Patent ID: 6090428
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A23C,A23G,A23J,A23L

Abstract:
A spreadable (nonfat) protein composition comprising: an edible, protein-containing nonfat solid present from about 20% to 55% of the total weight of the composition; wherein the nonfat solid comprises defatted flour made from components selected from the group consisting of milled peanuts, milled hazelnuts, milled walnuts, milled sunflower seeds, milled cashews, milk protein, soy protein and rice protein and any edible nut or any combination thereof;a sweetener present in an amount of about 40% to 80% of the total weight of the composition; anda sweetness-inhibiting amount of (.+-.) 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate salts, wherein the composition has less than about 10 percent fat by weight.