Solid nondigestible polyol polyesters containing esterified hydroxy fatty acids such as esterified ricinoleic acid
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorPatrick J. Corrigan
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Abstract
Solid nondigestible polyol polyesters wherein the ester groups contain (1) fatty acid radicals having at least one hydroxyl group that is esterified with another fatty acid or other organic radical, and (2) at least about 15% long chain (C.sub.20 or higher) saturated fatty acid radicals. The molar ratio of (1):(2) is from about 0.1:7.9 to about 3:5. These solid nondigestible polyol polyesters are very efficient passive oil loss control agents for liquid nondigestible oils. Edible fat-containing products including nondigestible fats containing these solid polyol polyesters can be less waxy tasting due to the lower level of solids required for passive oil loss control.
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A nondigestible polyol fatty acid polyester having a complete melting point above about 25.degree. C., said polyol polyester comprising:
- (a) a polyol moiety containing at least 4 hydroxyl groups with at least 4 of said hydroxyl groups being esterified;
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- (b) ester groups consisting essentially of
- (i) at least about 15% C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals, and
- (ii) fatty-fatty acid radicals comprising a hydroxyl group-containing fatty acid radical wherein said hydroxyl group is itself esterified with a fatty acid radical;
- the average molar ratio of said fatty-fatty acid radicals to said C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals ranging from about 0.1:7.9 to about 3:5.
A nondigestible fat composition useful as a replacement for triglyceride fats or oils in foods, which composition has a Solid Fat Content profile slope between 70.degree. F. and 98.6.degree. F. of from 0 to about -0.75% solids/.degree.F., and which composition comprises:
- A. a liquid nondigestible oil having a complete melting point below about 37.degree. C.;
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- B. nondigestible solid particles of polyol polyester dispersed in said oil in an amount sufficient to control passive oil loss upon ingestion of said composition, wherein said nondigestible solid particles have a complete melting point above about 37.degree. C., and wherein the polyester material forming said particles comprises:
- (a) a polyol moiety containing at least 4 hydroxyl groups with at least 4 of the hydroxyl groups being esterified;
- and
- (b) ester groups consisting essentially of
- (i) at least about 15% C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals, and
- (ii) fatty-fatty acid radicals comprising a hydroxyl group-containing fatty acid radical wherein said hydroxyl group is itself esterified with a fatty acid radical;
- the average molar ratio of said fatty-fatty acid radicals to said C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals ranging from about 0.1:7.9 to about 3:5.
A thickened digestible oil product comprising:
- A. from about 85% to about 99% of a digestible edible oil having a complete melting point below about 25.degree. C.;
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- B. from about 1% to about 15% of solid nondigestible polyol polyester particles, wherein said particles have a complete melting point above about 37.degree. C.;
- and wherein the polyol polyester material forming said particles comprises
- (a) a polyol moiety containing at least 4 hydroxyl groups with at least 4 of said hydroxyl groups being esterified;
- and
- (b) ester groups consisting essentially of
- (i) at least about 15% C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals, and
- (ii) fatty-fatty acid radicals comprising a hydroxyl group-containing fatty acid radical wherein said hydroxyl group is itself esterified with a fatty acid radical;
- the average molar ratio of said fatty-fatty acid radicals to said C.sub.20 or higher long chain saturated fatty acid radicals ranging from about 0.1:7.9 to about 3:5.
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