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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2008
Suresh S. Narine, Edmonton, CA;
Kerry Lyn Humphrey, Edmonton, CA;
Frank R. Kincs, Bourbonnais, IL (US);
Suresh S. Narine, Edmonton, CA;
Kerry Lyn Humphrey, Edmonton, CA;
Frank R. Kincs, Bourbonnais, IL (US);
Bunge Oils, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
The Governors of the University of Alberta c/o Tec Edmonton, Edmonton, CA;
Abstract
Described herein are shortenings with improved properties such as increased hardness, minimal trans fat, and reduced saturated fats. Methods for preparing the shortenings involve the use of one or more structural enhancers in a vegetable oil followed by processing and tempering the admixture. The shortenings can be used to produce food products with reduced saturated fats and increased hardness as well as minimal trans fats.