摘要:
A method for preparing processed cheese containing significant levels of soy protein which possesses melt, firmness, and flavor characteristics similar to regular processed cheese is provided. The method provides a mixture including a dry particulate soy protein ingredient containing soy protein having a molecular weight of about 4,000 to about 40,000 Daltons in combination with dairy fat and dairy protein without pre-emulsification of the soy material, and the mixture is cooked and a soy cheese product thereof is then packaged. This method provides a processed cheese product having the requisite textural and flavor properties, while avoiding competitive adsorption problems between dairy and soy protein ingredients and opportunities for microbial growth which can occur with aqueous emulsified soy compositions.
摘要:
This invention relates generally to the processing of soy-derived materials for use in various products. More particularly, the invention relates to a process producing highly functional soy protein using ultrafiltration followed by an enzymatic treatment.
摘要:
Described herein are methods and compositions for repositioning micronutrients, especially calcium, in a food product, such as a nutritional bar, to minimize hardness and extend shelf-life. The methods and compositions of the present invention include applying a layer of a micronutrient, especially calcium, fortified matrix to a food bar core. The matrix is a low moisture confectionary layer or coating, preferably a chocolate or caramel layer or coating having calcium, or other micronutrient, solubilized therein. The resultant food product advantageously contains a substantial amount of essential micronutrients without adversely effecting organolpetic qualities such as texture.
摘要:
Microwaveable pizza crusts, which when heated in a microwave oven, rise in a manner similar to conventionally-baked pizza crusts. Such pizza crusts are mesophase gel-containing. Moreover, such mesophase-containing pizza crusts, when microwaved, do not only rise as is observed with conventional pizza crusts, but microwave treatment of these pizza crusts results in highly palatable and crisp pizza crusts, similar to those that are conventionally prepared. The mesophase gels formed herein for use in pizza crust are highly viscous, even in the absence of polymeric protein or polysaccharide thickening or bulking agents. The mesophase gel is formed using at least two emulsifiers and an aqueous phase. The addition of the mesophase gel to the other pizza crust components results in a leavening action, and contributes to the palatability and firmness of the resulting pizza crust.
摘要:
Microwaveable sponge cakes, which when heated in a microwave oven, rise in a manner similar to conventionally-baked sponge cakes. Such sponge cakes are mesophase gel-containing. Moreover, such mesophase-containing sponge cakes, when microwaved, do not only rise as is observed with conventional sponge cakes, but microwave treatment of these sponge cakes results in highly palatable and light sponge cakes, similar to those that are conventionally prepared. The mesophase gels formed herein for use in sponge cake are highly viscous, even in the absence of polymeric protein or polysaccharide thickening or bulking agents. The mesophase gels is formed using two emulsifiers and an aqueous phase. The addition of the mesophase gel to the other sponge cake components results in a leavening action, and contributes to the palatability and lightness of the resulting sponge cake.
摘要:
Plant sterols and plant sterol esters have been shown to be cholesterol-reducing agents in human serum. In the present invention, plant sterols, plant stanols, plant sterol esters, and plant stanol esters are incorporated into mouthfeel-enhancing, texture-building and composition-stabilizing compositions which are mesophase-stabilized compositions for use in low-fat, fat-free and triglyceride-free food products. Such compositions may be incorporated into food products resulting in low-fat, fat-free and triglyceride-free food products which may be used to deliver a recommended daily dosage of the cholesterol-reducing compounds to segments of the population which must limit cholesterol intake.
摘要:
Mouthfeel enhancing and emulsion- and dispersion-stabilizing compositions which are utilized in low-fat and fat-free food products and methods for preparing them are described. The mesophase-stabilized emulsions and dispersions are prepared using three different emulsifiers. More specifically, the three emulsifier mixture is formed using about 1 to about 40 percent of a first emulsifier which has an HLB of about 6 to about 9, about 20 to about 60 percent of a second emulsifier which has an HLB of 2 to about 6, and about 10 to about 60 percent of a third emulsifier which has an HLB of about 9 to about 22. The mesophase-stabilized emulsions and dispersions are highly stable and convey advantageous mouthfeel and flavor characteristics to the food products they are used in.