Soft shaped tortillas

a tortilla and soft technology, applied in the field of soft tortilla products, can solve the problems of limited shelf life, high cost, and high production cost, and achieve the effects of preventing decay, reducing production costs, and reducing production costs

a tortilla and soft technology, applied in the field of soft tortilla products, can solve the problems of limited shelf life, high cost, and high production cost, and achieve the effects of preventing decay, reducing production costs, and reducing production costs

US20100272863A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-28GENERAL MILLS INC
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example 1

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Wheat Tortilla FormulaFormula %IngredientrangesTypical usage levelsWheat flour; 11-13%45-60%45%, 50%, 55%, 60%proteinWater15-30%15%, 20%, 25%, 30%Hydrogenated Vegetable 5-10%5%, 7.5%, 10%fat such as canola,cottonseed, corn, soy,safflower; naturally solidfats such as palm, coconut,Glycerine 0-10%0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%Salt1-2%1%, 1.5%, 2%Leaveners; Baking0.5-1%  0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%,powder, baking soda,0.8%, 0.9%, 1%leavening acids such asMCP, SAPP, SALPDough conditioners;0.25-1%  0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%Mono-glycerides, Di-glycerides, SSL, L-cysteine, DATEM

example 2

Standard Tortilla Procedure

[0132]1.) Combine ingredients in mixer

2.) Mix 4-10 minutes on medium speed until dough is fully developed

3.) Allow dough to rest five minutes

4.) Divide dough into 40 gram balls

5.) Press dough balls in tortilla press @ 400° F. (˜205° C.) for 1-3 seconds

6.) Bake in tortilla oven @400° F. (˜205° C.) for 30-90 seconds

7.) Cool five minutes on cooling rack

8.) Package tortillas

9.) Final tortilla moisture content of 23-28%, Water Activity at <0.880

example 3

Soft Shaped Tortilla Procedure 1

[0133]1.) Ingredients were combined in mixer

2.) These were mixed 4-10 minutes on medium speed

3.) The dough was allowed to rest five minutes

4.) The dough was divided into 40-60 gram balls

5.) The dough balls were pressed in press comprising a preheated male and female mould with desired shape @400° F. (˜205° C.) for 1-3 seconds

6.) The shapes were removed from the moulds and baked in a tortilla oven @400° F. (˜205° C.) for 30-90 seconds

7.) The shapes were cooled five minutes on cooling rack

8.) The soft shaped tortillas were packaged

9.) Final tortilla moisture content was measured at 23-28%, Water Activity at <0.880

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Abstract

The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to edible holders for foods that are soft but still retain a preformed shape. More specifically, the present invention relates to soft shaped tortilla products, that can be used to hold various edible fillings, and to kits comprising a packaged multiplicity of soft shaped tortilla base pieces. Also related are methods of making, packaging, and using said products.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Consumers are searching for healthy and yet convenient food options, avoiding foods laden with excess fats. There is a movement away from unhealthy choices such as crispy deep fried foods. As healthier options, low fat options such as Lebanese breads and pita pockets are used as a carrier for toppings or sandwich ingredients. Yet, they can be too thick, and are likely to break while consumers attempt to fold them into shapes that are convenient to hold and carry. They also show a limited shelf life, and can dry out quickly due to thei...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
28 Oct 2010
Publication
US20100272863A1
IPC
A21D13/00; B65D81/32; B65B55/00
CPC
A21D8/06; A21D13/0029; A23L1/1645; A21D13/0074; A23L1/0073; A23P30/10; A23L7/13; A21D13/33
Inventors
GRIEBEL, JONATHAN M.; SOMMER, VINCENT PAUL