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Process for making spreads

US5837307A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 1996
Grant dateNov 17, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23D7/015
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a very low fat water-in-oil spread and a spread made by the process. The process entails a cold mixing procedure wherein an at least partially pre-gelled aqueous phase is mixed with an at least partially pre-solidified fat continuous emulsion of fat and water. Emulsions of less than 30% fat and even 20% or less fat may be prepared.

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