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Reduced calorie fried snacks having a cooling sensation when placed in the mouth

US5935631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1995
Grant dateAug 10, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2015

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  • 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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