Compositions and methods for reconstituted bits
OwnerSheng Kui ZHU, David WANG +3inventors
InventorsSheng Kui ZHU, David WANG, Kerri YING, Jianping LIAO, Alonso GARCIADEBLANES
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Abstract
The principles of the present invention provide compositions and methods for making fruit-like textured chunks, with an interior fiber-like texture, that is juicy and mimics real fruit bits. The method may include combining fruit puree/juice with protein and optionally treated with a gas to simulate the elastic and smooth organoleptic properties of fruit chunks.
Claims16
An artificial fruit composition comprising fruit juice or puree, an alginate salt, milk protein, calcium, and optionally filled with a gas.
A method of making an artificial fruit composition comprising:
- combining fruit puree or juice, an alginate salt, milk protein, and calcium to produce a reconstituted fruit mixture;
- setting the reconstituted fruit mixture;
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- cutting the reconstituted fruit mixture into pieces to produce reconstituted fruit bits, wherein the reconstituted fruit mixture is optionally injecting with a gas.
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