Cocrystallized sugar-nut product
US4423085A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/14
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cocrystallized sugar-nut product and a method for preparing such product are disclosed. A concentrated sugar syrup is prepared through evaporation, and nuts, chopped or finely divided, with or without additional food ingredients, are added to the concentrated syrup with vigorous mechanical agitation or impact beating within a crystallization zone. A cocrystallized sugar-nut product is produced, comprising aggregates of sugar crystals in intimate association with the nuts and any food ingredient. The cocrystallized sugar-nut product is dry, stable, free-flowing and possesses functional food ingredient characteristics, such as fondant quality and extrusion and compaction capabilities. The cocrystallized sugar-nut product, additionally, is capable of being dispersed in water.
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