Reduced calorie fat mimetics comprising esterified propoxylated monoglycerides and diglycerides
AssigneeCPC International Inc.
InventorBernard C. Sekula
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Abstract
The present invention relates to esterified propoxylated monoglycerides (EPMG) and diglycerides (EPDG) and reduced calorie food products containing said compounds. Both EPMG and EPDG can be produced in a variety of forms including a liquid form, and can therefore be used for a variety of applications. These compounds are useful as partial or full substitutes for vegetable and other liquid oils, for purposes such as salad oils, cooking oils, anti-spattering or pan-release agents, or as ingredients in products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines, shortenings and peanut butter. Additionally, these compounds can withstand exposure to heat, and are therefore useful for baking, frying, sauteing and other related applications.
Claims34
A fat mimetic having the formula:
- ##STR10## wherein R is oxypropylene ##STR11## present in an amount such that n is from 1 to 14 and X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are the same or different fatty acid residues comprising from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein said fat mimetic has a glycerol backbone which is not fully propoxylated.
A fat mimetic having the formula:
- ##STR12## wherein R is oxypropylene ##STR13## present in an amount such that the sum of n and n' is from 1 to 14, wherein n and n' are the same or different integers and X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are the same or different fatty acid residues comprising from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein said fat mimetic has a glycerol backbone which is not fully propoxylated.
A fat mimetic having the formula:
- ##STR14## wherein R is oxypropylene ##STR15## present in an amount such that n is from 1 to 14 and X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are the same or different fatty acid residues comprising from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and wherein said fat mimetic has a glycerol backbone which is not fully propoxylated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.