Patent · US Expired

Low calorie salad dressing having smooth, creamy, organoleptic characteristics

US5087471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1990
Grant dateFeb 11, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/804
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a viscous dressing. The dressing may be prepared using batch techniques, however, the method is particularly suitable for a continuous process for preparing viscous dressings. In the method, a gum blend is prepared which includes a gum and a diluent. A spice blend is prepared which includes water, a sweetener, spices and/or flavorings. An aqueous dispersion of a microreticulated microcrystalline cellulose is prepared. The gum blend, the spice blend and the microreticulated microcrystalline cellulose dispersion are then combined to provide a premix. The premix is then blended with a pre-prepared starch base to provide the viscous dressing product of the invention.

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