Abstract:
Simulated nutmeat products and other products having a nut-like texture are prepared by forming a homogeneous dispersion composed of minute droplets of fat or oil suspended in a continuous phase composed of a hydrophilic fiml-former such as an aqueous protein suspension and mixing the dispersion under conditions which exclude gas such as vacuum treatment of at least 10 inches of mercury or mixing in a closed vessel filled with the dispersion. The pieces are thereafter dried in air to bring the final moisture content to between 1 and 3.5 percent.
Abstract:
Compact, solid food condiment pieces which are resistant to physical, chemical and bacteriological degradation are provided by a unitary, solid condiment piece consisting essentially of a matrix comprised of a hydrophilic film former, water and an edible humectant and at least one edible condiment uniformly distributed within the matrix. The condiment is present in the matrix in an amount greater than incidental impurities but sufficient to impart a pronounced condimental taste to the condiment piece. Moisture level for the condiment pieces is less than 20 but more than about 7 weight percent.