Preparation of high-impact and stable encapsulated flavors for frozen or refrigerated desserts and products resulting therefrom
US5536519A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2220/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is directed to a method for preparing frozen flavor capsules as well as a method for incorporating these flavor capsules into low-fat frozen or refrigerated desserts. The invention also encompasses the capsules themselves, as well as dessert products incorporating these capsules. The capsules are prepared by first forming discrete composite capsules having a flavor encapsulated in an oil, and then freezing these capsules to solidify the oil and form discrete frozen solid flavor particles. Because the oil is essentially a liquid at ambient temperature, the oil liquifies in the mouth upon consumption, providing a balanced flavor release from, the previously protected flavor capsule.
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