Abstract:
A reclosable bag (100) for storing edibles is provided and includes a body (110) having an inner surface (514) defining an inner volume that receives the edibles and an outer surface (512) formed on an opposite side of the body than the inner surface. A seal (130) extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the body and is formed by joining a first portion of the inner surface to a second portion of the inner surface. A deadfold material (150) is disposed in the seal between the first portion of the inner surface and the second portion of the inner surface, is formed from a malleable material, and is retained in position along the body by the seal.
Abstract:
A filled snack product includes a first sheet having a first surface. A plurality of filling lines are disposed upon the first surface of the first sheet. Each of the plurality of filling lines are spaced to define a void between each of the adjacent filling lines. A second sheet is disposed over the first sheet and secured to at least a portion of the first sheet to sandwich the plurality of spaced filling lines between the first and second sheets. A plurality of docking holes are disposed upon the first and second sheets. The plurality of docking holes and the plurality of spaced filling lines allow for the pinning of the first and second sheets at the voids disposed between the spaced filling lines and further for the release to steam and/or gas from the filled snack product during heating to minimize puffing of the filled snack product.
Abstract:
A multi-textured ready-to-eat cereal flake includes a plurality of rice based pellets embedded in a cooked cereal grain. The plurality of rice pellets are formed from a rice product and have a first moisture content. A cooked cereal grain mixture is then formed and has a second moisture content that is greater than the first moisture content of the rice pellets. The plurality of rice pellets are then embedded within the cooked cereal grain mixture to create a multicomponent mixture. A multicomponent pellet is formed from the multicomponent mixture. The multicomponent pellet is then formed into a flake. The flake is heated to create a multi-textured flake. Based on the moisture differential between the cooked cereal grain and the plurality of rice pellets, the plurality of rice pellets expand to create a blistered appearance on the multi -textured flake.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to protein-fortified tea beverages, having little or no sedimentation, and low carbohydrate load. Also provided are tea beverages having protein, fiber, low carbohydrate load, little to no sedimentation, and a variety of other optional, enhancing ingredients. Also provided are methods to make such tea beverages.
Abstract:
The subject invention relates to a particulate filled edible product and a method of making the particulate filled edible product. The edible product comprises an edible shell of dough that defines an enclosed cavity having a cavity volume. At least one edible food particulate is disposed within the cavity. The food particulate has a particulate volume that is less than the cavity volume and the at least one food particulate moves freely in the cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention provides puffed, crisp, cracker-like food products comprising at least two layers of baked dough defining at least one cavity, wherein said cavity is substantially defined by secured dough perimeter. Also provided are methods to make the puffed, crisp, cracker-like food products described herein. In particular, there are provided methods to make a puffed, crisp food product, comprising: providing leavening means between at least two sheets of dough; securing said dough sheets so as to define at a perimeter; causing at least one cavity to form within said perimeter, wherein said cavity is defined by said perimeter. Purposeful development of large cavities within a sturdy, yet crisp cracker results in a surprisingly high rate of uncrushed crackers, and a surprisingly high rate of reproducible product attributes. Enhancements of the present invention are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a cold formed bar comprising an omega-3 fatty acid and a carrier oil having an oxidative stability of at least 30 hours and a solid fat content at 21° C of at least 40. The bar is preferably enrobed in a compound coating and has a water activity of from 0.45 to 0.57. The combination of carrier oil, low temperature processing, low water activity and enrobing stabilizes the omega-3 fatty acids in the bar so that the bar is stable at 85° F 50% relative humidity for at least 3 months without developing fishy aromas, fishy tastes, or other off tastes over the storage period.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for quenching the aldyhyde products of lipid autoxidation. The method includes providing a source of amino acids that are capable of binding the aldyhyde products to thereby quench them. The method finds particular use in the food industry wherein the quenching of autoxidation products is useful in maintaining food appeal to consumers and food product shelf life, especially when incorporating long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids into the food product.
Abstract:
Disclosed is coating distribution system with inline injection capability that permits a base coating material to be divided into a plurality of portions, separate treatment of each portion to form a plurality of final coating compositions and recovery of the untreated base coating material. The system permits the simultaneous formation of a plurality of different final coating compositions from a single base coating material while permitting the bulk of the base coating material to remain unchanged. Using the system enables better control over the consistency of the base coating material and reduces clean up time between changes in the final coating compositions.
Abstract:
The invention provides a fruit bar and a method for making a fruit bar. The fruit bar includes primary fruit pieces having a taste and a texture. The texture of the primary fruit pieces is defined at least in part by a hardness and a chewiness and a roughness. The fruit bar also includes secondary fruit pieces combined with the primary fruit pieces. The secondary fruit pieces are of different fruit than the primary fruit pieces. The secondary fruit pieces have a taste and a texture defined at least in part by a hardness and a chewiness and a roughness. In the fruit bar, the taste and the roughness of the first and secondary fruit pieces are different from one another to provide a varied taste and mouthfeel to the consumer. The chewiness and the hardness of the first and secondary fruit pieces are substantially the same to provide a substantial uniformity of bite and chew to the consumer.