Abstract: Vegetable oils having an elevated stearic acid content and a low polyunsaturates content are described. A confectionery product containing oils of the invention is also described.

Abstract: This relates to foodstuffs containing maltitol. More particularly, this invention relates to improved fat-containing foodstuffs, wherein the improvement includes the partial or total replacement of the fat by a taste effective amount of maltitol.

Abstract: A Trans free structural fat suitable as a margarine fat blend for the manufacture of low SAFA (Saturated Fatty Acid) poly/mono unsaturated margarine and spreads and fat blends for margarine/spreads. The structural fat is made from selectively fractionated non-hydrogenated high melting palm oil fraction which is interesterified with dry fractionated non-hydrogenated palm kernel fraction with high yield ratios that can be economically and commercially used as structural fat for the aforesaid manufacture.

Abstract: A method of forming a butter/margarine blend that includes removing water of butterfat from a feed material that includes butter to yield an intermediate, combining a non-dairy fat with the intermediate to form an intermediate blend, and processing the intermediate blend to form the butter/margarine blend.

Abstract: Edible W/O-emulsion spread of which the fat phase comprises a vegetable hardstock fat, which hardstock fat contains at least 5 wt. % of Allanblackia fat and/or Pentadesma fat and which preferably contains at least 45 wt. % of SOS triglycerides (S denotes a fatty acid residue with a saturated C18-C24 carbon chain and O denotes an oleic acid residue).

Abstract: Structured particulate systems of active solid organic components in a matrix in a weight ratio of 99:1 to 1:99 and a mean weight diameter of 25 to 500 microns wherein the active organic component is selected from the group consisting of oleanoic acid, ursolic acid, folic acid, policosanol, phytosterols, or derivatives or salts thereof are novel and can be used to improve the oral properties and/or the homogeneity of the organic, solid, active component in a food product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a corn syrup composition that can be used in many applications in place of butter, margarine or other spreadable products. The corn syrup composition is lower in fat than conventional spreads, provides a pleasing flavor and is compatible with many flavoring and coloring options. The formulation combines a corn syrup component, such as high fructose corn syrup, with a fat/oil component, such as butter or other fats. The formulation may also include other flavorings, preservatives, emulsifiers and anti-oxidant ingredients. The formulation may be utilized in any food application but is preferably utilized as a coating, spread or as a cooking or baking ingredient.

Abstract: Compositions comprising glycerides containing conjugated linoleic acid moieties. These glycerides are prepared by an enzymatic conversion process which is selective to provide specific isomers, advantageously the cis9, trans11 and trans10, cis12 linoleic acid isomers or vice versa. The compositions may be blended with complementary fats and may be used in foods, food supplements and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A method for improving the chalky-off taste and/or the homogeneity of a solid, active component in a food product by incorporating in the food product an effective amount, preferably 1 to 70 wt % on food product, of a structured particulate system comprising one or more active components in a matrix in a weight ratio of 1:99 to 99:1 and wherein the mean weight diameter of the particles of the structured particulate system ranges from 25 to 500 microns.

Abstract: A prepared food product for ingestion by mammals is described and methods for preparing such products. The food product includes an oxidation-resistant fat-based composition substantially free of exogenous solubilizing and dispersing agents for phytosterols. The fat-based composition includes between 75% and 98% by weight of at least one triglyceride-based edible oil or fat, and between 2% and 25% by weight of non-esterified phytosterols. Typically, approximately 1.5% by weight of phytosterols remain soluble at room temperature, and between 0.5% and 23.5% by weight are converted to triglyceride-recrystallized phytosterols (TRPs). The fat-based composition which has been partially oxidized in the prepared food by exposure to air (and typically heat), contains a reduced amount of oxidative by-products compared to a similar fat-based composition lacking these non-esterified phytosterols.

Abstract: A method of increasing the HDL concentration and the HDL/LDL concentration ratio in human serum by providing a balance between a sufficient and required proportion of cholesterol-free saturated fatty acids in the daily dietary fat of the human and a sufficient and required, but not excessive, proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising linoleic acid in dietary fat, while the remaining proportion of fatty acids and energy from the dietary fat is provided by monounsaturated fatty acids comprising oleic acid. Also described are compositions, including fat compositions and filled dairy products, containing such balanced fatty acid proportions.

Abstract: Methods for providing nutrition and for enhancing neurological development of preterm infants are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved nutritional composition containing specified amounts of DHA and AA as well as their precursor essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. The methods involve feeding LCP supplemented, nutrient-enriched formulas for an extended feeding regimen, typically until at least 3 months corrected age (CA), preferably to 6 or even 12 months CA. The neurological developments, for example, visual development, motor development and language development were enhanced without findings of anthropometric growth faltering or inhibition.

Abstract: A method of increasing the HDL concentration and the HDL/LDL concentration ratio in human serum by providing a balance between a sufficient and required proportion of cholesterol-free saturated fatty acids in the daily dietary fat of the human and a sufficient and required, but not excessive, proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising linoleic acid in dietary fat, while the remaining proportion of fatty acids and energy from the dietary fat is provided by monounsaturated fatty acids comprising oleic acid. Also described are compositions, including fat compositions and filled dairy products, containing such balanced fatty acid proportions.

Abstract: Liquid margarines and other pourable dispersions which contain a hardstock fat derived from plant waxes. The fat consists of a mixture of triglycerides, which fat is non-hydrogenated and contains less than 10 wt. % of fatty acid residues with a chain length of 6-10 carbon atoms, of which less than 50 wt. % of the triglycerides consist of monoacyl triglycerides and which fat is characterized in that its content of fatty acid residues which are saturated and contain at least 20 carbon atoms is at least 30 wt. %, preferably at least 40 wt. % and more preferably at least 50 wt. % calculated on total fatty acid residues.

Abstract: The invention relates to pourable water and oil containing emulsions comprising an aqueous phase and gas bubbles, whereby said gas bubbles are substantially dispersed in the aqueous phase. Emulsions according to the invention show increased stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to food products comprising an aqueous phase and gas bubbles, whereby said gas bubbles are substantially dispersed in the aqueous phase, and whereby said gas bubbles have a mean diameter size distribution with a maximum below 10 &mgr;m and whereby said aqueous phase comprises a compound capable of forming at least a partial coating around said gas bubbles. Food products are for example cheese, frying fats, dressings, margarines.

Abstract: A stabilized food composition with a reduced dry matter content, wherein the stabilizing agent is a fructane or fructane mixture in an amount of 1-15 wt % and to 1-25% of the water content of said food composition.

Abstract: An edible, reduced fat oil-in-water type emulsion (o/w emulsion) having rheological and sensorial properties resembling those of mayonnaise or spreads. This is achieved by using a water-soluble casein salt in combination with controlled homogenisation and acidification.

Abstract: Structured particulate systems of active solid organic components in a matrix in a weight ratio of 99:1 to 1:99 and a mean weight diameter of 25 to 500 microns wherein the active organic component is selected from the group consisting of oleanoic acid, ursolic acid, folic acid, policosanol, phytosterols, or derivatives or salts thereof are novel and can be used to improve the oral properties and/or the homogeneity of the organic, solid, active component in a food product.

Abstract: Pinolenic acid can be used in the form of a food supplement, a pharmacentical composition or as part of a food composition as anti-inflammatory agent. The pinolenic acid used herefore suitably is applied as a natural product, or as a concentrate with more than 28 wt % pinolenic acid. The concentrates can be made by a process, wherein an enzymic hydrolysis on a glyceride material is performed.

Abstract: Triglyceride fat comprising a stearin fraction of a high stearic, high oleic sunflower oil and a margarine fat phase comprising said stearin in admixture with a liquid vegetable oil in a weight ratio of 20:80 to 80:20.

Abstract: Butterlike spread not containing a substantial amount of butter fat which is prepared starting from a concentrated vegetable fat cream. The surface average, size (D3.2) of the fat droplets of the cream being 3-7 &mgr;m ensures stability of the supercooled cream, so that it enters with a substantially liquid fat phase the inversion unit, whereafter the major part of the fat crystallizes after the emulsion has left the inversion unit and preferably under quiescent conditions. The cream is processed in a spread production line which comprises a device for making a O/W-emulsion with the necessary small fat droplets, a pasteurizer, a tubular heat exchanger and, as sole working, a cavity transfer mixer, which brings about the inversion.

Abstract: A butterlike composition which includes a solidified emulsion of at least one vegetable oil, water and at least one hydrocolloid the composition having butterlike properties.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of plant sterols and other high melting lipids. The dispersions are useful in spreads and other food products. The dispersions provide structure to the food products and their use can permit minimization or elimination of saturated fats and trans fatty acids. The invention is also directed to a process for making the dispersions and to water and fat continuous spreads and other food products including the high melting lipids.

Abstract: A water-continuous spread having: (A) a structuring amount of oligofructoses; and (B) from 0.1 to 7 wt % of fat.

Abstract: Antisense expression of a stearoyl-ACP desaturase gene in sunflower results in more than a four-fold increase in seed stearate, and can enhance palmitate content as well. Thus, sunflower oil containing over 40 percent saturated fatty acids can be produced, which is desirable in the context of various products, such as coating fat, margarine, soap and shortening.

Abstract: Disclosed are microwave shelf stable popcorn articles that contain real butter. The articles comprise any conventional microwave popcorn bag and an improved popcorn/fat charge. In addition to kernel popcorn and fat, the charge further essentially includes about 1% to 8% of a high fat butter constituent. By virtue of selecting a particularly defined high fat butter ingredient, microwave popcorn articles can be prepared that are shelf stable.

Abstract: A fat continuous stick having up to 80% of a fat containing less than 10% trans fatty acids prepared by a process comprising the steps of selecting a structuring amount of an interesterfied hardstock fat to make a stick product, combining the hardstock to form a fat phase, introducing an aqueous phase and the fat phase into a scrapped surface heat exchanger to form a cooled emulsion having an exit temperature of less than 20° C., then passing the cooled emulsion into a crystallizing unit (C-unit) having an exit temperature of C-unit greater than the exit temperature of the emulsion and having a shear rate of less than 1800 rpm to aid in forming a finer dispersion and to initiate crystallization in the cooled emulsion. The emulsion with the fat crystals is then introduced into a second heat exchanger unit having a temperature range of at least 2-8° C. below the exit temperature of the emulsion from the first exchanger unit wherein the residence time of the process is less than ten minutes.

Abstract: A water-continuous spread comprising: 10 to 50 wt % of an oligofructose and 0.05 to 30 wt % of a biopolymer other than oligofructose and less than 20 wt % of an oil phase.

Abstract: The process for pairing a fat continuous spread having from about 30 about 80% fat and having a trans fatty acid level of less than about 10% is described. An interesterified hardstock as described herein is combined with liquid oil to form a fat phase. The fat phase and an aqueous phase are combined to form an emulsion which is crystallized to form substantially beta prime crystals in the C-unit. The beta prime containing crystal containing emulsion is the emulsion exiting the initial A-unit at a throughput of the emulsion through the entire production line of x kilograms per hour, a residence time of the emulsion in the crystallizing (C-unit) of y minutes and the recirculation flow rate of the emulsion recirculated into the cooled partially crystallized emulsion of 0.2 x to 10 x to form the fat continuous product.

Abstract: A heterogeneous edible spread having a water-in-oil composition and a varigate composition is disclosed. The water-in-oil composition and the varigate composition have humectant concentrations that result in each of the compositions having substantially the same water activity, resulting in a spread having superior appearance, taste and texture.

Abstract: A hard butter composition comprising 50 to 80% by weight of SUS type triglycerides, less than 2% by weight of SSS type triglycerides and at least 1% by weight of a polyglycerol fatty acid ester (wherein S's are saturated fatty acid residues which are substantially palmitic acid and/or stearic acid residues and U's are unsaturated fatty acid residues which are substantially C16 and/or C18 unsaturated fatty acids). The composition further comprises SSU type triglycerides in an amount of at least 15% by weight based on the total amount of SUS type triglycerides and SSU type triglycerides. The hard butter composition is a non-tempering type hard butter composition having good meltability in the mouth, which is free from trans acids and lauric acid. A process for producing the hard butter composition is also discloses.

Abstract: A calcium amino acid malic acid chelate complex for fortification of oleagnious foods which is stable, bioavailable, and palatable is disclosed. Further, oleaginous foods fortified with the calcium amino acid malic acid chelate complexes of the present invention are also disclosed. The calcium amino acid malic acid chelate complex is prepared by reacting a calcium source, an amino acid ligand, and malic acid in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an edible plastic W/O-emulsion spread using common spread starting materials and employing a traditional spread processing line comprising mixing and cooling devices, except that for the final cooling and crystallizing step a single-screw cooler with a special very tight clearance of screw and barrel is employed. The single-screw cooler allows controlled working and deep cooling of the spread material.

Abstract: Described are reduced calorie edible plastic fat compositions based on mixtures of triglycerides being various combinations of short (C2 to C4), saturated long (C16 to C22), and monounsaturated long (C16 to C22) chain fatty acid residues, and the use of such compositions in edible compositions such as shortenings and margarines.

Abstract: A formed cream substitute for the addition to hot meals and a method for its preparation. The formed cream substitute for the addition to hot meals is formed by working 20 to 60% cream powder and 10 to 50% fat powder in a 15 to 50% matrix of pure fat. The cream substitute according to the invention can be provided in the form of lumps, in the form of cubes, or in the form of a granulate. The cream substitute can be stored well at room temperature and has, on a weight basis, a higher effectiveness than liquid cream.

Abstract: Edible laminated dough is made with a water continuous lamination dispersion. The lamination dispersion includes a combination of hydrocolloids. Expressed on the non-fat contents of the lamination dispersion, 0.5-40% protein hydrocolloid and 0.1-60% non-protein hydrocolloid or gelatin are included. The water content of the lamination dispersion is 15-90%, the fat content 0-80%. From the dough e.g. puff pastry, croissants and Danish pastry can be made having good structure and taste. With the laminated dough a wider range of laminated baked products can be obtained, e.g. containing less or nutritionally more attractive fat having a different taste profile. A preferred combination of hydrocolloids is aggregate gel forming maltodextrin and sodium caseinate. Another preferred lamination dispersion is based on cheese not containing melting salts.

Abstract: The invention regards a process for the preparation of a mixture of stanol and stanol fatty acid esters by esterification of phytosterols with a source for fatty acid moieties, in such a way that the degree of esterification of the phytosterols is in the range of 40-85%, and subsequent hardening of the so obtained sterol/sterol fatty acid mixture, the process can be carried out without the use of any solvent, and wherein preferably the fatty acid groups of the stanol fatty acid esters are substantially saturated fatty acid esters. Also claimed are food products comprising mixtures of stanol and stanol fatty acid esters, in particular fat based food products such as yellow fat spreads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low fat spread with low water content for application in baking without effecting organoleptic properties for cold use, (that is, spreads). The compositions of the invention are good quality spreads at low fat levels in the range of about 30-60% fat. The compositions of the invention comprise non gelling hydrocolloids to provide optimum viscosity to the aqueous phase at a concentration which results in a fat continuous emulsion.

Abstract: A whippable food product suitable for preparing a stable whipped confection, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion of (1) a triglyceride fat component wherein at least about 50% or more of the fatty acids thereof are of C14 length or less, (2) water, (3) emulsifier component in an amount that is sufficient to stabilize the product emulsion, and optionally, (4) a protein component that facilitates preparation of or stabilization of the product the, and optionally, (5) one or more additional substances, provided that the triglyceride fat component has a profile of solid fat index of about 70 at 50° F., about 40 to 75 at 80° F., and less than about 20 at 100° F., wherein the product is characterized by providing a whipping overrun of between about 300 and about 500% that can be achieved between about 45° F. and 50° F. in less than about 4 minutes.

Abstract: The invention provides a spread which contains phospholipids, has a 60% or less than 60% by weight oil phase, and exhibits an increase in conductivity at 36° C. to 0.2 mS/cm or more than 0.2 mS/cm in 300 seconds, and as such, forms a stable emulsion to produce a highly stable product, and when ingested, melts well and rapidly demulsifies to yield a sufficiently satisfying flavor.

Abstract: Glyceride fat which comprises a mixture of glycerides originating from seed oils which have not substantially been subjected to chemical modification, which glycerides are derived from fatty acids which comprise (a) at least 10 wt. % of C18-C24 saturated fatty acids (b) which comprise stearic and/or arachidic and/or behenic acid and/or lignoceric acid (c) oleic and/or linoleic acid, while (d) the ratio of saturated C18-acid/saturated (C20+C22+C24)-acids ≧1, preferably ≧5, more preferably ≧10, which glycerides contain calculated on total fatty acid weight (e) ≦5 wt. % of linolenic acid (f) ≦5 wt. % of trans fatty acids (g) ≦75 wt. %, preferably ≦60 wt. % of oleic acid on total fatty acids on position 2 of the glyceride molecule which glycerides contain calculated on total glycerides weight (h) ≧8 wt. % HOH+HHO triglycerides (i) ≦5 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing good quality low fat spreads (20-60%) more preferably in the range of 20-45% or 20-40% fat. This is achieved by the use of non gelling hydrocolloids to provide higher viscosity to the aqueous phase, however at a concentration which results in a water continuous emulsion. The emulsifier levels and types are chosen to result in a water continuous emulsion in the tank, while resulting in a fat continuous spread once hot inverted prior to cooling.

Abstract: A heterogeneous edible spread having a water-in-oil composition and a varigate composition is disclosed. The water-in-oil composition and the varigate composition have humectant concentrations that result in each of the compositions having substantially the same water activity, resulting in a spread having superior appearance, taste and texture.

Abstract: A food composition having a softening point of at least about 115.degree. F., and composed of an emulsion and a chemically set gel. The emulsion is prepared from water and a fat; the chemically set gel is prepared from a carbohydrate and water.

Abstract: An edible fat spread is provided that comprises triglyceride fat the fatty acid residues of which include 0.05-20 wt % conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) residues. The spread has sensoric properties as good as corresponding spreads without CLA and can be used as a normal part of a daily diet while it can contribute to obtaining an improved blood lipid profile.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the technical field of edible spreads. Consumers have exhibited a preference for fats which are relatively low in saturates, low in trans fatty acids, low in sixteen-carbon fatty acids and contain some polyunsaturated fats. In a known product the fat phase comprises around 80 wt % of the product and consists of a blend of around 40 wt % olive oil and 60 wt % partially hardened olive oil. The invention provides an edible spread comprising from 80-5 wt % fat and 95-20 wt % of an aqueous phase dispersed in the fat, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT;a) the oleic acid content of the fat phase is 45-80 wt % on fat phase,b) the saturated fatty acid content of the fat phase is 5-20 wt % on fat phase,c) the trans fatty acid content of the fat phase is 0-10 wt % on fat phase, and,d) the 18-carbon fatty acid content of the fat phase is 70-100 wt % on fat phase.

Abstract: A foodstuff is disclosed which also contains a sufficient amount of Natamycin in combination with reduced levels of selected chemical preservatives to prevent the outgrowth of yeast, mold and/or bacteria making the foodstuff significantly more organoleptically acceptable.

Abstract: A margarine fat blend and a plastic W/O emulsion spread comprising 5-14% of a hardstock being a stearin fraction of an interesterified mixture of 25-65% unhardened lauric fat stearin and 75-35% unhardened C.sub.16+ fat stearin. Also provided is a process for preparing such hardstock without the use of chemical modification or solvent or Lanza fractionation. As byproduct of this process an olein fraction can be obtained suitable for use in cooking or baking fats or W/O emulsion spreads.

Abstract: Preparations are disclosed containing the 3R-3′R stereoisomer of zeaxanthin as a sole detectable isomer, packaged for oral ingestion by humans as a therapeutic drug or nutritional supplement. Zeaxanthin is a yellow carotenoid pigment found in the macula (in the center of the human retina), which helps protect retinal cells against phototoxic damage. The pure R-R stereoisomer can be prepared by fermenting cells, such as Flavobacterium multivorum (ATCC 55238), which do not create any detectable quantity of the undesired and potentially toxic S-S or S-R isomers, and which do not synthesize any other carotenoids. The R-R isomer can be concentrated, in large quantities and at low cost, into a viscous oily fluid containing about 5 to 20% zeaxanthin, by means of a simple solvent extraction process. This oily fluid can be mixed with a carrier such as vegetable oil and enclosed within a digestible capsule, comparable to a conventional capsule containing Vitamin E.