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Tricalcium phosphate to generate smoothness and opaqueness in reduced fat liquid food products and method

US5292544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1992
Grant dateMar 8, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2012

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

Abstract

A low fat, very low fat or fat-free emulsion-simulating food product is prepared by adding tricalcium phosphate to develop an opaqueness and smoothness in the food and to reduce gloppiness in foods containing gum, especially xanthan.

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