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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 23, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Philip K. Zietlow, Wayzata, MN (US);
Diran Ajao, St. Paul, MN (US);
Michael A. Helser, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Assignee:
General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23G 3/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23G 3/00 ;
Abstract
Aerated confections that dissolve quickly in water or in a dairy beverage are disclosed. The aerated food products preferably include 50 to 98% of a saccharide component; about 0.5 to 30% of a structuring agent; about 1 to 6% moisture; and about 1% to 5% of a whipping agent. The aerated food products have a density of about 0.1 to 1.0 g/cc. The compositions can be formed into pieces ranging from about 0.1 to 5 g each. Preparation methods for the pieces are also disclosed. The confectionery food products find particular suitability for use as ingredients for children's RTE cereals.