Extruded solid product for use in foodstuffs
US8101226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P30/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a solid product comprising an extrudable mixture of an oil in water emulsion and a solid matrix. The solid product may be used in foodstuff e.g. as a beverage additive or as an instant beverage products or. The present invention further provides an oil in water emulsion that is stable under the conditions required to prepare such a solid product. Furthermore, in contrast to traditional spray- and freeze-dried powder based foodstuff additives like creamers, the solid product of the present invention spontaneously disperses when added to a aqueous media, i.e. stirring is not required. Furthermore, it may generate a foam without any foaming agents.
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