US20020051835A1 - Confectionery product made of protein and carbohydrate materials present in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 - Google Patents

Confectionery product made of protein and carbohydrate materials present in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 Download PDF

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US20020051835A1
US20020051835A1 US09/920,802 US92080201A US2002051835A1 US 20020051835 A1 US20020051835 A1 US 20020051835A1 US 92080201 A US92080201 A US 92080201A US 2002051835 A1 US2002051835 A1 US 2002051835A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
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    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23J—PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFS; WORKING-UP PROTEINS FOR FOODSTUFFS; PHOSPHATIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFS
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  • the present invention relates to a confectionery product having a protein to carbohydrate relative weight ratio higher than 1.
  • the invention relates to a diet bar for use as part of a low calorie diet, especially a very low calorie diet.
  • Very low calorie formula diet containing the minimum daily requirements of each of the minerals, proteins and digestible carbohydrates required by man have achieved remarkable commercial success.
  • Such diets are usually formulated as a dry powder for use when mixed with water, either to produce a savory flavour drink resembling a soup, or a sweet flavour drink resembling a milk shake.
  • the diets are designed for use as a sole source of nutrition over a lengthy period of time and their use can lead to significant weight losses.
  • the bar In order to produce a confectionery meal replacement bar for use in conjunction with a very low calorie formula diet it is necessary to overcome a number of interrelated problems. Firstly, the bar must contain the necessary meal replacement level of protein in the overall diet. While that may vary depending on the form of presentation of the supplement, generally a bar should contain sufficient protein to provide at least about one-fifth and preferably at least about one-third of a day's supply of protein within the confines of the particular dietary regimen chosen. That will usually mean the bar must contain at least 5 grams of protein, and typically from about 10 to about 18 grams of protein, though larger amounts of protein are not necessarily excluded.
  • the bar while having a sweet taste and not exceeding the low energy content requirements of the diet, may at the same time provide a proportion of the other nutrients, say from about one-fifth to about one-third of a day's supply of, for example, carbohydrate, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
  • a proportion of the other nutrients say from about one-fifth to about one-third of a day's supply of, for example, carbohydrate, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
  • the bar may contain a sufficient proportion of minerals and vitamins to enable it to be used as a meal replacement without detracting from the mineral and/or vitamin levels supplied in the daily diet of which it is a part, in which case the marked taste of any such minerals and/or vitamins must be sufficiently masked.
  • the bar must be palatable, and at the same time sufficiently low in calories so that it is compatible with a very low calorie dietary regime.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,900,566 discloses bars which partially overcome the current disadvantages of such dietary bars and can be made by conventional confectionery processes. These bars utilize for the carbohydrate component a mixture of a digestible and an indigestible carbohydrate in suitable forms, thus allowing the creation of a plastic mass that can be shaped or formed by extrusion or rolling and subsequent cutting into a bar shape or other appropriate form.
  • This bar contains an amount of carbohydrate material which is at least equal in weight to the weight of proteinaceous material, and may be up to 10 times the weight of the proteinaceous material, whereby the desired reduction in calorie content is achieved by a greater or a lesser admixture of an indigestible, or poorly digestible non-fibrous carbohydrate; the use of a non-fibrous material in this context reduces the viscosity of the mixture and results in bars with improved organoleptic properties.
  • the present invention also provides a bar with higher nutritional quality at the same time as lower calorific content.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a palatable confectionery product which is sufficiently low in calories so that it is compatible with any very low calorie dietary regime.
  • Such products can provide the chewy texture required by the dieter, and are otherwise organoleptically acceptable, providing the necessary level of proteinaceous material without an excessive intake of carbohydrate.
  • the formulations in accordance with the invention also surprisingly aid in masking the taste of any minerals and/or trace elements which are optionally present.
  • the present invention provides a smooth and chewy confectionery bar comprising:
  • carbohydrate material selected from the group consisting of: digestible carbohydrate, poorly digestible carbohydrate, indigestible carbohydrate, and mixtures thereof,
  • proteinaceous material and the carbohydrate material are present in a relative weight ratio of from about 1:0 to about 1:0.999.
  • the proteinaceous material used for the present invention comprise a mixture of “binding” proteins and “filler” proteins but some of them may also be used alone.
  • the requirement for such a mixture is that whatever protein or blend of proteins is used, it should have low water absorption yet still be capable of binding the ingredients to give a plastic extrudable mass. In practice, this translates to a dissociation between water absorption and the other functional properties of the proteinaceous material or protein blend. The important factors are thus:
  • the “binding” protein is selected from the group consisting of: soy protein isolates, whey protein, whole milk protein, pea protein, egg albumen, and wheat gluten.
  • Each binding protein used herein should possess the following dissociated functionality: Low water absorption, and medium to high emulsification properties.
  • the “filler” protein is selected from the group consisting of: calcium caseinates, soy proteins, whey protein, pea protein, wheat gluten, and egg albumen.
  • each of these proteins may be used alone for the production of such a confectionery bar (except for the whey proteins, pea proteins, wheat gluten, and egg albumen that, when used as fillers thst can not be used alone), it is preferred to use them in combination, particularly, the preferred ratios used ranges between 75:25 and 25:75 (filler to binder). The most preferred ratio is 54 parts of filler protein for 46 parts of binder.
  • the carbohydrate material comprised in such a bar may optionally comprise indigestible carbohydrate or poorly digestible carbohydrate having a molecular weight lower or equal to 18,000, such as, for example, polydextrose.
  • confectionery bar For confectionery purposes, and as desired or convenient, manufacturers often produce and package bars in packs of two or more bars. Thus, the product is hereby defined as “a confectionery bar” whether or not one serving may consist of more than one bar.
  • the invention relates to confectionery bars, which may or may not be enrobed with chocolate, yoghurt, peanut, carob or other type of coating material, in which the amount of proteinaceous material exceeds the amount of carbohydrate material.
  • the carbohydrate material may consist of digestible carbohydrates alone, or mixtures of digestible carbohydrates with poorly digestible (or non-digestible) carbohydrates, or of poorly digestible carbohydrates alone.
  • the carbohydrate material may be added as a solid, dry material, but is generally used as a concentrated solution.
  • the proteinaceous materials used for the invention may be binding proteins, filler proteins, or mixtures thereof.
  • the binding proteins may be any protein which has low absorption properties yet will emulsify and can create a matrix on hydration. Specific examples are:
  • Pea protein Woodstone Gold*
  • Wheat gluten Partially devitalized
  • binding proteins from which a person skilled in the art should be able to identify other soy proteins that could be used are:
  • the filler proteins used for the invention may be any protein which has been denatured by processing to a low level of functional activity. Specific examples are:
  • caseinate having been heat treated before drum drying may also be used.
  • any of the binding can be used with any of the filler proteins, but the optimal ratio will change for each combination, with the limiting values of 100% of binding protein on the one hand and, 100% filler protein on the other hand (for the caseinates and soy proteins as filler proteins only).
  • the carbohydrate material used for the invention may be a sugar polymer such as, for example, polydextrose in a 70% solution although sorbitol and xylitol may also be used in a 70% solution.
  • This polymer is only partially metabolised in the human body. Most of the product passes through the body unabsorbed, and the principal utilisation pathway for the remainder involves metabolism by intestinal micro-organisms to form carbon dioxide and volatile fatty acids. Those acids can then be absorbed and utilised as an energy source so that in man the energy provided by polydextrose is 1 Kcal per gram.
  • digestible carbohydrates may be used in the production of the present invention such as, for example, honey, glucose-fructose syrup, sucrose, cocoa butter, high-fructose corn syrup, peanut butter, nuts, and mixtures thereof.
  • the optional coating may be a conventional coating product freely available in the trade, or may be a custom-manufactured product containing greater amounts of protein than is usual (that is, 15% or more of the weight of the coating may consist of protein).
  • the present invention is produced by conventional confectionery processes as defined in the several examples following:
  • a liquid blend is prepared containing polydextrose (70% solids), honey, glucose-fructose syrup (77% solids), liquid lecithin, soya bean oil and vanilla flavour. This is maintained at 40 C-45 C.
  • a hard chocolate coating was then prepared by blending calcium caseinate into a proprietary dark chocolate coating, #453, manufactured by NEILSON*. A small amount of hydrogenated vegetable oil was also incorporated into the blend, to keep viscosity at an acceptable level.
  • the formulation was prepared according to the prescription below: INGREDIENT: PER 1000 KG: NUTRITIONAL PROFILE per G: Dark coating 453 700.00 kg Protein: 0.210 ALANATE 312 200.00 kg (*)Fat: 0.368 Coating fat 90.00 kg Carbohydrate: 0.389 Lecithin, liquid 10.00 kg Kilocalories: 5.539
  • HONEY-PEANUT BAR Weight per Weight per Ingredient: mix in kg: mix in lbs: Soy Protein PP 710* 95.45 210.00 FARBEST 290* 79.54 175.00 Peanut flour(*) 11.82 26.00 Peanut flavour 1.36 3.00 Buttery caramel 2.72 6.00 Liquid mix 186.82 411.00 Water 10.45 23.00 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 387.16 +/ ⁇ 854.00 Coating +/ ⁇ 68.00 +/ ⁇ 150.00
  • Finished bars contained 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • An uncoated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1, except that the bar was not enrobed with a coating. Bars were extruded at a weight of 37.5 grams, giving bars containing 15 grams of protein and 11.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was fully available and 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • Example 2 The bar of Example 2 was coated with 6 grams of an enrobing mixture prepared from 55 grams powdered sugar (“Icing Sugar”), 20 grams calcium caseinate (Farbest 200*) and 25 grams water, giving a bar of 43.5 grams weight with 16.1 grams protein and 14.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • Icing Sugar powdered sugar
  • Casing Sugar 20 grams calcium caseinate
  • Farbest 200* calcium caseinate
  • a coated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1, except that the core of the bar was prepared to the following formulation: CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BAR: Weight per Weight per Ingredient: mix in kg: mix in lbs: Soy Protein PP 710* 95.45 210.00 FARBEST 290* 79.54 175.00 Cocoa powder 11.82 26.00 Chocolate flavour 2.27 5.00 Orange oil 0.68 1.50 Solution 186.82 411.00 Water (up to) 10.45 23.00 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 387.03 +/ ⁇ 851.50 Coating +/ ⁇ 68.22 +/ ⁇ 150.00
  • Finished bars contained 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • An uncoated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1 but using the formulation given in Example 4. Bars were extruded at a weight of 38 grams, giving bars containing 15 grams of protein and 11.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was fully available and 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • Example 5 The bar of Example 5 was coated with 7 grams of an enrobing mixture prepared from 55 grams powdered sugar (“Icing Sugar”), 20 grams calcium caseinate (Farbest 200*) and 25 grams water, giving a bar of 44 grams weight with 16.3 grams protein and 15.2 grams carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • Icing Sugar powdered sugar
  • Casing Sugar 20 grams calcium caseinate
  • Farbest 200* calcium caseinate
  • Example 1 The formulation of Example 1 was mixed in a double-shaft ribbon blender and extruded through a Werner-Lehara* 321′′ extruder equipped with a wire cut attachment. Large dies of cross-section 11 ⁇ 2′′ ⁇ 21 ⁇ 2′′ were used, and slices corresponding to a weight of 32.5 grams were cut off parallel to the die face. These slices were then enrobed in a dark high protein chocolate compound coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, cocoa powder, lecithin, flavour, emulsifiers and stabilizers, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40t carbohydrate.
  • Finished bars were nutritionally identical with those of Example 1, containing 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • Example 7 A formulation identical to that of Example 4 was mixed in the fashion described in Example 7, extruded in a 32′′ Werner-Lehara* extruder with wire-cut attachment, and enrobed with the coating described in Example 7.
  • Finished bars were nutritionally identical with those of Example 4, containing 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose.
  • HONEY-PEANUT BAR Weight per mix Ingredient: kgs lbs Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13 Polydextrose 70% 15.61 34.42 Honey 7.65 16.87 High fructose syrup 6.89 15.19 Soya oil 2.11 4.65 Lecithin 2.11 4.65 Peanut butter 2.04 4.50 Water up to 1.36 3.00 Flavours 1.15 2.54 Glycerol 0.45 1.00 Potassium sorbate 0.07 0.15 Citric acid 0.03 0.07 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 69.01 +/ ⁇ 152.14 Coating (Example 7) +/ ⁇ 12.18 +/ ⁇ 26.85
  • the bars thus contained 15.00 grams of protein and 13.50 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • the overall nutritional profile of the bars was: Weight HONEY-PEANUT BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar Calcium caseinate 8.285 7.46 — — — Soy Protein Isolate 8.098 7.13 — — — Polydextrose, 70% 7.925 — — — 5.55 Honey 3.884 — — 3.09 Glucose-fructose 77% 3.498 — — 2.69 Hydrogenated PKO 2.098 — 2.10 — — Sucrose 2.014 — — 2.01 — Lecithin 1.133 — 1.07 — — Soya oil 1.01 — 1.07 — — Peanut butter 1.036 0.28 0.50 0.09 0.07 Water 0.690 — — — Cocoa powder 0.555 0.13 0.06 0.07 0.18 Flavours 0.615 — — — — Glycerol 0.228 — — — Potassium sorbate ** 0.041 — — — — —
  • Example 9 The procedures of Example 9 were followed except that the formulation mixed, extruded and enrobed with a white high protein yoghurt coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, whey and yoghurt powders, lecithin and flavour, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40% carbohydrate.
  • a white high protein yoghurt coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, whey and yoghurt powders, lecithin and flavour, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40% carbohydrate.
  • the bars thus contained 14.88 grams of protein and 13.55 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • Example 9 The procedures of Example 9 were followed except that the formulation mixed, extruded and enrobed had the composition shown below, and a white, yoghurt-based coating was used for the enrobing of the bars.
  • HONEY-ALMOND BAR Weight per mix Ingredient: kgs lbs Protein Blend “A” 30.75 67.80 Honey 16.07 35.43 Polydextrose 70% 15.50 34.17 Almond butter 3.09 6.82 Lecithin 2.20 4.84 Water up to 1.25 2.75 Glycerol 0.45 1.00 High fructose syrup 0.45 1.00 Flavours 0.95 2.09 Potassium sorbate 0.07 0.15 Citric acid 0.03 0.07 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 70.81 +/ ⁇ 156.12 Coating (see below) +/ ⁇ 12.50 +/ ⁇ 27.56
  • the bar was coated with a white high protein yoghurt coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, whey and yoghurt powders, lecithin and flavour, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40% carbohydrate.
  • the bars thus contained 15.09 grams of protein and 15.03 grams total carbohydrate, of which 3.37 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • HONEY-ALMOND flavoured protein bar of 41 g Weight HONEY-ALMOND BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar Calcium caseinate 8.298 7.47 — — — Soy protein isolate 8.216 7.23 — — — Honey 7.951 — — 6.33 Polydextrose 70% 7.669 — — — 5.37 Hydrogenated PKO 2.098 — 2.10 — — Sucrose 2.098 — — 2.10 — Almond butter ** 1.528 0.27 0.82 0.14 0.15 Lecithin 1.181 — 1.09 — — Water 0.618 — — — Whey powder 0.555 0.07 — 0.40 — Glucose-fructose 77% 0.223 — — 0.17 Glycerol 0.223 — — — Yoghurt solids 0.123 0.05 — 0.06 — Potassium sorbate ** 0.041 — — — — Sodium chloride
  • Honey Peanut BAR Weight per mix Ingredients: kgs lbs Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13 Polydextrose 70% 29.30 64.61 Lecithin 2.50 4.65 Peanut pieces 2.04 4.50 Water up to 1.36 3.00 Flavours 1.15 2.54 Honey 1.02 2.25 Peanut butter 1.02 2.25 Glycerol 0.45 1.00 Aspartame 0.08 0.17 Citric acid 0.03 0.07 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 68.11 +/ ⁇ 150.17 Coating (Example 7) +/ ⁇ 12.02 +/ ⁇ 26.50
  • the bars contained 15.00 grams of protein and 13.50 grams total carbohydrate, of which 10.39 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 105 kilocalories per bar.
  • a low calorie bar of Honey-Peanut flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9.
  • Honey Peanut BAR Weight Experimental batch Ingredient: in kg: g/85 g g/bar: Protein Blend “A” 22.00 31.82 13.57 Polydextrose, 70% 28.00 40.50 17.27 Cellulose 2.20 3.18 1.36 Peanut butter 2.30 3.33 1.42 Lecithin 1.90 2.75 1.17 Honey 0.80 1.16 0.49
  • CALORIC VALUE, HONEY-PEANUT BAR (per 100 g, using Atwater factors) Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kilocalories: Protein, casein: 13.173 @4.27 56.249 Protein, casein: 3.032 @4.27 12.947 coating Protein, soy: 15.464 @3.47 53.660 Protein, peanut: 0.866 @3.47 3.005 Protein, cocoa: 0.299 @1.83 0.547 32.834 (grams protein) Total Calories from Protein: 126.408 Fat, PKO: 5.100 @8.84 45.084 Lecithin: 2.900 @7.00 20.300 Peanut oil: 0.602 @8.37 5.039 Fat, cocoa: 0.145 @8.37 1.214 Fructose: 0.414 @3.68 1.524 Sucrose/others: 0.549 @3.87 2.125 CHO, peanut: 0.286 @4.07 1.164 CHO, cocoa: 0.145 @1.33 0.193 Glycerine: 0.490 @3.75 1.838 Polydextrose
  • a bar of Black Forest Cake flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7.
  • the bars thus contained 12.02 grams of protein and 11.83 grams total carbohydrate, of which 4.40 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • the overall nutritional profile of hte bars was thus: Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kcal: Protein, casein: 6.09 @4.27 26.00 Protein, soy: 5.69 @3.47 19.74 Protein, cocoa: 0.20 @1.83 0.37 Protein, cherry: 0.02 @3.35 0.07 Protein, milk: 0.02 @4.27 0.09 Fat, PKO: 1.92 @8.84 16.97 Lecithin: 0.90 @7.00 6.30 Soya oil: 0.85 @8.84 7.51 Fat, cocoa: 0.21 @8.37 1.76 Fat, milk: 0.10 @8.79 0.88 Cherry oil: 0.01 @8.37 0.08 Fructose: 2.52 @3.60 9.07 Sorbitol: 2.24 @3.60 8.06 (+ glycerol) Sucrose/others: 1.84 @3.87 7.12 CHO, cocoa: 0.56 @1.33
  • Weight BLACK FOREST BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre Ingredient Bar (g): per bar Calcium caseinate 6.695 6.09 — — — Soy Protein Isolate 6.410 5.69 — — — Polydextrose, 70% 6.280 — — — 4.40 Fructose syrup 77% 2.950 — — 2.27 Sorbitol 70% 2.950 — — 2.06 Hydrogenated PKO 1.923 — 1.92 — — Sucrose 1.846 — — 1.84 — Cocoa powder 1.135 0.20 0.21 0.56 0.06 Lecithin 0.905 — 0.90 — — Soya oil 0.850 — 0.85 — — Cherries 0.640 0.02 0.01 0.49 0.06 Flavours 0.467 — — — — Milk 0.400 0.01 0.01 0.02 — Cream 0.290 0.01 0.09 0.01 — Glycerol 0.180 — — 0.18 Additives 0.101 — — — — Nutritional analysis 34.022 12.
  • a bar of Chocolate-Walnut flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7.
  • the bars contained 14.24 grams of protein and 13.76 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.38 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 135 kilocalories per bar.
  • a bar of Walnut-Malt flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7.
  • WALNUT-MALT BAR Weight per mix Ingredient: kgs lbs Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13 Walnut pieces 2.04 4.50 Flavours 1.15 0.60 Citric acid 0.03 0.07 Polydextrose 70% 15.61 34.42 Malt syrup (80%) 14.54 32.06 Lecithin 2.50 4.65 Glycerol 0.45 1.00 Water up to 1.36 3.00 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 68.96 +/ ⁇ 152.02 Coating (Example 7) +/ ⁇ 12.16 +/ ⁇ 26.82
  • the bars contained 14.77 grams of protein and 14.28 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.58 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 140 kilocalories per bar.
  • a bar of Strawberry-Cheesecake flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the high protein yoghurt-based coating of Example 11.
  • CHEESECAKE BAR Weight per mix Ingredient: kgs lbs Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13 Cheddar cheese powder 1.02 2.25 Dried strawberries 1.02 2.25 Flavours 1.15 1.12 Citric acid 0.03 0.07 Polydextrose 70% 15.61 34.42 Honey 7.65 16.87 High fructose syrup 6.89 15.19 Lecithin 2.50 4.65 Glycerol 0.45 1.00 Water up to 1.36 3.00 TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/ ⁇ 68.96 +/ ⁇ 152.02 Coating (Example 11) +/ ⁇ 12.16 +/ ⁇ 26.82
  • the bars contained 14.80 grams of protein and 14.30 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 140 kilocalories per bar.
  • the bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7.
  • Vitamin and mineral content Example 18. Except for calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, all vitamins and minerals are 20% of U.S. RDA. Vitamin or mineral: Per bar: Comments: VITAMINS: Vitamin A (i.u.) 1000.00 Vitamin D 3 (i.u.) 80.00 Vitamin E (i.u.) 6.00 Vitamin C (mg) 12.00 Coated Thiamin (B 1 ) (mg) 0.30 Coated Riboflavin (B 2 ) (mg) 0.34 Coated Niacinamide (mg) 4.00 Vitamin B 6 (mg) 0.40 Coated Vitamin B 12 (mcg) 1.20 Micrograms!
  • Vitamin and mineral content Example 19. Except for calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, all vitamins and minerals are 100% of U.S. RDA. Vitamin or mineral: Per bar: Comments: VITAMINS: Vitamin A (i.u.) 5000.00 Vitamin D 3 (i.u.) 400.00 Vitamin E (i.u.) 30.00 Vitamin C (mg) 60.00 Coated Thiamin (B 1 ) (mg) 1.50 Coated Riboflavin (B 2 ) (mg) 1.70 Coated Niacinamide (mg) 20.00 Vitamin B 6 (mg) 2.00 Coated Vitamin B 12 (mcg) 6.00 Micrograms!
  • a blend of 50 parts by weight of a binding protein and 50 parts by weight of a filler protein was prepared in a ribbon blender and labelled “Protein blend E”.
  • the bars contained from 14 to 15 grams of protein and 13 to 13.80 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • the bars contained from 14 to 15 grams of proteins and 13 to 13.80 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose.
  • Bars made with Ardex-R* contained 14.8 grams of protein and 13.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which about 5.5 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. Protein level in bars made with pea protein was about 14.6 grams, reflecting the lower purity of the material.
  • Composition of these bars ranged from 14.5 to 15 grams protein, with 14 to 14.5 grams carbohydrate.

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Abstract

The invention provides a confectionery bar comprising a proteinaceous material and a carbohydrate material in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 (from 1:0 to about 1:0.999). The bar produced is very palatable and chewy and has good organoleptic properties. It may be coated (enrobed) or not as desired. The product of the invention provides a meal replacement for very low calorie diets, diet supplement or protein supplement, and may optionally comprise a carbohydrate material of low digestibility or indigestible nature.

Description

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • (a) Field of the Invention [0001]
  • The present invention relates to a confectionery product having a protein to carbohydrate relative weight ratio higher than 1. In particular, the invention relates to a diet bar for use as part of a low calorie diet, especially a very low calorie diet. [0002]
  • (b) Description of the Prior Art [0003]
  • Very low calorie formula diet containing the minimum daily requirements of each of the minerals, proteins and digestible carbohydrates required by man have achieved remarkable commercial success. Such diets are usually formulated as a dry powder for use when mixed with water, either to produce a savory flavour drink resembling a soup, or a sweet flavour drink resembling a milk shake. The diets are designed for use as a sole source of nutrition over a lengthy period of time and their use can lead to significant weight losses. [0004]
  • However, since the diet is consumed in liquid form any desire on the part of the dieter to chew what is consumed as the daily diet is frustrated unless the dieter consumes something other than the formula diet itself. On the other hand, if the dieter does consume something other than the formula diet itself out of a desire to chew something, that can negate the effect of the diet and lead to a smaller than expected weight loss, with consequent disappointment, and/or to the breaking of the diet altogether. [0005]
  • While some meal replacement bars for use in conjunction with very low calorie formula diets have been proposed, such bars have to date proved to be relatively unsatisfactory and generally do not meet objectives of supplying protein without an excess of carbohydrate, due to the requirements of the manufacturing technology. High protein/low carbohydrate baked or compressed products are known. However, known bars made by a confectionery process have a poor taste and provide a substitute for one or more meals in a very low calorie dietary regimen which is much less palatable than the liquid formula diet itself. [0006]
  • In order to produce a confectionery meal replacement bar for use in conjunction with a very low calorie formula diet it is necessary to overcome a number of interrelated problems. Firstly, the bar must contain the necessary meal replacement level of protein in the overall diet. While that may vary depending on the form of presentation of the supplement, generally a bar should contain sufficient protein to provide at least about one-fifth and preferably at least about one-third of a day's supply of protein within the confines of the particular dietary regimen chosen. That will usually mean the bar must contain at least 5 grams of protein, and typically from about 10 to about 18 grams of protein, though larger amounts of protein are not necessarily excluded. [0007]
  • Secondly, the bar while having a sweet taste and not exceeding the low energy content requirements of the diet, may at the same time provide a proportion of the other nutrients, say from about one-fifth to about one-third of a day's supply of, for example, carbohydrate, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. This is not obligatory, and will depend on the type of dietary programme which is envisaged. Thus the bar may contain a sufficient proportion of minerals and vitamins to enable it to be used as a meal replacement without detracting from the mineral and/or vitamin levels supplied in the daily diet of which it is a part, in which case the marked taste of any such minerals and/or vitamins must be sufficiently masked. [0008]
  • Lastly, despite the previous requirements imposed, the bar must be palatable, and at the same time sufficiently low in calories so that it is compatible with a very low calorie dietary regime. [0009]
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,900,566 discloses bars which partially overcome the current disadvantages of such dietary bars and can be made by conventional confectionery processes. These bars utilize for the carbohydrate component a mixture of a digestible and an indigestible carbohydrate in suitable forms, thus allowing the creation of a plastic mass that can be shaped or formed by extrusion or rolling and subsequent cutting into a bar shape or other appropriate form. This bar contains an amount of carbohydrate material which is at least equal in weight to the weight of proteinaceous material, and may be up to 10 times the weight of the proteinaceous material, whereby the desired reduction in calorie content is achieved by a greater or a lesser admixture of an indigestible, or poorly digestible non-fibrous carbohydrate; the use of a non-fibrous material in this context reduces the viscosity of the mixture and results in bars with improved organoleptic properties. [0010]
  • However, such a product is imposed with burdensome requirements because it must possess a minimum percentage of indigestible carbohydrate of molecular weight lower than 5000, in order to reduce the calorific content, and remain palatable. [0011]
  • It has now surprisingly been found that the use of certain specific proteinaceous material alone or in combination with others, provide an excellent material for producing a bar having a higher proportion of protein than carbohydrate, and that remains chewy and palatable. The use of such proteinaceous material having a dissociation between water absorption properties and other functional characteristics render them suitable for such high protein bars without any reverse effect on the palatability of the bar. Furthermore, this confectionery product containing a majority of proteins possesses very good organoleptic properties and satisfies the dieter between each meal. [0012]
  • The present invention also provides a bar with higher nutritional quality at the same time as lower calorific content. [0013]
  • Proteinaceous materials usually used for the production of previous confectionery bars having a protein:carbohydrate weight ration lower than 1 possess associated functionality such as high water absorption and high emulsification properties. It has been surprisingly found that proteinaceous material having dissociated functionally such as low water absorption and medium to high emulsification properties are suitable for the production of confectionery bar having a protein: carbohydrate relative weight ratio higher than 1. [0014]
    • OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
  • It is one object of the present invention to provide a solid substitute for one or more meals in a very low calorie dietary regimen, which is at least as palatable as the various formula diet products or the conventional foods used, and which has a chewy texture. [0015]
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a palatable confectionery product which is sufficiently low in calories so that it is compatible with any very low calorie dietary regime. [0016]
  • It is a yet further object of the invention to provide a confectionery product as a bar containing a relatively high proportion of protein and having a good, chewy, yet open texture, with good organoleptic characteristics. [0017]
  • It is a yet further object of the invention to provide a confectionery bar which can be used as a vehicle for other special ingredients of a dietary, nutritional or pharmaceutical nature, without imposing an undue burden in terms of calorie content which might impede the use of the bar for such purposes. [0018]
  • In accordance with the foregoing objects, it has surprisingly been found that certain proteinaceous materials alone or in combination with mixtures of digestible and/or optionally indigestible, or poorly digestible carbohydrates, can be used for the manufacture of such a confectionery product in the form of a bar having a highly acceptable texture, and in which the amount of protein exceeds the total amount of carbohydrate. [0019]
  • Such products can provide the chewy texture required by the dieter, and are otherwise organoleptically acceptable, providing the necessary level of proteinaceous material without an excessive intake of carbohydrate. The formulations in accordance with the invention also surprisingly aid in masking the taste of any minerals and/or trace elements which are optionally present. [0020]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, the present invention provides a smooth and chewy confectionery bar comprising: [0021]
  • proteinaceous material having low water absorption properties and medium to high emulsification properties; [0022]
  • carbohydrate material selected from the group consisting of: digestible carbohydrate, poorly digestible carbohydrate, indigestible carbohydrate, and mixtures thereof, [0023]
  • wherein the proteinaceous material and the carbohydrate material are present in a relative weight ratio of from about 1:0 to about 1:0.999. [0024]
  • Generally, the proteinaceous material used for the present invention comprise a mixture of “binding” proteins and “filler” proteins but some of them may also be used alone. The requirement for such a mixture is that whatever protein or blend of proteins is used, it should have low water absorption yet still be capable of binding the ingredients to give a plastic extrudable mass. In practice, this translates to a dissociation between water absorption and the other functional properties of the proteinaceous material or protein blend. The important factors are thus: [0025]
  • 1) Low water absorption; [0026]
  • 2) Emulsification properties better than would be expected from the low water absorption, thus medium to high; [0027]
  • 3) Viscosity not as important, but low to medium preferred. [0028]
  • The “binding” protein is selected from the group consisting of: soy protein isolates, whey protein, whole milk protein, pea protein, egg albumen, and wheat gluten. [0029]
  • Each binding protein used herein should possess the following dissociated functionality: Low water absorption, and medium to high emulsification properties. [0030]
  • The “filler” protein is selected from the group consisting of: calcium caseinates, soy proteins, whey protein, pea protein, wheat gluten, and egg albumen. [0031]
  • Properties that the filler proteins should possess are: low functionality in general, with in particular low water absorption and low viscosity. [0032]
  • Although in general each of these proteins may be used alone for the production of such a confectionery bar (except for the whey proteins, pea proteins, wheat gluten, and egg albumen that, when used as fillers thst can not be used alone), it is preferred to use them in combination, particularly, the preferred ratios used ranges between 75:25 and 25:75 (filler to binder). The most preferred ratio is 54 parts of filler protein for 46 parts of binder. [0033]
  • The carbohydrate material comprised in such a bar may optionally comprise indigestible carbohydrate or poorly digestible carbohydrate having a molecular weight lower or equal to 18,000, such as, for example, polydextrose. [0034]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • For confectionery purposes, and as desired or convenient, manufacturers often produce and package bars in packs of two or more bars. Thus, the product is hereby defined as “a confectionery bar” whether or not one serving may consist of more than one bar. [0035]
  • The invention relates to confectionery bars, which may or may not be enrobed with chocolate, yoghurt, peanut, carob or other type of coating material, in which the amount of proteinaceous material exceeds the amount of carbohydrate material. The carbohydrate material may consist of digestible carbohydrates alone, or mixtures of digestible carbohydrates with poorly digestible (or non-digestible) carbohydrates, or of poorly digestible carbohydrates alone. The carbohydrate material may be added as a solid, dry material, but is generally used as a concentrated solution. [0036]
  • The proteinaceous materials used for the invention may be binding proteins, filler proteins, or mixtures thereof. [0037]
  • The binding proteins may be any protein which has low absorption properties yet will emulsify and can create a matrix on hydration. Specific examples are: [0038]
  • Soy proteins: [0039]
  • PP-710* [0040]
  • PP-670* [0041]
  • PP-860* (no longer available commercially) [0042]
  • Ardex-R* [0043]
  • Ardex D-HD* [0044]
  • Profam G902* [0045]
  • Profam S636* [0046]
  • Profam S950* [0047]
  • Profam S955* [0048]
  • Profam S901* [0049]
  • Whey proteins: Functional [0050]
  • Whole milk protein: Functional, e.g. Refit (DMV)* [0051]
  • Pea protein: Woodstone Gold* [0052]
  • Egg albumen: Partially denatured [0053]
  • Wheat gluten: Partially devitalized [0054]
  • Generally, the preferred properties of the binding proteins, from which a person skilled in the art should be able to identify other soy proteins that could be used are: [0055]
  • 1) low water absorption, preferably less than 2.5 grams of water per gram protein at pH 5.5; [0056]
  • 2) medium to high emulsification properties; [0057]
  • 3) low to medium viscosity. [0058]
  • The filler proteins used for the invention may be any protein which has been denatured by processing to a low level of functional activity. Specific examples are: [0059]
  • Caseinates: [0060]
  • Farbest 290* [0061]
  • Farbest 270* [0062]
  • Farbest 200* [0063]
  • Farbest 312* [0064]
  • *Trade-marks [0065]
  • Soy proteins: [0066]
  • PP-860* [0067]
  • Ardex-R* [0068]
  • Whey proteins: Denatured [0069]
  • Pea proteins: Woodstone Gold* [0070]
  • Wheat gluten: Devitalized [0071]
  • Egg albumen: Denatured , [0072]
  • In addition to the above fillers, caseinate having been heat treated before drum drying may also be used. [0073]
  • The preferred properties of the fillers, from which a person skilled in the art should be able to identify other fillers that could be used are: [0074]
  • 1) low functionality in general, with in particular low water absorption and low viscosity. [0075]
  • Although not disclosed here, other proteins may be later found to possess the relevant properties and be suitable for the production of the present invention. [0076]
  • Effectively, any of the binding can be used with any of the filler proteins, but the optimal ratio will change for each combination, with the limiting values of 100% of binding protein on the one hand and, 100% filler protein on the other hand (for the caseinates and soy proteins as filler proteins only). [0077]
  • Thus, it is the properties of the mixture of proteinaceous material that are important. The ultimate choice depends on many factors including price, flavour and availability. For example, Alanate 312* is superior to Farbest 290* but has an obvious flavour which some people do not like. The same applies to pea protein and some of the Profam* series. As far as price is concerned, egg albumen and whey protein are 4 to 5 times as expensive as soy, and would only be used if price was not a consideration. Wheat gluten is cheap, but has low nutritional value. [0078]
  • The best results for our purposes we obtained with PP-710* and Farbest 290* in the ratio 54:46. However, the ratio can vary as widely as from 65:35 to 40:60. [0079]
  • The carbohydrate material used for the invention may be a sugar polymer such as, for example, polydextrose in a 70% solution although sorbitol and xylitol may also be used in a 70% solution. This polymer is only partially metabolised in the human body. Most of the product passes through the body unabsorbed, and the principal utilisation pathway for the remainder involves metabolism by intestinal micro-organisms to form carbon dioxide and volatile fatty acids. Those acids can then be absorbed and utilised as an energy source so that in man the energy provided by polydextrose is 1 Kcal per gram. However, digestible carbohydrates may be used in the production of the present invention such as, for example, honey, glucose-fructose syrup, sucrose, cocoa butter, high-fructose corn syrup, peanut butter, nuts, and mixtures thereof. [0080]
  • The optional coating may be a conventional coating product freely available in the trade, or may be a custom-manufactured product containing greater amounts of protein than is usual (that is, 15% or more of the weight of the coating may consist of protein). [0081]
  • The present invention is produced by conventional confectionery processes as defined in the several examples following: [0082]
    • EXAMPLE 1
  • A liquid blend is prepared containing polydextrose (70% solids), honey, glucose-fructose syrup (77% solids), liquid lecithin, soya bean oil and vanilla flavour. This is maintained at 40 C-45 C. [0083]
    INGREDIENT: PER 1000 KG: NUTRITIONAL PROFILE per G:
    Polydextrose 70% 453.2 kg Protein: 0.000
    Honey 216.7 kg *Fat: 0.154
    Glucose-fructose 164.5 kg Carbohydrate: 0.307
    Soya bean oil  87.7 kg Polydextrose: 0.317
    Lecithin, liquid  66.0 kg Kilocalories: 2.860
    Vanilla flavour  1.08 kg
    Citric acid  1.00 kg
  • A hard chocolate coating was then prepared by blending calcium caseinate into a proprietary dark chocolate coating, #453, manufactured by NEILSON*. A small amount of hydrogenated vegetable oil was also incorporated into the blend, to keep viscosity at an acceptable level. The formulation was prepared according to the prescription below: [0084]
    INGREDIENT: PER 1000 KG: NUTRITIONAL PROFILE per G:
    Dark coating 453 700.00 kg Protein: 0.210
    ALANATE 312 200.00 kg (*)Fat: 0.368
    Coating fat  90.00 kg Carbohydrate: 0.389
    Lecithin, liquid  10.00 kg Kilocalories: 5.539
  • The main mix for each bar formulation [“CORE” mix] was prepared to specifications indicated below. The ingredients were thoroughly mixed in a single-shaft ribbon blender (10 minutes), after which half the liquid mix was blended in, followed by the flavours, and the whole mixed for a further 5 minutes. The remaining amount of warm liquid mix was then added, followed by the water, and the entire mixture further blended to a homogenous plastic mass. It was then extruded through a Werner-Lehara* 16″ low-temperature former, and the resultant ribbon was cut into oblong bars of weights specified. Coating (as specified) was then applied to each bar at about 45 C. Coated bars were cooled, individually sealed into Mylar* wrappers, and packed in boxes. [0085]
    HONEY-PEANUT BAR: Weight per Weight per
    Ingredient: mix in kg: mix in lbs:
    Soy Protein PP 710*  95.45 210.00
    FARBEST 290*  79.54 175.00
    Peanut flour(*)  11.82  26.00
    Peanut flavour  1.36  3.00
    Buttery caramel  2.72  6.00
    Liquid mix 186.82 411.00
    Water  10.45  23.00
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/− 387.16 +/− 854.00
    Coating +/− 68.00 +/− 150.00
  • Finished bars contained 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0086]
    • EXAMPLE 2
  • An uncoated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1, except that the bar was not enrobed with a coating. Bars were extruded at a weight of 37.5 grams, giving bars containing 15 grams of protein and 11.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was fully available and 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0087]
    • EXAMPLE 3
  • The bar of Example 2 was coated with 6 grams of an enrobing mixture prepared from 55 grams powdered sugar (“Icing Sugar”), 20 grams calcium caseinate (Farbest 200*) and 25 grams water, giving a bar of 43.5 grams weight with 16.1 grams protein and 14.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0088]
    • EXAMPLE 4
  • A coated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1, except that the core of the bar was prepared to the following formulation: [0089]
    CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BAR: Weight per Weight per
    Ingredient: mix in kg: mix in lbs:
    Soy Protein PP 710*  95.45 210.00
    FARBEST 290*  79.54 175.00
    Cocoa powder  11.82  26.00
    Chocolate flavour  2.27  5.00
    Orange oil  0.68  1.50
    Solution 186.82 411.00
    Water (up to)  10.45  23.00
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/− 387.03 +/− 851.50
    Coating +/− 68.22 +/− 150.00
  • Finished bars contained 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0090]
    • EXAMPLE 5
  • An uncoated bar was prepared following the mixing and extrusion procedures given in Example 1 but using the formulation given in Example 4. Bars were extruded at a weight of 38 grams, giving bars containing 15 grams of protein and 11.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was fully available and 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0091]
    • EXAMPLE 6
  • The bar of Example 5 was coated with 7 grams of an enrobing mixture prepared from 55 grams powdered sugar (“Icing Sugar”), 20 grams calcium caseinate (Farbest 200*) and 25 grams water, giving a bar of 44 grams weight with 16.3 grams protein and 15.2 grams carbohydrate, of which 5.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0092]
    • EXAMPLE 7
  • The formulation of Example 1 was mixed in a double-shaft ribbon blender and extruded through a Werner-Lehara* 321″ extruder equipped with a wire cut attachment. Large dies of cross-section 1½″×2½″ were used, and slices corresponding to a weight of 32.5 grams were cut off parallel to the die face. These slices were then enrobed in a dark high protein chocolate compound coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, cocoa powder, lecithin, flavour, emulsifiers and stabilizers, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40t carbohydrate. [0093]
  • Finished bars were nutritionally identical with those of Example 1, containing 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0094]
    • EXAMPLE 8
  • A formulation identical to that of Example 4 was mixed in the fashion described in Example 7, extruded in a 32″ Werner-Lehara* extruder with wire-cut attachment, and enrobed with the coating described in Example 7. [0095]
  • Finished bars were nutritionally identical with those of Example 4, containing 15 grams protein and 12.7 grams carbohydrate, of which 7.5 grams was fully available and 4.7 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. [0096]
    • EXAMPLE 9
  • A blend of 54 parts by weight soy protein isolate (PP-710*, Protein Technologies International) and 46 parts by weight calcium caseinate (Farbest 290*, Farbest Brands Inc.) was prepared in a ribbon blender and labelled Protein Blend “A”. [0097]
  • Dry ingredients corresponding to the mix prescriptions given below were placed in the bowl of an Artofex* dough mixer and mixed gently until completely homogenous (5 minutes). Aqueous liquids (high fructose corn syrup, honey, polydextrose etcetera) were then added, mixed in (2 minutes) and followed by the oil and lecithin. After further gentle mixing, flavours were added, the whole mixed for a further 2 or 3 minutes, and the resultant mix tested for consistency. When satisfactory, it was extruded through a Werner-Lehara* 16″ continuous roll extruder equipped with a 1.25″×0.5″ die, 8 across. The resultant ribbons were cut with a pneumatic knife to an appropriate length for the indicated weight, and subsequently enrobed in a high protein coating of the composition indicated in Example 7. [0098]
    HONEY-PEANUT BAR: Weight per mix
    Ingredient: kgs lbs
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13
    Polydextrose 70% 15.61 34.42
    Honey  7.65 16.87
    High fructose syrup  6.89 15.19
    Soya oil  2.11  4.65
    Lecithin  2.11  4.65
    Peanut butter  2.04  4.50
    Water up to  1.36  3.00
    Flavours  1.15  2.54
    Glycerol  0.45  1.00
    Potassium sorbate  0.07  0.15
    Citric acid  0.03  0.07
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/− 69.01 +/− 152.14
    Coating (Example 7) +/− 12.18 +/− 26.85
  • The nutritional analysis of the bars was calculated by the Atwater method, based on the reconciliation below: [0099]
    Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kilocalories:
    Protein, casein: 7.46 @4.27  31.85
    Protein, soy: 7.13 @3.47  24.74
    Protein, peanut: 0.28 @3.47  0.97
    Protein, cocoa: 0.13 @1.83  0.24
    Fat, PKO: 2.10 @8.84  18.56
    Lecithin: 1.13 @7.00  7.91
    Soya oil: 1.07 @8.84  9.46
    Peanut oil: 0.50 @8.37  4.19
    Fat, cocoa: 0.06 @8.37  0.50
    Fructose: 2.96 @3.68  10.89
    Glucose: 2.43 @3.68  8.94
    Sucrose/others: 2.40 @3.87  9.29
    CHO, peanut: 0.09 @4.07  0.37
    CHO, cocoa: 0.07 @1.33  0.09
    Polydextrose: 5.80 @1.00  5.80 (+ fibre)
    133.80
  • [0100]
    The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated:
    Protein, casein: 7.46 Fructose: 2.96
    Protein, soy: 7.13 Glucose: 2.43
    Protein, peanut: 0.28 Sucrose/others: 2.40
    Protein, cocoa: 0.13 CHO, peanut: 0.09
    15.00  CHO, cocoa: 0.07
    Polydextrose: 5.55
    13.50 
  • The bars thus contained 15.00 grams of protein and 13.50 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0101]
  • The overall nutritional profile of the bars was: [0102]
    Weight
    HONEY-PEANUT BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre
    Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar
    Calcium caseinate 8.285 7.46 — — —
    Soy Protein Isolate 8.098 7.13 — — —
    Polydextrose, 70% 7.925 — — — 5.55
    Honey 3.884 — — 3.09
    Glucose-fructose 77% 3.498 — — 2.69
    Hydrogenated PKO 2.098 — 2.10 — —
    Sucrose 2.014 — — 2.01 —
    Lecithin 1.133 — 1.07 — —
    Soya oil 1.01 — 1.07 — —
    Peanut butter 1.036 0.28 0.50 0.09 0.07
    Water 0.690 — — — —
    Cocoa powder 0.555 0.13 0.06 0.07 0.18
    Flavours 0.615 — — — —
    Glycerol 0.228 — — —
    Potassium sorbate ** 0.041 — — — —
    Citric acid 0.015 — — — —
    Mono/diglycerides 0.012 — 0.01 — —
    Sorbitan monost'e 0.006 — — — —
    Polysorbate 60 0.006 — — — —
    Nutritional analysis 41.210 15.00 4.81 7.95 5.80
    PER 100 GRAMS: 36.40 11.67 19.29 14.07
    • EXAMPLE 10
  • The procedures of Example 9 were followed except that the formulation mixed, extruded and enrobed with a white high protein yoghurt coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, whey and yoghurt powders, lecithin and flavour, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40% carbohydrate. [0103]
    Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kcal:
    Protein, casein: 7.46 @4.27  31.85
    Protein, soy: 7.13 @3.47  24.74
    Protein, cocoa: 0.29 @1.83  0.53
    Fat, PKO: 2.10 @8.84  18.56
    Lecithin: 1.13 @7.00  7.91
    Soya oil: 1.07 @8.84  9.46
    Fat, cocoa: 0.26 @8.37  2.18
    Fat, buter: 0.22 @8.79  1.93
    Fructose: 2.99 @3.68  11.00
    Sucrose/others: 2.40 @3.87  9.29
    Glucose: 2.45 @3.68  9.02
    CHO, peanut: 0.16 @1.33  0.21
    Polydextrose: 6.00 @1.00  6.00 (+ fibre)
    132.68
  • [0104]
    The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated:
    Protein, casein: 7.46 Fructose: 2.99
    Protein, soy: 7.13 Sucrose/others: 2.40
    Protein, cocoa: 0.29 Glucose: 2.45
    14.88  CHO, cocoa: 0.16
    Polydextrose: 5.55
    13.55 
  • The bars thus contained 14.88 grams of protein and 13.55 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0105]
  • The overall nutritional profile of the bars was: [0106]
    Weight
    CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre
    Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar
    Calcium caseinate 8.285 7.46 — — —
    Soy Protein Isolate 8.098 7.13 — — —
    Polydextrose 70% 7.925 — — — 5.55
    Honey 3.884 — — 3.09
    Glucose-fructose 77% 3.569 — — 2.74
    Hydrogenated PKO 2.098 — 2.10 — —
    Sucrose 2.014 — — 2.01 —
    Cocoa powder 1.380 0.29 0.26 0.16 0.45
    Lecithin 1.133 — 1.07 — —
    Soya oil 1.071 — 1.07 — —
    Water 0.690 — — — —
    Flavours 0.575 — — — —
    Butter 0.268 — 0.22 — —
    Glycerol 0.228 — — —
    Potassium sorbate 0.041 — — — —
    Citric acid 0.015 — — — —
    Mono/diglycerides 0.012 — 0.01 — —
    Sorbitan monost'e 0.006 — — — —
    Polysorbate 60 0.006 — — — —
    Nutritional analysis 41.298 14.88 4.73 8.00 6.00
    R 100 GRAMS: 36.03 11.45 19.37 14.53
    • EXAMPLE 11
  • The procedures of Example 9 were followed except that the formulation mixed, extruded and enrobed had the composition shown below, and a white, yoghurt-based coating was used for the enrobing of the bars. [0107]
    HONEY-ALMOND BAR Weight per mix:
    Ingredient: kgs lbs
    Protein Blend “A” 30.75 67.80
    Honey 16.07 35.43
    Polydextrose 70% 15.50 34.17
    Almond butter  3.09  6.82
    Lecithin  2.20  4.84
    Water up to  1.25  2.75
    Glycerol  0.45  1.00
    High fructose syrup  0.45  1.00
    Flavours  0.95  2.09
    Potassium sorbate  0.07  0.15
    Citric acid  0.03  0.07
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/− 70.81 +/− 156.12
    Coating (see below) +/− 12.50 +/− 27.56
  • The bar was coated with a white high protein yoghurt coating made from sucrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, calcium caseinate, whey and yoghurt powders, lecithin and flavour, containing 21% protein, 36% fat and 40% carbohydrate. [0108]
  • The Caloric value of the bar was calculated using the Atwater method. [0109]
    CALORIC VALUE, HONEY-ALMOND BAR
    (using Atwater factors)
    Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kcal:
    Protein, casein: 7.47 @4.27  31.90
    Protein, soy: 7.23 @3.47  25.09
    Protein, almond: 0.27 @3.47  0.94
    Protein, whey: 0.07 @4.27  0.30
    Protein, yoghurt: 0.05 @4.27  0.21
    Total Calories from Protein:  58.44
    Fat, PKO: 2.10 @8.84  18.56
    Lecithin: 1.18 @7.00  8.26
    Almond oil: 0.82 @8.37  6.86
    Sucrose/others: 3.36 @3.87  13.00
    Fructose: 3.13 @3.68  11.52
    Glucose: 2.57 @3.68  9.46
    CHO, whey: 0.40 @3.87  1.55
    CHO, almond: 0.14 @4.07  0.57
    CHO, yoghurt: 0.06 @3.87  0.23
    Polydextrose: 5.52 @1.00  5.52 (+ fibre)
    133.97
  • [0110]
    The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated:
    Protein, casein: 7.47 Sucrose/others: 2.90
    Protein, soy: 7.23 Fructose: 3.13
    Protein, almond: 0.27 Glucose: 2.57
    Protein, whey: 0.07 CHO, whey: 0.40
    Protein, yoghurt: 0.05 CHO, almond: 0.14
    15.09  CHO, yoghurt: 0.06
    Polydextrose: 5.37
    15.03 
  • The bars thus contained 15.09 grams of protein and 15.03 grams total carbohydrate, of which 3.37 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0111]
  • The overall nutritional profile of the bars is shown in the table which follows. [0112]
  • HONEY-ALMOND flavoured protein bar of 41 g: [0113]
    Weight
    HONEY-ALMOND BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre
    Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar
    Calcium caseinate 8.298 7.47 — — —
    Soy protein isolate 8.216 7.23 — — —
    Honey 7.951 — — 6.33
    Polydextrose 70% 7.669 — — — 5.37
    Hydrogenated PKO 2.098 — 2.10 — —
    Sucrose 2.098 — — 2.10 —
    Almond butter ** 1.528 0.27 0.82 0.14 0.15
    Lecithin 1.181 — 1.09 — —
    Water 0.618 — — — —
    Whey powder 0.555 0.07 — 0.40 —
    Glucose-fructose 77% 0.223 — — 0.17
    Glycerol 0.223 — — —
    Yoghurt solids 0.123 0.05 — 0.06 —
    Potassium sorbate ** 0.041 — — — —
    Sodium chloride 0.037 — — — —
    Colour 0.025 — — — —
    Citric acid 0.015 — — — —
    Nutritional analysis 41.399 15.09 4.01 9.20 5.52
    PER 100 GRAMS: 36.45 9.69 22.22 13.33
    • EXAMPLE 12
  • A low calorie bar of Honey-Peanut flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. [0114]
    Honey Peanut BAR Weight per mix:
    Ingredients: kgs lbs
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54 65.13
    Polydextrose 70% 29.30 64.61
    Lecithin  2.50  4.65
    Peanut pieces  2.04  4.50
    Water up to  1.36  3.00
    Flavours  1.15  2.54
    Honey  1.02  2.25
    Peanut butter  1.02  2.25
    Glycerol  0.45  1.00
    Aspartame  0.08  0.17
    Citric acid  0.03  0.07
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/− 68.11 +/− 150.17
    Coating (Example 7) +/− 12.02 +/− 26.50
  • The bars contained 15.00 grams of protein and 13.50 grams total carbohydrate, of which 10.39 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 105 kilocalories per bar. [0115]
    • EXAMPLE 13
  • A low calorie bar of Honey-Peanut flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. [0116]
    Honey Peanut BAR Weight Experimental batch:
    Ingredient: in kg: g/85 g g/bar:
    Protein Blend “A” 22.00 31.82 13.57
    Polydextrose, 70% 28.00 40.50 17.27
    Cellulose  2.20  3.18  1.36
    Peanut butter  2.30  3.33  1.42
    Lecithin  1.90  2.75  1.17
    Honey  0.80  1.16  0.49
    Flavours  1.08  1.56  0.67
    Glycerine  0.34  0.49  0.21
    Aspartame  0.06  0.09  0.04
    Potassium sorbate  0.06  0.09  0.04
    Citric acid  0.02  0.03  0.01
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: 58.76
    Coating (Example 7) 10.36
  • [0117]
    The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated per
    100 grams of bar:
    Protein, casein: 13.173 Fructose: 0.414
    Protein, casein:  3.032 Sucrose/others: 0.549
    Protein, soy: 15.464 CHO, peanut: 0.286
    Protein, peanut:  0.866 CHO, cocoa: 0.145
    Protein, cocoa:  0.299 Glycerine: 0.490
    32.834 Polydextrose: 28.350 
    30.234
  • Per 100 grams, the bars thus contained 32.83 grams of protein and 30.23 grams total carbohydrate, of which 28.35 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Size of bar for 14 grams protein: 42.64 grams coated. Calorie count of a 14 gram bar: 99.45 kilocalories. [0118]
    CALORIC VALUE, HONEY-PEANUT BAR
    (per 100 g, using Atwater factors)
    Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kilocalories:
    Protein, casein: 13.173 @4.27  56.249
    Protein, casein:  3.032 @4.27  12.947 coating
    Protein, soy: 15.464 @3.47  53.660
    Protein, peanut:  0.866 @3.47  3.005
    Protein, cocoa:  0.299 @1.83  0.547
    32.834 (grams protein)
    Total Calories from Protein: 126.408
    Fat, PKO:  5.100 @8.84  45.084
    Lecithin:  2.900 @7.00  20.300
    Peanut oil:  0.602 @8.37  5.039
    Fat, cocoa:  0.145 @8.37  1.214
    Fructose:  0.414 @3.68  1.524
    Sucrose/others:  0.549 @3.87  2.125
    CHO, peanut:  0.286 @4.07  1.164
    CHO, cocoa:  0.145 @1.33  0.193
    Glycerine:  0.490 @3.75  1.838
    Polydextrose: 28.350 @1.00  28.350 (+ fibre)
    Total Calories per 100 grams: 233.239
    • EXAMPLE 14
  • A bar of Black Forest Cake flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7. [0119]
    BLACK FOREST Weight
    BAR in
    Ingredient: kg:
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54 
    Polydextrose 70% 15.62 
    Fructose syrup 77% 7.34
    Sorbitol 70% 7.34
    Soya oil 2.12
    Lecithin 2.12
    Cocoa powder 1.60
    Cherries, dried 1.60
    Milk, full fat 1.00
    Flavour 1.11
    Cream, whipping 0.88
    Glycerol 0.46
    Potassium sorbate 0.08
    Citric acid 0.04
  • [0120]
    The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated for a bar:
    Protein, casein: 6.09 Fructose: 2.52
    Protein, soy: 5.69 Sorbitol/glycerol 2.24
    Protein, cocoa: 0.20 Sucrose/others: 1.84
    Protein, cherry: 0.02 CHO, cocoa: 0.56
    Protein, milk: 0.02 Glucose: 0.24
    12.02  CHO, milk: 0.03
    Polydextrose: 4.40
    11.83 
  • The bars thus contained 12.02 grams of protein and 11.83 grams total carbohydrate, of which 4.40 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0121]
    The overall nutritional profile of hte bars was thus:
    Constituent: Weight: Factor: Kcal:
    Protein, casein: 6.09 @4.27  26.00
    Protein, soy: 5.69 @3.47  19.74
    Protein, cocoa: 0.20 @1.83  0.37
    Protein, cherry: 0.02 @3.35  0.07
    Protein, milk: 0.02 @4.27  0.09
    Fat, PKO: 1.92 @8.84  16.97
    Lecithin: 0.90 @7.00  6.30
    Soya oil: 0.85 @8.84  7.51
    Fat, cocoa: 0.21 @8.37  1.76
    Fat, milk: 0.10 @8.79  0.88
    Cherry oil: 0.01 @8.37  0.08
    Fructose: 2.52 @3.60  9.07
    Sorbitol: 2.24 @3.60  8.06 (+ glycerol)
    Sucrose/others: 1.84 @3.87  7.12
    CHO, cocoa: 0.56 @1.33  0.74
    Glucose: 0.24 @3.68  0.88
    CHO, milk: 0.03 @3.87  0.12
    Polydextrose: 4.52 @1.00  4.52 (+ fibre)
    110.28
  • [0122]
    Weight
    BLACK FOREST BAR per Protein Fat CHO Fibre
    Ingredient: Bar (g): per bar
    Calcium caseinate 6.695 6.09 — — —
    Soy Protein Isolate 6.410 5.69 — — —
    Polydextrose, 70% 6.280 — — — 4.40
    Fructose syrup 77% 2.950 — — 2.27
    Sorbitol 70% 2.950 — — 2.06
    Hydrogenated PKO 1.923 — 1.92 — —
    Sucrose 1.846 — — 1.84 —
    Cocoa powder 1.135 0.20 0.21 0.56 0.06
    Lecithin 0.905 — 0.90 — —
    Soya oil 0.850 — 0.85 — —
    Cherries 0.640 0.02 0.01 0.49 0.06
    Flavours 0.467 — — — —
    Milk 0.400 0.01 0.01 0.02 —
    Cream 0.290 0.01 0.09 0.01 —
    Glycerol 0.180 — — 0.18
    Additives 0.101 — — — —
    Nutritional analysis 34.022 12.02 4.00 7.43 4.52
    • EXAMPLE 15
  • A bar of Chocolate-Walnut flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7. [0123]
    CHOCOLATE-WALNUT Weight
    BAR in
    Ingredient: kg:
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54
    Polydextrose 70% 15.62
    High fructose syrup 14.68
    Soya oil 2.12
    Lecithin 2.12
    Cocoa powder 1.60
    Ground walnuts 1.60
    Milk, full fat 1.00
    Flavours 0.99
    Cream, whipping 0.88
    Glycerol 0.46
    Potassium sorbate 0.08
    Citric acid 0.04
  • The bars contained 14.24 grams of protein and 13.76 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.38 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 135 kilocalories per bar. [0124]
    • EXAMPLE 16
  • A bar of Walnut-Malt flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7. [0125]
    WALNUT-MALT BAR Weight per mix:
    Ingredient: kgs lbs
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54  65.13 
    Walnut pieces 2.04 4.50
    Flavours 1.15 0.60
    Citric acid 0.03 0.07
    Polydextrose 70% 15.61  34.42 
    Malt syrup (80%) 14.54  32.06 
    Lecithin 2.50 4.65
    Glycerol 0.45 1.00
    Water up to 1.36 3.00
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/−68.96    +/−152.02   
    Coating (Example 7) +/−12.16    +/−26.82   
  • The bars contained 14.77 grams of protein and 14.28 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.58 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 140 kilocalories per bar. [0126]
    • EXAMPLE 17
  • A bar of Strawberry-Cheesecake flavour was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The bar was enrobed in the high protein yoghurt-based coating of Example 11. [0127]
    CHEESECAKE BAR Weight per mix:
    Ingredient: kgs lbs
    Protein Blend “A” 29.54  65.13 
    Cheddar cheese powder 1.02 2.25
    Dried strawberries 1.02 2.25
    Flavours 1.15 1.12
    Citric acid 0.03 0.07
    Polydextrose 70% 15.61  34.42 
    Honey 7.65 16.87 
    High fructose syrup 6.89 15.19 
    Lecithin 2.50 4.65
    Glycerol 0.45 1.00
    Water up to 1.36 3.00
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/−68.96    +/−152.02   
    Coating (Example 11) +/−12.16    +/−26.82   
  • The bars contained 14.80 grams of protein and 14.30 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. Energy content was calculated at 140 kilocalories per bar. [0128]
    • EXAMPLE 18
  • A low calorie bar of Honey-Peanut flavour, fortified with vitamins and minerals to 20% of the U.S. RDA level, was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The vitamin/mineral mix was used at a level of 0.5 grams per bar; composition of this mix is shown below. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7. [0129]
    Honey Peanut Weight Experimental batch:
    BAR. in
    Ingredient: kg: g/85 g g/bar:
    Protein Blend “A” 22.00  31.82  13.57 
    Polydextrose, 70% 28.00  40.50  17.27 
    Cellulose 2.20 3.18 1.36
    Peanut butter 2.30 3.33 1.42
    Lecithin 1.90 2.75 1.17
    Vitamin/mineral mix 0.82 1.18 0.50
    Honey 0.80 1.16 0.49
    Flavours 1.08 1.56 0.67
    Glycerine 0.34 0.49 0.21
    Aspartame 0.06 0.09 0.04
    Potassium sorbate 0.06 0.09 0.04
    Citric acid 0.02 0.03 0.01
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: 59.26 
    Coating (Example 7) 10.45 
  • The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated for the bars; they contained, per bar, 14.00 grams of protein and 12.89 grams total carbohydrate, of which 12.09 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0130]
  • Vitamin and mineral content, Example 18. [0131]
    Except for calcium, phosphorus
    and magnesium, all vitamins and
    minerals are 20% of U.S. RDA.
    Vitamin or mineral: Per bar: Comments:
    VITAMINS:
    Vitamin A (i.u.) 1000.00
    Vitamin D3 (i.u.) 80.00
    Vitamin E (i.u.) 6.00
    Vitamin C (mg) 12.00 Coated
    Thiamin (B1) (mg) 0.30 Coated
    Riboflavin (B2) (mg) 0.34 Coated
    Niacinamide (mg) 4.00
    Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.40 Coated
    Vitamin B12 (mcg) 1.20 Micrograms!
    Folic acid (mg) 0.08
    Biotin (mg) 0.06
    D-pantothenic acid (mg) 2.00
    MINERALS:
    Calcium (mg) 50.00
    Phosphorus (mg) 30.00
    Iron (mg) 3.60
    Iodine (mg) 0.03
    Magnesium (mg) 30.00
    Copper (mg) 0.40
    Zinc (mg) 3.00
    Potassium (mg) 75.00
    Manganese (mg) 0.40
    Sodium (mg) 50.00
    • EXAMPLE 19
  • A protein bar of fig and raisin flavour, fortified with vitamins and minerals to 100% of the U.S. RDA level, was made to the formulation shown below, following the procedures described in Example 9. The vitamin/mineral mix was used at a level of 2.0 grams per bar; composition of this mix is shown below. The bar was enrobed in the coating of Example 7. [0132]
    PROTEIN-RAISIN Weight
    FORTIFIED BAR in
    Ingredient: kg:
    Protein Blend “A” 26.00 
    High fructose syrup 15.00 
    Raisin paste 7.00
    Polydextrose 70% 5.00
    Fig paste 4.00
    Vitamin/mineral mix 2.50
    Flavours 1.50
    Peanut butter 1.25
    Crisp rice 1.25
    Lecithin 1.00
  • The weights of protein and carbohydrate were calculated for the bars; they contained, per bar, 25.80 grams of protein and 21.50 grams total carbohydrate, of which 3.50 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0133]
  • Vitamin and mineral content, Example 19. [0134]
    Except for calcium, phosphorus
    and magnesium, all vitamins and
    minerals are 100% of U.S. RDA.
    Vitamin or mineral: Per bar: Comments:
    VITAMINS:
    Vitamin A (i.u.) 5000.00
    Vitamin D3 (i.u.) 400.00
    Vitamin E (i.u.) 30.00
    Vitamin C (mg) 60.00 Coated
    Thiamin (B1) (mg) 1.50 Coated
    Riboflavin (B2) (mg) 1.70 Coated
    Niacinamide (mg) 20.00
    Vitamin B6 (mg) 2.00 Coated
    Vitamin B12 (mcg) 6.00 Micrograms!
    Folic acid (mg) 0.40
    Biotin (mg) 0.30
    D-pantothenic acid (mg) 10.00
    MINERALS:
    Calcium (mg) 250.00 +
    Phosphorus (mg) 150.00 +
    Iron (mg) 18.00
    Iodine (mg) 0.15
    Magnesium (mg) 150.00
    Copper (mg) 2.00
    Zinc (mg) 15.00
    Potassium (mg) >375.00
    Manganese (mg) 2.00
    Sodium (mg) <250.00
    • EXAMPLE 20
  • A blend of 50 parts by weight of a binding protein and 50 parts by weight of a filler protein was prepared in a ribbon blender and labelled “Protein blend E”. [0135]
  • The table shows the different combinations used: [0136]
    Binding protein Filler protein
    1) Woodston Gold* Farbest 270*
    2) Mira-Pro 121* Farbest 290*
    3) Ardex-R* PP-860*
    4) Ardex D-HD* Woodstone Gold*
  • Dry ingredients corresponding to the combinations given below were placed in the bowl of an Artofex* dough mixer and mixed gently until completely homogenous (5 minutes). Aqueous liquids (high fructose corn syrup, honey, polydextrose, etc.) were then added, mixed in (2 minutes) and followed by the oil and lecithin. After further gentle mixing, flavours were added the whole mixed for a further 2 or 3 minutes, and the resultant mix tested for consistency. When satisfactory, it was extruded through a Werner-Lehara* 16″ continuous roll extruder equipped with a 1.25″×0.5″ die, 8″ across. The resultant ribbons were cut with a pneumatic knife to an appropriate length for the indicated weight, and subsequently enrobed in a high protein coating of the composition indicated in Example 7. [0137]
    HONEY-PEANUT BAR Weight per mix:
    Ingredients: kgs lbs
    Protein blend E 30.00  66.13 
    Polydextrose 70% 16.00  35.28 
    Honey 7.65 16.87 
    High fructose syrup 6.89 15.19 
    Soya oil 2.11 4.65
    Lecithin 2.11 4.65
    Peanut butter 2.04 4.50
    Water (up to) 1.36 3.00
    Flavours 0.45 1.00
    Potassium sorbate 0.07 0.15
    Citric acid 0.03 0.07
    TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: +/−69.86    +/−154.00   
    Coating (Example 7) +/−12.18    +/−26.85   
  • The bars contained from 14 to 15 grams of protein and 13 to 13.80 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0138]
    • EXAMPLE 21
  • The procedure in example 21 was followed, except that the ratio of binder to filler was changed to 75:25. [0139]
    BINDING PROTEIN FILLER PROTEIN
    1) Woodstone Gold* Egg albumen
    2) Mira-Pro 121* Refit
    3) Arex-R* Alanate 312*
    4) Ardex D-HD* PP-860*
  • The bars contained from 14 to 15 grams of proteins and 13 to 13.80 grams total carbohydrate, of which 5.55 grams was the poorly digestible carbohydrate, polydextrose. [0140]
    • EXAMPLE 22
  • The procedure of example 21 was followed except that the protein used consisted of a single protein only: [0141]
  • 1) Soy protein Ardex-R* [0142]
  • 2) Pea protein Woodstone Gold* [0143]
  • Bars made with Ardex-R* contained 14.8 grams of protein and 13.4 grams of carbohydrate, of which about 5.5 grams was the poorly digestible polydextrose. Protein level in bars made with pea protein was about 14.6 grams, reflecting the lower purity of the material. [0144]
    • EXAMPLE 23
  • The procedure of example 20 was followed, except that the ratio of binder to filler was changed to 25:75. [0145]
    BINDING PROTEIN FILLER PROTEIN
    PP-610* Calcium caseinate denatured
    by heat treatment
    Profam S290* PP-860*
    Ardex-R Woodstone Gold*
  • Composition of these bars ranged from 14.5 to 15 grams protein, with 14 to 14.5 grams carbohydrate. [0146]

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What is claimed is:
1. A smooth and chewy low calorie confectionery bar comprising:
proteinaceous material having low water absorption properties and medium to high emulsification properties;
carbohydrate material selected from the group consisting of: digestible carbohydrate, indigestible carbohydrate, and a mixture thereof,
wherein said proteinaceous material and said carbohydrate material are present in a relative weight ratio of from 1:0 to 1:0.999.
2. The confectionery bar of claim 1, wherein said proteinaceous material is selected from the group consisting of: binding proteins having low water absorption porperties and medium to high emulsification properties, filler proteins having low water absorption and low viscosity, and mixtures thereof.
3. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said binding protein and filler protein are present in a relative ratio of from 100:0 to 0:100 when said filler protein is selected from the group consisting of: caseinates, and soy proteins.
4. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said binding protein and filler protein are present in a relative ratio of from 75:25 to 25:75.
5. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said binding protein and filler protein are present in a relative ratio of from 65:35 to 40:60.
6. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said binding protein is selected from the group consisting of: soy protein isolate, functional whey protein, functional whole milk protein, pea protein, partially denatured egg albumen, and partially devitalized wheat gluten.
7. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said filler protein is selected from the group consisting of: calcium caseinate, soy protein isolate, denatured whey protein, pea protein, devitalized wheat gluten, and denatured egg albumen.
8. The confectionery bar of claim 6, wherein said soy protein isolate is selected from the group consisting of: proteins sold under the trademarks PP-710, PP-670, PP-860, ARDEX-R, ARDEX D-HD, PROFAM G902, PROFAM S636, PROFAM S950, PROFAM S955, and PROFAM S901.
9. The confectionery bar of claim 6, wherein said whole milk protein is the protein sold under the trademark REFIT (DMV).
10. The confectionery bar of claim 6, wherein said pea protein is the protein sold under the trademark WOODSTONE GOLD.
11. The confectionery bar of claim 7, wherein said calcium caseinate is selected from the group consisting of: proteins sold under the trademarks FARBEST 270, FARBEST 290, FARBEST 200, and ALANATE 312.
12. The confectionery bar of claim 7, wherein said soy protein isolate is selected from the group consisting of: proteins sold under the trademarks PP-860, and ARDEX-R.
13. The confectionery bar of claim 7, wherein said pea protein is sold under the trademark: WOODSTONE GOLD.
14. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said binding protein is PP-710 and said filler protein is FARBEST 290, said binding and filler proteins being present in a relative ratio of 54:46.
15. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of WOODSTONE GOLD with FARBEST 270 in a 50:50 weight ratio.
16. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of MIRA-PRO 121 with FARBEST 290 in a 50:50 weight ratio.
17. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of ARDEX-R with PP-860 in a 50:50 weight ratio.
18. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of ARDEX D-HD with WOODSTONE GOLD in a 50:50 weight ratio.
19. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of WOODSTONE GOLD with denatured egg albumen in a 75:25 weight ratio.
20. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of MIRA-PRO 121 with REFIT in a 75:25 weight ratio.
21. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of ARDEX-R with ALANATE 312 in a 75:25 weight ratio.
22. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of ARDEX D-HD with PP-860 in a 75:25 weight ratio.
23. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of PP-610 with calcium caseinate denatured by heat treatment in a 25:75 weight ratio.
24. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of PROFAM S920 with PP-860 in a 25:75 weight ratio.
25. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is made from the mixture of ARDEX-R with WOODSTONE GOLD in a 75:25 weight ratio.
26. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is solely ARDEX-R soy protein isolate.
27. The confectionery bar of claim 2, wherein said proteinaceous material is solely WOODSTONE GOLD pea protein.
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