| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions comprising: 0.1% to 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more compounds of the formula: HOCH2-(CHOH) n - CH2 NR 1 R 2 , wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, C(O)R 3 and SO 2 R 4 ; wherein R 3 and R 4 are independently selected from alkyl groups, Aryl groups and aralkyl groups; wherein n is an integer from about 2 to about 5; 5% to 95% by weight of one or more vegetable oils, based on the total weight of the composition; based on the 5% to 80% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition; and 0.01% to 1% by weight of one or more nonionic aromatic phenolic preservatives, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein The composition has a pH of 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an emulsion, and the composition is edible. |