Edible moisture barrier for food and method of use products
US7226630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An edible moisture barrier for food products is provided. This edible moisture barrier is highly effective in preventing moisture migration within a multi-component food product between food components having different water activities and/or moisture contents at a given storage temperature. The moisture barrier includes an edible microparticulated high melting lipid having a melting point of 70° C. or higher and an edible low melting triglyceride blend.
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