no more than about 6% other triglycerides; wherein M=fatty acids selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 saturated fatty acids, and mixtures thereof, and L=fatty acids selected from the group consisting of C.sub.17 to C.sub.26 saturated fatty acids, and mixtures thereof. The reduced calorie fats of the present invention have the following fatty acid composition by weight percent:(a) from about 15% to about 70% C.sub.

Abstract: A fast, three-stage, low temperature process for the conversion of fatty acids into food grade-anhydrides is disclosed. The process comprises as a first step the reaction of a higher fatty acid with a dehydrating agent under mild conditions. A second process step comprises the further conversion of mixed anhydrides to symmetrical anhydrides by continuous removal of the dehydrating agent and by-product acid from the reaction mixture under vacuum. In a third process step, the symmetrical anhydrides are purified under mild conditions, preferably using thin-film short path evaporation. The resulting anhydrides have minimal by-products and good color and odor.

Abstract: Reduced calorie 1,2-propylene glycol diesters, where one ester group contains a medium chain C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 saturated fatty acid radicals(s), and where the other ester group contains a long chain C.sub.20 -C.sub.24 saturated fatty acid radical(s) are disclosed. These diesters are preferably obtained by the selective esterification of long chain saturated fatty acid monoesters of propylene glycol with the respective medium chain saturated fatty acids or anhydrides. Certain preferred diesters where the medium chain radicals are C.sub.8 and/or C.sub.10 radicals and where the long chain radicals are C.sub.20 and/or C.sub.22 radicals are particularly useful as reduced calorie cocoa butter substitutes and hard butters. Chocolate-flavored products formulated from these preferred diesters, when properly crystallized, are bloom resistant, even when subjected to thermal stress.

Abstract: A method of isolating and purifying galactose oxidase from a fungus media is disclosed. The supernatant liquid from the fermentation broth is subjected to ultrafiltration and then separated on a carboxy-sulfon cation exchange column using high performance liquid chromatography. Copper ions must be present to insure enzyme activity.

Abstract: A process for the selective esterification of long chain length fatty acid monoglycerides, particularly monobehenin, with medium chain length fatty acids, particularly a mixture of C.sub.8 and C.sub.10 saturated fatty acids, is disclosed. In this process, an at least about 60% pure C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid monoglyceride or mixture thereof is esterified with an at least about 90% pure C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid or mixture thereof at a temperature of from about 140.degree. to about 250.degree. C. in the substantial absence of an esterification catalyst. The mole ratio of fatty acid to monoglyceride used in this monoglyceride esterification is at least about 3:1. Water generated during this monoglyceride esterification is also continuously removed.

Abstract: A process for the selective esterification of long chain length fatty acid monoglycerides, particularly monobehenin, with medium chain length fatty acid anhdyrides, particularly a mixture of C.sub.8 and C.sub.10 saturated fatty acid anhdyrides is disclosed. In this process, an at least about 60% pure C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid monoglyceride or mixture thereof is esterified with an at least about 50% pure C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid anhydride or mixture thereof at a temperature of from about 90.degree. to aobut 190.degree. C. in the substantial absence of an esterificastion catalyst. The mole ratio of fatty acid anhydride to monoglyceride used in this monoglyceride esterification is at least about 2:1.

Abstract: Processes of the present invention provide economical methods for preparing derivatives 5-C-hydroxymethyl-D-aldohexose and their bicyclic anhydro tautomeric forms. The 5-C-hydroxymethylation process comprises an enzymic oxidation reaction followed by a condenation reaction with formaldehyde.