US 7,320,809 B2
Cooking oil antioxidant composition, method of preparation and use
Bernard Friedman, Allentown, Pa. (US); and Barbara A. Bielska, Allentown, Pa. (US)
Assigned to Oil Processing Systems, Inc., Allentown, Pa. (US)
Filed on Mar. 24, 2003, as Appl. No. 10/395,314.
Claims priority of provisional application 60/367072, filed on Mar. 22, 2002.
Prior Publication US 2003/0180424 A1, Sep. 25, 2003
Int. Cl. A23L 1/48 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 426—541  [426/542; 426/438] 24 Claims
 
1. A process comprising periodically introducing into hot cooking oil at cooking temperatures a composition comprising water and a mixture of antioxidants, wherein: (A) said mixture comprises (1) at least one dual-function additive exhibiting both antioxidant and emulsifier properties and (2) at least one herb or herbal extract; and (B) provided said composition does not include a particulate mineral carrier; said process thereby stabilizing said hot cooking oil.