Kevin J Mchugh, 46Philadelphia, PA

4859473, Aug 22, 1989

Oct 6, 1987

7/105975

Henry E. Arciszewski - Franklin Lakes NJ
Linda A. Porzio - Kinnelon NJ
Bin Y. Chiang - Cedar Knolls NJ
Clyde E. Spotts - Ridgewood NJ
Kevin McHugh - Oakland NJ
Joseph A. Szwerc - Mahwah NJ

Nabisco Brands, Inc. - Parsippany NJ

A21D 800
A21D 804
A21D 802

426 19

Low sodium baked crackers having a substantially uniform texture and pH throughout, a substantially uniform surface color, a pleasant mouth feel and taste are obtained by the process of the present invention. The sodium content of the baked goods is reduced, for example, to less than or equal to 42 mg Na. sup. + per 14. 2 gm serving, by replacing at least a part, preferably all, of the sodium bicarbonate with potassium carbonate for leavening. Hot spots resulting from localized concentrations of potassium ion are avoided by: (1) applying the potassium carbonate substantially uniformly and directly upon the surface of the other ingredients to hydrate and solubilize the potassium carbonate and/or (2) using potassium carbonate having a particle size distribution of about 98% by weight being finer than 100 mesh or (3) using an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate. A preferred leavening agent for use in preparing low-sodium unfermented crackers uses a mixture of 1. 3 to 8 parts of ammonium carbonate and one part by weight of potassium carbonate.

4900577, Feb 13, 1990

Sep 12, 1988

7/244630

Henry E. Arciszewski - Franklin Lakes NJ
Linda A. Porzio - Kinnelon NJ
Bin Y. Chiang - Cedar Knolls NJ
Clyde E. Spotts - Ridgewood NJ
Kevin McHugh - Oakland NJ
Joseph A. Szwerc - Mahwah NJ

Nabisco Brands, Inc. - East Hanover NJ

A21D 200

426563

A leavening composition for chemically leavening crackers is disclosed, which composition comprises ammonium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate and an edible acidic component.

5066499, Nov 19, 1991

Mar 23, 1989

7/327709

Henry E. Arciszewski - Franklin Lakes NJ
Linda A. Porzio - Kinnelon NJ
Bin Y. Chiang - Cedar Knolls NJ
Clyde E. Spotts - Ridgewood NJ
Kevin McHugh - Oakland NJ
Joseph A. Szwerc - Mahwah NJ

Nabisco Brands, Inc. - Parsippany NJ

A21D 800
A21D 804
A21D 802

426 19

Low sodium baked goods, such as soda crackers, oyster crackers, pretzels, and flavored snack crackers, having a substantially uniform texture and pH throughout, a substantially uniform surface color, a pleasant mouth feel and taste are obtained by the process of the present invention. The sodium content of the baked goods is reduced, for example, to less than or equal to 42 mg Na. sup. + per 14. 2 gm serving, by replacing at least a part, preferably all, of the sodium bicarbonate with potassium carbonate for leavening. Hot spots resulting from localized concentrations of potassium ion are avoided by: 1) applying the potassium carbonate substantially uniformly and directly upon the surface of the other ingredients to hydrate and solubilize the potassium carbonate and/or 2) using potassium carbonate having a particle size distribution of about 98% by weight being finer than 100 mesh or 3) using an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate. A preferred leavening agent for use in preparing low-sodium unfermented crackers uses a mixture of 1. 3 to 8 parts of ammonium carbonate and one part by weight of potassium carbonate.