Patent ID: 7235277
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
1. A nut butter or nut spread composition comprising (i) a nut ingredient, (ii) from about 0–10% seasonings, (iii) from about 0.5–2.5% stabilizer, (iv) from about 0–1% emulsifier and (v) from about 0–60% bulking agent, and the particle size distribution of said nut butter or nut spread composition having a lower percentage of fine and coarse sized particles and a higher percentage of medium sized particles such that at least 90% of the particles are smaller than about 40 microns, at least 50% of the particles are smaller than about 10 microns, at least 10% of the particles are smaller than about 2 microns, and 1.4% of the particles are larger than 58.7 microns wherein the composition has a span from about 4.16 to about 6.0; said composition having a Brookfield viscosity from about 6,000 to about 14,000 centipoise taken at a temperature of 85° C. after 60 seconds at 20 rpm with a spindle D, heliopath; and said composition having a spreadability of from about 4.915 kg to about 5.215 kg.