Abstract:
A method of producing a frozen microwaveable, coated food product, comprising the steps of: providing pieces of mozzarella cheese, the pieces having a maximum dimension of 1 cm; mixing the pieces of cheese with a stabilising composition comprising: protein component 1-20%, modified starch 16-35%, polydextrose 30-55%, gelling agent 1-10%, cellulose gum 5-25%, wherein the percentages of the ingredients are by dry weight and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%; water; wherein the protein component, starch, polydextrose and gelling agent are added as solid phase ingredients to the cheese with mixing, followed by addition of a solution comprising: cellulose gum, and water; the method further comprising the subsequent steps of: mixing to form a homogenous cheese dough; forming the dough into portions; freezing the portions and maintaining the frozen portions for at least eight hours; applying a pre-coating to the frozen portions to produce precoated portions; applying a batter coating to the pre-coated portions to produce batter coated portions; applying one or more layers of crumb to the batter coated portions to provide a crumb coated portion; frying the crumb coated portions to produce fried portions; and cryogenically freezing the fried portions.
Abstract:
pH-adjusted soy protein products, particularly isolates, that have a natural pH of about 6 and have a non-beany flavour are provided by the processing of soy protein product which is completely soluble in aqueous media at a pH of less than about 4.4 and heat stable in this pH range or a concentrated soy protein solution produced in the preparation of such soy protein product.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for eliminating unwanted accompanying substances, particularly fragrance, flavor, and color components, from vegetable proteins. Said method encompasses the following steps: (i) a raw vegetable material is extracted using an extracting agent such that a vegetable protein extract is obtained; (ii) an inorganic adsorber material is added to the vegetable protein extract, a process in which unwanted accompanying substances, especially fragrance, flavor, and/or color components, are bonded to the inorganic adsorber material.
Abstract:
The various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protein-based binder or coating system for particulate- and/or powder-type food systems, for example, to form nutritive ready-to-eat food bars, protein bars, snack pieces, or cereal clusters, where the binder comprises a modified wheat protein isolate. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to food compositions comprising a modified wheat protein isolate binder, and at least one of food particulates; powdered food ingredients, such as protein powders; and combinations thereof. In addition, methods for forming the various non-limiting embodiments of the food compositions and the modified wheat protein isolate binder systems are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention discloses an edible composition containing agglomerated granules which, when added to an edible composition, substantially do not alter its sensory characteristics and a process for producing such edible compositions. This invention also discloses the agglomerated granules that are added to these edible compositions.
Abstract:
Disclosed are cereal binder compositions having reduced carbohydrate content as compared to present carbohydrate binders. Also disclosed are methods for producing agglomerated cereal products using binders comprising a substantially gluten-free protein in combination with carbohydrate.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a product of a protein and carotenoid. The carotenoid is added to a solvent. A source of metal ions and a source of proteins is added. The protein and carotenoid product is extracted from the solution in order to demonstrate binding of the lutein to the proteins. The protein and carotenoid product is substantially soluble in water and increases the ability to add the carotenoid to water-based systems, such as foods, beverages, and personal care products. The protein and carotenoid products are particularly suited for use in human supplements where it is desired to add both the protein and the carotenoid to the diet.
Abstract:
Nutrient clusters for food products such as for addition to Ready-To-Eat cereals by providing, in a preferred form of the present invention, nutrient products such in the form of aggregates or clusters comprising a first particulate component; a nutrient powder blend, and sufficient binder to adhere the powder to the particulates. The nutrient clusters are in the form of pieces each weighing from about 0.3 to 5g. and having a moisture content of about 2 % to 10 %. Disclosed are methods of preparing such nutrient clusters involving applying a liquid binder to the particulates to form sticky particulates, adding a powdered nutrient blend and curing the mixtures to form hardened dried nutrient clusters. The nutrient cluster can contain 100 % US recommended daily allowance ("USRDA") of essential vitamins and minerals and can contain added macronutrients such as soy proteins, soluble fiber, and/or calcium in nutritionally dense form in as little as 5 to 15 g of nutrient clusters. The clusters find particular suitability for use in providing to-order customized cereal products in response to particular customer requirements for nutrition.
Abstract:
A solid preparation comprising an oleaginous, physiologically active substance, calcium gluconate, a reticular matrix forming agent and a sticking agent. It is a stable preparation that does not emit any odor even when added to drinkable preparations.