Fat compositions and related methods, including shortening particles and shortening compositions without added non-interestified hardstock fat, and related products

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9943084
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13467439

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Described are fat compositions (e.g., shortening composition and shortening particles) 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; the fat compositions can be low in trans fatty acids with moderate levels of saturated fatty acids. For example, fat compositions may comprise less than about 2% wt. total trans fatty acids and a total of less than about 70% wt. saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids.

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  • GENERAL MILLS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Erickson, Braden J Eden Prairie, US 12 43
Oppenheimer, Alan A Savage, US 18 69
Seibold, Jon Duke Mahtomedi, US 9 7

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