Joseph Milici - Mount Joy PA, US Mary Kline - Lancaster PA, US Malathy Nair - Hummelstown PA, US
Assignee:
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION - HERSHEY PA
International Classification:
A23L 1/30
US Classification:
426074000
Abstract:
A calcium fortified syrup is disclosed which provides between 10-70% of the US RDI of calcium per 2 tablespoonfuls. The calcium remains uniformly dispersed and the product has no harsh off-notes or bitter after taste.
The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa polyphenols in a milk or soymilk base. The method incorporates an ultra high temperature treatment followed by a homogenization step. Cocoa powder levels can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight, while the mouthfeel, solution stability over time, and taste remain acceptable.
Joseph MILICI - Mount Joy PA, US Amy Griel Preston - Harrisburg PA, US Heather M. Arentz - Hummelstown PA, US
Assignee:
The Hershey Company - Hershey PA
International Classification:
A23G 1/56 A23L 2/52 A23G 1/46 A23G 1/40
US Classification:
426 2, 426324, 426593, 426 73, 426 72, 426631
Abstract:
The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa flavanols or cocoa polyphenols and with a particular ratio of carbohydrates to protein. The beverages can advantageously be used in an exercise recovery regimen. Cocoa solids levels in the beverages can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight cocoa powder or the equivalent in cocoa product.
The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa polyphenols in a milk or soymilk base. The method incorporates an ultra high temperature treatment followed by a homogenization step. Cocoa powder levels can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight, while the mouthfeel, solution stability over time, and taste remain acceptable.
Joseph MILICI - Mount Joy PA, US Amy Griel PRESTON - Harrisburg PA, US Heather M. ARENTZ - Hummelstown PA, US
Assignee:
THE HERSHEY COMPANY - Hershey PA
International Classification:
A23C 9/156
US Classification:
4263302, 426584
Abstract:
The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa flavanols or cocoa polyphenols and with a particular ratio of carbohydrates to protein. The beverages can advantageously be used in an exercise recovery regimen. Cocoa solids levels in the beverages can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight cocoa powder or the equivalent in cocoa product.