Inventors:
Lynn C. Haynes - Morris Plains NJ, US
Harry I. Levine - Morris Plains NJ, US
Louise Slade - Morris Plains NJ, US
Ning Zhou - East Hanover NJ, US
James Manns - Stockholm NJ, US
Diane Gannon - Perrysburg OH, US
Edward D. Howey - Toledo OH, US
Mihaelos N. Mihalos - Palisades Park NJ, US
Charles C. Epperson - Perrysburg OH, US
Sarwat Gabriel - Wood Dale IL, US
Domenico Cassone - Branchburg NJ, US
Jeanny E. Zimeri - Budd Lake NJ, US
Assignee:
Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC - Northfield IL
International Classification:
A21D 2/00
US Classification:
426622, 426462, 426508, 426626, 426618
Abstract:
A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain flour containing the component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran, germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fraction without substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the stabilization. The stabilized coarse fraction or stabilized bran component may be combined with a fine fraction which contains predominantly endosperm to obtain a stabilized whole grain flour. The stabilized whole grain flours and the stabilized bran component exhibit extended shelf life and may be used for making baked goods, such as cookies, with desirable oven spread, and a non-gritty mouthfeel.