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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2011
Applicants:
Gary Francis Smith, Glenview, IL (US);
Andrew Thomas Mackey, Grayslake, IL (US);
Amanda Jane Criezis, Chicago, IL (US);
Inventors:
Gary Francis Smith, Glenview, IL (US);
Andrew Thomas Mackey, Grayslake, IL (US);
Amanda Jane Criezis, Chicago, IL (US);
Assignee:
Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Northfield, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L 1/305 (2006.01); A23C 23/00 (2006.01); A23L 1/164 (2006.01); A23C 9/154 (2006.01); A23C 13/12 (2006.01); A23C 13/14 (2006.01); A23C 19/09 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 9/1544 (2013.01); A23C 13/12 (2013.01); A23C 13/14 (2013.01); A23C 19/0904 (2013.01); A23V 2200/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A dairy-based food component is provided that includes high levels of lactose in moisture, but still retains a smooth and creamy consistency. The compositions and methods provide for higher levels of lactose in moisture phase than previously found possible and still retain low crystal sizes in a finished product to maintain a smooth and creamy texture.