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Example 14
Six formulations including alkalized cocoa powder were tested in a vacuum expanded hard candy beverage enhancer. All formulations had the same amounts of sucrose, high-maltose (HM) corn syrup, and stevia, as shown in Table 3. The amounts of water and alkalized cocoa powder or chocolate flavoring varied. For each formulation, all of the ingredients in Table 3 except for the stevia were mixed and cooked on a stovetop to about 295° F. (about 146° C.). The stevia was then added while gradually decreasing the temperature. The resulting hard candy was pulled for 15 seconds; Formulas A-E were mechanically pulled and Formula F was manually pulled. A drop roller was used to created spherical pieces of the hard candy. The spherical pieces were then vacuum-expanded in an oven. For the vacuum expansion, the candy was placed on pans lined with crumpled aluminum foil and was heated and expanded for about 10 minutes at an oven temperature of about 155° F. (about 68° C.). The disintegration times in Table 3 are for disintegration in milk at a refrigerated temperature of about 40° F. to about 32° F. (about 4° C. to about 0° C.).
While the foregoing specification illustrates and describes exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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