Patent 7666457 was granted and assigned to Delavau Llc on February, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Dry mixes for forming dough and batters are provided comprising homogenous dispersions of glycerine on one or more ingredients in particulate form. The dry mixes are rendered more resistant to microbial growth due to the presence of glycerine. Food products prepared from the dry mixes exhibit several benefits including improved moisture retention and/or increased shelf-life.