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Mayonnaise Manufacture
Large scale production is normally carried out using plant specifically designed for mayonnaise manufacture. This process is often semi-automated. For R&D, pilot scale and small scale production typical of the “ready to use” market - sandwich producers, caterers and other low-volume applications - mayonnaise needs to be produced in a manner which allows much more flexibility, especially when changing formulae. |
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Preparation of Mustards
Mustards are made in a variety of forms, with various flavors and textures. They can however be divided into two basic categories: |
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Dispersion of Pectin for
Jellies and Preserves
Pectin is a polysaccharide obtained from a variety of fruits. It is used as a thickening and gelling agent in a wide range of foods, including jelly, jam, marmalade and other preserves. |
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Preparation of Petfood
Gravies and Gels
Most tinned dog and cat food is based on a slurry of meat or meat derivatives and cereals. Some products also contain fish. The slurry, which may be extruded, rolled or pressed into chunks, is then mixed with a “gravy” or a higher viscosity gel, typically a mixture of starches or gums. |
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Production of Salad Dressings
There are many products which could be described as salad dressings, including many sauces. There are further variations of low calorie or low fat sauces.
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Soft Drink Manufacture --
Dispersion/Hydration of
Functional Ingredients
Ingredients such as gums, starches, alginates etc. are found in many soft drinks including fruit juices, concentrated juice drinks, flavored milks and carbonated drinks. These “functional” ingredients make up a very small percentage of the overall formulation, but contribute vital properties: |
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Soft Drink Manufacture --
Preparation of Sugar Syrups
The sugar content of carbonated and still soft drinks varies considerably according to whether the product is to be supplied ready to drink, or as a concentrate (often referred to as a “syrup”). |
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Soft Drink Manufacture -- Dissolving
of Artificial Sweeteners
“Low Calorie”, “Sugar-free”, or “Diet” soft drinks are formulated with artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame, Acesulfame K and Saccharin. These ingredients are
more expensive than the sucrose sugar used in “original” formulations, however a small percentage of artificial sweetener can replace a high sugar content. |
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