General Foods Limited

Joseph J Griffin

Robert E Schara

Charles T Stocker

Michael S Smagula

Alexander A Gonsalves

Roger W Franzen

Charles J Cante

Michael R Tancredi

Richard A Smith

Debra H Reisinger

A low-solids, non-aerated, quiescently-frozen confection having a soft, non-brittle texture is prepared from a composition containing on a weight basis 92 to 96% water, 1 to 2.5% maltodextrin, 1 to 2% glycerin and 0.3 to 0.8% gelatin. The composition can further contain juice solids, food acid and gum stabilizers.

Frozen, low-solids, quiescently-frozen confection

A high quality, gelatin-free frozen confection which is ready-to-eat at freezer temperatures is disclosed. The frozen confection maintains its shape on a stick during normal consumption, exhibits excellent storage stability, and delivers a refreshing, texturally-pleasing eating experience. The elimination of gelatin from previous frozen confection formulations has been found in the invention to improve upon the heavy-bodied texture of past formulations, and to enable a reduction in the total hydrocolloid level required to fully bind the water in the frozen confection.

Gelatin-free frozen confections

Disclosed is an improved process for preparing shelf-stable, intermediate-moisture pet foods. The process provides a new meat storage unit operation wherein the meats are ground, slurried in flowable form in a preservative solution, and stored in slurry form. The preservative system will preferably comprise the liquid preservatives employed in the final pet food product. According to the best mode, ground raw meat is slurried with a solution containing propylene glycol, sodium chloride, potassium sorbate and phosphoric acid to achieve a slurry pH of from 4.8 to 5.5. The slurry is stored at a temperature of between 30.degree. and 60.degree. C. The new unit operation of storing meats eliminates the labor, energy and capital intensive storage of meats in frozen or refrigerated form.

Soft-moist pet food process

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Plainsboro, NJ, United States of America

Joseph J Griffin