Cooking oil antioxidant composition, method of preparation and use
AssigneeOil Processing Systems, Inc.
InventorsBernard Friedman, Barbara A. Bielska
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Abstract
Frying processes utilizing cooking oil at elevated temperatures can cause various degradation effects in the oil including oxidation, hydrolysis and/or polymerization. In the absence of additives to protect the oil, the nutritional profile and cooking performance of degraded oil diminishes the quality of food cooked therein. The disclosed methods and compositions provide beneficial and cost effective improvements in the cooking performance of oil used at elevated temperatures, for example, in food frying equipment.
Claims24
A process comprising periodically introducing into hot cooking oil at cooking temperatures a composition comprising water and a mixture of antioxidants, wherein:
- (A) said mixture comprises (1) at least one dual-function additive exhibiting both antioxidant and emulsifier properties and (2) at least one herb or herbal extract;
- and (B) provided said composition does not include a particulate mineral carrier;
- said process thereby stabilizing said hot cooking oil.
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