Shortening particle compositions and products made therefrom
US8518470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23D9/05
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to shortening particle compositions that are suitable for use in preparing batter or dough products such as biscuits, pizza crusts, pot pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, or dry mixes for same. Typically, the shortening compositions are low in trans fatty acids and in saturated fatty acids. For example, the shortening particle composition may comprise less than about 3% wt. total trans fatty acids and a total of about less than about 61% wt. saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids.
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