Abstract:
Described are sorbitan-containing compositions comprising relatively high levels of sorbitan monoesters. Such compositions have numerous applications, including uses in cosmetics, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, hair conditioners, personal cleaning products, lotions, fabric softeners, pharmaceutical compositions, ice creams, whip creams, other whipped topping, confectioneries, frostings, breads, baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, snacks, and dehydrated starch ingredients.
Abstract:
A method for the reduction of acrylamide in food products, food products having reduced levels of acrylamide, and an article of commerce. In one aspect, the method comprises reducing the level of asparagine in a food material before final heating (e.g., cooking). In another aspect, the method comprises adding to a food material an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing the amide group of free asparagine. In yet another aspect, an article of commerce communicates to the consumer that a food product has reduced or low levels of acrylamide or asparagine.
Abstract:
A method for the reduction of acrylamide in food products, food products having reduced levels of acrylamide, and an article of commerce. In one aspect, the method comprises reducing the level of asparagine in a food material before heating. In one embodiment, the method comprises extracting at least a portion of the asparagine from the food material before heating. In yet another aspect, an article of commerce communicates to the consumer that a food product has reduced or low levels of acrylamide or asparagine.