Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a composition comprising textured legume proteins, while optimizing energy and water consumption, and also to the products obtained and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to pea proteins having improved flavour, a method of producing same involving wet grinding, and the use of these proteins in a food or pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of legume proteins and in particular the organoleptic improvement of the proteins. The invention particularly relates to a method for co-atomizing a legume protein composition and at least one flavoring, comprising the steps of dissolving and mixing a legume protein composition and at least one flavoring in an aqueous solvent, heat-treating the aqueous suspension obtained and drying, by co-atomization, the aqueous suspension which has been heat-treated. When the different steps are carried out, the method according to the invention allows a synergistic effect to be obtained in the reduction of the legume flavor of the proteins. The invention also relates to a co-atomized composition comprising a legume protein composition and at least one flavoring, and to its use in preparing human or animal food compositions.

Abstract: A method for determining the degree of polymerization of a polymer is disclosed, the polymer being contained in a sample (2), the method comprising the following steps: a) illuminating the sample (2) using a laser beam (11) and acquiring (100) a Raman spectrum (S) representative of the polymer; b) identifying (110) a peak of interest (Pi) and determining (120) a position (vi) of the peak of interest in the Raman spectrum; c) on the basis of the position of the peak of interest, using a calibration function (ƒ) to determine a degree of polymerization (DP, DE) of the polymer, the calibration function expressing a variation in the position of the peak of interest as a function of the degree of polymerization of the polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant protein isolate containing less than 10 microgram, preferably less than 5 microgram, of the sum of hexanal, 2-pentyl-furan, (E)-2,4,heptadienal and 1-octen-3-ol per gram of dry matter and its method of preparation. The plant protein is preferably obtained from leguminous plant, more preferably from pea or fava bean, most preferably from pea. The method for extracting the plant protein isolate consists of the steps: (a) providing a protein containing seed, (b) milling said seed, (c) suspending the milled seed in water, (d) extracting proteins from said milled suspension and (e) washing the extracted proteins with water at a temperature between 60° C. and 100° C. and at a pH in the range of 4 to 5.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for packaging a dianhydrohexitol, in the form of an aqueous solution in a container comprising a metal-based layer. It also relates to the container containing the aqueous solution of dianhydrohexitol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogenated glucose polymer composition having a total fibre content of more than 50% as determined by the AOAC 2001.03 method, and a dry weight reducing sugar content, SR, lower than 800 ppm. The invention also relates to a method for producing said composition. The invention is also directed to a food or pharmaceutical product comprising said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel methylated cyclodextrin and to a novel method used for the production thereof. The invention also relates to the use of said methylated cyclodextrin for the solubilisation of lipophilic compounds, or carriers of at least one lipophilic group. The invention further relates to a composition comprising said methylated cyclodextrin, particularly a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A method for determining the degree of polymerization of a polymer is disclosed, the polymer being contained in a sample (2), the method comprising the following steps: a) illuminating the sample (2) using a laser beam (11) and acquiring (100) a Raman spectrum (S) representative of the polymer; b) identifying (110) a peak of interest (Pi) and determining (120) a position (vi) of the peak of interest in the Raman spectrum; c) on the basis of the position of the peak of interest, using a calibration function (ƒ) to determine a degree of polymerization (DP, DE) of the polymer, the calibration function expressing a variation in the position of the peak of interest as a function of the degree of polymerization of the polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to pea proteins having improved flavour, a method of producing same involving wet grinding, and the use of these proteins in a food or pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The use of a product for internal dehydration of hydrogenated sugar as a methanogen substrate in a method for biogas production, a composition including a monoanhydrohexitol (M), a dianhydrohexitol (D), and anhydrohexitol polymers (P), and a methanisation method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pea protein composition, the nutritional quality of which, in particular the PDCAAS thereof, is improved, as well as to a method for producing same and to the use of this composition in a food or pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pea protein composition the nutritional quality, and in particular the PDCAAS, of which is improved, as well as to a method for preparing same and to the use of this composition in a food or pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A method for producing 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitols, including the steps of: a) supplying at least one hexitol, b) dehydrating the hexitol, and c) distillating the dehydration product produced in step b), wherein: the hexitol is supplied in the form of an aqueous solution in step a); and the distillation is carried out by means of a thin-film evaporator in step c).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing crystals of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitols, by manufacturing a solution of an internal dehydration product of at least one hexitol, distilling the solution, crystallizing, and wherein the crystallization mother liquors undergo a step of evaporative crystallization. Unlike the prior art processes that seek to recycle the crystallization mother liquors, evaporative crystallization economically and efficiently replaces the succession of steps consisting of at least one concentration, then at least one step of purification by distillation, chromatography, or crystallization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a starch hydrolysate having a Dextrose Equivalent DE of between 5 and 30 and a specific carbohydrate profile. In particular, the hydrolysate of the invention has improved retrogradation behaviour. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said starch hydrolysate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogenated glucose polymer composition having a total fibre content of more than 50% as determined by the AOAC 2001.03 method, and a dry weight reducing sugar content, SR, lower than 800 ppm. The invention also relates to a method for producing said composition. The invention is also directed to a food or pharmaceutical product comprising said composition.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing crystals of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitols, by manufacturing a solution of an internal dehydration product of at least one hexitol, distilling the solution, crystallizing, and wherein the crystallization mother liquors undergo a step of evaporative crystallization. Unlike the prior art processes that seek to recycle the crystallization mother liquors, evaporative crystallization economically and efficiently replaces the succession of steps consisting of at least one concentration, then at least one step of purification by distillation, chromatography, or crystallization.

Abstract: A method for producing 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitols, including the steps of: a) supplying at least one hexitol, b) dehydrating the hexitol, and c) distillating the dehydration product produced in step b), wherein: the hexitol is supplied in the form of an aqueous solution in step a); and the distillation is carried out by means of a thin-film evaporator in step c).

Abstract: A process for producing bis-anhydrohexitol ether compositions and in particular isohexide glycidyl ether compositions, one of the originalities of which is azeotropic distillation carried out under reduced pressure. Such compositions are used to produce epoxy resins, the function thereof being to form a three-dimensional macromolecular network. The compositions obtained according to the process are rich in diepoxy derivatives of isosorbide to the detriment of monoepoxy derivatives, only the first participating in the formation of the three-dimensional network. The crosslinking density is therefore increased, thereby making it possible to obtain a material which is more chemically resistant and mechanically stronger and which has a higher glass transition temperature (Tg), compared with the same materials obtained with bis-anhydrohexitol ether compositions according to the prior art.