Freeze-dried aerated fruit or vegetable compositions and methods of making thereof

Abstract

The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.

1 . A method of providing a shelf stable fruit or vegetable product comprising the step of:
 providing a fruit or vegetable ingredient;   adding an emulsifier to the blend;   thermally processing the blend;   admixing a gas with the blend; and   freeze drying the blend.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fruit or vegetable ingredient is present in an amount of from 60% to 98% of the product. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the product is used to promote child development.