Abstract: A gluten-free, clean label, plant protein composition; a spreadable, gluten-free, clean label, plant protein composition; food products for human consumption comprising same; and methods of making.

Abstract: Disclosed is a processing method of a self-reinforced starch-based multifunctional material, and belongs to the technical field of starch deep processing. The processing method takes bulk starch as a base material, including the following steps: firstly reacting starch nanoparticles with an organic acid anhydride reagent and adding a bacteriostatic agent to prepare composite nanoparticles, then mixing the composite nanoparticles with the bulk starch, an etherifying agent, a crosslinking agent, a plasticizer and the like, and finally preparing a starch-based multifunctional material by dry extrusion modification combined with a starch-based nanoparticle assembly and reinforcement technology. The method of the disclosure is simple and convenient in step, mild and controllable in reaction, and continuous and green in production.

Abstract: Disclosed is a processing method of a self-reinforced starch-based multifunctional material, and belongs to the technical field of starch deep processing. The processing method takes bulk starch as a base material, including the following steps: firstly reacting starch nanoparticles with an organic acid anhydride reagent and adding a bacteriostatic agent to prepare composite nanoparticles, then mixing the composite nanoparticles with the bulk starch, an etherifying agent, a crosslinking agent, a plasticizer and the like, and finally preparing a starch-based multifunctional material by dry extrusion modification combined with a starch-based nanoparticle assembly and reinforcement technology. The method of the disclosure is simple and convenient in step, mild and controllable in reaction, and continuous and green in production.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide a method for improving bowel health by increasing short chain fatty acid concentration in the colon of a mammal including administering to the mammal a composition having from about 0.1 grams to about 50 grams of a treated bran product. After administration, the treated bran product results in an increased short chain fatty acid production during fermentation in the colon as compared to untreated bran fermented in the colon.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide a method for improving bowel health by increasing short chain fatty acid concentration in the colon of a mammal including administering to the mammal a composition having from about 0.1 grams to about 50 grams of a treated bran product. After administration, the treated bran product results in an increased short chain fatty acid production during fermentation in the colon as compared to untreated bran fermented in the colon.

Abstract: A biodegradable target disc adapted to be molded into a rigid target that is launchable from a launching device, the biodegradable target disc comprising soy protein isolate and protein filler.

Abstract: Gluten-free baked products, particularly gluten-free bread products, which exhibit properties comparable those made with wheat flour. Compositions and methods for preparation of gluten-free baked products. A conditioned protein or protein composite which functions to replace gluten in gluten-free flour. The conditioned protein comprises one more non-wheat cereal storage proteins, particularly prolamins, optionally, but preferably in combination with one or more co-proteins which function to facilitate formation and stabilize formation of a protein network, e.g., ?-sheet network, that facilitates retention of CO2 for leavening. More specifically, protein composites of zein and or other non-wheat prolamins with co-proteins including casein, elastin or mixtures thereof conditioned at temperatures above the glass transition temperature of the protein mixture provide improved ingredients for preparation of gluten-free breads and other baked products.