Abstract:
Disclosed is an apparatus for depositing a viscous flowable mass to coat or decorate the surface of a product (26). The apparatus has a linearly moveable manifold assembly (28) with at least one nozzle (42) for depositing the viscous material on the surface of a product (26) passing beneath the nozzle (42), a counterbalance eccentric drive system (44), and a linear motion assembly (46) connected to the drive system (44) and manifold assembly (28). At least one of the assembly (28) and nozzle (42) is heat traced and controlled so as to maintain the temperature of the viscous material in a range such that the material is flowable. By changing at least one of (a) the speed of the moving manifold assembly (28), (b) the speed of the product (26) under the nozzle (42), and (c) the stroke length, the product surface can be ornamented in a variety of ways. The apparatus is particularly useful for decorating a food product (26) with icing.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a ready-to-eat cereal product fortified with ferric EDTA as the iron source. The cereal product comprises about 0.1 to about 300 mg of ferric EDTA product per ounce of said cereal product, preferably 13 to 140 mg per ounce. The total iron content present is in the range of about 0.1 to about 39 mg per ounce of the cereal product, and preferably about 1.8 to 18 mg per ounce. The cereal product can also be fortified with a ferric EDTA complex in combination with an additional iron fortificant. The invention also provides for a method to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia by administering a ferric EDTA fortified ready-to-eat cereal.
Abstract:
The invention is a psyllium containing snack bar. Also included as part of the invention are processes for making snack bars. The product may be used in a therapeutic or dietary regime, for purposes such as increasing dietary fiber or for reducing cholesterol. Dry mixes for making psyllium containing snack bars are also a feature of the invention.
Abstract:
Softness retention characteristics of raisins are improved by applying to the surface of the raisins a pure edible polyalcohol humectant, preferably glycerol, at a rate of 20-28 % based on the weight of the raisins. The raisins and humectant are then tempered by immersing the raisins and humectant in additional humectant solution at a temperature of 90-100 F (32-44 C) for a time efficient to enable the raisins to absorb the humectant to an amount of about 10-19 % by weight. The raisins are then removed from the humectant solution and thereafter dried to a moisture content of 7-20 %.
Abstract:
A method of reducing the allergenicity of psyllium seed husk. Psyllium seed husk is treated with an alkaline solution at a temperature and for a time sufficient to reduce the allergenicity of the psyllium seed husk.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a food product having at least one distinct phase and a process and apparatus for producing such a product wherein a blend of ingredients, having a moisture content, is extruded in separate streams (16a, 16b), and a coloring, flavoring or texturizing agent (20) is added to the extruded streams at a predetermined point. The streams are re-combined and then passed through a static mixer zone (28) which produces minimal mixing while allowing a smooth separation and a proper flow into a die insert (32) such as a shaping die.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process and apparatus for producing a topical coating on a food product. The topical coating may be a sweetener wherein a superheated pressurized solution of the sweetener is sprayed on a heated food product to form a coating thereon. The topical coating may also contain a flavoring.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for producing a sweetener coating on a food product. A superheated pressurized solution of the sweetener is sprayed on a heated food product to form a coating thereon.
Abstract:
Unitary preform includes a knocked-down flat shroud (20) having sidewalls received inside a knocked-down flat tray (21) and adhered thereto by means of a releasable adhesive for handling by a conventional case packer having a single magazine. The shroud is releasable when the case is packed to provide a display tray for product packed therein. Alternatively, the tray may be received inside the shroud with the handles being part of the shroud. Methods of manufacture include steps of folding and adhering separately formed flat parts, or folding a unitary blank having a shroud blank and a tray blank connected by webs.
Abstract:
This invention provides for a cereal composition, particularly in a ready-to-eat cereal, that contains beta-carotene (BC) in an amount ranging from about 0.001 % to about 0.02 % based on the dry weight of the cereal composition. The beta-carotene may be incorporated in the form of water insoluble beadlets or may be added in a soluble form with a sweetening agent during manufacture of the composition. The cereal composition containing BC retains good stability, and normal color, flavor and aroma characteristics as compared with analogous cereal compositions without beta-carotene.