Process for prepared, gelatin-containing food products

摘要

A continuous process for the preparation of ready-to-eat gelatin-containing compositions is made possible by the preparation of an agitated slurry of partially-hydrated gelatin particles which may be stored at room temperature or below for periods in excess of four days and rapidly transformed into a gelatin solution by passage through a continuous, high-temperature, short-time pasteurization unit and fed directly to appropriate equipment for filling unit-sized containers. Additional ingredients in either liquid or dry form may be added during the initial make-up of the slurry or immediately prior to the pasteurization step. The process is well-suited for use in the preparation of gelatin-containing frozen confections.