Low-saturate, all purpose plastic shortening with specially hydrogenated intermediate-melting fat component
US5215779A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23D9/013
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An all-purpose plastic shortening exhibiting a reduced concentration of saturates is disclosed. Said low-saturate shortening consists essentially of (a) about 10% to about 30% intermediate-melting fat; (b) about 5% to about 14% fully- or substantially-hydrogenated hardstock; (c) about 50% to about 84% unhydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated base oil; and (d) about 0.5% to about 10% of an emulsifier. Said intermediate-melting fat comprises from about 14% to about 35% C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 saturated fatty acids; at least about 8% C.sub.16 saturated fatty acids (by percentage of total fat); at least about 60% of all double bonds in the trans-configuration; at least about 40% solids (SFC) at 21.1.degree. C. (70.degree. F.); no more than about 5% C.sub.18:2 fatty acids; and has an iodine value of about 55 to about 75. Said hardstock contains at least about 33% C.sub.16 saturated fatty acids and has an iodine value of about 12 or less. Said base oil comprises no more than about 11% C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 saturated fatty acids and has an iodine value of about 75 or more.
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