Shelf-stable snack product
US4781938A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21D13/80
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are ready-to-eat, crumb structured, baked snack food products that are shelf-stable and additionally provide the benefits of desirable moistness, chewiness, fast mouth dispersion upon eating, and reduced tackiness and gumminess. These products are characterized by a unique saccharide mixture which comprises mono-, di- and trisaccharides, a low level of tetra- and higher saccharides, and sucrose; a low moisture content characterized by a water activity from about 0.40 to about 0.75; and a starch component such that the saccharide to starch ratio of the product is from about 1:1 to about 4.5:1. Also disclosed are wet and dry prepared culinary mixes containing the same unique saccharide mixture from which these same baked snack products can be prepared.
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