US Patent:
20080199571, Aug 21, 2008
Inventors:
Jad Arsan - Shanghai, CN
Mayur Valanju - Brookfield WI, US
Andrew Marwaha - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Bottko - Battle Lake MN, US
Assignee:
GENERAL MILLS, INC. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A23G 3/34
A23G 3/36
A23G 3/42
A23G 3/48
A23G 3/50
A23G 3/54
US Classification:
426250, 426660, 426615, 426311, 426577, 426576, 426578, 426573
Abstract:
The present invention resides in methods of preparing low moisture sweetened fruit product base. The methods comprise the steps in sequence of forming a hot sweetened intermediate moisture flowable fruit or confectionary composition or slurry by extended cooking with agitation at final moisture levels and a solids content ranging from about 85 to 92 Brix; and without intervening drying, forming the hot slurry into sized and shaped individual pieces.