Patent ID: 7074446
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: A23L,A23P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of adhering large seasoning bits on a food substrate, said method comprising the steps of: a) mixing a dry adhesive with a plurality of three-dimensional seasoning bits to form an adhesive-bit mix wherein said bits are substantially between about 1.7 to about 17 mm in diameter; b) cooking a food substrate having a surface to apply said bits and wherein said food substrate comprises a first texture; c) applying said adhesive-bit mix to said food substrate; d) heating said adhesive-bit mix to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of said dry adhesive wherein said glass transition temperature is between about 40° C. to about 60° C. and further wherein said dry adhesive comprises a moisture content of about 4% to about 8%; and e) cooling said adhesive-bit mix to a temperature below the glass transition temperature of said dry adhesive such that said dry adhesive hardens and adheres said bits to said food substrate. f) applying a second topping having a second texture to said food substrate; and g) melting said second topping on said food substrate.