Aerated compositions, process and apparatus for achieving such aerated compositions
US6878392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2022 |
Classification
- 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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