Abstract:
Described herein are hydrophobically-modified polysaccharides, their manufacture, and their use in microencapsulation, typically of water- insoluble active materials.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for processing foodstuff wherein, after exposure of said processed foodstuff to microwaves, a crispy, crunchy or crusty foodstuff is obtained. The present invention further relates to granulates which can be used in the present methods and crispy, crunchy or crusty foodstuff obtainable by the present methods. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods for processing foodstuff comprising the steps of a) providing a foodstuff; b) coating the foodstuff with a dry powder or granulate being comprised of 5 wt% to 50 wt% dextrin; c) exposing the granulate coated foodstuff to water, or water vapour during 0.1 to 10 seconds; and d) backing, frying or boiling the water, or water vapour, exposed foodstuff.
Abstract:
Integrated cellulosic ethanol and com ethanol production processes reduce the capital and operating costs of cellulosic ethanol production through high levels of integration with pre-existing corn ethanol processing equipment. The processes comprise separating com starch from other, non-fermentable corn components (e.g. germ, protein, fiber, etc.) and cofermenting sugars derived from the corn starch in the presence of a pretreated cellulose feed. The cofermentation can be carried out using one or more hemicellulose sugar utilizing yeast strains, for example, such as one or more yeast strains.
Abstract:
There is provided a composition for preparation of a coating material, wherein the composition comprises (i) a first hydrocolloid, wherein the first hydrocolloid is alginate and the alginate is present in an amount of 70 to 90 wt.% based on the total composition; (ii) a second hydrocolloid, wherein the second hydrocolloid is different from the first hydrocolloid; and (iii) starch and/or fibre.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to aqueous compositions for coating food products such as French fries, comprising a hydroxypropylated, cross-linked tapioca starch which is a hydroxypropyl di-starch phosphate, and an acetylated, high amylose maize starch.
Abstract:
A food composition comprises starch and sodium and enhances saltiness perception while maintaining good taste and texture. The sodium is added to the composition after a food polymer transition in which an insoluble starch gel is formed, and the food polymer has reduced affinity for sodium after the transition. As a result, the sodium is more in the aqueous phase of the composition rather than in the polymer phase. Distribution of the sodium more in the aqueous phase causes the sodium to be more available for saltiness perception when the composition is consumed relative to compositions in which the sodium is mainly in the polymer phase. Potassium chloride can be added before the food polymer transition and entrapped or bound by the food polymer to decrease the sodium affinity of the food polymer and also mask the off taste associated with high levels of potassium chloride.
Abstract:
An opacity modifying agent in particulate form comprising a starch, a dextrin, an optional film former, and an optional binder is disclosed herein. Also provided is an opacity modifying suspension comprising the opacity modifying agent and a liquid. The opacity modifying agent or suspension can be added to edible products to provide increased opacity. Methods of producing the opacity modifying agent are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention pertains to simple and integrated processes which are appropriate and economically attractive methods for the instantaneous and efficient treatment of mango (Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae) peels and seeds from fruit-processing, characterized in that the said processes, lead to the preparation of a plurality of compositions, which have shelf lives of at least six months and are commercially ready to use. Said processes also result in the most efficient treatment of the mango peels and seeds, which are oftentimes regarded as worthless, troublesome and potentially hazardous wastes. The said processes also allow the efficient utilization of energy and process equipment in the said process.
Abstract:
One aspect of the invention relates to and oil-in-water emulsion comprising 5-60 wt.% of a dispersed oil phase and 40-95 wt.% of a continuous aqueous phase having a pH of 2.0 to 5.5, said emulsion containing by weight of aqueous phase: • 0.5-8 wt.% of gelatinized starch; • 0.1-3.5 wt.% of pulse seed albumin; and • 0.03-3.0 wt.% of a polysaccharide thickener selected from xanthan gum, pectin (DE>40) and combinations thereof. The acidified oil-in-water emulsions according to the invention have a very smooth texture and excellent stability and can be produced by employing a combination of heat treated pulse seed flour and polysaccharide thickener.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of an exoamylase in retarding deterioration of mouthfeel and texture flexibility (softness) in food products comprising animal protein and a starch component.