Beverage thickener emulsifier system
US5385748A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/21
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a beverage thickener/emulsifier system which is a blend of three materials: propylene glycol alginate (a surface active thickener), xanthan (a pseudoplastic thickener) and guar gum (a Newtonian thickener). This system provides very stable oil-in-water emulsions in beverages and provides full bodied beverage texture even at acid pH. The system uses a low total gum level (below 0.4% in a single strength beverage) yet provides a very stable oil emulsion without excessive thickness.
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