Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing rice taffy, and more specifically, a method of manufacturing rice taffy having excellent functionality by adding collagen. The method of manufacturing rice taffy according to the present invention includes a saccharification step of saccharifying a mixture of hard-boiled rice, malt, and water and thus obtaining a saccharified solution, a concentration step of concentrating the saccharified solution by applying heat and thus obtaining black taffy, an addition step of adding collagen to the black taffy, and a stretching step of repeatedly stretching the black taffy to which collagen was added.

Abstract: A technique for processing ancient, heritage and modern wheat, grains, seeds, beans, legumes, tuber and root vegetables create baking flours suitable for human consumption. The initial ingredient is incubated to initiate germination and activate internal enzymes and nutrient production for useful enzymes, proteins and nutrients. Germination is terminated and the product wet-milled to fracture or shear the outer hull, exposing the inner grain. The product is mixed with water at varying temperatures during which amylase is added. The mixture is incubated to facilitate saccharification of starches into sugars by the amylase enzymes. The mixture is pasteurized to denature the amylases and the mash pressed and/or strained to separate the liquid and solids. The solid phase is dried and milled into higher fiber, high protein, low carbohydrate flour. The liquid is carbohydrate-rich with substantial fiber, protein and other nutrients dissolved in the solution.

Abstract: The invention relates compositions rich in yeast proteins, methods for producing processing wheat for recovery of the compositions rich in yeast proteins, and uses thereof as animal feed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide oat fractions, and methods of producing the oat fractions, of the species Avena Sativa that has a concentration of total Avenanthramides that is from about 2 to about 25 wt. %, and up to about 30 wt. % or more, higher than the concentration before treatment with infrared energy. The higher concentration is achieved without treatment with enzymes or exposure to fungal agents to increase the concentration of total Avenanthramides. Instead, the enhanced concentration of Avenanthramides is achieved through exposure to infrared energy for a selected period of time.

Abstract: A production method for an edible fermented dairy product using, as a raw material, sterile full fat soy flour and a fermented dairy product produced by the method. A production method for a fermented dairy product includes the steps of: producing sterile full fat soy flour having a grain size of from 100 to 1,000 meshes by pulverizing sterile dehulled soybeans prepared so as to have a bacterial count of 300 cells/g or less by using a method of separating whole soybeans into cotyledons, germs, and hulls; adding water to the sterile full fat soy flour to prepare a powdered soy juice, followed by sterilizing the powdered soy juice by heating; homogenizing the powdered soy juice to prepare a homogenized powdered soy juice; and adding a lactic acid bacterium to the homogenized powdered soy juice, followed by fermentation to prepare fermented milk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising Lactobacillus plantarum 2830 (ECGC 13110402), or mutant strain or strains thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercholesterolaemia, and in particular reducing the total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, in an individual. Specific dosage regimes and methods of production are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A method of producing a mycological composite material comprises inoculating a substrate of fibrous material with an inoculum of mycelial tissue; rolling the inoculated substrate into a roll; and thereafter incubating the rolled inoculated substrate for a time sufficient for the mycelial tissue to grow hyphae that enmesh with the substrate to form a cohesive unified filamentous network with the rolled inoculated substrate being characterized in being flexible. The rolled inoculated substrate may be subsequently processed by subjecting lengths of the roll to heat and pressure in molds to form rigid products.

Abstract: A method for preparing an instant noodle, a flour composition for an instant noodle, and an instant noodle are disclosed. The method for preparing the instant noodle includes preprocessing a non-wheat cereal to form processed non-wheat cereal flour. The method further includes providing a non-wheat cereal component having the processed non-wheat cereal flour, and mixing the non-wheat cereal component with a wheat component to form a flour composition. The amount of the non-wheat cereal component is at least 50 weight percent of the total weight of the flour composition, and the amount of the wheat component is 7.5-50 weight percent of the total weight of the flour composition. The flour composition is then formed into the instant noodle.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide oat fractions, and methods of producing the oat fractions, of the species Avena Sativa that has a concentration of total Avenanthramides that is from about 2 to about 25 wt. %, and up to about 30 wt. % or more, higher than the concentration before treatment with infrared energy. The higher concentration is achieved without treatment with enzymes or exposure to fungal agents to increase the concentration of total Avenanthramides. Instead, the enhanced concentration of Avenanthramides is achieved through exposure to infrared energy for a selected period of time.

Abstract: A process for recovering a protein-containing fermentation agent, comprising (i) forming an aqueous mixture of an organic material and a protein-containing fermentation agent capable of fermenting the organic material to produce ethanol, (ii) fermenting the aqueous mixture to produce ethanol, (iii) recovering from the fermented aqueous mixture an ethanol stream which is rich in ethanol and a co-product stream comprising unfermented organic material, fermentation agent and an aqueous solution of dissolved solids in water, (iv) subjecting the co-product stream to a first separation stage to recover a first stream rich in the unfermented organic material and a second stream rich in the fermentation agent suspended in the aqueous solution, and (v) subjecting the second stream to a second separation step, capable of recovering suspended solids from a liquid, to recover a third stream rich in the fermentation agent and a fourth stream rich in the aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the making of sponge cake, more particularly making of sponge cake using polypeptides having lysophospholipase activity. The invention also relates to compositions comprising polypeptides having lysophospholipase activity.

Abstract: A method of preparing a highly dispersible whole grain oat flour by hydrolyzing, milling and agglomerating grain flour to arrive at a whole grain oat flour having an increased avenanthramide content compared to native oat flour.

Abstract: Provided is a nutritionally enhanced derivative (isolate) from Stabilized Rice Bran (SRB) with improved antioxidant, fat and protein levels enhancing both the nutritional and yield values over existing techniques. Also provided is an improved method that utilizes certain enzyme combinations under various time and temperature conditions for extracting these nutritionally enhanced isolates from SRB.

Abstract: The present invention describes fermentation methods for producing animal feeds enriched with omega-3 fatty acids from cellulosic feedstock.

Abstract: A device for steeping barley having a container for containing the barley to be steeped. The container has a floor and the floor has passageways for flowing at least one of steeping water and gases through the passageways. The device further includes a water line system under the floor directly connected to the passageways.

Abstract: Processes for increasing yield in the malting process are described. Utilization of an extract in the germination stage of the malting process can result in an increased malt yield without substantially affecting the quality of the resulting malt.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the prevention and/or reduction of acrylamide formation and/or acrylamide precursor formation in a foodstuff containing (i) a protein, a peptide or an amino acid and (ii) a reducing sugar, the process comprising contacting the foodstuff with an enzyme capable of oxidizing a reducing group of the sugar.

Abstract: Provided is a nutritionally enhanced derivative (isolate) from Stabilized Rice Bran (SRB) with improved antioxidant, fat and protein levels enhancing both the nutritional and yield values over existing techniques. Also provided is an improved method that utilizes certain enzyme combinations under various time and temperature conditions for extracting these nutritionally enhanced isolates from SRB.

Abstract: The present invention relates among other things to an enzymatically produced purple corn nectar having a composition comprising saccharides and anthocyanins. The anthocyanin composition is present in concentrations of at least 40 mg/100 g of nectar and is a direct result of the process of making the corn nectar from the purple corn kernels and does not constitute an exogenous addition to the purple corn nectar. The current invention also relates to consumable compositions made from the said purple corn nectar.

Abstract: A novel ?-amylase having excellent practical applicability is found, and an object is to provide a practical use of the ?-amylase. Provided is a method for improving a food, wherein a ?-amylase obtained from Bacillus flexus is acted on a food containing a polysaccharide or an oligosaccharide having an ?-1,4 bond of glucose as the main chain.

Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a dry instant porridge comprising the enzymatic hydrolysis of a milled carbohydrate-rich food blend by at least one amylase enzyme in an extruder and at low moisture content. The present invention also refers to a dry instant porridge or a fortified dry instant porridge obtainable by the above mentioned process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an exoamylase in retarding deterioration of mouthfeel and texture flexibility (softness) in food products comprising animal protein and a starch component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filling composition comprising a fat content above 20% by weight of the filling composition, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition; and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibres when in the active state.

Abstract: Food grade products are given priority with a sustainable integrated corn based bio grind refining process. Premium fractions are fractionated for human foods and premium fermentable products. The balance food feedstocks are refined for animal feed with no loss of nutritional value. By-products of refining are used to produce ethanol and other energy products. There is no process waste. The integrated processes can be adapted to new continuous refineries or to optimize or retrofit one or more individual process steps.

Abstract: A food bar is formed by a homogenizing of cooked grains including intact endosperm and germ combined with a fermented dairy product and then mixed with other ingredients and then formed into a bar form. Direct processing of more complete grains provides cost savings, energy savings, and nutritional advantages, for the finished product along with a more digestible and textures needed for the particular market.

Abstract: The inventors have modified the amino acid sequence of a maltogenic alpha-amylase to obtain variants with improved properties, based on the three-dimensional structure of the maltogenic alpha-amylase Novamyl. The variants have altered physicochemical properties., e.g. an altered pH optimum, improved thermostability, increased specific activity, an altered cleavage pattern or an increased ability to reduce retrogradation of starch or staling of bread.

Abstract: A method of modeling a fermentation process comprises providing a first principles model of a fermentation process; determining the concentration of at least one substrate in a fermentation composition at a first time; and predicting the concentration of at least one component of the fermentation composition at a second time using the first principles model, wherein the second time is after the first time.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid koji to be used in the production of a fermented food or drink, particularly a liquid koji having glucoamylase and acid-stable ?-amylase with high enzymatic activities, which can be used in the brewing of shochu. The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a liquid koji to be used in production of a fermented food or drink, comprising: cultivating a koji mold in a liquid medium that contains, as a raw material, a substance selected from the group consisting of a cereal having a surface covered with a husk; a cereal having a surface from which only a husk (e.g., a chaff) is removed; an unprocessed bean or tuber having a surface covered with a hull; and amaranthus and/or quinoa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. The method can include fractionating the plant material. The present invention also relates to methods for producing high protein distiller's dried grain from fermentation of plant material, and to the high protein distiller's dried grain produced. The method can include drying a co-product by ring drying, flash drying, or fluid bed drying. The present invention further relates to reduced stack emissions from drying distillation products from the production of ethanol.

Abstract: Methods for the production of substrate, tuber, and grain compositions containing isomalto-oligosaccharides are described. The methods comprise (a) contacting a substrate, tuber or grain containing ungelatinized starch with a maltogenic enzyme and a starch liquefying enzyme to produce maltose; (b) contacting the maltose with a transglucosidic enzyme, wherein the steps (a) and (b) occur at a temperature less than or at a starch gelatinization temperature; and (c) obtaining a substrate, grain or tuber composition having an enzymatically produced isomalto-oligosaccharide, wherein the oligosaccharide is derived from the grain. The maltogenic enzyme can be either exogenous or endogenous to the grain. The contacting steps can be sequential or concurrent. The present invention also describes flour, oral rehydrating solutions, beer adjuncts, food, feed, beverage additives incorporating the grain compositions made as described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. The present invention is also directed to methods for producing high protein distiller's dried grain from fermentation of plant material, and to the high protein distiller's dried grain produced. The present invention also relates to reduced stack emissions from drying distillation products from the production of ethanol.

Abstract: Variants of Bacillus sp. no. 707 alpha-amylase are provided that are produced more efficiently and thus more economically. Higher fermentation yields are achieved through introducing amino acid variations that promote solubility of the variant in a fermentation broth. Increased solubility allows more enzyme to remain in solution after expression in a host cell. This in turn increases the efficiency with which the expressed variant enzyme can be recovered from the fermentation broth.

Abstract: Producing soluble oat flour by using enzymes to precondition whole oat flour prior to an extrusion (continuous cooking) process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a whole grain cereal based extract having improved suspension properties. The process comprises the steps of: (i) providing a whole grain cereal; (ii) subjecting the whole grain cereal to a first grinding; (iii) subjecting the ground whole grain cereal to an hydrolysis of the macromolecular elements providing a modified whole grain cereal; (iv) separating a soluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal from an insoluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal; and (v) subjecting the insoluble fraction of the modified whole grain cereal to a second grinding and/or enzymatic modification obtaining a cereal based fraction having improved suspension properties, and comprising particles having a particle size of at the most 100 ?m, such as at the most 50 ?m, e.g.

Abstract: The inventors have modified the amino acid sequence of a maltogenic alpha-amylase to obtain variants with improved properties, based on the three-dimensional structure of the maltogenic alpha-amylase Novamyl. The variants have altered physicochemical properties., e.g. an altered pH optimum, improved thermostability, increased specific activity, an altered cleavage pattern or an increased ability to reduce retrogradation of starch or staling of bread.

Abstract: A method for producing a food product containing nattokinase but containing little or none vitamin K2, comprising treating a Bacillus natto culture or culture supernatant with at least one coagulant selected from the group consisting of an inorganic coagulant and a cationic polymer coagulant (excluding chitosan). As the inorganic coagulant, calcium chloride or poly aluminum chloride is preferable, and their mixtures with a phosphorus coagulant are also preferably used. As the cationic polymer coagulant, cationic polysaccharides, hexamethylenediamine/ephichlorohydrin polycondensates or dimethylamine/epichlorohydrin polycondensates are preferably used, and their mixtures with a polyacrylate are also preferably used.

Abstract: Producing soluble oat or barley flour by using enzymes to precondition whole oat or barley flour prior to an extrusion (continuous cooking) process.

Abstract: A method of preparing a highly dispersible whole grain flour by hydrolyzing, milling and agglomerating grain flour. Highly dispersible hydrolyzed whole grain flours made in accordance with the present invention include an enzyme that hydrolyzes the whole grain flour while maintaining the integrity of the whole grain throughout processing. The whole grain flours of the present invention are highly dispersible in liquid and semi-solid media.

Abstract: Producing soluble oat or barley flour by using enzymes to precondition whole oat or barley flour prior to an extrusion (continuous cooking) process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant cereal product comprising a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state; a moisture content below 5% (w/w), and vitamin and mineral fortification.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to instant drink powders comprising a primary ingredient of particles or agglomerated particles having a particle size below 500 ?m, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragments thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragments thereof show no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state; and a moisture content of at most 5% (w/w) of the instant drink powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ready-to-drink beverages comprising a flavor component, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragments thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragments thereof show no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, a sucrose content below 5% by weight of the beverage, and wherein the beverage has a viscosity in the range 1-300 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen confectionary product comprising up to 20% wt fat, up to 25% milk solids non fat (MSNF), from 5 to 40% wt sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabiliser and/or emulsifier, wherein said frozen confectionery further comprises a hydrolysed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to syrups comprising a content of sweetening agent above 15% by weight of the syrup, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, and wherein the syrup has a water activity above 0.6.

Abstract: A method of preparing a highly dispersible whole grain oat flour by hydrolyzing, milling and agglomerating grain flour to arrive at a whole grain oat flour having an increased avenanthramide content compared to native oat flour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phytases having at least 76% identity to a phytase derived from Hafnia alvei and comprises at least one modification in the amino acid sequence thereof. These phytase variants have modified, preferably improved, properties, such as, reduced protease sensibility, preferably they exhibit improved properties in respect of thermal performance, such as heat-stability (temperature stability, thermostability), steam stability, pelleting stability and/or temperature profile; and/or protease stability, in particular pepsin stability, pH profile, specific activity, substrate specificity, performance in animal feed (such as an improved release and/or degradation of phytate), susceptibility to glycation, and/or glycosylation pattern. The invention also relates to DNA encoding these phytases, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof, e.g., in animal feed and animal feed additives.

Abstract: A method of preparing an oat protein and fiber product. A base formulation is mixed water to form a slurry. The base formulation has a major amount of an oat material or waxy barley hybrid. At least one enzyme is mixed into the slurry. The at least one enzyme capable of facilitating sugar formation and thinning of the slurry. The slurry is cooked to convert the slurry into a first intermediate product having a DE of between about 20 and 90. The first intermediate product is diluted with water to form a second intermediate product. The second intermediate product is heated. A first solids slurry is recovered from the second intermediate product using a clarifying centrifuge. The first solids slurry is dried to form a dried product.

Abstract: Producing soluble oat flour with an increased level of avenanthramides by using enzymes to precondition whole oat flour prior to extrusion.