Abstract:
The invention concerns a functional food preparation based on milk / dairy products added with botanical products containing various active principles. The milk / dairy products, which can be obtained from fresh or pasteurized animal milk, soy milk or rice milk, comprise Saccharum officinarum containing polycosanols, Monascus purpureus containing plant statins, and Glycine max containing isoflavones and coenzymes. Further components can be added to the preparation to improve its organoleptic properties. The Invention also refers to the use of the preparation as a food with functional features which are useful to stabilize the cholesterol and triglycerides amount, having an antioxidant action and protective of arteries and the cardiocirculatory system.
Abstract:
Protein-free creamer compositions and stabilizing systems contained therein. The creamer composition includes an emulsifying component of at least two low molecular weight emulsifiers in relative amounts sufficient to provide a stabilized emulsion, a cellulose component including a blend of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose in an amount sufficient to maintain homogeneity of the composition; and a carrageenan gum component present in an amount sufficient to maintain homogeneity of the composition. The creamer composition can be in the form of a shelf stable aseptic liquid creamer that is stable for at least about 9 months, an extended-shelf life (ESL) liquid creamer that is stable for at least about four months at refrigeration, or a powder that is stable for at least 24 months at ambient conditions. The creamer composition provides sufficient whitening capacity and a pleasant mouth feel without discernable feathering and without discernable fat separation when added to liquid beverages.
Abstract:
A composition comprising at least one polyol and at least one emulsifying starch has use as a milk replacer in the production of food products such as dairy products, bakery products, confectionery and convenience food products. Also disclosed is a milk replacer composition which comprises at least one polyol, at least one emulsifying starch and at least one fat. The emulsifying starch is, preferably,an n-alkenyl succinate starch, more preferably n-octenyl succinate starch. The polyol is preferably selected from sorbitol, maltitol and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to formulations for palatable foams with enhanced stability. In certain embodiments, the formulations include a base liquid (such as milk), a surfactant, a polysaccharide, and a polymer capable of molecular interaction with the polysaccharide. The formulations are versatile and can be adapted to create foams of various fat content, textures, and foam stabilities. The foams can be created with simple aeration systems such as disposable, pressurized canisters, as well as high-speed, bulk dispensation systems that are currently used in high turnover restaurants and convenience stores.
Abstract:
A foaming composition includes a powdered carbohydrate-free soluble composition which includes protein particles having a plurality of internal voids containing entrapped pressurized gas. In one form, the foaming composition is produced by subjecting the particles to an external gas pressure exceeding atmospheric pressure prior to or while heating the particles to a temperature of at least the glass transition temperature and then cooling the particles to a temperature below the glass transition temperature prior to or while releasing the external pressure in a manner effective to trap the pressurized gas within the internal voids.
Abstract:
Efficient, selective, and economical methods for producing non-dairy, ready-to-use milk substitute cereal dispersions having intact beta -glucans, proteins, and natural sugars, while retaining the aroma and flavor of natural cereal. The methods include treating a cereal substrate suspension with an enzyme preparation that comprises at least one hydrolase having the ability to hydrolyse alpha -glycosidic bonds and having no glucanase and proteinase effect. The hydrolase may be selected from the group consisting of beta -amylase, alpha -amylase, amyloglucosidase and pullulanase, with the proviso that when the enzyme preparation comprises alpha -amylase or beta -amylase, there is always a mixture of at least one other of the alpha -glycosidic hydrolases. When beta -amylase and alpha -amylase are selected, they are used as a mixture, i.e., introduced simultaneously, to provide for accelerated enzymatic hydrolysis and for reduced amounts of the enzymes than otherwise needed if the enzymes were used separately. In addition to the above-identified hydrolases, the enzyme preparations of the present invention may further comprise an isomerase, such as glucose isomerase.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a soluble composition for non-allergenic drink to be reconstituted, designed for infant feeding comprising a protein source consisting of carob germ flour or a mixture of rice proteins and carob germ flour, a carbohydrate source, a fat source and additives. The invention also concerns the method for obtaining said soluble composition.
Abstract:
The present invention provides efficient, selective and economical methods for producing cereal suspensions having the aroma and/or flavor of natural cereals and for modifying the viscosity and/or sugar kind of cereal suspensions. The methods include treating a cereal substrate suspension with an enzyme preparation which comprises at least one hydrolase having the ability to hydrolyze alpha -glycosidic bonds and having no glucanase and proteinase effect. The hydrolase may be selected from the group consisting of beta -amylase, alpha -amylase, amyloglucosidase and pullulanase, with the proviso that when the enzyme preparation comprises beta -amylase or alpha -amylase there is always a mixture of at least one other of the alpha -glycosidic hydrolases. In addition to the above-identified hydrolases, the enzyme preparations of the present invention may further comprise an isomerase, such as glucose isomerase.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for making and the composition of a non- dairy yogurt made from green banana flour, without the use of milk or soy products. The non-dairy yogurt has improved taste, texture and sensory characteristics compared to commercial non-dairy yogurts currently on the market.