Abstract: A chemically-leavened, self-sustaining cake donut dough is prepared which contains from 20-30% of a thermally-reversible gel. The dough is formed into donut shapes and baked in an oven within 10 minutes. The gel is comprised of 80-95% water, 5-20% insoluble, water-binding fiber and 0.2-2% thermally-reversible hydrocolloid gelling agent.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aqueous sugar frosting mix by grinding an aqueous sugar saturated solution containing dispersed crystalline sugar in said saturated solution to produce a smooth, opaque, viscous syrup suitable for use as a frosting mix on cereals, pastries, cakes and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for infusing dried fruits by coating the dried fruits with an edible humectant containing gel. This process provides novel infused products using a minimum of energy with a minimum of damage to the infused product while maintaining a maximum of flavor of the dried fruit.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a simulated fruit piece suitable for combination with a dry food product having a moisture typically of from 2-3% and wherein the fruit piece maintains its softness and the food product maintains its crispness after various storage conditions, said fruit consisting of fruit solids, a fruit concentrate, a thickening agent, edible food grade acid, sweeteners, coloring, and glycerol. The glycerol/sweetener combination functions as a humectant system which produces a fruit product with an Aw of between about 0.2 to 0.50. A process for preparing said fruit piece is also disclosed wherein a solid phase comprising a fruit solids is combined with a hot liquid phase and the mixture extruded into fruit ropes or strands and cut into the desired shape or form.

Abstract: Disclosed is a simulated adipose tissue which is unusually pleasing in taste and texture and is characterized by a juicy, smooth melting property closely resembling natural fat. The simulated adipose tissue can be employed alone or with any type of meat or meat analog where a degree of fatty tissue is desired, and is most desirably employed in products which are served fried. In a preferred embodiment, a simulated bacon product is prepared containing the simulated adipose tissue and a red meat simulating phase. The simulated adipose tissue has droplets of fat, approximately 10 to 120 microns in diameter, encapsulated within a matrix based on a heat coagulable, preferably proteinaceous, component, and a water-soluble, film-forming component.