Abstract: A heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition is prepared by mixing a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerine, with a flowable chocolate or chocolate-like composition through an increased apparent viscosity phase. Upon continued mixing, the mixture returns to a reduced apparent viscosity (fluid) phase. The mixture is subsequently handled in the same manner as an unmodified composition. Upon aging and stabilization, the modified chocolate or chocolate-like composition demonstrates a reduced tendency to deform at elevated temperatures, is less prone to stick to packaging or fingers, and maintains the desired flavor, texture, mouth feel, and other characteristics of ordinary chocolate. The heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition of the invention is suitable for use in the same manner and for the same purposes for which ordinary chocolate and chocolate-like compositions are used, with the additional benefit of heat-resistance.

Abstract: A heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition is prepared by mixing a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerine, with a flowable chocolate or chocolate-like composition through an increased apparent viscosity phase. Upon continued mixing, the mixture returns to a reduced apparent viscosity (fluid) phase. The mixture is subsequently handled in the same manner as an unmodified composition. Upon aging and stabilization, the modified chocolate or chocolate-like composition demonstrates a reduced tendency to deform at elevated temperatures, is less prone to stick to packaging or fingers, and maintains the desired flavor, texture, mouth feel, and other characteristics of ordinary chocolate. The heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition of the invention is suitable for use in the same manner and for the same purposes for which ordinary chocolate and chocolate-like compositions are used, with the additional benefit of heat-resistance.

Abstract: A heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition is prepared by mixing a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerine, with a flowable chocolate or chocolate-like composition through an increased apparent viscosity phase. Upon continued mixing, the mixture returns to a reduced apparent viscosity (fluid) phase. The mixture is subsequently handled in the same manner as an unmodified composition. Upon aging and stabilization, the modified chocolate or chocolate-like composition demonstrates a reduced tendency to deform at elevated temperature, is less prone to stick to packaging or fingers, and maintains the desired flavor, texture, mouth feel, and other characteristics of ordinary chocolate. The heat-resistant chocolate or chocolate-like composition of the invention is suitable for use in the same manner and for the same purposes for which ordinary chocolate and chocolate-like compositions are used, with the additional benefit of heat-resistance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making a pastry dough, and in particular for making a pie crust dough. The process involves making two phases, a dough like mixture of flour, water, salt and oil, and a shortening, starch and polyol phase. These phases are laminated to make a heterogeneous pastry dough which has a flaky tender texture when baked. This dough composition is made in manner which is largely independent of processing temperatures and mix times. The dough is characterized by having multiple, discontinuous layers which are interrupted by regions of gluten and the starch/fat/polyol phase.

Abstract: A viscosity-stable shortening composition in a dry particulate form containing an admixture of a shortening component including a solid low melting point edible fat or oil suitable for use in a pastry dough, a solid edible carrier component, and from 0.2% to 10% by weight of a viscosity-stabilizer polyol component. The shortening composition is particularly suitable for use in preparing pastry dough products.

Abstract: The addition of polyol, such as glycerine or sorbitol, to a system containing a low melting point fat or oil greatly increases the viscosity of the fat or oil thereby immobilizing it even at temperatures which are well above its normal melting point. When a polyol is added to chocolate, the resulting product does not stick to wrappers or fingers even at elevated temperatures where the cocoa butter in the chocolate would normally flow.

Abstract: A liquid polyol is added to a flowable chocolate mixture after it has been tempered to increase the viscosity thereof. Utilizing concentric nozzles, the chocolate is simultaneously extruded around a non-aqueous stabilized batter material thus producing an outer cylinder of stabilized chocolate and an inner core of stabilized batter. The co-extruded entity is then cooked briefly in a microwave oven in order to set the batter into a stiff wafer-like material while leaving the outer chocolate coating essentially unchanged.

Abstract: The addition of a polyol, such as glycerine or sorbitol, to a system containing a low melting point fat or oil greatly increases the viscosity of the fat or oil thereby immobilizing it even at temperatures which are well above its normal melting point. When a polyol is added to chocolate, the resulting product does not stick to wrappers or fingers even at elevated temperatures where the cocoa butter in the chocolate would normally flow.

Abstract: A flavored-nut product, made by coating nuts (or other centers) alternately with a liquid mixture (of water, sugar, and modified tapioca) and a solids mixture (of flour, modified corn starch, sugar and salt, with small amounts of flavoring, usually mixed with a small amount of vegetable oil), and each time permitting the solid portion to dry before the next additions of liquids. When the desired thickness of coating is obtained, usually after four to six repetitions, the liquid and solid multi-coated nuts are deep-fat fried.

Abstract: A process for reducing the caloric content of edible items such as coconut is disclosed wherein substantially all of the fat is removed by a solvent and subsequent removal of soluble polysaccharides may be accomplished by washing the defatted item in water. The described process, causes the caloric content of the item to be reduced by approximately 100%. The process is used with edible items containing fat and/or sugar selected from the group consisting of the edible meat of nuts, the edible seeds of grain, and the edible seeds of fruits. Coconut, treated by the aforesaid process, is used in the manufacture of candy or other foods having a reduced caloric content. The other defatted edible items may be similarly used in the manufacture of candy or other foods having a reduced caloric content.

Abstract: A frozen toaster French fried potato product made from a dough comprising a potato base, water, oil, and a high-amylose product, the oil and high amylose product being present in an amount sufficient to give controlled oil absorption, to give shape retention during frying, and to prevent any significant exudation of oil from said product when toasted, and the method of making such product as hereinafter described.