Abstract:
The invention relates to a hot soluble extractable food product such as an instant tea or coffee comprising freeze dried granules that are prepared from an extract containing no more than about 25 % by weight food solids, have a bulk density of no more than about 80 g/l and a Friability Index of less than about 40 % (preferably less than about 30 %, especially less than about 25 %). The term Friability Index is defined and a method of determining same is described. A process for preparing a hot soluble extractable food product is also described which comprises: extracting an extractable food, cooling the extract, aerating the extract with a gas comprising a gas or mixture of gases substantially more soluble than nitrogen or a mixture of nitrogen and a gas or mixture of gases substantially more soluble than nitrogen to produce a foam, substantially freezing than foam, shattering it into granules, and freeze drying the granules to yield the product.
Abstract:
A grain free fat beverage composition comprising at least one fatty acid and at least one beverage ingredient, is provided. The fat beverage compositions are useful for preparing beverage foods that provide health benefits.
Abstract:
A grain free fat beverage composition comprising at least one fatty acid and at least one beverage ingredient, is provided. The fat beverage compositions are useful for preparing beverage foods that provide health benefits.