Interconvertible solid and liquid states of Olestra
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jan 1, 2002
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Aug 18, 2000
filing date -
Feb 20, 1998
priority date (Note) -
Expired
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
Olestra, a low-calorie natural fat and oil substitute, that is normally a viscous semi-solid at ambient temperatures is rendered substantially permanently liquid and pumpable by application of shear mixing from the semi-solid state, slow cooling from the melted state, or shear mixing and slow cooling from the melted state. Slow cooling inhibits the formation of the crystalline network that is characteristic of the viscous semi-solid form, and shear mixing further inhibits such formation. Olestra processed according to the invention advantageously returns to the semi-solid form after use in snack food manufacturing, thus providing the desired passive oil loss control. The invention greatly improves the practical handling of Olestra in fried food manufacturing processes.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully