Lester C Feller

US Patent:

59765860, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Mar 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/814516

Inventors:

Lester Feller - Niles IL

Assignee:

Lawrence Foods - Elk Grove Village IL

International Classification:

A21D 1300

US Classification:

426 89

Abstract:

A food glaze composition for coating food items including bakery products. The glaze composition includes one or more natural or modified vegetable gums and is eggless and protein-free. The composition imparts a shine, aids in browning, retards moisture loss from the glazed product, and can be applied to food products before and/or after baking and freezing. The glaze composition is also effective in controlling the development of mold, yeast and bacteria.