WHIPPING AGENT FOR USE IN THE PREPARATION OF EDIBLE TOPPINGS AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING SAID AGENT

摘要

The invention pertains to a whipping agent for use in the preparation of edible toppings comprising on a dry weight basis: - 25 to 75% by weight of a non-palm based edible oil or fat; - 5 to 30 % by weight of a non-palm based alpha tending emulsifier; - 1 to 15% by weight of a proteinaceous emulsifier; and - 25 to 60% by weight carbohydrates. The invention further pertains to an instant edible powder composition comprising the whipping agent and to edible toppings prepared from the whipping agent or the instant edible powder composition. The invention further pertains to a method of preparing the whipping agent and to a method of preparing a whipped topping.