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Aerated compositions, process and apparatus for achieving such aerated compositions

US6878392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2001
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/22
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a composition comprising a fat phase and having overrun of at least 90%, characterized in that at least 50 w/w % of said fat phase is liquid at −5° C. The invention particularly relates to such compositions in the form of an ice cream. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of a composition, wherein said process comprises aerating a mix comprising a fat phase in a freezer barrel enclosing an internal volume, said internal volume comprising an aeration means, wherein said aeration means displaces less than 40% of said internal volume, characterized in that at least 50 w/w % of said fat phase is liquid at −5° C.

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