Abstract: Peanut butter is prepared that has an improved flavor and an increased shelf life. The peanuts are ground in the presence of solid carbon dioxide to reduce oxidation of the peanut oil during grinding and also to reduce the amount of oxygen that is dissolved, occluded, and adsorbed from the ingredients, thereby resulting in a final peanut butter of improved stability and also thereby effecting a retention of carbon dioxide in the final peanut butter to improve the flavor thereof.

Abstract: A peanut butter sweetening agent composition is provided having at least 5 weight percent based on solids of sweetening agent and a long shelf life substantially free of syneresis.The composition is prepared by combining at an elevated temperature a mixture of milled peanuts, additional edible oils, an emulsifier, fortifying materials, and a stabilizer with the sweetening agent having a small amount of edible hydrophilic substance. The resulting mixture may then be fed into containers and the containers sealed.

Abstract: A peanut butter sweetening agent composition is provided having at least 5 weight percent based on solids of sweetening agent and a long shelf life substantially free of syneresis.The composition is prepared by combining at an elevated temperature a mixture of milled peanuts, additional edible oils, an emulsifier, and a stabilizer with the sweetening agent having a small amount of edible hydrophilic substance. The resulting mixture may then be fed into containers and the containers sealed.

Abstract: A flavored peanut composition is provided comprising a peanut spread or peanut butter in intimate mixture with a dispersion of sugar and flavor in a margarine type oil, the composition having a moisture level of less than about 1 percent. The sugar is present at a level in excess of about 10 percent of the composition and principally comprises sucrose. The flavored peanut composition is of smooth texture and does not stick to the roof of the mouth.The flavored peanut composition is prepared by making a fluid peanut butter or peanut spread; making a dispersion of sugar and flavor in a margarine type oil with more fat than sugar being present in the dispersion; intimately mixing the peanut spread or peanut butter and dispersion in fluid or liquid condition at a temperature above about 110.degree.F.; cooling the mixture with agitation to a temperature between about 45.degree.F. and about 60.degree.F.; and immediately packaging the flavored peanut composition.

Abstract: A spreadable combination food product includes a discrete spreadable nut component phase containing about 60-98% ground nuts, having a fat content of about 50-65% by weight, and a water content of about 2-6% by weight, in combination with a discrete phase of a second food spread either of normal commercial composition or in which the water activity thereof has been lowered. The combination food product contains about 25-75% by weight of the spreadable nut component phase. The process includes either or both of raising the water activity and the oil content of the spreadable nut component, while the second food spread remains unmodified, or only slightly modified through lowering of the water activity. The two phases of the food product remain discrete for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A proteinaceous foodstuff comprising an edible sulfur-containing amino acid deficient protein and a nutritionally supplemental amount of a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative selected from the group consisting of N-acyl L-methionine ester, N,N'-diacyl L-cystine ester and N-acyl L-cysteine ester, wherein the acyl group is derived from fatty acids having from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and the ester group is derived from fatty alcohols having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A chunk style peanut butter containing from about 15 to 25%, by weight, granulated roast peanuts exhibiting good spreadability, resistance to oil separation and desired flavor characteristics.