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Process for the purification of a material rich in cocoa dietary fiber
Assignee: Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH
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Filing: 1989-02-06
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Granted: 1990-08-14
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Expires: 2009-02-06
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a process for producing a natural cocoa dietary fiber enriched material, whereby the starting material is cocoa powder. The dietary fiber-rich cocoa material is obtained by removing starch which, first, is degraded enzymatically, and then, is extracted in the form of its degradation products, followed by washing, separating and drying steps. The resulting cocoa material rich in dietary fiber is suitable for producing, for example, dietary fiber enriched chocolate, dietary fiber enriched chocolate beverages, dietary fiber enriched chocolate spread and dietary fiber enriched candy.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Zumbe
- 👤 Thierry Schwitzquebel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:44
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/30; A23G1/32; A23G1/48; A23G1/02; A23G1/04; A23G1/042; A23G1/047; A23G1/305; A23G1/56; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Process for the purification and use of a cocoa powder containing cocoa dietary fibers comprising: treating the cocoa powder to remove starch, whereby first the starch is degraded enzymatically and then is extracted in the form of starch degradation products, thereby leaving a solid portion, washing the solid portion, effecting separation of the solid portion, drying the solid portion to form a product containing 35% to 75% cocoa dietary fibers, and incorporating the product in chocolate, candy or cocoa beverages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Process for the purification and use of a cocoa powder containing cocoa dietary fibers comprising: treating the cocoa powder to remove starch, whereby first the starch is degraded enzymatically and then is extracted in the form of starch degradation products, thereby leaving a solid portion, washing the solid portion, effecting separation of the solid portion, drying the solid portion to form a product containing 35% to 75% cocoa dietary fibers, and incorporating the product in chocolate, candy or cocoa beverages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the enzymatic degradation of starch is effected by α-amylase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Process according to claim 2, wherein the cocoa powder is subjected to enzymatic treatment in a solvent while in a suspension, whereby the starch degradation products obtained are soluble.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Process according to claim 3, wherein the suspension contains cocoa powder from 10 to 30% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 4, wherein the solvent is water or ethanol or a water-ethanol mixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 5, wherein the cocoa powder has a fat content of 20% maximum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 6, wherein the suspension has a pH value of 5.5 to 8.0.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Process according to claim 7, wherein the enzymatic starch degradation is effected at temperatures between 20° C. and 90° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Process according to claim 8, wherein washing is carried out while using water, acetone or a combination of water and acetone.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
Process according to claim 9, wherein the separation is effected by pressure filtration or contrifugation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the cocoa powder is subjected to enzymatic treatment in a solvent while in a suspension, whereby the starch degradation products obtained are soluble.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
Process according to claim 11, wherein the suspension contains cocoa powder from 10 to 30% by weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 11, wherein the solvent is water or ethanol or a water-ethanol mixture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the cocoa powder has a fat content of 20% maximum.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the suspension has a pH value of 5.5 to 8.0.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the enzymatic starch degradation is effected at temperatures between 20° C. and 90° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein washing is carried out while using water, acetone or a combination of water and acetone.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein the separation is effected by pressure filtration or contrifugation.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fiber-rich chocolate product comprising cocoa powder, sugar and a material comprising 35% to 75% natural cocoa dietary fibers.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fiber-rich chocolate product comprising cocoa powder, sugar and a material comprising 35% to 75% natural cocoa dietary fibers.
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