Abstract: A stabilized dipeptide sweetening composition useful in chewing gum applications provides longer shelf life stability and improved longer lasting sweetness. A dipeptide sweetner such as appartame is encapsulated through an anhydrous process that compresses the crystals with a mixture of inert binder ingredients so as to form a solid tablet or sheet which is then ground into fine granular particles. These particles may then be coated with a hydrophobic material such as a fat or wax and then incorporated into a variety of food applications such as chewing gum. The sweetener composition is thereby protected from adverse environmental conditions such as high temperature, moisture and pH.

Abstract: A unique coating composition is described for coating a fried bakery product such as a donut to control moisture migration from coated bakery products especially chocolate coated donuts which remain soft in texture and of stable quality over extended periods of time.

Abstract: A method for coating substrates, including high moisture substrates and substrates having high moisture at the surface, with emulsions or suspensions of a water-soluble protein material and hydrophobic material. By adjusting the pH of the protein material in the emulsion or suspension to its isoelectric point in situ, that is, when the emulsion or suspension is in contact with the substrate, the protective properties of the resulting film are improved. Substrates coated by the method showed greatly reduced moisture loss. The method provides a way to form stable films on substrates having moist surfaces. The method is particularly useful to protectively coat agricultural products, including edible high moisture products, which are subject to deterioration from moisture loss, respiration or oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavorful partially-defatted nuts and a process of preparing them by infusing partially-defatted nuts with an edible oil, preferably containing a flavoring agent and a sweetener. This process makes it possible to produce partially-defatted nuts having both an improved flavor and a low caloric content.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid, a farinaceous flour and oil are applied to snack-sized, extruded farinaceous collets having an aqueous moisture content within the range of about 5-15 weight percent. The aqueous liquid, flour and oil can be individually applied to the collets, or applied together as a slurry. The coated collets are baked to reduce the aqueous moisture content of the collets to a shelf-stable moisture content of about 2 weight percent of less. Potato-based collets processed in accordance with the present invention have french-fry color and flavor characteristics, desirable non-uniform shapes, and a crispy/crunchy texture.

Abstract: Granules containing feed additives for ruminants are coated with an enzymatically degradable composition, consisting of: zein in combination with a non-water-soluble polymer and optionally a plasticizing agent, or zein in combination with a hydrophobic substance and optionally a non-water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: A delivery system for one or more sweeteners offers enhanced up front sweetness intensity in combination with prolonged sweetness duration, and improved protection and stability of the active. The delivery system comprises a first high intensity sweetener encapsulated in a first core coating, and a second outer hydrophilic coating containing up to the solubility limit of the second coating of a second sweetener. The resulting delivery system may be incorporated into a variety of comestible products including chewing gums and other confections, baked goods, oral pharmaceuticals and oral hygiene preparations.

Abstract: Gradual release structures for the release of active agents in chewing gum and a process for making such structures are provided. The gradual release structures are formed by meltspinning techniques and comprise an active agent and a wall material.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for reducing the rate of moisture transmission into and out of foods comprising coating the surface of the foods with a coating containing an effective amount of polyol fatty acid esters. The polyol fatty acid esters have at least 4 fatty acid ester groups, and at least about 80% of the fatty acids contain not less than 12 carbon atoms. The method is particularly useful for preserving the crispness and thereby prolonging the shelf life of cereal and/or starch based snack foods.

Abstract: Chewing gum compositions resistant to moisture pickup and hardening and having a moisture content less than about 1.0% and preferably less than about 0.3% by weight of the final composition, including a hard or a soft gum base, flavoring agent, sweetening agent, and a hydrophobic softening agent. The present composition may be formed without cooling and does not require conditioning prior to wrapping. Prior to wrapping the gum pieces may be coated with a sweetening agent in the known manner at ambient temperatures and up to 80% relative humidity.

Abstract: A process for preparing a melting tolerant portion controlled sauce and seasoning particulate by combining a first mixture of a 5% gelatin solution and seasonings with a second mixture comprising non-solid ingredients such as cream, margarine, cheese, etc. and mixing the combination to form a sauce mixture, followed by heating the sauce mixture to temperatures effective to pasteurize the sauce mixture then depositing individual sauce particulates onto a freezer belt with a drop forming unit drops and freezing same to temperatures ranging from -5.degree. F. to -15.degree. F. following by removing the frozen discrete sauce particulates from the freezer belt for packaging with frozen melts and/or vegetables.

Abstract: A fat composition suitable for use in bakery or in confectionery, comprising(a) an aqueous phase containing a disrupted yeast cells suspension or a wheat flour suspension treated with either a disrupted yeast cells suspension or a mixture of a disrupted yeast cells suspension and an yeast(b) a fat component and(c) an emulsifier,a bakery or confectionary product produced by using the fat composition and processes for preparing them. The composition can be prepared in large quantities and has a good preservation stability, and thereby becomes more excellent for producing in industrial scale the bakery and confectionary product, which has a good color and nature of crust, grain of crum, aroma and taste, and in accordance with the process, it can prepare the product easily and simply.

Abstract: A confection having at least one wafer sheet, a coating which melts at or below body temperature on an outer side of the wafer sheet; and an edible coating member applied to the surface of the coating and held by the coating to the wafer sheet. The holding member being of a size large enough to be held by a fingertip but smaller than the wafer sheet and being made of a substance which does not melt at or below body temperature.

Abstract: A method for applying flavoring to food such as popcorn. A fat-flavor system is prepared by dry-blending solid particles of fat with a flavoring. The fat has a melting point of no less than about 95.degree. F. so that the fat-flavor system comprises free-flowing particles at room temperature. The fat-flavor system is sprinkled onto hot, popped corn wherein the fat melts and the flavoring is adhered to the popcorn producing a flavored popcorn having an even flavor distribution and without a waxy-mouth feel.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making chewing gum with a wax-coated delayed release ingredient. According to the method, a quantity of a powdered ingredient, such as a high-potency sweetener, is heated and mixed with a quantity of molten wax, such as a polyethylene wax. Preferably, the quantity of wax is limited so as to produce a damp mix which is characterized as being dust-free, non-flowing and crumbly. The damp mixture is then cooled in order to solidify. The cooled mix is then treated, e.g. by grinding and/or screening, to produce the desired particle size range in the coated ingredient particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil or fat coated substance comprising a core material coated with a mixture comprising a solid fat and an edible wax.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a chewing gum with a delayed release high-potency sweetener as well as the chewing gum so produced. The delayed release high-potency sweetener is obtained by mixing a quantity of previously coated high-potency sweetener particles with a limited quantity of a solution of zein. Preferably, the zein is dissolved in water with a pH between about 11.5 and about 12.1. The quantity of the zein solution being added is limited to thereby produce a damp mix which is characterized as being dust free, non-flowing, and crumbly. The damp mix is dried and then particle sized to thereby produce twice-coated particles of the high-potency sweetener within a predetermined particle size range. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf-stability of the sweetener and/or produce a delayed release when the gum is chewed.

Abstract: A composition of an aroma-producing material enrobed in a fusible encapsulating agent preferably a lipid and in conductive heat transfer relationship with a microwave susceptible material, when combined with a microwaveable comestible or package will provide an aroma when the comestible or package is prepared by subjecting said comestible or package and said composition to microwawve energy.

Abstract: Seasoning composition is produced with a method, which comprises coating fine particles of water-soluble 5'-ribonucleotides having a total water content not exceeding about 14 weight % and a particle diameter not exceeding about 250 .mu.m with an oil/fat and/or a wax melting at a between about 55.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. The thus obtained seasoning composition is applicable with advantage to foods which are subjected to heating beyond the melting point of the coating material for giving taste of the 5'-ribonucleotides because of good protection from degradation due to phosphatase.

Abstract: A stable delivery system comprising a dipeptide or amino acid sweetener or flavor or mixture thereof encapsulated in a mixture of fat and high melting point (106.degree.) polyethylene wax.

Abstract: A method of preparing a delivery system wherein in the core material is a sweetener, flavoring or the like and is protected by a matrix coating which process comprises:(A) forming an agglomerate of the core material in a hydrophobic matrix coating comprising the steps of melting the hydrophobic coating and dispersing the core material uniformly therein; feeding the dispersion into a heat controlled high pressure spray nozzle; atomizing the dispersion under controlled pressure to maintain the particle size between about 200 to about 30 mesh; collecting the congealed, dry spherical-like particles; and(B) coating the agglomerated particles by conducting the particles through a stream of air passing through a zone of atomized droplets of a second hydrophobic material.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having prolonged sweetness duration through the incorporation of a delivery system comprising a high intensity sweetener encapsulated in a low molecular weight polyvinyl acetate material and an emulsifier.

Abstract: Seasoning composition is produced with a method, which comprises coating fine particles of sparingly water-soluble 5'-ribonucleotides having a total water content of 12 to 20 weight % and a particle diameter not exceeding about 150 .mu.m with an oil/fat and/or a wax melting at a between about 55.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. The thus obtained seasoning composition causes very little cracks or gaps on the surface of coated particles even after storage for a long time. Accordingly this composition is applicable with advantage to foods because of good protection from degradation of 5'-ribonucleotides due to phosphatase.

Abstract: The present inventive compositions concern a stable delivery system capable of effecting a controlled release of core material comprising:(A) at least one natural or artificial core material selected from the group consisting of amino acid based sweeteners, dipeptide sweeteners, glycyrrhizin, saccharin and its salts, acesulfame salts, cyclamates, steviosides, talin, dihyrochalcone compounds, drugs, medicaments, flavoring agents and mixtures thereof; and(B) a hydrophobic matrix consisting essentially of(i) lecithin; and(ii) an edible material having a melting point in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C. selected from the group consisting of (a) fatty acids having an iodine value of about 1 to about 10, (b) natural waxes, (c) synthetic waxes and (d) mixtures thereof; and(iii) at least one glyceride.

Abstract: A process for accelerating the proofing of chemically leavened dough when the ambient temperature is below 70.degree. F. by heating the dough in a proofing tunnel until the average dough temperature is about 80.degree.-90.degree. F., allowing the dough to develop about 10 psi pressure, and refrigerating the dough in a sealed container so that the internal pressure reaches about 20 psi. A modification using palm oil encapsulated glucono-delta-lactone acidulant and sodium bicarbonate as the chemical leavening system allows the dough to be refrigerated immediately after it leaves the proofing tunnel and still develop 20 psi internal pressure in the dough container.

Abstract: A fish product comprising a fillet of fish coated with an edible oil sufficiently to provide surface penetration to the extent to prevent excretion of the juices and exclusion of air and further coated with an adhering layer of crumbs such as bread or cracker crumbs. The thus treated fillet can be cooked immediately for consumption or deep frozen for future use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acidulant and a method of acidulating moist meat and meat emulsions at meat processing temperatures in the range of about 32.degree. F. to 135.degree. F. The method comprises mixing a coated acidulant into the meat or meat emulsion, the acidulant having a coating effectively encapsulating the acidulant. The coating comprises a mixture of about 50-70 wt. % of a water-soluble glyceride and about 30-50 wt. % of a hydrogenated vegetable oil.

Abstract: Polished rice or barley enriched with nutrients, wherein the nutrients are fixed in and on the grain by coating an oil/fat and/or a wax on the grains, coating the same with a hydrophilic emulsifier and further coating them with a starch-based coating agent. The enriched polished rice or barley has essential nutrients in good balance and quality-wise advantageous characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to oil or fat coated 5'-ribonucleotides and a method of making the same.

Abstract: The present inventive compositions concern a stable delivery system capable of effecting a controlled release of core material comprising:(A) at least one natural or artificial core material selected from the group consisting of amino acid based sweeteners, dipeptide sweeteners, glycyrrhizin, saccharin and its salts, acesulfame salts, cyclamates, steviosides, talin, dihyrochalcone compounds, drugs, medicaments, flavoring agents and mixtures thereof; and(B) a hydrophobic matrix consisting essentially of(i) lecithin; and(ii) an edible material having a melting point in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C. selected from the group consisting of (a) fatty acids having an iodine value of about 1 to about 10, (b) natural waxes, (c) synthetic waxes and (d) mixtures thereof; and(iii) at least one glyceride.

Abstract: A process for the production of an olaquindox-containing non-dusting livestock feedstuff mix, comprising(a) mixing 75 to 98.5% by weight of an inorganic carrier material acceptable for livestock nutrition and having a maximum of the particle size distribution between 0.1 and 1.0 mm(b) with 0.5-5% by weight of a non-toxic oil and/or an emulsifier acceptable for livestock nutrition, and(c) to the mixture adding 1-20% by weight of olaquindox.

Abstract: The present invention is method and composition for protecting a flavoring ingredient and providing controlled release therefor, especially in a chewing gum composition, which includes a high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate blended with a hydrophobic plasticizer which forms a film with the high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate in the absence of an added solvent therefor. The flavoring, is blended into the encapsulating composition as, for example, by melt blend which can then be cooled to a solid and ground into particulate.

Abstract: A stable cinnamon-flavored chewing gum composition comprising a gum base, cinnamon flavor and a sweetener delivery system comprising a dipeptide or amino acid sweetener encapsulated in a mixture of fat and high melting point (106.degree.) polyethylene wax.

Abstract: The present invention is method and composition for protecting an active ingredient and providing controlled release therefor, especially in a chewing gum composition, which includes a high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate blended with a hydrophobic plasticizer which forms a film with the high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate in the absence of an added solvent therefor. The active ingredient, such as the artificial sweetener aspartame, is blended into the encapsulating composition as, for example, by melt blend which can then be cooled to a solid and ground into particulate. The encapsulated active ingredient can then be used in a composition for ingestion by a human in the form of, for example, a chewing gum with extended shelf life and highly controlled release of the active ingredient.

Abstract: A process is disclosed wherein a flavoring agent used to flavor fried foods products is encapsulated so that the flavoring agent may be easily removed from oil used to fry the food products. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the encapsulated material is further coated with a flavor modifying agent and a high melting point fat which helps to protect the encapsulant from water and from physical damage prior to and during frying, and to modify the flavor of the oleoresin capsicum flavoring agent used.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a heat stabilized composition of aspartame, its salts or metal complexes and a partially hydrogenated vegetable oil melting at about 120.degree. F. or above. This composition is particularly useful in baking applications for aspartame.

Abstract: A procedure for the production of granulated food, applicable especially to the production of granulated baby and infant food, such as infant food most analogously resembling mother's milk is disclosed. The process provides a new composition of matter consisting of a stable, well dosable, granulated food product, of defined formula, which after reconstitution does not cream up, and which, in the case of the closest approach to the composition of mother's milk, will inhibit intestinal putrefaction. In the process, selected pulverized components are fed into a fluidized bed granulator and remaining fluidized components are sprayed simultaneously, successively or in mixtures, at a product temperature of 30.degree. to 80.degree. C. whereby granulates are obtained. The granulates are dried in the fluidized bed and cooled with air.

Abstract: Polished rice or barley enriched with nutrients, said nutrients being fixed in and on the grain by coating an oil/fat and a wax which do not melt at ordinary temperature but melt on heating. Said enriched polished rice or barley has essential nutrients in good balance and the nutrients can be retained on the grains when washing them before cooking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry mix comprising coarse, sanding sugar particles having an emulsifier uniformly spread across the sugar surfaces. The dry mix also contains a food acid and dry pectin ground to a particle size less than 200 mesh. The dry pectin mix is utilized to manufacture jam or jelly preparations.

Abstract: A coating composition for imparting a crisp, golden-brown surface to foodstuffs cooked in a microwave comprising a bread crumb/oil blend in amounts up to 66% by weight of the composition, maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate and pre-gelatinized starch. The bread crumbs and oil are first baked at 260.degree. F. for 15 minutes, followed by the addition of the maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, and pre-gelatinized starch. The combination is then mixed until a uniform blend is achieved.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing slowed-down or controlled release of sweetener for confections including an agglomeration of sweetener and an insoluble fat material.

Abstract: A process for preparing granular food products which essentially comprises the steps of admixing solid fat having a melting point from 30 to 130.degree. C. and at least one food material powder to provide a mixture, heating the mixture to prepare an intermediate paste product, flaking the paste product, adding additives to the paste product, heating the resulting product under agitation to prepare a granular food product and cooling the granular product to obtain a final granular food product.

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 process for the preparation of dehydrated base products for thickened soups and sauces which disperse readily in hot water and form thick, creamy, lump-free products. The product is prepared by combining a starchy material with an edible fat into a homogeneous mixture. Water is added to the mixture which may also contain milk proteins. The mixture is then subjected to heat treatment, cooled and grated. Optionally the homogeneous mixture is heated under elevated pressure.

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: A stearoyl lactylate salt composition and method of production thereof wherein the composition has improved handling and storage characteristics. The lactylate salt is thermally mixed with from about 2% to about 30% (by weight) of hydrogenated stearin which has from about 50% to 100% (by weight of fatty acid) C.sup.18 fatty acid and an iodine value of less than 7.

Abstract: A particulate food acidulant composed of lactic acid plated onto a calcium lactate carrier, and a lipid coating encapsulating the carrier and acid.

Abstract: A dipeptide sweetening composition, comprising:(a) from 20 to 60% by wt. of solid fat,(b) from 10 to 30% by wt. of emulsifier,(c) from 10 to 30% by wt. of polysaccharide and(d) not more than 30% by wt. dipeptide sweetener,all of said percents being based on the weight of the composition, is stable against heat or enzymes and useful for processed and fermentation foods.

Abstract: An intermediate moisture pet food is described which forms a gravy-like mixture upon the addition of a warm aqueous liquid. The pet food comprises a particulate mass of a proteinaceous - farinaceous mixture having a moisture content of between about 15-55% by weight which is coated with particles of a fat encapsulated gravy forming material. The fat encapsulated particles of gravy forming materials are resistant to moisture activation during storage but activate to produce a gravy-like mixture upon the addition of a warm aqueous liquid to the pet food.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the encapsulation of the artificial sweetener L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester (APM) within a coating material including cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, certain vinyl polymers, gelatin and zein, in a ratio of coating material to APM to 1:1 or less. Shelf stability of products containing the encapsulated APM is nearly doubled. The presently stabilized APM is particularly suited for incorporation into chewing gum formulations.