Abstract:
Some embodiments comprise a process for forming a modified bran product for use in a variety of food products including beverages, ready to eat cereals, cereal products, granola type products, health bars, baked goods and confections. An exemplary process comprises first cooking the bran at high temperatures of from 250 to 290° Fahrenheit for 30 seconds to 4 minutes to form a cooked bran slurry. The cooked bran slurry is then subjected to an aqueous micro-grinding step to form a cooked slurry having a mean particle size of 150 microns or less. Alternatively, the cooked bran slurry is first dried and then later subjected to grinding or pulverization to form a cooked bran powder having a mean particle size of 150 microns or less.
Abstract:
A rotary sizing apparatus to form granola pieces includes a transfer device to move a granola slab and a diversion portion extending along a transfer axis between a receiving end and an exit end for receiving the slab from the transfer device. A rotary breaking device is disposed adjacent and in spaced relationship to the exit end for receiving the granola slab. The rotary breaking device is rotatable about a rotary breaking axis disposed above the transfer axis, and includes at least one blade for rotatably striking the top side of the moving granola slab to break the granola slab into a plurality of granola pieces. The at least one blade engages the top side of the granola slab during rotation of the blade to establish a breaking angle between zero and forty five degrees relative to the top side of the granola slab.
Abstract:
A method of forming a transportable container (24) of bulk goods begins by placing the distributing end of a hopper (40) over the open top of a bunched bag (42). Bulk goods are dispensed from the distributing end of the hopper (40) through the open top of the bag (42) to establish a level of bulk goods in the bag. The hopper (40) moves vertically relative to the closed base (58) of the bag (42) during the dispensing of bulk goods from the distributing end of the hopper to maintain vertical spacing between the distributing end of the hopper and the level of bulk goods in the bag (42). A hopper fill level is maintained in the hopper during the dispensing of bulk goods from the hopper., An outer wrap (52) is spirally wrapped around the bag (42) while filling the bag to form the transportable container (24). The outer wrap (42) is maintained near the level of bulk goods in the bag.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of producing a transportable container (20) for bulk goods. A bag (48) is placed through a former opening (78) of a slip frame former (24) which surrounds a portion of the bag. The bag receives the bulk goods from a feed source (50). A stretch wrap (38) is disposed radially about a bottom support (56) and a portion of the slip frame former to initially form the transportable container. At least one of the slip frame former and the bottom support moves relative to other in response to the fill level of the bulk goods in the bag. During filling, the slip frame former is maintained at a position surrounding the fill level of the bulk goods in the bag. As the fill level increases in the bag, previously disposed portions of stretch wrap are disengaged from the slip frame former to squeeze the filled portions of the bag and lock together the bulk goods as additional portions of stretch wrap are disposed around the slip frame former.
Abstract:
The present invention provides crisp filled foods, intermediates, and processes for making them. Particularly, the present invention provides crisp crackers, pretzels, breadsticks, cookies and the like with creamy and lubricious filling. Efficient processes are also provided for making such crisp filled foods, wherein dough is baked, fried or similarly heated in the presence of a specially-formulated powder so as to ultimately result in a lubricious filling and a crisp exterior. Superior intermediates and end products are therefore also provided. The foods surprisingly retain their crisp exterior and lubricious interior for an extended time span when packaged and stored under commercial conditions.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an engrossing syrup for a pan coating process and a process that enables one to coat a food piece with a soft sugar coating that retains its softness over time. The process also allows the coating to occur at low coating temperatures. In addition, the process produces a thinner and softer coating to provide a novel taste and texture to the coated food piece. The engrossing syrup can be used to coat a wide variety of types of food pieces using a pan coating process.
Abstract:
Disclosed is process for formation of a baked fruit filled bar comprising omega-3 fatty acids and a carrier oil wherein the bar is stable for over 12 weeks at 85° F 50% relative humidity with no development of a fishy taste or aroma over the storage period. The preferred carrier oils have oxidative stability indexes of at least 30 hours and solid fat contents at 21° C of at least 40.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for stabilizing an omega-3 fatty acid containing powder onto a food product. The food product is coated with a coating oil and then the powder containing at least one powdered omega-3 fatty acid comprising at least one of docosahexaenoic fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic fatty acid, or a mixture thereof is applied onto the food product. The coated food product is then packaged and is stable for at least 12 weeks of storage at 70° F 50% relative humidity as defined by the absence of development of a fishy aroma or taste. The process is widely applicable to a variety of food products including ready to eat cereals, quick cooking oatmeal, cereal bars, granola bars, potato chips, nacho chips, corn chips, cookies, crackers, pretzels, baked cheese curls, fried cheese curls and other food products.
Abstract:
The present invention is in the field of layered food products and processes for making them. The present invention provides food items with improved crispy and non-abrasive texture and more abundant flavor, as well as industrially-efficient and cost-effective processes for making food items with the improved crispy and non- abrasive texture and more abundant flavor.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of forming an edible item. The method includes the step of forming dough into a substantially planar ribbon having a first height. The dough is at least partially elastic. The method also includes the step of permanently displacing a portion of the at least partially elastic ribbon to a second height greater than the first height with a cutting die. The inventive method can produce a cracker formed from sheetable dough. The inventive cracker includes a first portion of planar configuration and a second portion integrally formed with and raised from said first portion.