Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing dressings comprising W/O/W type multiple emulsions. A W/O/W type emulsion can be obtained by phase inversion from W/O type emulsion by adding an aqueous phase to an oil phase containing monoerucin, dierucin, or polyglycerol polycondensed ricinoleic acid ester as the emulsifier under agitating. Also, dressings having an excellent richness can be provided.

Abstract: Dietetic desserts containing as the sweetener and bulking agents therein in place of all or a part of the sweeteners and bulking agents in similar non-dietetic frozen desserts, a sufficient amount of aspartame alone or in mixtures with a synergistic sweetener, and polydextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, fermented whey, tofu or sucrose polyester or mixtures thereof, or additionally containing sugar alcohols, sugars or enzymes such as rennet and/or lactase to provide a dessert with satisfactory taste and structure and methods of making them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparation of dressings comprising W/O/W type multiple emulsions. Dressings comprising a quite stable W/O/W type multiple emulsions can be obtained by using monoerucin, dierucin, or polyglycerol polycondensed recinoleic acid ester as the emulsifier.

Abstract: Cheese is melted under heating and an emulsion of air or a non toxic gas in an aqueous albumin solution is incorporated therein, by providing a laminar and non-turbulent mixing under heating.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, edible fat-containing food products adapted for human infant nutrition containing a novel fat composition. The fat composition comprises (a) palm oil; (b) an oil selected from olive oil and oleic oil; (c) an oil selected from coconut oil, babassu oil and palm kernel oil; (d) an oil selected from soybean oil, corn oil, sunflower seed oil, cotton seed oil and safflower oil, and, if desired, (e) up to 2% calculated on the weight of the fat composition, of a lecithin such as soy lecithin. The amounts of the oils are so chosen that the composition contains defined quantities of linoleic acid, oleic acid, lauric and myristic acids and palmitic and stearic acids.

Abstract: A cacao butter substitute is disclosed having a medium melting point fraction of palm oil, having a solid fat content of 70% or more at 20.degree. C., 10% or more at 30.degree. C., 1% or less at 33.degree. C. and 0% at 35.degree. C., and showing an initial curve in cooling curve which is identical down to 19.degree. C. to the initial curve of a palm soft oil having an iodine value of 65 or above in which the medium melting point fraction is removed and the high melting point fraction is completely removed. The cacao butter substitute has very sharp melting characteristics and excellent compatibility with cacao fat.

Abstract: A sauce enhancer in tubes which is microbiologically stable, without the addition of preservatives or heat treatment, comprising cream, egg yolk modified with phospholipase A2 and a fat component of a liquid butter fat fraction, alone or in admixture with vegetable oil, wherein the sauce enhancer has a pH value of from 5.6 to 6.8 and a water activity value (a.sub.w -value) between 0.84 and 0.9, with which other milk components and flavor intensifiers may be incorporated.

Abstract: A substantially water-free creme having from about 20% to about 50% of a rapidly melting confectionery fat and 50% to about 80% of a carbohydrate is disclosed. This creme has a disordering temperature of between 80.degree. F. and less than 102.degree. F. and a melt rate of 15 seconds to 75 seconds at 92.degree. F. It has a back extrusion force of from about 0.3 to about 6 lbs at 70.degree. F. Disordering temperature relates to the temperature at which the creme and saliva mixture forms a water-continuous phase. The back extrusion force is a measure of the apparent viscosity of the creme. The creme's viscosity remains stable over a broad temperature range.

Abstract: A butter-like spread which is spreadable direct from the refrigerator is obtained by blending a cream separated from cows milk with edible triglycerides of non-dairy origin and then churning the blend to form a butter-like spread which is separated from the resulting aqueous phase, the proportion of cream and triglyceride in the blend being such that the triglycerides of non-dairy origin represents at least 35% by weight of the total fat content of the spread.

Abstract: A dry mix and simplified method for preparing a reduced oil salad dressing are disclosed. Full oil texture and mouthfeel are imparted to the dressing by a combination of low oil content, an instant, waxy maize starch, xanthan gum and guar gum. The salad dressing containing from about 10 to about 30%, by volume of oil, is made by simple hand shaking.

Abstract: A dry mix which is hydrated with aqueous milk medium to form a sugar-free cheesecake filling is disclosed, the dry mix containing a high percentage of dried milk solids, and also containing fat, emulsifier, starch, phosphate gelling agents, cheese flavor and/or cheese solids, a non-sugar sweetening agent, and a significant amount of a maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of from 3 to 15 and a bulk density of at least about 10 pounds per cubic foot. Notwithstanding the absence of sugar and the large amount of milk solids, the dry mix is readily dispersible in the hydrating medium and produces a cheesecake filling of excellent body and texture.

Abstract: Temperable confectionery compositions having improved mouth melt and firmness control are disclosed herein. These compositions comprise a fat component having, by weight of the fat component:(a) at least about 70% SOS triglycerides;(b) from about 4 to about 20% combined SUU/UUU/SLS triglycerides;(c) about 8% or less SLS triglycerides;(d) about 9.5% or less SSO triglycerides;(e) about 2.5% or less SSS triglycerides; and(f) about 4% or less other glycerides;wherein S is stearic (St) or palmitic (P); and U is oleic (O) or linoleic (L). The St:P weight ratio is about 0.8 or less. These confectionery compositions preferably comprise a flavor component containing a chocolate flavor, to form chocolate compositions.

Abstract: A storable, preferably solid base product for preparing a dessert mousse and a process for its preparation. The product contains sugar or another natural or artificial sweetener, 10 to 80 percent by weight of fat, 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of binder, 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of emulsifier, and, optionally, other ingredients. The product can be whipped up to a mousse of excellent texture and outstanding flavor by being suspended in liquid and, when desirable, milk products and other ingredients may be added.

Abstract: Aerated foodstuff of "mayonnaise" type containing an oil-in-water emulsion of mayonnaise ingredients and coagulated whipped egg white in a foam of fine air or gas bubbles dispersed therein and containing a gelifying stabilizer.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing both acidic and basic proteins and gives better foaming, gelling and emulsion properties than solutions of acidic proteins alone. The basic protein may be made by modifying an acidic protein. Improved aerated products such as meringues and nougat may be made using the solutions.

Abstract: An edible sterilized herb composition is provided which is in the form of a puree or paste and is stabilized to retain fresh flavor and color even after prolonged periods of storage and includes one or more herbs, less than about 7.5% by weight salt to stabilize the composition, edible acid to control pH, preferably ascorbic acid tominimize color oxidation, and an edible oil as a lubricant. A method for preparing the above-described shelf-stable herb composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a composition comprising discrete particles containing 10 to 100% by weight of fat and having a particle size of 0.04 to 10.0 mm in a margarine matrix comprising the steps of introducing 0.1 to 80% by weight of said particles into said matrix at a temperature below the melting point of the particles while the matrix is in a liquid supercooled state; and cooling the composition. In an advantageous alternative embodiment said particles are sprinkled onto said matrix while it is still in solid, extruded, strand form. The sprinkled strands are thereafter combined and extruded in the form of prints, sticks or bars. If the particles as they are sprinkled onto the extruded matrix are larger than 10.0 mm, they are comminuted to the size range of 0.04 to 10.0 mm by passage of the particle and matrix mixture through a suitable perforated plate.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a hard, glossy, confection-like coating which has the flavor and texture of a hard cheese, but which is capable of being stored under ambient conditions, the coating comprising: a flavoring amount, preferably about 30-37%, cheese powder; a hard butter in sufficient amount, preferably about 35-40%, to form a continuous matrix, the hard butter having a Wiley Melting Point in the range of about 84.degree.-120.degree. F., and an approximate solid-fat index of more than about 40 at 80.degree. F. and less than about 35 at 92.degree. F.; and about 0.4-0.8% lecithin; the remainder being essentially cheese related filler; said coating having a moisture content of less than about 31/2%.

Abstract: A cheese flavored confectionery composition containing dry powdered cheese, a bland particulate fill, a hard butter, an emulsifier and stearine. The composition is refined and conched and suitable for application to various substrates.

Abstract: Confections produced from flavor powders obtained from powdered roasted syrup of dahlia tubers. These dahlia flavored powders can be used to replace cocoa powder. When milled with a confectioner fat, the dahlia flavored powders produce a confection similar to chocolate. The powders can also be blended with protein, milk solids, fiber, carbohydrates such as starches, bland flours and sugars to produce flavor mixes which may be used as a direct replacement for cocoa powder and which can be ground with cocoa butter or a confection fat to produce chocolate-like confections. Foods incorporating these confections such as beverages, baked goods, desserts, icings, coatings, candies, syrups or ice cream are similar to analogous products made with natural cocoa or chocolate.

Abstract: A savory confection-like coating which has a chewy texture and a delicate flavor of a meat, vegetable, fowl or fish food group comprising a matrix-forming amount of a hard butter, a flavoring amount of a flavor of at least one of said food groups, and an inert particulate, bland carbohydrate and/or protein base material in said hard butter.

Abstract: A modified non-waxy starch, the processes for making such starch and the salad dressing produced from the modified starch. The modified starch is etherified with an alkylene oxide to a degree of substitution between about 2 to about 3.5% and in a second step is cross-linked with not more than 0.1% cross-linking agent. The modified starch has a shear resistance of about 40 to about 80%, shear resilience of about 70 to about 100% and a gel strength of about 5.0 to about 32.0 ml.

Abstract: In a composite frozen confection product having ice confection material in contact with a layer of fat-based coating confection comprising a suspension of flavoring and sweetening solids in a fat component, the improvement wherein the fat component of the coating confection has:(a) a solids content index in each of the following ranges:70-93% at -20.degree. C.;65-93% at -10.degree. C.;55-90% at 0.degree. C.;15-40% at 20.degree. C.;0-12% at 30.degree. C.; and0% at 40.degree. C.;(b) a slip melting point in the range 23.degree. C. to 32.degree. C.;(c) a viscosity at 40.degree. C. .eta..sub.100 of at least 35 centipoise, and a viscosity at 40.degree. C. .eta..sub.CA of at least 30 centipoise; and wherein the coating confection contains 30-70% by weight of the fat component and has a viscosity at 40.degree. C. of .eta..sub.3 at least 25 poise; .eta..sub.100 at least 2.0 poise and .eta..sub.CA at least 2.2 poise.

Abstract: A cheese analog product made with vegetable protein rather than dairy protein having a natural pH of about 7.0.+-.0.5. Soy milk in the weight percent range of 9 to 19%, vegetable oil in the weight percent range of 14 to 22%, dairy whey in the weight percent range of 7 to 13%, caseinate in the weight percent of 2 to 10% and water in the weight percent range of 38 to 58% along with any flavorants and colorants comprises the water dispersion cheese analog.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing a water-in-oil emulsion spread from a starting oil-in-water dairy cream which is substantially free from added emulsifiers. By shearing and cooling the dairy cream in the absence of a cream/air interface using an apparatus means internally coated with a hydrophobic material, an inversion occurs to produce the final water-in-oil emulsion spread.

Abstract: A process for making a cheese-like product includes blending shredded cheese with a composition containing water, milk solids and functional whey proteins to form a mixture. Starch is added to the mixture up to 10% of the weight of the mixture. The mixture is then heated to an approximate temperature range of 140.degree. F. to 190.degree. F. and the starch and functional whey protein are permitted to gel and the cheese permitted to melt. The gelled mixture is then processed to reduce the cheese protein to an approximate particle size range of 5 to 325 microns.

Abstract: A food product formed from edible fat, particularly a spreadable, refrigerated product of butter fat, by preparing a premix of casein and/or a casein derivative, an aqueous carrier and a peptizing agent and forming a sol by agitating and heating the premix to at least 80.degree. C. to peptize all the casein. The fat is then mixed with the sol. The product formed may be used as such for mixing with other products or spraying or even spray dried, but it is unstable and may be stabilized by crystallizing the fat followed by mixing with further peptizing agent and heating to at least 80.degree. C. The stabilized product is then packaged hot, chilled to recrystallize the fat and may be rewarmed to about 20.degree. C. before the product is stored at 5.degree. C.

Abstract: A concentrated flavoring product imparting the flavor of cheese based on an aromatic fat containing aromatic substances from the crust of a hard or semihard cheese. It additionally contains vegetable protein hydrolyzate, leucine and a casein hydrolyzate.

Abstract: A dry mix which contains an emulsification system including a combination of Polysorbate 60, xanthan gum and lecithin can be used to produce a creamy and stable fluid emulsion by hand shaking the dry mix with an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The amount of shaking required to produce a stable oil-in-water emulsion is much reduced as compared to other emulsification systems. The emulsification system of this invention has broad applicability for producing comestibles having a creamy texture and mouthfeel.

Abstract: Margarine or butter-like spreads of reduced caloric values which involve an edible fat at levels of from about 15 to 35% by weight of the spread and a low D.E. non-gelling starch hydrolyzate having a D.E. value of about 4 and not more than 25.

Abstract: A composition which stabilizes a dipeptide sweetener, modifies the physical characteristics of a lipid, or both is disclosed. This composition comprises a hydrated, crystalline dipeptide sweetener and a lipid.

Abstract: A non-dairy parfait type dessert mix formed from powdered crystals including sugars, anti-mycotic agents, anti-emulsifiers, salt, flavorings and colorings which are free from unique storage conditions and provide a wholesome dessert simulative of a sherbert, ice cream, yogurt, or parfait.

Abstract: A reduced calorie edible syrup containing a mixture of alginate and clarified xanthan gum is provided which exhibits special thickening and organoleptic properties. Butter containing syrups with this gum combination exhibit good phase stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, edible lauric hard butter compositions suitable for the preparation of confectionery coatings, and particularly to a novel emulsifier ester blend found to be beneficial in improving the performance of lauric hard butters in confectionery coatings, towards obtaining unexpectedly high gloss and gloss retention.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing an oil-in-water-in-oil emulsion, which comprises:(i) producing a bimodal oil-in-water emulsion by (a) preparing a cream comprising water, a stabilizing protein and oil in which the average diameter of the oil droplets ranges from 0.1 to 2 .mu.m; (b) adding to the cream thus obtained an appropriate amount of oil and applying shear conditions such as to ensure that oil droplets are formed having an average diameter of at least 20 .mu.m;(ii) converting said bimodal emulsion into an oil-in-water-in-oil emulsion by applying conditions causing coalescence and crystallization of the larger oil droplets.

Abstract: Fat product which is spreadable at refrigerator temperature and contains 35-55% fat, 4-7% protein and 41-58% water. The protein has been obtained from an ultra-filtrated milk product, at which the fat product after mixing the protein concentrate with the fat raw material and homogenization of the fat spheres consists of a stable oil-in-water emulsion. The emulsion is stabilized by the milk protein. The fat product is free from additives in the form of stabilizing agents and emulsifiers. The method to manufacture the fat product is seen from the attached flow-chart, which shows the steps in the process.

Abstract: A low-lactose, low-galactose imitation milk which, in addition to added water content, is comprised of a major portion of undenatured, washed and drained curds of cottage cheese plus minor proportions of edible oils or fats (e.g. corn oil), an emulsifying and/or stabilizing agent (e.g. lecithin), a source of nutritional calcium (e.g. precipitated calcium carbonate) and a sweetener other than lactose or galactose (e.g. sucrose). Salt, flavoring agents, vitamins and minerals may be incorporated to meet preferences and nutritional requirements. The undenatured, washed and drained cottage cheese will provide, in the finished product, no more than about 10% of the lactose found in cow's milk and little or no free galactose. The imitation milk product is particularly useful to persons who have lactose or galactose intolerance.

Abstract: Converted starches, which with water form gels having a neutral taste and perferably a creamy, smooth consistency, are suitable as fat-and/or oil-replacements in various foodstuffs, especially high fat-and/or oil-containing foodstuffs such as ice cream and mayonnaise.The starches (e.g., tapioca, corn, or potato) have a DE of less than 5 and their aqueous dispersions have a hot flow viscosity of at least about 10 sec. at 10-50% solids, and they are capable of forming gels having a strength of at least about 25 g. within 24 hrs. and 4.degree. C. at 10-50% solids. The preferred starches are tapioca dextrins having a DE of about 2 or less and hot flow viscosity and gel strength of about 20-100 sec. and 65-930 g. at 25-35% solids. Acid- and enzyme-converted starches are also suitable.

Abstract: The invention discloses an oil-in-water emulsion containing a mixture of Carraghenan iota and Gummi arabicum which is in the form of drops of oil having a diameter of from 0.5 to 4 mm which are suspended individually in a stable manner in an acid aqueous phase, and to a production process therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-dairy, fat-free, dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk, to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the color, flavor, consistency and texture of cultured buttermilk. The dry blend of the present invention comprises, as essential ingredients, a major amount of maltodextrin; a minor amount of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; and other flavorants and colorants. On reconstitution with milk, a stable product is obtained despite low pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6.

Abstract: A chocolate product with increased protein content and having decreased carbohydrate content is disclosed. The product comprises substantially of a processed cheese and chocolate melt made perfectly homogeneous in a weight ratio of 1:1-1,5, being solid or semi-solid at environmental temperature. The carbohydrate content of the chocolate is partially replaced by decomposed milk or cheese protein. This product is manufactured by mixing melted cheese with a chocolate melt at 50.degree. C. or higher temperature by intensive stirring and homogenizing the mass, which is allowed to solidify preferably after it is formed. The formed product can be immersed into chocolate to obtain a chocolate icing on the surface of the product.

Abstract: There is provided a protein-free and low sodium high stability fat emulsion which comprises on a solid basis, 10 to 75% of an edible fat having an average particle size of 4 microns or less, 0.1 to 3% of an emulsifier, 8 to 20% (based on the fat) of an edible hydrated, substantially undextrinized, lipophilic starch in submicroscopic particle size, and the remainder of the solids being principally a filler. The emulsion may be either a water emulsion or a dry powdered emulsion. The emulsion is prepared by mixing the fat, emulsifier, starch and filler in water. The mixture is cooked at an elevated temperature if the starch has not been previously cooked to hydrate starch. The mixture is sheared such that the fat is divided into an average particle size of 4 microns or less and the starch is dispersed in submicroscopic form. The sheared mixture is then dried to a moisture content of 7% or less. The starch may be dispersed to the submicroscopic particle size either prior to or during the process.

Abstract: A spoonable tomato product and method of making the same comprising a water-in-oil emulsion component and a natural pulpy tomato solids component wherein said components are in amounts proportioned to provide a spoonable product which is stable during use and storage. The emulsion component contains at least about 60% w/w edible oil and the tomato component contains at least about 75% w/w natural pulpy tomato solids. The natural tomato solids impart a natural grainy, pulpy texture to the spoonable product. The emulsion component formulates a water-in-oil emulsion that imparts a spoonable consistency having the characteristics and stability similar to mayonnaise. These spoonable tomato products may be stored and used for an appreciable amount of time without experiencing rapid biodegradation or serious putrefaction. Thus, these spoonable tomato products are especially suitable for use in food products for the fast food market.

Abstract: Aerated or aeratable oil-based cheese composition with 70% or greater overrun is capable of withstanding hot extrusion and is capable of withstanding a baking temperature when included as a filling within a cereal collet. The composition includes a base of bland, stable hydrogenated vegetable oil, finely powdered cheese solids, polyglycerol monostearate as an aerating agent, a protein based stabilizing agent such as modified whey or non-fat dry milk, and lecithin for controlling viscosity and aiding in the blending of the lipid and solid ingredients. Optional ingredients include stearine, mono and diglycerides, flavoring aids or additions such as citric acid powder and powdered salt, and whey solids used as a filler.

Abstract: Fumaric acid is used in combination with critical amounts of acetic acid to preserve acid containing food products from microbiological spoilage in the absence of or at reduced levels of chemical preservative.

Abstract: A non-dairy dry blend, suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation sour cream product having the color, flavor, consistency and texture of natural sour cream. This product is particularly useful as a base in food recipes calling for sour cream, such as baked goods and beef stroganoff.The dry blend comprises, as essential ingredients, a spray dried coffee whitener formulation emulsified with a mono- diglyceride; a pregelatinized starch; and an acidifying amount of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; and a milk-soluble hydrocolloid gum.

Abstract: A cocoa butter hard butter equivalent comprising a blend of (a) the solid fraction which is obtained from fractionation of crude or refined sal fat, and (b) a solid palm mid-fraction obtained from two-step fractionation of palm oil removing a liquid fraction in a first fractionation step and then a solid filter cake fraction in a second fractionation step.

Abstract: A novel polyglycerol ester emulsifier blend beneficial in improving the performance of hard butters, which can be either lauric or non-lauric, and improved confectionary coatings made with such hard butters.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion comprising edible fats and oils, milk protein and/or vegetable protein, an emulsifier and water is disclosed. The emulsion further contains 0.2 to 6% by weight of amino acids and 3 to 40% by weight of saccharides. It is characterized by long shelf life and provides whipping cream and other creams having excellent storability.

Abstract: A flavored comestible spread .[.consisting essentially of.]. .Iadd.comprising .Iaddend.an oil-in-water dispersion of water; a partial glyceride ester composition containing about 38-48% diglyceride, monoglyceride in the ratio of about 1:5 to 1:1.5 based on the diglyceride content, and triglyceride in an amount less than the mono- and diglyceride contents combined, said partial glyceride having a Capillary Melting Point less than about 120.degree. F.; surface active cellulosic thickener; and at least a threshold proportion of flavorant and/or colorant.