Frito-Lay, Inc.

Michael V Taranto

Kim C Krumhar

Ofomata E Ejike

Alexis L Camire

Aqueous liquid, a farinaceous flour and oil are applied to snack-sized, extruded farinaceous collets having an aqueous moisture content within the range of about 5-15 weight percent. The aqueous liquid, flour and oil can be individually applied to the collets, or applied together as a slurry. The coated collets are baked to reduce the aqueous moisture content of the collets to a shelf-stable moisture content of about 2 weight percent of less. Potato-based collets processed in accordance with the present invention have french-fry color and flavor characteristics, desirable non-uniform shapes, and a crispy/crunchy texture.

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Carrollton, TX, United States of America

Michael V Taranto