Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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Attorney Docket No. 3646/9509
STARCH PRODUCTS HAVING HOT OR COLD WATER
DISp~SIBILITy AND HOT OR COLD SWELLING VISCOSITY
C~ O~ I ION
l0 Field of the Invention
The present invention has to do with dispersible starch
products and particularly relates to physically modified starch
products prepared using pressure (shear) and heat such as in an
extrusion process. The products of the invention have improved
functionality in food applications, particularly in instantiaed
hot or cold applications.
Description of RelatQd Art
Starches are widely used in food applications as thickeners
or bodying agents. They are unique among carbohydrates in
occurring as discrete granules. In modern day food processing
and storage applications, however, the properties of granular
starch must be modified to withstand certain heat, acid and
freeze-thaw conditions. Presently, food processors prefer to
avoid chemically modified starches and employ natural products
such -as physically modified starches.
when granular starch is heated in excess water above the
gelatinization temperature, it undergoes hydration and
gelatinizes, forming a viscous solubilized paste. In practice,
starch granules require dispersion in cold water before cooking
at the time of use.
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Pregelatinized starch products have been developed that
provide reconstituted pastes when mixed with hot or cold water.
The starch manufacturer hydrates the raw starch and then
gelatinizes the starch by such techniques as roll-drying or
spray-drying and the like. Unfortunately, the dried
pregelatinized starch product does not readily disperse in hot
water and agglomerated masses are formed giving lumpy pastes with
inconsistent paste viscosities.
Attempts have been made to circumvent the dispersibility
problem by inclusion of surfactants with dried pregelatinized
starch and somewhat improved dispersibilities were obtained as
exemplified in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,53,8938 3,582,350: 3,443,990 and
4,260,62. The effect of surfactants on starch pastes is also
described by E. M. Osman in Starch: Chemistry & Technology, Vol.
II, Chapter VII, pp. 189-191; Whistler & Paschall Eds., Academic
Press, N.Y. (1967).
The term "heat-moisture treated starch" is known in the art
and is commonly used to refer to a starch which has been
subjected to a heat treatment under controlled moisture
conditions, the conditions being such that the starch undergoes
neither gelatinization (i.e., exhibits no substantial loss of
birefringence) or dextrinization. If heat-moisture treated
starches are used in hot-water dispersible foodstuffs, dispersion
of the mix into boiling Water nevertheless results in formation
of lumps and agglomerated or coated masses by surface
gelatinization wherein a coating barrier forms on the starch
preventing further hydration.
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A hot or boiling water dispersible starch product that
consistently provides a uniform paste having no lumps or
agglomerated masses associated therewith is described in U. S.
Patent No. 4,491,483.
The combination of starch and gums or starch, gums and
emulsifiers iS generally known (see U.S. Pat.. NOS. 3~917,875~
4,140,566; 4,081,567: 4,105,461: 4,119,564; 4,120,986s 4,140,808
and 4,192,900). The gums are used as thickeners or. stabilizers
in these formulations. Nevertheless, food formulators prefer to
use as much starch as possible in these products due t~ the high
cost of gums .
Methods of modifying starch and blends of starch and gums
using extrusion are known. U. S. Patent No. 4,859,484 describes
a method of processing starch and gum blinds wherein the starch
and gum are separately hydrated, intimately commingled and
extruded. The method requires water in the amount of 70-200%
based on starch weight. Two other U. S. patents, Nos. 5,208,061
and 5,275,774, describe extrusion methods for making starch
products. The use of extrusion to modify starch also has been
described by Shaw S. Wang in "Gelatinization and Melting of
Starch and Tribochemistry in Extrusion", Starch/Starke 45 (1993)
~dr.ll, pp 388-390.
Applicants have now discovered an improved method of
physically modifying starches and mixtures of starches and other
materials using pressure and heat, such as by extrusion under
specified conditions of moisture, temperature and pressure. The
physically modified products of the improved method can be made
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for high dispersibility in hot or cold liquids and do not form
agglomerated masses.
S Y ~F THE I I~N
Physically modified starch products haying improved
functionality in food applications are prepared by extruding
starch or mixtures of starch and , starch and surfactant, or
starch, gum and surfactant. ~n unmodified starch from one
farinaceous material or combinations of unmodified starches from
different farinaceous materials and/or a modified starch or
30 starches (such as chemically, genetically or physically modified
starches) can be employed as the starting material starch. When
gum is mixed with the starting material starch, one or a
combination of gums can be used. ~ surfactant which can be one
or a combination of surfactants is added to the starting material
starch or starch/gum mixture when a modified starch-surfactant
product is desired. The term starting materials as it is used
herein means starting material starch, or a mixture of starting
material starch and gum, or a mixture of starting material
starch, gum and surfactant, or a mixture of starting material
starch and surfactant.
The properties of the products of the invention are
manipulated by controlling the conditions of extrusion such as
the moisture content of the material in the extruder and the die
plate temperature and pressure of the extruder.
Known equipment for modifying starches other than extruders
can be employed to make the products of the invention and such
equipment includes spray dryers, roll dryers, compacting rolls,
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mills, explosion puffers and other means which allow the operator
to control the pressure (or shear), temperature and moisture of
the starting materials so that the desired product properties can
be obtained.
When mixtures of more than one starch, or starting material
starch With other components such as gum and/or surfactant, are
employed, the mixtures can be prepared partially or completely
before they are added to the extruder or they can,be prepared by
mixing in the extruder itself. The terms mixture, admixture,
to blend and the like are used interchangeably in this
specification.
The products can be used in many applications calling for
modified starch, including food applications such as dry
gravy/sauce mixes, (i.ee spaghetti sauce, turkey gravy,
hollandaise sauce), salad dressings (pourable and spoonable),
instantized starch (for home use), pudding mixes, soup and
carriers for dough_conditioner, (baking). The products of the
invention also exhibit desirable viscoelastic properties
(characteristics that are related to desired mouthfeel that are
associated with fat mimetic materials).
The extruder is operated with the objective of providing
controlled mixing of,starch granules such that the end product is
a heterogeneous mass of gelatinized, partially gelatinized and
ungelatinized starch granules as indicated by photomicrographs.
The extruder also is operated with the objective of maximizing
mechanical energy levels while minimizing thermal energy input.
A screw element configuration for the extruder is selected with
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the goal of using enough mixing elements at the discharge end to.
keep the pressure in the barrel as high as possible over a short
distance. Moisture content of the starting materials is adjusted
by adding water prior to introducing the starting materials into
the extruder and/or by water injection into a first section of
the extruder barrel at or near the inlet for the starting
materials. A die, having a variable orifice or a preselected
fixed orifice, is used as a means to control the die-plate
pressure within a predetermined range. Pressure and temperature
1~ at the die-plate also are a function of the screw configuration
and rotational screw speed (revolutions per minute), the rate of
feed into the extruder and the composition of the material in the
extruder: Temperature is also a function of any cooling or
heating added by means ~f a barrel jacket. When the product
exits the die orifices) of the extruder, water flashes~off as
steam, thus reducing the moisture content of the extrudate.
A characteristic of the process is that it requires minimal
external temperature control of the type provided by heating
and/or cooling jackets surrounding the extruder barrel and in
some cases sufficient heat is provided by shearing within the
extruder barrel so that no external heat is needed. The
ingredients preferably are added to the extruder at ambient
temperatures although pre-heating or pre~cooling of the starting
materials and/or added water can be used as a means of achieving
desired temperatures within the extruder.
The products of the invention can be dried and/or ground or
milled provided that the conditions ~f drying, grinding or
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milling are selected so as to avoid further gelatinization
and loss of functionality of the product. Accordingly, it
is preferable to dry at temperatures of about 120nF or less
and employ multiple pass grinding or milling to avoid
overheating. Conventional dryers such as belt dryers, tube
and pneumatic tube dryers, toroidal dryers and flash dryers
can be employed. Conventional grinding or milling
equipment also can be employed such as a FITZ (trade-mark)
comminuting machine.
The invention also relates to a unique agglomeration
procedure which can be used to enhance the dispersibility
of the products in hot systems.
All percentages set forth herein are by weight and all
ratios are expressed in terms of weight/weight unless
otherwise designated. All references to the weight of
starch, starting material starch or starting materials
herein include the moisture present therein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ~F THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a side view in partial cross-section of an
extruder barrel with screws disposed therein.
Fig. 2 is a top view in partial cross-section of an
extruder barrel with screws disposed therein.
Fig. 2a illustrates a single orifice die.
Fig. 2b illustrates a multiple orifice die.
Fig. 2c illustrates an adjustable orifice die.
Fig. 3 is a 9 unit 3/4 pitch screw designated as
WENGER (trade-mark) 55325-003.
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a
Fig. 4 is a 9 unit 3/4 pitch cone screw designated as Wenger
55321°005.
Fig. 5 is a 9 unit full pitch screw designated as Wenger
55357-003.
Fig. 6 is a 6 unit full pitch screw designated as Wenger
55357-103.
Fig. 7 is a 9 unit 1/2 pitch screw designated as Wenger
55326-003.
Fig: 8 is a 6 unit 1/2 pitch screw designated as Wenger
l0 55326-103.
Fig. 9 is a triple flight cone screw designated as~Wenger
55387-003.
Fig. 10 is a 4.5 unit 3/4 pitch screw designated as Wenger
55395-003. -
Figs. il, 12 and 13 are thick shearlocks designated as
Wenger 55324-101, 55324-103 and 55324-105, respectively.
Figs. 14 and 15 are thin shearlocks designated as Wenger
55364-101 and 55364-103, respectively.
Fig. 16 is a photomicrograph of a product of the invention
taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at 75X
magnification in an oil media having a refractive index .of 1.604.
Fig. 17 is a photomicrograph of a p~~oduct of the invention
taken at 75X magnification in a glycerin and water media.
Fig. 18 is a photomicrograph of a product of the invention
taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at 75X
magnification in a glycerin and water media.
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Fig. I9 is a photomicrograph of a product of the invention
taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at ?5X
magnification in an oil media having a refractive index of 1.604.
Fig. 20 is a photomicrograph of a product of the invention
taken at 75X magnification in.a glycerin and water media.
Fig. 21 a photomicrograph of a product of the invention
taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at 75X
magnification in a glycerin and water media.
Fag. 22 is a photomicrograph of a commercial pre-gelatinized
corn starch taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at
75X magnification in an oil media having a refractive index of
1 . 6 4 0
Fig. 23 is a photomicrograph of a commercial pre-gelatinized
corn starch taken at ~5X magnification in a glycerin and water
media.
Fig. 24 is a photomicrograph of a coaamercial pre-gelatinized
corn starch taken with partially crossed polarizing filters at
75X magnification in a glycerin and water media.
Fig. 25 is a photomicrograph of a commercial, spray-dried,
modified starch taken with partially crossed polarizing filters
at 75X magnification in an oil media having~a refractive index of
1.604.
Fig. 26 is a photomicrograph of a commercial, spray-dried,
modified starch taken at 75X magnification in a glycerin and
water media.
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Fig. 27 is a photomicrograph of a commercial, spray-dried,
modified starch taken with partially crossed polarizing filters
at 75X magnification in a glycerin and water media.
DBTIS.II,ED DESCRIPTIOI~T OF TE8 IN~BZfPION
Starches derived from one or a combination of farinaceous
materials can be used as starting material starch according to
the invention. Any farinaceous material can be used as the
source of the starch including corn, waxy corm, wheat, potato,
tapioca, manioc, grain sorghum, sago and rice, among others.
l0 Accordingly, the starting material starch can be comprised of one
type of unmodified starch, blends of different types of
unmodified starch, a modified starch or starches and/or blends of
modified and unmodified starches. The starting material starch
generally will have a moisture content from about 8% to about
13%.
A gum or a mixture of gums can be employed in combination
with the starting material starch and the term gum herein can
refer to one gum or a combination of gums. Suitable gums include
locust bean gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, gellan gum, prehydrated
gum and the like.
When an admixture of starch and,gum is employed, the gum is
added in an amount from about 0.05% to about 20%, preferably from
about 0.05% to about 10% and most preferably from about 0.5 to
about 5% based on starting material starch weight.
At the start-up of the process, when the starting materials
are first introduced into an extruder, an excess of added water
is used as a diluent to facilitate flow through the extruder.
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Typically, the extruder is started with water and then the
starting materials are gradually added. As the rate of addition
of starting materials is increased, the rate of water addition is
decreased until the desired steady state processing conditions
are achieved. The water is admixed with the starting materials
at or near the inlet of the extruder. As an option, some excess
water also can be added to the starting materials before they are
introduced into the extruder.
The desired steady state operation (i.e. a steady state
continuous extrusion process) according to the invention is
achieved at a total moisture content (i.e. all of the materials
being processed in the extruder, namely added water plus the
moisture content of the starting materials) of from about 18% to
about 45%, preferably from about 18% to about 35%, and most
preferably from about 20% to about 30% based on starting material
starch weight. The moisture content is controlled within this
range in order to manipulate the properties of the end product,
with lower moisture processing conditions yielding a product
having less gelatinization than higher moisture processing
conditions.
When starting material starch and a gum are employed as the
Starting materlalS, the moisture Content at Steady State
operation of the extruder also is controlled within the same
ranges as described above and the processing parameters and
properties of the end products are manipulated in the same manner
as described above.
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In the embodiment of the invention wherein a surfactant is
employed with a starting material starch or both starting
material starch and gum to make up the starting materials of the
invention, the surfactant can be made. up of one or a combination
of surfactants and they generally are employed in an amount from
about 2% to about 50%, and preferably from about 2% to about 35%,
based on the weight of starting material starch. Suitable
surfactants include food emulsifiers such as glycerides,
preferably a mono- or di-glyceride of fatty acid. Exemplary
surfactants include glycerol monostearate, sodium stearoyl-2-
lactylate, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate and other alkali metal
salt stearoyl-2-lactylates, palmitic or stearic fatty acids, D-
glucose 3-stearate, methyl alpha-D-glucoside-G-stearate, sucrose
monostearate, sorbitan tetrastearate, thereof, sodium stearoyl
fumarate and the like. The moisture content at steady state and
the processing parameters and properties of the end product are
manipulated in the same manner as described above.
Various types of extruders can be employed according to the
invention provided that they can be operated in a manner whereby
pressure and temperature conditions within the extruder and the
pressure and temperature at the die plate can be controlled.
Single screw or twin screw extruders can be employed but the
preferred extruders for most applications are 'the twin screw type
because they have better barrel heat transfer and they can
achieve better mixing. Suitable extruders have a barrel and a
screw element or two screw elements disposed within the bore
thereof. The configuration of the screw elements can be varied
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to modify the operating properties of the extruder and the
properties of the products of the invention.
A die plate is provided at the discharge end of the extruder
and the size of the orifice or orifices in the die plate are
selected to achieve the desired die plate temperature and
pressure. The die plate pressure is adjusted' to between about
200 and about 2500 pounds per square inch gauge (abbreviated
herein as "psig or p.s.i.g."), preferably from about 500 to about
1600 psig, and the die plate temperature is controlled at from
about 140°F to about 285°F, preferably from about 140°F
to about
265°F. It is understood that the die plate temperature may be
somewhat lower than the temperature of the extrudate.
A twin screw extruder is illustrated in the drawings wherein
Fig. 1 is a side view in partial cross-section of extruder barrel
1 with screw 3a disposed within the bore 4 thereof. The same
elements are illustrated in Fig. 2 which is a top view in partial
cross-section wherein both screws 3a and 3b are shown. The
screws are corotated clockwise by conventional drive means (not
shown) so that the starting material starch or starting materials
2~ which are introduced into the extruder inlet 5 are moved to the
left and forced toward die plate 6 and through orifice 7 thereof.
The die plate 6 can have one orifice ~ or multiple orifices
a as illustrated in the partial perspec~.ive views Figs. 2a and
2b, respectively. Adjustable orifice die plates also can be used
wherein.the size of the opening of one or more orifices can be
changed, thereby changing the die plate pressure. As the flow
rate in the extruder is increased, the size of the orifice is
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increased to maintain the desired temperature and pressure at the
die plate. A single opening adjustable orifice die plate is
illustrated in a partial perspective view Fig. 2c wherein
adjustment thumb screw 8 is used to change the site of the
opening of orifice ~. The mounting bolts 16 disposed near the
perimeters of each die plate serve to attach the die plate to the
discharge end of the extruder.
Water is introduced into the extruder through inlet 9 and
the starting material starch or starting materials are introduced
into the extruder through inlet 5. As discussed above, an excess
of water is used at the start up of the process followed by a
gradual reduction until steady state processing conditions are
achieved. At steady state, the moisture content of the material
being processed in the extruder is maintained at a relatively
constant value, within a desired controlled tolerance, and the
die plate temperature and pressure are sa.milarly maintained at
relatively constant values.
The screws 3a and 3b are made up of various extruder
elements. The extruder elements used to make up the screws which
were employed in the working examples of the invention are
illustrated in Figs. 315. The screws 3a and 3b shown in Figs. 1
and 2 illustrate a configuration of screw elements affixed on
hexagonal shafts l0a and lOb with mixing elements 11 and 12 made
up of various combinations ~f the shearlock extruder elements
shown in Figs. 11-15 and the conveying elements 13 and 14 are
made up of various combinations of the extruder elements shown in
Figs. 3, 5-8 and 10. Cone screws 15a and 15b (see also Figs. 4
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and 9) are provided to increase pressure just before the die
plate. As discussed above, the screw elements are configured to
make screws having suitable mixing elements at the discharge end
to keep the pressure in the barrel as high as possible over a
short distance.
The products of the invention can be made for high
dispersibility in hot or cold liquids and d~ not form
agglomerated masses. The characteristics of the product are
determined by the starting materials and by the processing
1~ conditions of moisture-content, pressure (shear) at the die plate
and temperature at the die plate. The temperature and pressure
in the extruder upstream of the die plate may also be controlled
to obtain the desired characteristics of the product and such
control is achieved by varying the rotational screw~speed,
varying the rate of feed into the extruder, and cooling and/or
heating using jackets. Accordingly, the processing conditions
are selected to obtain a product comprised of gelatinized,
partially gelatinized and ungelatinized starch granules in a
heterogeneous admixture. The relative amounts of gelatinized,
2o partially gelatinized and ungelatinized material will determine
the characteristics of the product with respect to dispersibility
and viscosity. Products having a higher degree of gelatinized
granules are most easily dispersed in liquids and those with less
fully cooked particles will provide higher viscosity.
Photomicrographs of the products of the invention show a
range of gelatinization from fully cooked through partially
gelatinized to raw granules in a heterogeneous~mixture. It is
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hypothesized that this range of gelatini2ation provides the
unique combination of dispersibility and viscosity which
characterize these new products.
The thickening power of starch can be predicted analytically
by measuring hydration capacity. The following method was
adapted from AACC Method 56-20, available from American
Association of Cereal Chemists, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul,
Minnesota 55127-2097 U.S.A~, by doubling weights and volumes to
use a 250 ml. centrifuge tube, and was used to measure hydration
l0 capacity of the products of the inventiono
1. Determine sample dry substance (d.s.).
2. Record tare weight of centrifuge tube.
3. Add a 4 gram sample "as-is "into the centrifuge
tube .
4. Rapidly add 80 ml. of distilled water, cap the
tube and shake as quickly as possible to minimize
lumps.
5. Let stand 10 minutes, inverting 3 times at 5
minutes and l0 minutes.,
6. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 2000 rpm.
7. Separate the supernatant from the precipitated
layer.
8. Weigh centrifuge tube containiaag precipitate
layer.
9. Measure refractive index (RI) of supernatant and
determine % d.s. using the RI-DS table for 1132
corn syrup (see CRA method E-54 available from the
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Corn Refiners Association, 1701 Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W., Suite 950, Washington, DC 20006).
The following calculations were made:
Weight of Sediment
Hydration Capacity =
Weight of Sample (d.s.basis)
Percent solubles = % d.s. of supernatant
The products of the invention have a hydration
capacity of at least about 5 and preferably at least about
7. The products of the invention also have a percent
solubles of less than about 2, preferably less than about
1.5.
EXAMPLES
The work was completed using Wenger TX52 and TX80
extruders from Wenger Mfg., Sabetha, KS, U.S.A. Most of
the work utilized the TX80 twin screw extruder having co-
rotating screws, a 100 horsepower motor and a belt drive
system. The extruder had a barrel jacket with multiple
sections. The last three barrel sections were cooled using
city water at 66-67°F. Starch was fed from a 300 lb.
stainless hopper though a preconditioning paddle screen
into the extruder barrel. Ingredients were mixed in 200
lb. batches with a 1.5 horsepower DAY (trade-mark) ribbon
blender and product was conveyed to the extruder with an
AFC 2 horsepower inclined spiral feeder.
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The screw elements were configured so as to use enough
mixing elements at the discharge end to :keep pressure in the
barrel as high as possible over a short distance. The
configuration uses maximum motor torque, while minimizing thermal
energy and heat build-up. Cooling water was manually adjusted to
control temperature.
The screw element configurations included six mixing
elements (three forward followed by three reverse) starting just
behind a cone screw at the discharge end ~the extruder. Six
forward flow mixing elements also were employed further from the
discharge end, i.e. closer to the inlet. ~rll the remaia~ing
elements were forward conveying screw elements.
Extrudate samples were ambient air dried and milled on a
Fitz Model DS6 comminuting machine. Bests results were obtained
when starch was milled using two passes. The first pass milling
included a number three round hole screen (0.12" diameter). The
second pass milling included a 0027 screen (0.02°7" diameter).
Moist extrudate samples collected the last day of the trial were
dried in an air oven at 120'F for more than one day.
The degree of starch gelatinization present after.extrusion
was measured using microscopy during and subsequent to extrusion
trials to identify the effect of extrusion conditions on starch
granules. Inspections of starch granules for birefringence gave
a representation of the degree of gelatinization and number of
raw starch granules. Particle size analysis was also used to
characterize starch granules swollen beyond the normal 13-15
micron distribution.
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Example 1
Conventional unmodified corn starch was extruded alone
and coextruded with sodium stearoyl lactylate, 10 D.E.
maltodextrin, sucrose, dextrins, waxy starch and gums.
These trials employed heat and shear, resulting in a highly
soluble starch with limited dispersibility and swollen
viscosity.
The trial used BUFFALO (trade-mark) 3401 unmodified corn
starch from Corn Products, Argo, Illinois, U.S.A. and AMISOL
(trade-mark) 4000 waxy maize starch from Refinacoes de
Milho, Sao Paulo, Brazil as primary ingredients. CASCO
(trade-mark) 7011 and 7071 dextrins from Casco Inc.,
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada as well as Casco's 1910 (10 D.E.)
maltodextrin were used as additives.
Locust bean and xanthan gum were obtained from Colony
Import and Export Corporation, Garden City, NY, U.S.A.
Sodium stearoyl lactylate (ARDOTAN (trade-mark) SP55K) was
purchased from Grinsted Products, Industrial Airport, KS,
U.S.A. Pre-Hydrated gums were obtained from TIC (trade-
mark) Gums, Belcamp, MD, U.S:A.
Trials were conducted on a WENGER TX52 twin screw
corotating extruder. The barrel jacket was configured such
that the last three sections were connected to a MOKON
(trade-mark) hot oil temperature controller. Starch was fed
from a 300 lb stainless hopper through a preconditioning
paddle screen to the extruder barrel. City water was
metered into preconditioner for manual moisture control.
Ingredients were mixed in excess of 12 minutes in 100 lb
batches with a 0.75 hp paddle mixer.
The experimental screw configuration is described in Table
I which refers to the extruder elements illustrated in the
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drawings. The goal of the configuration was to use enough mixing
elements at the discharge end to keep pressure in the barrel as
high as possible over a short distance. This configuration uses
maximum motor torque, while minimizing thermal energy and heat
build up. Cooling was manually adjusted to control temperature.
Die configuration consisted of a single die with a five hole
opening. Each hole was 5 in diameter.
Most extrudate samples were ambient air dried and manually
crushed for transportation. Select extrudate samples 'sere later
ground using a Mikro-Samplmill with a 0.027 screen.
Initial runs included extruding only unmodified SL1FFAL0 3401
corn starch. Subsequent runs included coextruding starch with
sodium stearoyl lactylate, 10 D.E. maltodextrin, sucrose,
dextrins, waxy starch, locust bean, xanthan, and prehydrated
gums. waxy corn starch was also extruded as a primary ingredient
with a similar protocol. Ingredients and conditions were chosen
to provide a dispersible extrudate suitable for use in
instantized hot beverages and other food applications.
Operating conditions and starting materials for the runs are
shown in Table III. Starch feed rate for a majority of the runs
was 34.3 kg/hr (8 revolutions per minute (rpm) feeder setting).
The minimum stable water addition rate was 3.3 kg/hr. Total
moisture of the starch-water mixture entering the extruder barrel
at these conditions ranged between 1~.3 and 20.2. Barrel rpm
ranged between 160 and 212 depending upon operating conditions.
The Mokon hot oil unit maintained a Constant 120~C
temperature on the first two jacket sections (from the die plate)
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on the barrel. Temperature was held constant during the trial to
obtain a fully gelatinized and expanded extrudate.
Die plate pressures typically ranged from 400 to 600 psig.
Percent extruder load (i.e. ~ electrical draw on the motor)
ranged from 16 to 46depending on run conditions.
Preconditioner rpm typically ranged from Ft2 to 105 rpm.
The start-up procedure consisted of msing excess water with
an initial starch rate. Starch rate was i.nc~eased to the desired
setpoint with excess water. Finally, the water rate was reduced
until the desired expansion of extrudate eras achieved.
Extrudate samples were inspected aftE;r the ingredients had
been fed into the preconditioner for no leas thin 12 minutes.
Unground extrudate varied in color depending upon additive
and composition. Most extrudate '°ropes°' mere brittle upon
drying
and cooling. Extrudate samples were only crushed for transporta-
Lion. select samples were ground using ana Oo27 screen on a
Mikro-Samplmill.
Example 2
The trial used Corn Products' BUFFAIuC~ 3401 unmodified Corn
2o starch. Locust bean and xanthan gum and Pre-Hydrated gums and
other materials were obtained from the same sources as in Example
1.
The work was completed on a Wenger P.CX80 extruder. The
Wenger TX80 twin screw extruder has corotating screws, 100 hp
motor and a belt drive system. The extruder barrel jacket was
configured with cooling and steam heat segments. City water
(66°F) was varied manually for cooling on the last three barrel
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sections. Starch was fed from a 300 lb stainless hopper through
a pre C and l t l on l ng padd l a s ~re a n ~ nt~ the extruder barre l s C~
ty
water was metered into the preconditioner for moisture control.
Ingredients were mixed in 200 lb batches with a 1.5 hp Day ribbon
blender. Product was conveyed to the extruder with an ~F'C 2 hp
inclined spiral feeder.
The screw configuration is described in Table II which
refers to the extruder elements illustrated in the drawings and,
as with Example 1, it was designed to use enough mixing elements
at the discharge end to keep pressure in the barrel as high as
possible over a short distance.
Cooling water was manually adjusted to control temperature.
Die configuration consisted of one, single, round-hole,
adjustable die with a 3y4 inch maximum diameter orifice. The
diameter of the die orifice was adjusted to <0.344 inches (0.0929
sq. in.) and x0.281 inches (0.0620 sq. in.) opening.. Larger
apenings would be required for increased production rates.
Extrudate samples were ambient air dried and milled on a
Fitz Model DS6 Comminuting Machine. Best results were obtained
when starch was milled using two passes. The first pass milling
included a ~3 round hole screen (0.128 inch dia.). The second
pass milling included a 0027 screen (0.027 inch dia.). Moist
extrudate samples collected the last day of the trial were dried
in an air oven at 120°F for more than a day.
The trial included extruding unmodified Corn Products~
HUFFALO 3401 corn starch. The starch was. also coextruded with
locust bean, xanthan and Pre-Hydrated gum from. TIC gums.
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Ingredients and conditions were chosen to provide a dispersible
extrudate suitable for instantized hot food applications.
Operating conditions and starting materials for the runs are
shown in Table IV. Starch feed rate for a majority of the. trial
was 4.6 lb/minute (17 rpm feeder setting). The minimum stable
water addition rate during the trial was 0.408 lb/min. . Total
moisture of the starch-water mixture entering the extruder barrel
for these conditions ranged between 18.7 and 19.6%. The Wenger
TX80 extruder barrel typically ran between 152 and 158 rpm.
The first two jacket sections (from the die plate) on the
barrel were cooled manually with 57'F city water.
Die plate pressures typically ranged from 1200 to 1500 psig.
Percent extruder load ranged from f8 to 56% based on run
conditions. The twin shaft preconditioner rotation was preset to
170 rpm.
The start-up procedure consisted of using excess water with
an initial starch rate. Starch rate was increased to the desired
setpoint with excess water. Finally, the water rate was reduced
until the desired conditions were achieved. Extrudate samples
2~ were collected after a minimum of 12 minutes.
Extrudate "ropes" coming directly off the extruder were
flexible~ Most extrudate samples were moderately brittle upon
drying and cooling.
For best hot swollen viscosity results, extrudate samples
were milled witty two passes on the Fitz I~S6 Comminuting Machine.
Two passes minimized any additional starch gelatinization due to
heat build up in the mill. The first pass was.milled with a ,~3
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screen (0.128" dia.). The second pass was milled with an 0027
screen (0.027" dia.).
A control composition was prepared for purposes of
comparative testing. The starting material starch was EUFFALO
3401 unmodified corn starch and at was processed in the Wenger
TX80 twin screw extruder. Starch was fed at 4.6 lb/minute and
water was added initially at about 1.I lb/minute and during
processing was added at rates as low as about 0.2 lb/minute. The
extruder was run at 34~40~ load capacity and an extruder rpm of
156-158. Temperature in the next to last section of the multiple
section extruder was 176~F. ~ie plate temperature was f45-250'F
and die plate pressure was 1200 psig.
example 3
ANALYTICAL D APPLICATIQN TESTING
Light microscopy was used to provide visual confirmation of
the degree of gelatinization being achieved. Samples were
mounted in an immersion oil having a refractive index of 1.605
and viewed at 100X, 98~ crossed polars. The extrudates also were
tested for both hot and cold applications.
During the first day of operation, small batches of material
reflecting a variety of extrusion conditions were prepared.
Extrusion conditions for all runs are listed in Table Ice.
Photomicrographs of these materials vs. the control composition
were evaluated and it was observed that the control extrudate
produced contained material ranging from uncooked, raw starch
granules through partially gelatinized to fully cooked pieces.
Partially polarized images showed raw starch (Maltese crosses),
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through partially gelatinised (some birefringence) to totally
cooked particles (no birefringence) in a heterogeneous mixture.
Material 312-lA (Table IV) was extruded at the lowest
temperature of all the prototypes processed the first day, 159'F.
A photomicrograph of the material exhibited some individual raw
starch particles with the majority of material being partially to
fully cooked starch.
Extrudate 312-1M (Table IV) (single-pass milling) was
processed at higher temperature (259-F), lower pressure, and
photomicrographs showed large site pieces tending toward a more
cooked appearance with many more individual raw starch granules
with Maltese crosses. Particles displaying an intermediary
degree of cook were not as evident as they were in the 312-lA
sample. 312-1H (Table IV) (double-pass milling) showed a greater
amount of individual, uncooked, raw starch granules than in the
single-pass material..
Extrudate 312-J (Table IV) was processed at the highest
temperature evaluated, 266'F. For the majority of fields viewed,
small pieces of individual, raw starch were the prevalent
birefringent particles. Typically, large pieces were completely
cooked.
For the hot applications, 30,g of agglomerated material
(extruded starch, maltodextrin, sugar) were mixed unto 200 ml hot
liquid with continuous stirring: Ease o1: dispersion and the rate
and degree of viscosity formed were observed. Mouthfeel, body,
and cooked flavor of the formulation were also noted. For
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seemed to thicken more immediately and provide more
body. 312-1H (Table IV), both single and double-pass
milled, was not as thick as the 312-lA, 1B (Table IV).
In the cold formulations, just the opposite seemed to be the
20 case. In cold water formulations, starches extruded at the
higher temperature seemed to thicken more. 312-1H (Table IV)
(single and double-pass milled) seemed to thicken more than 312-
lA and 312-1B (Table IV). All of the cold formulations were kept
in the refrigerator overnight at 38~F. Although the suspension
25 was maintained, some water did migrate to the surface. Sample
312-lA (Table IV) exhibited the highest water level: Samples 312-
th (single and double pass) and 312-J (Table I'V.), the Lowest. In
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all cases, the emulsion could be easily reformed by simple hand
stirring. The trials indicate that extrusion at higher
temperatures enhances starch solubility in cold liquids.
Haake viscosity and particle size analyses were also
utilized to compare certain samples With the control composition.
These analyses were conducted on samples formulated for cold
application testing. ~Isake viscosity at 25~~ was run 15 minutes
after sample addition to the cold water. results for the
application tests COnduCted on the 313~2~, 313°2C, and 313-2H
(all Table IV) samples are summarized as follows:
Although viscosity data for the test batches did not meet the
value obtained for the control composition, they were
substantially better than the products of Example 1.
Particle size distribution patterns were visually compared.
Sample 313°2A (Table IV) seemed to have a distribution most
similar to the control composition and in hot application tests
performed most like the control. As noted with the prototype
evaluation a day previous, the starch extruded at higher
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temperatures (313-2H, Table IV) hydrated more quickly and
provide more viscosity in the cold formulations.
The extrusion trials demonstrated tb.e ability of the
extruders to process moderate moisture starch under
relatively high pressure to produce a cold or hot water
swellable product.
Example 4
MICROSCOPY
Two samples of the product of the invention, 313-2C
and 314-3S (both Table IV) were examined by microscopy and
comparative examinations were made of commercial pre-
gelatinized corn starch and commercial, spray-dried,
modified corn starch.
Two media were used for mounting the samples.
CARGILLE (trade-mark) liquid 1.604 (available from Cargille
Laboratories, 55 Commerce Road, Cedar. Grove, NJ 07009
U.S.A.) is an oil with a refractive index of 1.604. The
oil keeps the samples from dissolving or swelling. The
refractive index, much higher than that of the particles,
increases the contrast for viewing and photography. The
other mountant was 1:1 glycerin to water. The water swells
the particles, and the glycerin prevents evaporation. The
swollen starch particles have a refractive index close to
that of the mountant (glycerin and water) so the contrast
was very low.
Sample 313-2C
Mounted in oil, the particles are colorless,
transparent to translucent, irregular chips. kith
partially crossed polarizing filters, it can be
seen in Fig. 16 that some of the particles are
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recognized by shape, harsher edge contrast, more "solid"
appearance as seen in Fig. 17 and, with the polarizing filters
crossed, by their residual birefringence as seen in Fig. 18. The
completely gelled starch particles swell into soft, pulpy slabs
15 with no birefringence and only a little texture. Faint
graininess typical of gelled starch is seen and, in some swollen
particles, faint, irregular striations. ~f particular interest
are the intermediate, partially gelled, partially swollen
particles, those that have lost most of their birefringence but
2~ retained a lumpy texture. In these particles or portions of
particles, clusters of swollen granules can be seen. The
contrast is stronger in these areas. These areas of partial
swelling vary from being quite distinct (swollen and even raw
granules visible) to being crowded.and pushed together so that no
25 individual granules can be distinguished. It is thought that
this component of the sample is imp~rtawt to the thickening
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properties, as it has the ability to absorb water and swell yet
retain some substance and strength.
Sample 314-3S
This sample ~is similar to Sample 313-2C in that it contains
l
the same inhomogeneous variety of particles, ranging from
completely gelled starch td raw granules. however, this sample
appears to contain a high amount of the intermediate, partially
gelled particles. Mounted in oil, there are few free raw
granules as seen in Fig. 19. There are also a few completely
isotropic chips with absolutely no birefringence (brightness).
However, many particles are aggregates of granules.
Mounted in water and glycerin, this sample has the same
types Of particles aS Sample 3I3-2C, but the r8ti0 of the types
is different. There is-more of the partially swollen, lumpy
material. Fig. 20 is a photomicrograph of the sample in glycerin
and water and Fig. 21 is a photomicrograph of the sample in
glycerin and water taken with the polarizing filters.
Commercial Pre-gelatinized Corn Starch
This product was examined for comparison. Mounted in oil,
it is seen to contain similar chip morphology to the product of
the invention (although it has been ground to a smaller average
particle size). With partially crossed polar~izers, however, it
is seen to contain no birefringent particles, neither individual
granules nor aggregates as seen in Fig. 22. The particles are
uniformly isotropic. This product is quite uniform in degree of
starch gelling, i.e. it is completely gelled.
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Mounted in water and glycerin, the particles uniformly swell
into soft slabs with only a faint, fine, grainy texture. No hint
of granules remains. Fig. 23 is a photomicrograph of the sample
in glycerin and water and F°ig. 24 is a photomicrograph of the
sample in glycerin and water taken with the polarizing filters.
Commercial, Spray-dried, Modified Corn Starch
This product also was examined.for comparison. Mounted in
oil, the particles are seen to be completely isotropic as seen in
Fig. 25. The particles show the entrapped air bubbles typical
l0 for spray dried materials. Spray drying also results in rounded
particles. This effect can be seen to some degree in these
particles. They are not simple spheres, but they do have
generally rounded shapes.
Mounted in water and glycerin, this product swells
uniformly. No birefringence remains, but chemical modification
restricts the swelling so that the granules retain some
integrity. The swollen particles have a lumpy texture similar to
the product of the invention, but produced by chemical treatment.
Fig. 26 is a photomicrograph of the sample in glycerin and water
2~ and Fig. 27 is a photomicrograph of the sample in glycerin and
water taken with the polarizing filters.
example 5
AGGLOMERATION
An agglomeration method was.developed to prepare a
composition useful in instantized applications and the method can
be used with the physically modified products of the invention
and with other starch containing materials such as fully pre-
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gelatinized starches. The method requires a specific ingredient
addition sequence. ~ core component such as a crystalline highly
soluble material, a sugar or a derivative of sugar is placed in a
mixer and water is added in an amount from about 0.5% to about
3.5% by weight of the total weight of the ingredients, excluding
the weight of the added water. The core component and added
water then are blended by mixing. The amount of core component
employed is from about 7% to about 69%, based on total ingredient
weight excluding added water, and depending on the ax~ounts of
to other ingredients the core material can be present in an amount
from about 9 to about 69%, preferably from about 7 to about 52%.
Suitable core components are selected~from the group consisting
of dextrose,_sucrose, fructose, maltose, lactose, galactose and
other mono- and di-saccharides. Sugar alcohols also can be used.
The next component which is added to the mixer is a non-
crystalline soluble material. Suitable materials of this type
are selected from the group consisting of maltodextrins, corn
syrup solids, polydextrose and soluble dextrins. The non~
crystalline soluble material is added in an amount from about 1%
to about 20%, preferably from about 3% to about 10%, based on
total ingredient weight excluding added water. This component
and the others then are blended by mixing.
The last component which is added to the mixer is a starch
containing material such as the physically modified product of
the invention or a fully pre-gelatinized starch or the like.
This component is added in an amount from about 90% to about 30%~
preferably from about 90% to about 45%, based on the total
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ingredient weight excluding added water. This component and the
others then are blended by mixing to male the agglomerated
product of the invention.
The experimental work utilized a bench-top Hobart mixer. A
crystalline, highly soluble material (such as sugar) is wetted
sufficiently to provide: a core onto which an intermediary
ingredient, soluble but: not crystalline (such as maltodextrin) is
then blended. Finally, the primary component (the product of the
invention) is added to the system. The order of addition and
degree of blending are critical to produce a granular type
product that is homogeneous, flowable and easy to disperse in hot
media: The concentration of ingredients is adjusted to yield the
highest starch load. Carrier ingredients are selected for their
morphology, ease of solubility and appre~priateness in the
application being formulated.
The formula tested consisted of 33% sugar, 60% of the
product of the invention and 7% maltodextrin. The sequence of
steps was as followsm
1 Place sucrar in Hobart mixer.
2. Sprinkle water on the sugar in an amount equal to
2.5% of the total dry ingredients, i.e., for a
blend of 50 grams of sugar, 9C~ grams of extruded
starch and 10 grams of maltodextrin the water
would equal 3.75 grams (2-1/2% of 150 grams).
3. Mix on speed 2 until completely blended.
4. Add maltodext:rin while mixing at low speed.
5. Mix on speed 2 until completely blended.
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6. Add extruded starch while mixing at low speed.
7. Mix on speed 2 until completely blended.
This agglomeration procedure in combination with the
formulation noted above results in a premix having the following
characteristics:
1. A good granular appearance and stability of the
blended ingredient.
2. A homogeneous mixture which does not stratify.
3. Premix is flowable and easy to measure.
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27 Flg. 7 1/2 PITCH SCREW 9 UNIT
28 Flg. 3 3/4 PITCH SCREW 9 UNIT
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30 Flg. 3 3/4 PITCH SCREW 9 UNIT.
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