Patent ID: 7794764
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A23G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing an energy food product comprising the steps of: (a) processing at least one base energy food component at a temperature and shear sufficient to form a homogeneous base energy food matrix; and (b) subsequently mixing at least one fortification component with said homogeneous base energy food matrix at a temperature that is less than 80° C. and with a shear rate from mixing performed in a mixer sufficient to mix said fortification component into said homogeneous base matrix without deleteriously effecting said fortification component, wherein said energy food product has about 2 to about 55 g of carbohydrates, about 1 to about 5 g of fortification components, about 5 to about 40 g of protein, about 2 to about 8 g of fat, and about 170 to about 300 calories, based on a 55 g serving size, and wherein said at least one base energy food component is comprised of a binder and a food component, said binder selected from the group consisting of sugar syrup, corn syrup, fat, a gum solution, water, and mixtures thereof, and said food component selected from the group consisting of protein, starch, cocoa powder, and mixtures thereof, wherein said starch is selected from the group consisting of corn starch, oat, rice, corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and mixtures thereof.