摘要:
A system and method are disclosed for the processing of a citrus juice for packaging in which the juice is sparged with numerous small bubbles of nitrogen gas at one or more locations during the processing to reduce the levels of dissolved oxygen in the juice and the levels of oxygen in the packaging head space to improve the taste and sensory qualities of the citrus juice and/or to introduce turbulence to the juice. The resulting citrus juice has a dissolved oxygen level less than 0.45 ppm.
摘要:
A fortified beverage is provided that comprises a sterol ester, stanol ester, or combinations thereof; and an aqueous medium. Methods of making such beverage are also provided.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an improved beverage thickener system and beverage which achieve desired perceived viscosity levels and mouthfeel with reduced amounts of thickener while improving the mouthfeel characteristics of the beverage. The beverage and beverage thickener system comprise a thickener, preferably modified food starch, and a thickener adjuvant that is not a thickener. The weight ratio of modified food starch to thickener adjuvant typically is in the range of from about 40:1 to about 10:1.
摘要:
A fiber extracted from a fruit or vegetable byproduct is provided, the extracted fiber having a molecular weight of between about 5000 grams/mol (g/mol) and about 8000 g/mol, or a pectic oligosaccharide having a molecular weight of between about 300 g/mol and 2500 g/mol. The fiber may be extracted using physical methods or a combination of a physical method to break the fruit or vegetable byproduct cell walls and enzymatic hydrolysis. Also, a comestible containing the extracted fiber is provided. A method for producing a soluble fiber is further provided including reducing the particle size of a fruit or vegetable byproduct, subjecting the byproduct particles to a physical process to break cell walls of the particles, adding one or more enzymes, mixing or agitating the particles, and filtering the byproduct particles to provide a retentate and a permeate. The permeate contains the soluble fiber, which is optionally a prebiotic fiber.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an improved beverage thickener system and beverage which achieve desired perceived viscosity levels and mouthfeel with reduced amounts of thickener while improving the mouthfeel characteristics of the beverage. The beverage and beverage thickener system comprise a thickener, preferably modified food starch, and a thickener adjuvant that is not a thickener. The weight ratio of modified food starch to thickener adjuvant typically is in the range of from about 40:1 to about 10:1.
摘要:
Producing juice having increased nutritional and organoleptic value by extracting the juice under an atmosphere having an oxygen concentration of less than about 10 percent.
摘要:
A food product is provided which is fortified with omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3 fatty acids include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The omega-3 fatty acids are added to the food product in a desired amount and blended sufficiently by mixing.
摘要:
A thickened juice beverage contains juice and homogenized pulp and/or homogenized finisher-derived solids. The beverage has a measured viscosity between about 50 and about 125 cps at the time of manufacture and the pulp or solids do not significantly change the smoothness or taste profile of the juice. The homogenized pulp and homogenized finisher-derived solids have an average particle size of less than 1000 microns and 1500 microns, respectively. Optionally, the juice beverage meets the standard of identity of a 100% juice, such as an orange juice.
摘要:
A thickened juice beverage contains juice and homogenized pulp and/or homogenized finisher-derived solids. The beverage has a measured viscosity between about 50 and about 125 cps at the time of manufacture and the pulp or solids do not significantly change the smoothness or taste profile of the juice. The homogenized pulp and homogenized finisher-derived solids have an average particle size of less than 1000 microns and 1500 microns, respectively. Optionally, the juice beverage meets the standard of identity of a 100% juice, such as an orange juice.
摘要:
A method for producing vegetable or fruit juice having pre-selected characteristics based on classification and separation by non-destructive testing of the vegetables or fruit from which the juice is made.