Patent ID: 6838107
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: A21D,A23D,A23G,A23L

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a low-calorie, low-fat foodstuff, which comprises: adding a maltitol composition as an ingredient when preparing the foodstuff as a substitute for at least a portion of a fat-containing ingredient, wherein the foodstuff is selected from the group consisting of brownies, cookies, pie filling, salad dressings, spreads, cakes, and powdered drink mixes, wherein the maltitol composition includes: (a) from about 75 to 99% by weight maltitol, (b) from 0 to about 4% by weight of hydrogenated monosaccharide, (c) from about 1 to 11% by weight of hydrogenated trisaccharide, and (d) from about 0 to 10% by weight of hydrogenated tetrasaccharide and/or higher polysaccharides, based upon a total weight of the maltitol composition; and preparing the foodstuff including the maltitol composition.