Sugar-producing and texture-improving bakery methods and products formed therefrom
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CARAVAN INGREDIENTS
- Publication Date
- 2016-01-14
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 021,899, entitled BAKERY PRODUCTS FORMED USING NO ADDED SUGAR AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME, filed Jul. 8, 2014, incorporated by reference herein. This application also claims priority to European Patent Application No. 14176074.4, filed on Jul. 8, 2014, incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention is broadly concerned with the preparation of bakery products by incorporating a specific enzyme formulation that generates sugar during baking. Advantageously, the final product is free of, or substantially free of, added sugar and fructose, while still having a taste and flavor equal to or better than equivalent products made with added sugar. Additionally, the present invention significantly improves the textural quality and shelf-life of the bakery products through the synergistic interactions of t...