FROZEN CONFECTION
A frozen confection comprising 20 wt % to 40 wt % freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol−1 to 275 g mol−1; and 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % protein comprising pulse protein and milk protein in a weight ratio of 1:2 to 1:6.
1 . A frozen confection comprising:
freezing point depressants in an amount of 20 wt % to 40 wt %, wherein the number average molecular weight <M> n of the freezing point depressants is 200 g mol −1 to 275 g mol −1 ; and
protein in an amount of 0.5 wt % to 10 wt %, wherein the protein comprises pulse protein and milk protein and the weight ratio of pulse protein to milk protein is from 1:2 to 1:6.
2 . A transparent plastic container comprising an aqueous liquid laundry detergent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the dye provides a violet, blue or green colour to the aqueous liquid detergent composition.
3 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the number average molecular weight <M> n of the freezing point depressants is 204 g mol −1 to 245 g mol −1 .
4 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the weight ratio of pulse protein to milk protein is from 2:5 to 1:5.
5 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the frozen confection comprises the milk protein in an amount of 2 wt % to 8 wt %.
6 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the frozen confection comprises the pulse protein in an amount of 0.2 wt % to 1 wt %.
7 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 comprising fat in an amount of 1 wt % to 15 wt %.
8 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 comprising emulsifier(s) in an amount of 0.05 wt % to 1 wt %.
9 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 8 wherein the frozen confection comprises distilled monoglycerides, preferably in an amount of 0.04 wt % to 1 wt %.
10 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 8 wherein the frozen confection comprises an emulsifier selected from: acetic acid esters of mono- and/or diglycerides of fatty acids, lactic acid esters of mono- and/or diglycerides of fatty acids, and mixtures thereof, preferably in an amount of 0.05 wt % to 1 wt %.
11 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the pulse protein is selected from: bean protein, lentil protein, lupin protein, pea protein, soy protein, and mixtures thereof.
12 . The frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 wherein the frozen confection additionally comprises cereal protein.
13 . A packaged frozen product wherein the frozen confection as claimed in claim 1 is packaged in a container comprising a product outlet and a moveable wall.
14 . The packaged frozen product as claimed in claim 13 wherein the container has a volume of 100 ml to 500 ml.
15 . The packaged frozen product as claimed in claim 13 wherein the frozen confection packed in the container has a mass of 50 g to 325 g.