A method and machine for making frozen custard or similar products includes a freezing barrel, a pump for providing liquid mix to the freezing barrel, a dasher positioned in the freezing barrel for driving product through and dispensing the product from the freezing barrel, and a refrigeration system for chilling the freezing barrel. A user interface allows an operator to select from among a plurality of production rates. A system controller automatically controls the pumping rate, dasher motor ...

The invention relates to a frozen beverage topping composition which provides a frothy or foam layer to a beverage. The beverage topping composition provides creaming and can flavor, sweeten, and slightly cool coffee and other beverages. The frozen beverage topping composition of the invention may be made in non-dairy, dairy (containing non-fat dry milk and non-dairy fat), and real dairy (containing non-fat dry mile and butterfat) forms, as well as caloric and non-caloric sweetened versions. Met...

A frozen confectionery maker includes a container having a cavity in its walls and base for receiving freezable solution. There is a lid for closing the container and a mixer rotatably engagable with the lid to locate within the container. A drive means receivable on the lid rotates the mixer. A fluid passage in juxtaposition the lid has at least a first opening proximate the mixer and a second opening at a dispensing spout. A valve is located within the fluid passage and has an operable positio...

An aerated frozen product comprising less than 8% fat by weight and characterized in that the aerated frozen product comprises fat platelets, and after it has been melted and cooled, comprises fat platelets and spherical fat globules at a platelet to sphere ratio of greater than 0.05.

There is disclosed an oily composition for inhibiting moisture migration in frozen food which includes 1- or 3-saturated diunsaturated triglycerides (SUU) and 2-unsaturated disaturated triglycerides (SUS) in a total amount thereof of at least 40% by weight based on the total weight of oil-and-fat ingredient of said composition and the weight ratio of SUU to SUS is 0.3 to 3.0 times. A frozen food including the above oily composition provided between a low moisture content-ingredient and a high-mo...

Improved frozen drink dispensing apparatus includes a container for storing a beverage under pressure in at least a partially frozen state, a normally closed dispensing valve mounted with the container and a manually operable lever for operating the dispensing valve. The dispensing valve has a longitudinal bore communicating with the interior of the container. A conduit depends from the dispensing valve for dispensing the beverage when the valve is in an open position by operation of the lever. ...

The object of the present invention to provide a method for thawing frozen ground for laying concrete primarily at a construction site by use of a continuous length of circulating hose placed on the frozen ground inside and/or adjacent a concrete form or over the area where the concrete will be laid, covering the circulating hose with a layer of aggregate material for insulation from cold air leaving the ends of the circulating hose protruding from the aggregate connecting the ends of the hose t...

A technique and apparatus for rapidly thawing a frozen blood plasma unit. The holder maintains a plasma unit pouch submerged in a manner which affords substantial thermal contact between the plasma unit and the fluid bath. The fluid is manipulated to provide a kneading effect on the exterior surface of the bag to enhance thawing efficiency.

Radiopharmaceutical formulations for complexes comprising at least one radionuclide complexed with a ligand, or its physiologically-acceptable salts thereof, especially .sup.153 samarium-ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonic acid, which optionally contains a divalent metal ion, e.g. calcium, and is frozen, thawed, and then administered by injection.

A bag for a frozen dessert dispenser includes a spout which has a tab which projects down into the bag to ensure that the bag does not cover the outlet opening. The spout also includes an indentation which mates with a projection on the dispenser to ensure that the tab is properly oriented in the dispenser.