Abstract: A water-dispersible coating composition for use on food substrates, which permits incorporation of a substantially increased rice component content compared to prior art coatings, without the occurrence of objectionable white-lump reticulation. The coating contains at least stated minimum levels of small-particle size rice flour and/or rice starch (#100 USS mesh size and/or 200 USS mesh size, respectively or finer) depending upon the total amount of rice used in the mix, and exhibits minimal surface roughness and substantially no reticulation when frozen upon the food substrate, while imparting increased crispness, holding time and lighter color once the frozen coated food substrate is reconstituted via gradient heat, microwave energy, or deep-frying reconstitution methods, without sacrificing appearance, flavor, and tooth compaction characteristics desirable to consumers of the final reconstituted product.

Abstract: A water-dispersible coating composition for use on food substrates, which permits incorporation of a substantially increased rice component content compared to prior art coatings, without the occurrence of objectionable white-lump reticulation. The coating contains at least stated minimum levels of small-particle size rice flour and/or rice starch (#100 USS mesh size and/or 200 USS mesh size, respectively or finer) depending upon the total amount of rice used in the mix, and exhibits minimal surface roughness and substantially no reticulation when frozen upon the food substrate, while imparting increased crispness, holding time and lighter color once the frozen coated food substrate is reconstituted via gradient heat, microwave energy, or deep-frying reconstitution methods, without sacrificing appearance, flavor, and tooth compaction characteristics desirable to consumers of the final reconstituted product.

Abstract: A water-dispersible coating composition for parfried foods containing high levels of rice (e.g., as flour) and dextrin, and little or no cornstarch, with the rice and dextrin components on a percentage weight basis of from about 25% to 70% rice dextrin based upon the total weight of the solids content of the coating composition, and ratios of rice to dextrin between about 1.0:1 to 5:1. The use of such high amounts of both rice and dextrin provides a substantial increase in the coated product's crispness and extended holding time following either complete initial cooking or secondary reconstitution in gradient heat, convention, or microwave oven after limited initial cooking (e.g., parfrying) and freezing, without detracting from the final product's excellent appearance, taste, tenderness, and tooth compaction characteristics, and does so in a highly cost-advantageous manner.