| abstract |
The invention relates to a liquid food, to a method for the manufacture of this liquid food, and to the use thereof in pastry, desserts, and the like. According to the invention, a liquid food is provided, for instance a pastry filling, based on a combination of thermoreversible gel forming hydrocolloids and hydrocolloids based on cellulose derivative, together with native and/or modified starch. The liquid food can be used, for instance, as pudding or as a filling to provide an as yet unbaked, shaped dough with a still liquid filling. The food has good keeping properties and good dosing properties. Moreover, the food withstands baking and does not boil over during baking, while after the eventual baking process it has a desired, firm structure. |