Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention relates to methods and compositions of to a soft textured product comprising a biscuit and a filler, wherein the biscuit and filler are combined to form a soft textured product having a residual force ratio of greater than about 32 and an SAG of greater than about 12.

Abstract: Methods for forming implantable compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include (i) providing a gel base, (ii) adding water and a hydrating agent to the gel base to form a mixture, (iii) reducing the water content of the mixture; and (iv) adding a delivered material before, during, and/or after step (ii) or (iii). The water content is reduced to about 5% or less by weight of the implantable composition.

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 microwave cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprises 55 to 80 wt % water and 20 to 45 wt % by dry weight of an ingredient mixture including: a. 35 to 60 wt % of a flour component comprising rice flour, but no wheat flour; b. 15 to 35 wt % of non-modified starch; c. 0.1 to 5 wt % of a gelling agent; d. 0 to 15 wt % of modified starch; and e. 0 to 35 wt % of other edible ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly, discharge device and method for the production of pancakes. The assembly includes a conveyor having a heatable carrier on which the pancakes to be made are conveyed; and, a first discharge device wherein the first discharge device is provided with several nozzles for each time discharging a preset quantity of pancake batter for the nozzle in question onto the carrier. The preset quantity of pancake batter for the nozzle in question and a conveyance speed of the conveyor are set such that the preset quantity of pancake batter for the nozzle in question forms a line on the carrier in the conveyance direction. The several nozzles may be connected to a reservoir for the pancake batter. The discharge device may include a pressure regulator for keeping the pressure in the reservoir substantially constant during discharging pancake batter.

Abstract: To reduce the glycemic load in the daily nutrition of diabetics, obese and for weight-reducing diets, this invention claims cooking or baking processes and other procedures for food—rich in carbohydrates—in which the structure of the raw complex carbohydrates is mostly preserved and/or short saccharides are encapsulated. This objective is attained by reducing the magnitude of the complex carbohydrate fractioning by the undesired effect of adiabatic heating during grain grinding, or during conventional cooking and also through the encapsulation of already processed monosaccharide's, disaccharides or broken carbohydrate chains in capsules within denaturalized protein matrixes, in order to make their digestion deeper and longer. These processes and procedures allow the ingestion of less restricted portions of food, very similar to the conventional ones while due to their prolonged digestion, naturally limiting the immediate production of glucose (Glycemic Index).

Abstract: A health food made of grain and a manufacturing method thereof that keep its nutrition of the ingredients effectively, and take into account the health care effects at the same time. It contains the following ingredients: flour, egg yolk, butter, evaporated milk, yellow rice, tortoise powder, glabrous greenbrier rhizome powder, grass jelly powder, Ganoderma Lucidum powder. The rice and wheat flour of raw materials are processed into semi-finished products, and then fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, seafood, and herbal medicines are added to make the foods containing rice and flour, which can effectively retain nutritional ingredients, not only to meet needs of carbohydrates, protein, fat, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins of a human body, but also provide multiple health benefits, different flavors, being aesthetically appealing and taste good.

Abstract: Provided are a dough composition for sugarless bread, sugarless bread and a processes for making them, which can reduce sugar content in baking bread without sugar added, thereby lowering the intake of sugar, which may cause diseases such as diabetes or obesity. The dough composition for sugarless bread includes (A) 0.1 to 1.1 parts by weight of an improver, (B) 15 to 50 parts by weight of a grain mixture, and (C) 1.0 to 2.5 parts by weight of yeast, based on 100 parts by weight of flour of the dough composition. The present invention can provide sugarless bread with low sugar content by suppressing sugar from being generated during the baking process. Since the sugarless bread according to the present invention lowers the intake of sugar, which may cause diseases such as diabetes or obesity.

Abstract: A shelf-stable baked crisp and method for making the same. In one embodiment the shelf-stable crisp comprises a cooked batter which comprises oil, gluten, flour, baking powder, and egg. The crisp comprises a moisture content of between 2 and 5% and is shelf-stable. In one embodiment the crisp does not comprise artificial ingredients such as artificial preservatives, flavorings, or colorings. To manufacture the crisp, in one embodiment, the ingredients are first mixed to form a batter which is deposited into a pan and baked. Thereafter, the product is cooled, sliced, and then dried.

Abstract: Bakery products and pasta with added chitosan are disclosed. The chitosan is addified with a biologically acceptable acid and added to pasta and baked products. Once the baked products and/or pasta are ingested, gastro-intestinal absorption of fats is limited even after cooking.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing flour dough with reduced content of gluten starting from gluten containing cereals flours. In particular, the invention is directed to the use of lactic acid bacteria and fungal enzymes for the partial degradation of gluten in wheat flour in order to obtain flour dough with residual gluten concentration from 20,000-80,000 ppm. The flour dough obtained by the method of the invention can be used to prepare food products with reduced gluten content.

Abstract: A nutritional composition is provided herein for optimizing fats, carbohydrates, and protein caloric ratios as it relates to balanced nutrition, general health, and muscle performance during exercise and for enhancing muscle cell repair and recovery following the cessation of exercise, comprising: a) about 18% to about 23% by weight, e.g. about 19% to about 21%, of whey protein, e.g. whey protein isolate; b) about 65% to about 70% by weight, e.g. about 67% to about 69%, of a “Superfruit and Vegetable Blend”, a concentrated fruit juice and a sweetener, such as honey; and c) about 10% to about 15% by weight, such as about 11% to about 13%, of a vegetable oil, e.g., olive oil, such as extra virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, cold pressed olive oil.

Abstract: A problem of the present invention is to provide a skin collagen production-promoting agent without safety problems. Another problem of the present invention is to provide a skin collagen production-promoting food or drink product and a skin collagen production-promoting cosmetic product containing such a substance. TGF-? and/or a TGF-? degradation product, which is acquired by degrading TGF-? with a protease such as pepsin, pancreatin, etc., are used as a skin collagen production-promoting agent or the active ingredient of a skin collagen production-promoting food or drink product and a skin collagen production-promoting cosmetic product. The aforementioned TGF-? and/or TGF-? degradation product have an effect of increasing the collagen content of the skin.

Abstract: A chocolate composition wherein at least 30% by weight, e.g. 33 to 40% or more, of the sucrose content of regular chocolate is replaced by a combination of dietary fibres and wherein the fibre combination comprises, consists of or consists essentially of a dextrin, an inulin and an oligofructose.

Abstract: Crisp bread snack food products based on traditional bread recipes from around the world and a method for producing the products on a commercial processing line. The crisp bread snack food products are shelf-stable and have flavors substantially similar to the traditional breads.

Abstract: Flour-based cookies having any standard commercial cookie formulation which includes at least the presence of flour, sugar, and fat, as well as any other cookie ingredients as required, are prepared so that the fat constituent of the commercial cookie formulation comprises a cookie-compatible lipid which has been combined with 0.2% to 7.0% of an organically derived phospholipid, based on the weight of fat solids of the cookie-compatible lipid. The fat constituent is thoroughly mixed with the sugar constituent of said commercial cookie formulation prior to the mixture of the fat constituent and the sugar constituent being added to all other cookie ingredients of the specific commercial cookie formulation.

Abstract: A bread product including oat bran, a thickened product and egg whites is disclosed. The bread product is a nutritional food item having about 10 grams of protein per serving. The bread product is dense taking form as a pita and is not cakey like a pancake or muffin.

Abstract: A frozen or refrigerated food product is disclosed which comprises a polymer component, an egg component and water. The egg component comprises uncooked liquid eggs or egg substitutes.

Abstract: A microwave cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprises 55 to 80 wt % water and 20 to 45 wt % by dry weight of an ingredient mixture including: a. 35 to 60 wt % of a flour component comprising one or more flours selected from soy flour, maize flour, rice flour and wheat flour; b. 15 to 35 wt % of non-modified starch; c. 0.1 to 5 wt % of a gelling agent; d. 0 to 15 wt % of modified starch; and e. 0 to 35 wt % of other edible ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemically leavened batter compositions used for the preparation of cooked food products containing egg protein from pasteurized whole eggs with a PDCAAS score of 1.0, and cooked food products.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides: (a) a composition for preparing gluten-free wet rice noodle, rice cake, baked rice confectionery, rice cookie and rice bread, (b) gluten-free wet rice noodle, rice cake, baked rice confectionery, rice cookie and rice bread, and (c) a method for preparing the same. The present disclosure not only provides superior gustatory sensation over wet wheat noodle, wheat cake, baked wheat confectionery, wheat cookie and wheat bread but also provides well-being diet cake for health improvement in terms of nutrition since intake of sugar and sweet substances as well as fats can be reduced. In addition, the present disclosure will find useful applications in the well-being health food industry and the agricultural processed food industry since wheat allergy can be avoided owing to the absence of wheat and the gluten-free food is of great help to patients with celiac disease or atopy.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fluid or semi-fluid ready-to-use food precursor product being suitable for producing sauces, thickenings or pastry such as waffles, pancakes, muffins, sugar bread etc. The food precursor composition has improved storage stability and provides an improved end product as compared to corresponding known compositions. There is also disclosed a process for producing such food precursor products.

Abstract: A container is partially filled with a raw cake batter. A lower portion of the container is covered by said batter and an upper portion of the container defines a void into which the cake batter can expand during baking The partially-filled container is frozen at the charging location. The container is then shipped under chilled conditions and presented for retail at said retail location in a chilled, substantially unfrozen state. The container is then purchased and placed directly into an oven without further preparation, in order to produce a freshly baked cake in said container.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide baked dough having a water activity (Aw) between 0.6 and 0.80 and including at least a flour having a median particulate size in volume less than or equal to 40 ?m. It is also an object of the invention to provide a food product including said baked dough, and a use of a flour having a median particulate size in volume less than or equal to 40 ?m as a substitute for sugars and/or sugar derivatives in dough baked or intended to be baked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered, cooked and chilled dessert in a heat-resistant container and to a method for manufacturing it. The dessert of the invention is prepared by subsequently filling layers in a heat-resistant jar and baking the dessert comprising the layers, followed by cooling the dessert to chilled conditions. The dessert may be consumed as chilled dessert or, alternatively, following a re-heating step shortly before serving. The dessert of the present invention provides advantages with respect to food safety in that its manufacturing process is shortened and not prone to contamination if compared to prior art processes.

Abstract: A method that entails blending an egg-based substance, a water-absorbent thickener, and pieces of supplemental food together to form an egg-based material, the egg-based substance including a natural liquid egg component, the water-absorbent thickener distributed throughout the egg-based material, and the water-absorbent thickener effective to maintain distribution of the pieces of supplemental food throughout the egg-based material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel starch composition comprising: (a) amylomaltase-treated starch; (b) amylopectin starch; and (c) optionally, low DE maltodextrin. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the novel starch composition to produce a baked product, optionally thereby reducing the amount of fat needed for the recipe.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of alternan as a texturizing agent, particularly as a fat or oil replacer in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, a homogeneous composition comprising alternan and water, the use of the homogenous composition as a texturizing agent in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, and foodstuffs and cosmetic preparations comprising alternan as a texturizing agent or a homogeneous composition comprising alternan.

Abstract: A ready-to-use, microwavable cookie dough formulation that includes a flour mixture of (a) a gluten-containing flour and (b) a low-gluten flour or a starch component in a weight ratio of (a)/(b) of greater than 2:1, sugar, water and a spread-controlling agent. The spread controlling agent includes a cellulose component, a pregelatinized starch, a humectant, and optionally dietary fiber, together in a combined amount effective to impart water retention to the dough formulation but less than about 10% by weight. The agent controls spreading of the dough formulation during microwave baking. The dough formulation is one that is used to make cookies.

Abstract: A partial hydrolysate of cereal protein wherein the hydrolysate has a degree of hydrolysis between 9 and 18%, products containing such a partial hydrolysate and a method for the primary prevention of allergic reactions to cereal protein in a young mammal using such a partial hydrolysate are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabiliser systems which may be used in the manufacture of frozen dessert which comprise native rice starch, egg yolk as a natural emulsifier and fibres from vegetables, fruits or mixtures thereof. It also relates to a method for manufacturing a frozen confectionery using a stabiliser system that contains only natural ingredients. The invention, in another aspect, also concerns the frozen confectionery products thus produced.

Abstract: An egg-based material that includes an egg-based substance, a water-absorbent thickener distributed throughout the egg-based material, and pieces of supplemental food distributed throughout the egg-based material, where the egg-based substance includes a natural liquid egg component and the water-absorbent thickener is effective to maintain distribution of the pieces of supplemental food throughout the egg-based material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kneadable and mouldable baking mixture, wherein the sugar part corresponds to up to 32 wt. %, the flour part corresponds to between 10 and 50 wt. %, the starch part corresponds to between 0 and 20 wt. %, the water part corresponds to between 5 and 30 wt. %, the animal and/or vegetable protein part is equal to 1.5 wt. %, and the animal and/or vegetable fat part corresponds to between 0 and 5 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel use of a phospholipase A in the production of cake to improve at least one of the properties selected from the group consisting of: (i) batter viscosity, (ii) specific density, (iii) initial crumb softness, (iv) crumb pore homogeneity, (v) crumb pore diameter, (vi) crumb softness upon storage, (vii) shelf life and/or (viii) cake volume. The invention also relates to a novel use of phospholipase A in the production of cake to enable reduction of the amount of eggs and/or fat used in the recipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bakery products and pasta with added acidified chitosan.

Abstract: The Camilleon Cookie Collection brings a new flavor of cookies to the market. They are lighter, flavorful, and delightful to the palate. Many kinds of cookies can be created with the use of the base recipe, and more cookies are yielded per batch. The cookies have natural preservative and the doe can last for more than a month. The cookie itself can be frozen and later warmed up again to taste as fresh as the first time they were baked.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of enzymatically hydrolysed egg proteins comprising a first hydrolysis step in which intact egg proteins are subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis by a first protease, an intermediate heating step in which the product of the first hydrolysis is heated to a temperature not exceeding 75° C., a second hydrolysis step in which the product of the intermediate heating step is subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis by a second protease and an inactivation step in which the product of the second hydrolysis is heated to a temperature between 85 and 90° C. and maintained at this temperature for at least 30 minutes. The invention extends to an egg pasta product containing hydrolysed whole egg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flour-based food products containing Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) capable to reduce body weight and plasma LDL cholesterol, lipids and glucose.

Abstract: Chocolate brittle containing chocolate and syrup is a brittle confection which may, additionally, have other flavorings and toppings added thereto.

Abstract: Non-flour containing baked and related food compositions are made with egg protein and soy protein isolate stabilized with a hydrocolloid component. Fats and oils may be added without collapsing the matrix of egg protein and soy protein isolate. The food compositions may be used by cellacs and are sufficiently low in net carbohydrates as to be useful in diet programs requiring a low level of carbohydrates for weight loss.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fat and oil composition for bakery products, containing 20 to 60% by weight of the following components (A) and 3 to 20% by weight, on the dry-weight basis, of the following component (B): (A) fats and oils containing 10 to 90% by weight of diacylglycerol; (B) egg yolk and a bakery product containing the same.

Abstract: Shaped egg fillings for use in pre-cooked food products such as breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos are described. The shaped egg filling are cooked in an egg pan having a plurality of recesses that are formed by a machine milling operation.

Abstract: A process of making a lubrication additive from an egg having a yolk and egg white includes the step of separating the egg yolk from the egg white. The yolk is heated and a paste is formed from the heated yolk for use as a lubricant or an additive. A lubricating oil may also be formed from the heated yolk for use as a lubricant or an additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sponge cake premix that can be cooked easily with a microwave oven to prepare a sponge cake. A batter prepared by adding a thermocoagulation protein to a sponge cake premix containing as a main ingredient a cereal powder consisting of starch and a pregelatinized starch is cooked under heat with a microwave oven to obtain a sponge cake that permits eliminating the gum-like hard texture inherent in conventional sponge cakes of this type and exhibits a light and soft texture. The obtained sponge cake is free from bake shrinkage and exhibits a good-looking voluminous appearance.

Abstract: A composition comprising untreated flour, and starch n-alkenyl succinate, and optionally starch is disclosed. Bakery products comprise aforementioned composition. Sponge cake is a typical example of these bakery products. The composition replaces chlorinated (bleached) or untreated flour or chlorinated flour and whole egg for obtaining cholesterol reduced bakery products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of starch phosphate esters as an expansion and/or texture aid in food or industrial products. The invention further provides the formulations and improved expanded products containing starch phosphate esters, particularly extruded breakfast cereals and snacks.

Abstract: A ready-to-cook, complete, frozen, reduced density, farinaceous batter which is plastic at frozen temperatures and can be scooped to form cooked goods, especially for food service preparation of baked muffins, comprises about 10 to 40% flour; about 20 to 30% (dry weight basis) of a high maltose corn syrup; about 10 to 20% of edible oil having a melting point of about ≦20° C.; about 0.5% to 5% chemical leavening; said chemical leavening including a baking soda and a blend of baking acids including a fast acting baking acid and a slow acting baking acid; about 1 to 8% of a humectant; a moisture content of about 5% to 20%; and having a browning-type reducing sugars content of less than about 5%, and is chemically leavened to a density of about 0.9 to 1.1 g/cc and has a temperature of about −20° C. to 0° C.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dough or a baked product comprises adding an amylase to the dough in an amount which is effective to retard the staling of the bread. The amylase is an exo-amylase which hydrolyzes starch to form mainly mal-totriose.

Abstract: Common allergenic foods are made hypoallergenic by treatment with super critical fluid or critical liquid gas such as super critical carbon dioxide or liquid nitrogen. The treatment of foods with liquid nitrogen or super critical carbon dioxide also enhances the functionality of fat, so that the total fat in the food can be reduced while retaining the good taste of the food. Compositions and methods for the oral delivery of a medicament or vitamin are also provided.

Abstract: A ready-to-bake batter article for brownies comprises a gas impermeable container, a low water activity high ratio brownie batter disposed within and partially filling the container and an unpressurized, inert low oxygen gas in the unfilled headspace. The ratio of sugar to flour in the batter ranges from about 1.5:1 to 3.5:1. The batter has a water activity of less than 0.85.