Abstract: Embodiments herein include crunchy baked snacks and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, a baked snack is included. The baked snack can include a three-dimensional structure comprising a top layer and a bottom layer and defining a hollow cavity between the top layer and the bottom layer. In an embodiment, the three-dimensional structure is formed from a dough composition a corn flour, a tapioca flour, and a starch. The three-dimensional structure can include a first end segment, a second end segment, and a middle segment disposed between the first end segment and the second end segment. The average height of the hollow cavity can be less in the second end segment than in the first end segment. The average height of the hollow cavity can be less in the first end segment than in the middle segment. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A pasta product can be formed from a low protein flour by blending the low protein flour with water to form a pasta dough. In some examples, the pasta dough is then hot extruded to produce an extruded pasta before being dried. In contrast to cold extrusion where the goal is to minimize starch gelatinization while shaping the pasta dough, hot extrusion can cause starch within the low protein flour to gelatinize. The gelatinized starch may help compensate for the lack of protein network structure caused by using a low protein flour.

Abstract: A pasta product can be formed from a low protein flour by blending the low protein flour with water to form a pasta dough. In some examples, the pasta dough is then hot extruded to produce an extruded pasta before being dried. In contrast to cold extrusion where the goal is to minimize starch gelatinization while shaping the pasta dough, hot extrusion can cause starch within the low protein flour to gelatinize. The gelatinized starch may help compensate for the lack of protein network structure caused by using a low protein flour.

Abstract: A confectionery product for relief of drymouth is disclosed having a salivation region and a separate and distinct oral comfort region. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the confections of the invention.