| abstract |
Water-soluble protein hydrolyzates and high-amylose starches provide an improved whipping system for aerated confections such as nougats, grained marshmallow, etc. The total whipping agent and sweetening agent requirements may be sterilized and aerated to a specific gravity of 0.75 or less. The high-amylose starches and protein hydrolyzates are film-formers and provide a supportive matrix for the aerated confections. The aerated confection permits the use of a broad range of sweetening agents without necessarily relying upon crystallized sugars for textural properties. High, moisture-containing, aerated confections with improved stability against moisture-loss may be obtained by substituting crystallizable sugars (e.g. sucrose) with sweetening agents which have a higher degree of humectancy. |