ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,219,970, issued on Feb. 11, was assigned to General Mills Inc. (Minneapolis).
"Baking ingredients suitable for fat replacement" was invented by Kristi L Bahe (Coon Rapids, Minn.) and Steven J Cox (Long Lake, Minn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Baking ingredients that can be used as a fat replacement in dough compositions and baked goods are described. Baking ingredients include a thermo-reversible hydrocolloid and can be included in a dough composition or layered with a laminated dough. The baking ingredients lead to improved flavor, improved appearance, improved texture, and improved lubricity in reduced fat bakery products. Methods of...