Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing solidified maltitol. The solidified maltitol is prepared by turbulating a maltitol powder with gas and contacting it with a maltitol containing syrup wherein the quantity of the powder is ?the quantity of the syrup. The solidified maltitol has superior properties in bakery products. It is further suitable in other food products such as confectionery, chewing gum coatings and tablets.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for use in bakery products characterized in that it consists of: starch n-octenyl succinate and whey protein, the use of such a composition to replace whole egg in bakery products and bakery products comprising the composition.

Abstract: A non-sticky, free-flowing product comprises a candied or infused, internally-moist, solid comestible having a surface coating comprising as main ingredient a dry starch derivative selected from starch phosphate esters, hydroxyalkyl starches phosphate esters and mixtures thereof. Typically, the candied or infused, internally-moist solid comestible is selected from candied or infused ginger pieces, whole fruit or fruit pieces. The product may be used as a food ingredient, for instance in bakery products, cereal products, ice cream and dairy products.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fat substitute comprising at least one n-alkenyl succinate starch and at least one polyol for use in bakery products. Biscuits, cakes, yeast leavened dough based bakery products, fat-fillings and dressings containing the fat substitute of the current invention are disclosed.