摘要:
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, a system for making an extruded protein product using a system that includes a die including channel having a transverse cross section that is a continuous loop along at least a portion of the length of the die is disclosed.
摘要:
A solid active, sensitive encapsulant component is admixed with at least one plasticizable matrix material, a matrix component which is substantially non-plasticizable at temperatures lower than the decomposition temperature of the encapsulant and which increases the rate of release of the encapsulant from the matrix, and a liquid plasticizer, to obtain a formable, extrudable, cuttable mixture or dough.
摘要:
Naturally-derived compounds having various structures elicit the perception of salty taste or enhance the perception of salty taste of a salt. Food products may include such salty compounds, which may be used to reduce the sodium content, while imparting a similar level of saltiness.
摘要:
Naturally-derived compounds having various structures elicit the perception of salty taste or enhance the perception of salty taste of a salt. Food products may include such salty compounds, which may be used to reduce the sodium content, while parting a similar level of saltiness.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an elongated cooling die for an extruder, the die comprising the elongated die having an internal longitudinal channel configured to receive a stream from the extruder, the longitudinal channel having a transverse cross-section that is a continuous loop along at least a portion of the length of the die, the channel having a length and gap thickness configured to form oriented fibers from the protein component in a generally parallel orientation to produce the extruded protein product, wherein the ratio of the length of the channel to the gap thickness of the channel is between about 30:1 and about 1000:1, wherein the outer diameter of the channel is between about 200 and about 750 mm, and the gap thickness of the channel is between about 5 mm and about 30 mm, wherein the die includes one or more cooling apparatuses that cools the inner surface of the channel, and a support supporting the inner portion within the outer portion at one or more points along the length of the die.
摘要:
An edible composition that has a chewable texture and contains at least one encapsulated component is disclosed. The encapsulated component is a heat sensitive encapsulant. The encapsulated component may be a biologically active component, a pharmaceutical component, a nutraceutical component or a microorganism. In preferred embodiments, a free-flowing mixture is obtained by grinding cookies. The free flowing mixture and a plasticizer such as oil and water are mixed with an encapsulant to obtain a formable dough or crumbly mass. The dough is shaped or formed in pieces or pellets and dried to a shelf-stable moisture content. Processing is conducted at temperature sufficiently low so as to prevent thermal degradation of the encapsulant and pressures sufficiently high to enable the formation of coherent pieces.
摘要:
An edible composition that has a chewable texture and contains at least one encapsulated component is disclosed. The encapsulated component is a heat sensitive encapsulant. The encapsulated component may be a biologically active component, a pharmaceutical component, a nutraceutical component or a microorganism. In preferred embodiments, a free-flowing mixture is obtained by grinding cookies. The free flowing mixture and a plasticizer such as oil and water are mixed with an encapsulant to obtain a formable dough or crumbly mass. The dough is shaped or formed in pieces or pellets and dried to a shelf-stable moisture content. Processing is conducted at temperature sufficiently low so as to prevent thermal degradation of the encapsulant and pressures sufficiently high to enable the formation of coherent pieces.
摘要:
A stabilized emulsion is employed to produce shelf stable, controlled release, discrete, solid particles or pellets which contain an encapsulated and/or embedded component, such as a readily oxidizable component, such as omega-3 fatty acids. An oil encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, dissolved and/or dispersed in an oil is admixed with an aqueous component and a film-forming component to form an emulsion. An antioxidant for prevention of oxidation of the active, sensitive encapsulant, and a film-softening component or plasticizer for the film-forming component may be included in the emulsion. The emulsion is stabilized by subjecting it to homogenization. The pellets are produced by first reducing the water content of the stabilized emulsion so that the film-forming component forms a film around the oil droplets and encapsulates the encapsulant. In embodiments of the invention, the water content of the homogenized emulsion may be reduced by spray drying to produce a powder. In other embodiments of the invention, after homogenization, the water content of the emulsion may be reduced by admixing the emulsion with at least one matrix material to thereby encapsulate the film-coated oil droplets within the matrix material. After the water content of the emulsion is reduced, a protective coating is applied on the film-coated oil droplets to obtain pellets.
摘要:
A stabilized emulsion is employed to produce shelf stable, controlled release, discrete, solid particles or pellets which contain an encapsulated and/or embedded component, such as a readily oxidizable component, such as omega-3 fatty acids. An oil encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, dissolved and/or dispersed in an oil is admixed with an aqueous component and a film-forming component to form an emulsion. An antioxidant for prevention of oxidation of the active, sensitive encapsulant, and a film-softening component or plasticizer for the film-forming component may be included in the emulsion. The emulsion is stabilized by subjecting it to homogenization. The pellets are produced by first reducing the water content of the stabilized emulsion so that the film-forming component forms a film around the oil droplets and encapsulates the encapsulant. In embodiments of the invention, the water content of the homogenized emulsion may be reduced by spray drying to produce a powder. In other embodiments of the invention, after homogenization, the water content of the emulsion may be reduced by admixing the emulsion with at least one matrix material to thereby encapsulate the film-coated oil droplets within the matrix material. After the water content of the emulsion is reduced, a protective coating is applied on the film-coated oil droplets to obtain pellets.