Abstract:
A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on the manipulation of various unit operations used in the production of food products, particularly the washing and cooking unit operations. For example, the washing unit operation can be modified to provide a contacting step at an increased time and temperature, and adding components such as calcium chloride and L-cysteine to an aqueous solution used for the contacting. The cooking unit operation can be modified by dividing it into at least a higher-temperature first heating step and a lower-temperature second heating step in order to avoid the high-temperature/low-moisture conditions most favorable for acrylamide formation.
Abstract:
Thin snack chips having a curved or wave shape are obtained by forming, shaping or curling baked chips into a curved or wave configuration before they become too cold and rigid so as to result in breakage during forming. The essentially flat, malleable baked chips, still hot from baking in an oven may be continuously transported on a conveyer belt into a nip or gap formed between the conveyer belt and a rotating forming roller to curve or curl the malleable baked chips around the roller. The malleable baked chips are subjected to a guided curtain of air to cool and set the chips in a curved or wave configuration and to remove or blow the curved or wave chips off of the rotating forming roller onto the conveyor belt.
Abstract:
A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.
Abstract:
High protein and high fiber food products, additives for preparing high protein and high fiber food products, and methods of making high protein and high fiber food products are disclosed. More particularly, the additives and methods disclosed are useful for preparing high protein and high fiber bread products. The additives comprise protein and/or fiber, at least one hydrocolloid, oil, and water and may optionally comprise minerals and emulsifiers.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to the field of compositions for use as nutraceuticals, food additives or adjuncts to conventional drug therapies. In particular, the invention relates to compositions derived from natural oil sources which can be used for effective and inexpensive treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, neurological disorders, or liver abnormalities.
Abstract:
A breadstick product includes a plurality of hard crusty members of edible material with optional inner shell layers. The outer shell or layers are filled with an interior filling of edible hydrophilic material. The edible hydrophilic filling material is absorbent, preferably a bread product or a dehydrated hydrophilic filling material. The outer shell and/or inner shell layers of the tangible breadstick product are a crusty shells, which are filled with the hydrophilic absorbent product, such as dehydrated bread, which can be submerged in hot liquids, such as coffee, tea or soup. The hot liquid is accessed preferably through the access holes in the crusty outer shell, while the crusty outer shell and/or inner shell layers their integrity when dipped and exposed to the hot liquid, such as coffee, tea or soup.
Abstract:
The present disclosure generally relates to high protein leavened snack products including vegetable protein material and a non-vegetable protein material and processes for making high protein leavened snack products. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to high protein leavened snack products including soy protein materials and protein from meat, meat by-products, or dehydrated meat material.
Abstract:
A particulate ingredient delivery system for food products is described. The system is capable of providing to a food product a nutrient or other ingredients at desired levels without adversely affecting the quality of the food product. The system can be utilized to provide food products meeting specific nutrient-based FDA health claim labeling requirements.
Abstract:
Food components including a triacylglycerol component and a bulking agent are provided. The triacylglycerol component typically has a melting point of about 100 to 120° F. and constitutes about 20 to 35 wt. % of the food components. The food component can be formed by heating a composition which includes the triacylglycerol component and bulking agent under conditions sufficient to form an outer layer having certain desired physical characteristics. Food products incorporating the food components are also provided.