摘要 |
The present invention is directed to novel oil blends suitable for use in edible products. More specifically, the invention is directed to oil blends including palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, palm kernel stearin and hydrogenated palm kernel stearin, and at least one seeding agent, optionally with hydrogenated palm kernel oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a mixture thereof. The oil blend compositions of the present invention have a flavor release and texture properties similar to those of cocoa butter. They are particularly useful as cocoa butter substitutes in edible food products such as confectionery products and chocolate alternative compositions. Also disclosed are edible food products, such as confectionery products and chocolate alternative compositions, made from these oil blends.
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