Reduced calorie fried snacks having a cooling sensation when placed in the mouth
US5935631A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/26
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reduced calorie fried snacks are prepared by replacing some or all of the oil conventionally used in frying with a fat replacement composition containing a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerin composition which exhibits a sharp melt before about 92.degree. F. Potato chips, corn chips and similar fried snacks prepared according to the invention exhibit a unique cooling sensation when placed in the mouth.
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