Process of using silica to decrease fat absorption

Potato pieces, for example, potato slices, french fries, and potato cubes or potato skins are prepared with a lower fat content by frying the potato pieces in an oil comprising from about 0.5 to about 2% of a hydrophobic silica. Alternatively, the potato pieces can be dipped in silica or water or oi...

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Main Authors HILER; GEORGE D, EL-NOKALY; MAGDA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.03.1992
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FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS
FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BYSUBCLASSES A23B - A23J
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OFNUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT
THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
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Summary:Potato pieces, for example, potato slices, french fries, and potato cubes or potato skins are prepared with a lower fat content by frying the potato pieces in an oil comprising from about 0.5 to about 2% of a hydrophobic silica. Alternatively, the potato pieces can be dipped in silica or water or oil containing silica.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19910674500