Abstract:
Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system.
Abstract:
A foaming composition is provided comprising a particulate ingredient having a plurality of internal voids containing entrapped supercritical fluid having a critical temperature of at least about 10 °C. Additionally, a method is provided for preparing such a foaming composition. A supercritical fluid having a critical temperature of at least about 10 °C is contacted with a particulate ingredient having a glass transition temperature above ambient temperature at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the particulate ingredient, wherein the particulate ingredient comprises a plurality of internal voids. The particulate ingredient is held at the temperature above the glass transition temperature of the particulate ingredient for a period of time effective to allow transfer of the supercritical fluid into the plurality of internal voids of the particulate ingredient. Subsequently, the temperature is reduced to below the glass transition temperature of the particulate ingredient, thereby entrapping at least a portion of the supercritical fluid in the plurality of internal voids of the particulate ingredient.
Abstract:
Liquid brewed beverage concentrates and methods of making the concentrates are provided herein. The concentrates are liquid and flowable at room temperature and can be diluted in an aqueous liquid to provide a beverage having the general appearance, flavor, and aroma of a freshly brewed beverage. The concentrates include a low water content, high non-aqueous liquid content, particularly non-volatile non-aqueous liquid content, and high flavor solids content, the amounts of which are balanced to provide concentrates with a desired flavor profile with little or no flavor degradation after storage at room temperature in a sealed container for at least about three months.
Abstract:
Liquid beverage concentrates providing enhanced stability to flavor, artificial sweeteners, vitamins, and/or color ingredients are described herein. More particularly, liquid beverage concentrates described herein provide enhanced flavor stability despite a high acidulant content (i.e., at least about 5 percent by weight acidulant). In one aspect, the liquid beverage concentrates have a low water content (i.e., less than about 30 percent water) and, in another aspect, are substantially free of water. In some approaches, the liquid beverage concentrates disclosed herein remain shelf stable for at least about three months and can be diluted to prepare flavored beverages with a desired flavor profile and with little or no flavor degradation.
Abstract:
Functional ingredients including a modified portion are microencapsulated in an enteric matrix. The modified functional ingredient portion increases the microencapsulation efficiency and reduces undesired organoleptic properties of the microencapsulated material while providing a desired release rate. The process includes forming an emulsion in water and titrating the emulsion with a precipitating agent to produce a particulate precipitate.
Abstract:
Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for continuously producing foaming compositions from powders, granules, and/or particulate are provided and/or powders, granules, and/ or particulates that contains high pressure gas. The methods and systems are configured to reduce energy costs and overall processing time and, thus, provide advantages over the prior batch processes that have lengthy temperature ramp-up and cool-down times due to the shortcomings of using a large pressure vessel.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for preparing a composition for preparing a beverage having improved aroma release characteristics and compositions for use therein. A method is provided for preparing a composition for preparing a beverage having enhanced aroma release and reduced residual flavor comprising providing a first component comprising an aroma source comprising a fat-soluble, volatile flavor ingredient, wherein the first component is substantially free of fat; providing a second component comprising a fat-containing ingredient; and configuring and arranging the first and second components to inhibit the dissolution of the fat-soluble, volatile flavor ingredient in the fat-containing ingredient when the beverage is prepared and to thereby promote the release of the fat-soluble, volatile flavor ingredient into a headspace above the beverage when the beverage is prepared to provide enhanced aroma release with reduced residual flavor in the beverage due to the fat-soluble, volatile flavor ingredient.
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:
Liquid brewed beverage concentrates and methods of making the concentrates are provided herein. The concentrates are liquid and flowable at room temperature and can be diluted in an aqueous liquid to provide a beverage having the general appearance, flavor, and aroma of a freshly brewed beverage. The concentrates include a low water content, high non-aqueous liquid content, particularly non-volatile non-aqueous liquid content, and high flavor solids content, the amounts of which are balanced to provide concentrates with a desired flavor profile with little or no flavor degradation after storage at room temperature in a sealed container for at least about three months.