Pectin formulations, products and methods having delayed-action acidulants
US4241099A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L29/231
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Pectin containing gelled products are provided such that their gelling is delayed for an enhanced length of time, adequate to permit the deposition or filling of the formulation into molds or containers before gelling proceeds. The products and method by which they are prepared more efficiently use pectin in a delayed gelation process by allowing setting at the optimum gelling pH in order to prepare final products of a desired gel strength with minimal quantities of pectin. A delayed-action or time-release acidulant is used in the method and is incorporated into the formulations and products of this invention, such acidulants including anhydrides, esters, lactones, and combinations thereof.
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