Food composition

US6605309B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CARGILL, INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Mark D. Freeman · Lititz, US
• Krista L. Ditzler · Hollidaysburg, US
• John J. Urbanski · Lancaster, US
• Katy J. Dishart · Lititz, US
• Richard A. Schwartz · Lititz, US
• Robert Wainwright · Deseronto, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 22, 2001
• Grant date: Aug 12, 2003
• Expiry date: Jun 22, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23G3/40
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Food compositions including a triacylglycerol component and a bulking agent are provided. The triacylglycerol component typically forms about 20 to 35 wt. % of the food composition. The triacylglycerol component can be formed by combining a lauric triacylglycerol with a saturated 16/18 triacylglycerol. The triacylglycerol component can be characterized by its fatty acid composition, which typically includes at least about 30 wt. % lauric acid and at least about 10 wt. % total of palmitic acid and stearic acid. Methods for making the food compositions and food products incorporating the food compositions are also provided.