Michael J Weber

US Patent:

6352732, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Jan 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/760916

Inventors:

David Arthur Lanner - Cincinnati OH
Gerald C. McDonald - Fairfield OH
Yen-Ping Chin Hsieh - Cincinnati OH
Michael Weber - Fairfield OH
Pamela Susan Wehner - Harrison OH
Barbara Ann Anderson - Cincinnati OH
Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran - Mason OH
Kenneth Bryan Williams - Jackson TN
Jacqueline Conrad Heisey - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A21D 800

US Classification:

426295, 426296, 426303, 426305, 426448, 426499

Abstract:

A process for preparing a coated low-fat and fat-free pretzels having a surface area to inner volume ratio of from about 22 inches (8. 66 cm ) to about 40 inches (15. 75 cm ), a pH of about 8 or less, a digestible fat content of less than 3 g per 28 g serving, and a moisture content of from about 1% to about 4%. The large surface area to inner volume ratio permits the use of reduced concentrations of caustic solution and facilitates drying. Coated pretzels are prepared by: (1) applying a warm coating comprising a carbohydrate selected from modified starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrins, dextrins, and mixtures thereof; water; and preferably flavoring to ready-to-eat pretzels while tumbling; (2) adding sugar and optionally salt to the tumbling pretzels; (3) removing the pretzels from the tumbling device; and (4) drying the pretzels with the products stationary. The pretzels have substantially improved texture, taste and flavor display. Additionally, the color and shiny surface which is characteristic of pretzels is maintained.

US Patent:

62179217, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Jul 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/357000

Inventors:

David Arthur Lanner - Cincinnati OH
Yen-Ping Chin Hsieh - Cincinnati OH
Michael Weber - Fairfield OH
Pamela Susan Wehner - Harrison OH
Barbara Ann Anderson - Cincinnati OH
Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran - Mason OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A21D 1300
A23G 300

US Classification:

426103

Abstract:

Disclosed are low-fat and fat-free snacks having a glossy coating and a process for making the same. Disclosed in a preferred embodiment are coated low-fat and fat-free pretzels having a surface area to inner volume ratio of from about 22 inches. sup. -1 (8. 66 cm. sup. -1) to about 40 inches. sup. -1 (15. 75 cm. sup. -1), a pH of about 8 or less, a digestible fat content of less than 3 g per 28 g serving, and a moisture content of from about 1% to about 4%. The large surface area to inner volume ratio permits the use of reduced concentrations of caustic solution and facilitates drying. Coated pretzels are prepared by: (1) applying a warm coating comprising a carbohydrate selected from modified starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrins, dextrins, and mixtures thereof; water; and preferably flavoring to ready-to-eat pretzels while tumbling; (2) adding sugar and optionally salt to the tumbling pretzels; (3) removing the pretzels from the tumbling device; and (4) drying the pretzels with the products stationary. The pretzels have substantially improved texture, taste and flavor display. Additionally, the color and shiny surface which is characteristic of pretzels is maintained.