Abstract: Compositions and methods for double-crusted pizza product and method for making are disclosed having a peripheral gap extending around, or substantially around, the product perimeter between upper and lower crusts forming a gap. One embodiment provides a double-crusted layer pizza product having a lower crust layer forming a base; an upper crust layer positioned above the lower crust layer; a sauce layer applied directly adjacent to the upper crust layer on a lower surface thereof and positioned between the lower and upper crust layers; at least one ingredient; and the sauce layer having a water concentration of at least 40 percent weight. A second sauce layer or oil layer can be optionally applied adjacent to an upper surface of the lower crust layer. Cut-outs of the second crust layer can occur prior to or after hot-pressing a billet. Optional methods can include spraying the second sauce layer.

Abstract: Microwavable dough compositions are provided that are effective for providing products with improved texture using microwave heating. More specifically, the microwavable dough compositions include a blend of fiber, hydrocolloid, methylcellulose and functional surfactants in amounts that are effective for providing a cooked dough having improved firmness for an extended time after microwave cooking.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for double-crusted pizza product and method for making are disclosed having a peripheral gap extending around, or substantially around, the product perimeter between upper and lower crusts forming a gap. One embodiment provides a double-crusted layer pizza product having a lower crust layer forming a base; an upper crust layer positioned above the lower crust layer; a sauce layer applied directly adjacent to the upper crust layer on a lower surface thereof and positioned between the lower and upper crust layers; at least one ingredient; and the sauce layer having a water concentration of at least 40 percent weight. A second sauce layer or oil layer can be optionally applied adjacent to an upper surface of the lower crust layer. Cut-outs of the second crust layer can occur prior to or after hot-pressing a billet. Optional methods can include spraying the second sauce layer.

Abstract: A susceptor tray has a susceptor surface of a platform positioned above a downwardly extending portion that has sidewall functions and that traps heated vapor within an open surface defined by the susceptor tray. A kit of the susceptor tray and a dough-containing food product has a storage mode which permits the food product to be stored within the open volume and out of contact with the susceptor surface. The extending portion preferably includes apertures to permit controlled dissipation of heated vapor from out of the open volume during cooking within a microwave oven.

Abstract: A system for administering a guaranteed benefit account held by an individual, including a computer having a central processing unit for processing data, storage means for storing input data related to compensation levels of an individual account holder, contribution patterns of the individual account holder, and time periods from opening of the account until disbursement of account funds for the individual account holder, and, a first arithmetic logic circuit configured to calculate plan disbursements as a guaranteed percentage of individual account holder compensation levels.

Abstract: Method for modifying vegetable protein isolate to provide cheese-compatible flavor and improved textural properties.

Abstract: A process and product are provided for the rapid manufacture of cheese products, and particularly process cheese-type products as hereinafter defined. In the process, a cultured component is prepared and mixed with a milk protein concentrate and a fat concentrate, which mixture is fermented to provide a cheese material capable of being made into process cheese-type products by conventional cheese cooking techniques. The cultured component is prepared by proteolyzing milk protein and by lipolyzing milk fat, and forming a mixed fermentate of these hydrolyzed materials. The mixed fermentate is combined with a cheese starter culture and fermented to give the cultured component.