Title: Process for forming simulated nut-like foods

Abstract: A continuous process is described for forming simulated nut-like food products by providing a mixing vessel or a plurality of vessels which include mixing zone portions distributed along the flow path of the material being prepared with one or more fluid inlets between the portions of the mixer. An edible hydratable film former and a fat in liquid form are introduced and mixed continuously in one portion of the mixer. Water is introduced continuously through the inlet at a point intermediate the ends of the mixer and the mixture thus formed is continuously agitated to produce an aqueous dispersion in which the film forming substance is hydrated by the added water to form a stable dispersion which is then molded or otherwise formed and dried to a moisture content of 10% or less.

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Inventors: Mikkelson, Marvin O. (Atchison, KS, US)
Rasmus, Boyd R. (Fridley, MN, US)

Application Number: 751283
Filing Date: 1976-12-16
Publication_date: 1978-04-11
Assignee: The Pillsbury Company (Minneapolis, MN)
Primary Class(es): 426/601 426/98, 426/516
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2952544	Sep, 1960	Durst et al.	426/98.
3719497	Mar, 1973	Galle et al.	426/98.
3872229	Mar, 1975	Durst et al.	426/62.
3872230	Mar, 1975	Sinner et al.	426/98.
3966998	Jun, 1976	Rawlings et al.	426/656.

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Primary Examiner: Jones, Raymond N.
Assistant Examiner: Yoncoskie, R. A.
Attorney: Harmon; James V., Ellwein; Michael D., Matthews; Mart C.