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Dough product and method for improving bread quality

US6251444A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1993
Grant dateJun 26, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA21D8/042
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bread improver composition containing lipase, hemicellulase and amylase, preferably in combination with shortening. The enzyme preparation of the invention has an advantageous effect on the crumb softness of the final bakery product. The combination of the enzyme preparation of the invention and shortening can replace emulsifiers like SSL and monoglycerides which are used as a crumb softener.

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