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Low fat squeezable spread

US6013303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

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

Abstract

A squeezable spread composition and a method of making it is described herein. The composition contains a unique ratio of a colloidal microcrystalline cellulose, a cross-linked and stabilized starch, and a maltodextrin combined with an acidifying agent, less than 5% fat, hydrocolloids, water and optionally an opacifier. The low fat product is pourable at 45-70.degree. F.

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