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US 2007/0184163 A1Published application
Non-hygroscopic flavor particles
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsAdam Toth, Lulu Henson, Lewis Popplewell
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Abstract
The invention relates to flavorings. In particular, the invention relates to extruded flavors that are capable of retaining their particle shape and integrity when exposed to high temperature and humid environments.
Claims13
A method of forming a free flowing granule flavor composition comprising
- a. mixing in any order the following ingredients a flavor, a carrier, and a functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of distilled monoglycerides, mono- and diglycerides, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, silicon dioxide, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate;
- b. extruding the ingredients at a temperature sufficient to form a melt which on cooling solidifies and reduced in size to form a granule material having said flavor oil entrapped herein;
- c. milling the extruded ingredients to a particle size of about 0.1 to 10 millimeters;
- d. optionally blending the extruded ingredients with a flow agent;
- e. optionally coating the extruded ingredients with an edible but water-insoluble fluid followed by blending with a flow agent;
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- f. providing free flowing granule flavors.
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