Krista L Ditzler

US Patent:

7153531, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Dec 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/328847

Inventors:

Jodi Engleson - Minnetonka MN, US
Katy J. Dishart - Lititz PA, US
Krista L. Ditzler - Fredericksburg PA, US
Mark D. Freeman - Lititz PA, US
Richard A. Schwartz - Lititz PA, US
John J. Urbanski - Lancaster PA, US
Robert E. Wainwright - Matthews NC, US

Assignee:

Cargill, Incorporated - Wayzata MN

International Classification:

A23B 9/14

US Classification:

426 89, 426 96, 426 98, 426560, 426653

Abstract:

Food components including a triacylglycerol component and a bulking agent are provided. The triacylglycerol component typically has a melting point of about 100 to 120 F. and constitutes about 20 to 35 wt. % of the food components. The food component can be formed by heating a composition which includes the triacylglycerol component and bulking agent under conditions sufficient to form an outer layer having certain desired physical characteristics. Food products incorporating the food components are also provided.