Patent ID: 6596333
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
A process for the production of aerated frozen products comprising the steps of preparing a mixture of ingredients suitable for preparing a frozen aerated product; adding an emulsifier mixture in a suitable amount to produce a mix; aerating the mix to obtain an aerated mix having an overrun of about 5% to about 250%; and freezing the aerated mix to form an aerated frozen product;wherein the emulsifier mixture includes a blend of propylene glycol monostearate, sorbitan tristearate, and unsaturated monoglycerides so that the emulsifier mixture is capable of facilitating formation and stabilization of alpha fat crystals in an amount of about 0.1% to about 3% by weight of the mix; and wherein the propylene glycol monostearate is present in an amount of about 0.1% to 1%, the sorbitan tristearate is present in an amount of about 0.01% to 0.2% and the unsaturated monoglycerides are present in an amount of about 0.01% to 0.2%, wherein each percent represents a weight percent based on the weight of the mix.