Abstract:
A gelled restructured food product is described, comprising, in weight percent based on the total weight of the product, at least 40% of fish meat and, in dry weight percent based on the total weight of the product, at least 0.8% of at least one hydrocolloid, and which has a water activity (aw) of 0.9 or lower. A process for the production of the food product of the invention is also described, comprising the steps of: (a) making available a mixture comprising, in weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture, at least 40% of fish meat, and in dry weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture, at least 0.8% of at least one hydrocolloid; (b) shaping the mixture; (c) subjecting the mixture thus shaped to thermal treatment at a temperature comprised between 40 and 95°C for a time comprised between 40 and 180 minutes; and (d) subjecting the mixture thus obtained to cooling, thus obtaining a gelled product.
Abstract:
An encapsulated flavour, comprising a core material, flavour material and a coating material, the core material comprising a finely-divided native starch, xanthan gum and konjac, the xanthan gum and konjac being present in equal weight proportions. The encapsulated flavours may be completely gelatin-free, while retaining the desirable qualities of gelatin.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a sugar replacement composition, which is based on a novel and innovative combination of ingredients such that the sugar replacement composition gives rise to one or more advantageous use characteristics of comparable or superior to those of sucrose, excellent organoleptic properties especially in chocolate, low calorie content (in certain embodiments 100 kcal/100 g or less), permits reduction of fat content of certain foods such as chocolate, as well as significant health benefits, including low glycemic index, low cariogenicity, and prebiotic properties supporting growth of advantageous intestinal bacteria, beneficial effects of lowering blood sugar and slowing down, the emptying of the stomach. The sugar replacement compositions of the present invention comprise polydextrose, resistant maltodextrin and high intensity sweetener. Uses of the sugar replacement composition for the manufacture of chocolate and other food products is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved sugar composition comprising sugar and a sugar replacement composition, wherein (A) said sugar replacement composition contains polydextrose and/or resistant maltodextrin or wherein (B) said sugar replacement composition contains polydextrose and/or one or more polyols, and wherein the weight ratio of sugar to sugar replacement composition is preferably in the range of from 95:5 to 5:95 and more preferably 90:10 to 10:90.
Abstract:
A composition including a matrix of at least one of a carbohydrate ingredient and a protein ingredient including a crunch in the absence of oil. A composition including a matrix of at least one of a carbohydrate ingredient and a protein ingredient and an inclusion, wherein the composition includes an amount of one or more nutrients in the composition provided by the inclusion that is greater than an amount of the one or more nutrients in the inclusion processed without a matrix. A method including forming a dough including a matrix including at least one of a carbohydrate ingredient and a protein ingredient; and energy activating the dough; and forming a composition including a crunch.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions for weight management comprising: a) a microbiome modifying component; b) a satiety modifying component; and c) a metabolic modifying component. The composition may also be used for the treatment of obesity, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions for pediatric subjects, such as children's nutritional products and infant formulas, comprising a protein source, a fat source, a carbohydrate source, and a source of β-glucan.
Abstract:
Dietary supplements and food comprising a mixture of glucomannan, xanthan gum and alginate. The foods and supplements are used for delaying the onset of, slowing the progression of, and/or ameliorating at least one symptom of, metabolic syndrome, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, pancreatic disease or hyperlipidemia. The mixture of glucomannan, xanthan gum and alginate is analysed using standard methods of carbohydrate analysis involving acid hydrolysis of the polysaccharides followed by chromatographic separation.
Abstract:
A dietary supplement for regulating the appetite of an individual is described. The dietary supplement comprises at least one mechanical satiety regulator, and at least one chemical satiety inducer, and may additionally comprise at least one thermogen, and/or at least one side effect remover. The dietary supplement induces satiety based on a combination of occupying part of the volume of the stomach, inducing sending signals to the brain in respect of satiety. Furthermore the dietary supplement may maintain or increase metabolism and reduce side effects such as the amount of produced flatulence. The dietary supplement may comprise fibre, whey, plant parts from plants e.g. of the genus Capsicum and plant parts from a species e.g. of the genus Mentha.