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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 1997
Filed:
Dec. 05, 1995
Amna Abboud, Cordova, TN (US);
Richard E Moyers, Memphis, TN (US);
Kraft Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a particulate fat replacement system and to baked goods utilizing the fat replacement system. The fat replacement system can be used as a partial or complete replacement for shortening in flour based baked goods. The fat replacement system includes in combination (a) an emulsifier powder which includes a carrier, propylene glycol monoester, mono- and di- glycerides, a polyoxyethylene derivative of polyol esters of fatty acids and diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides and (b) an unhydrated mixture of a vegetable fiber, starch and a gum. The fat replacement system is present in the batter or dough used to provide a baked dough at a level of from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight.