Abstract: A method for solubilizing partially extracted roasted and ground coffee in a fixed bed reactor in the absence of any added acid catalyst is disclosed. The hydrolysis is effective to achieve a soluble solids yield of about 55% to about 68% based on the original roasted and ground coffee and it effects minimal degradation of the soluble solids generated.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing machine which combines a powdered beverage mix and water in a first mixing chamber, provides for additional dispersion and solubilization of the powder in water in one or more additional mixing chambers and thereafter gravity feeds the powder-containing liquid into a low-capacity reservoir from which the beverage may be dispensed on an intermittent basis.

Abstract: A method for increasing the rate of solubility of fumaric acid by grinding the fumaric acid to a set particle size, combining it with a wetting mixture of water, a polyol and an alkali. The product resulting therefrom may be further treated with a metal oxide.

Abstract: A process for preparing an emulsion containing soy protein and which contains no milk fat, according to which the soy protein material, is initially dispersed in a non-milk fat phase instead of a water phase. The process may further include the addition of phosphates in an amount effective to impact the stability of the emulsion.

Abstract: A method for use upgrading green coffee beans which comprises an initial steam treatment, a moisturization of the coffee, and an additional steam treatment. The method provides for a more efficient and improved upgrading of the beans. The method also results in a more rapid hydration of the beans during the moisturization step.

Abstract: A recloseable, tamperproof container and cap assembly, wherein the outer leg of the cap is comprised of an upper skirt and a lower skirt, the lower skirt providing the tamperproof means. When the lower skirt is removed, a section of it remains, and act as a lifting tab, for easy access to the contents of the container.

Abstract: A method for fixing a water-soluble water-dispersible or water-emulsifiable food ingredient is disclosed. The food ingredient is dried from an aqueous solution of a monobasic, dibasic and/or tribasic magnesium salt, the salt constituting the fixing substrate. The fixation of juice solids, flavors, colors and high fructose corn syrups are enabled by this method.

Abstract: A packaging container for the dispensing of a liquid product, more specifically, a carton and pouch system comprising a flexible pouch inserted in a closely form-fitting relationship with an outer relatively rigid carton. A means of access to the liquid in the pouch is provided by a combination of a plurality of intersecting slits superimposed over a through aperature.

Abstract: A bakery product having a glaze on the surface thereof, said glaze comprising a dextrin component having an average D.E. of from 5 to 20. The glaze is deposited from a water dispersion or slurry onto the surface of said bakery product. The glaze composition may further comprise edible acid, a relatively low level of preservative and may optionally include a sugar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a methodology for fixing a volatile flavorant like acetaldehyde in a substrate composed of from 65 to 90% mannitol and from 10 to 35% of carbohydrate material composed of saccharides which are disaccharides or greater and combinations thereof. An aqueous solution is formed, said solution before composed of a mannitol component and a saccharide component and acetaldehyde is added thereto. The solution is spray-dried in a unit which has an inlet air temperature maintained at 105.degree. C. to 135.degree. C. and an outlet air temperature of from 60.degree. C. to 90.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for agglomerating a comestible mix without the addition of moisture. At least 30% of a food-acid chosen from the group consisting of anhydrous citric acid, malic acid and combinations thereof, and at least 3% aspartame is blended with other food approved materials like bulking agents, flavorants, colorants, starches or proteins. The blending is effected at an elevated temperature, the temperature being 140.degree. to 200.degree. F. The blending period is for a time effective to produce a desired agglomerate size. The product is cooled and then may be packaged for direct consumption. Agglomerates consisting of aspartame and the food acid can be made with as little as 0.5% aspartame.

Abstract: A method for continuously producing pop-shaped frozen confections at line speeds exceeding 20 cycles per minute is disclosed. A conveyor system for transporting pop-shaped metal molds is provided. The molds are filled with a flowable confection so that the top portions of the molds are left unfilled. The molds are then transported into a freezing zone to partially freeze the contents. A stick is inserted into the partially frozen contents of each mold. Next, a liquid cryogen, such as liquid nitrogen, is added to each mold to cover the exposed surface of the material. The liquid cryogen is then vaporized and the molds are removed from the freezing zone. Then, the completely frozen, pop-shaped confections are removed from each mold and immersed in a water bath to form an encapsulating ice shell thereon. The ice-coated frozen confections may be subsequently packaged.

Abstract: A gelatin-containing powdered mix (e.g. gelatin dessert mix) which is dispersible and soluble in water as cold as 45.degree. F. (7.2.degree. C.) is prepared using particles of amorphous gelatin between 230 and 400 U.S. mesh, food acid effective to obtain a pH of from 2.7 to 3.7, a salt such as the neutral salt sodium chloride, a sweetening agent and mono and/or diglycerides. Preferably the amorphous gelatin has a tamped bulk density of from 32 to 49 lbs/ft.sup.3 (0.51 to 0.78 g/cc).

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically packing discrete articles into a kraft paper bale bag includes a magazine for holding a plurality of closed flat-folded bale bags in stacked relationships, a bale picker carrying vacuum-operated suction cups for attaching to a front sidewall of a bag positioned within an exit opening of the magazine upon the picker being moved adjacent to the opening and for opening the mouth of the bag upon the picker being moved in the opposite direction, duckbills adapted to be inserted into the mouth of the bag and cooperable with clamps for clamping the sidewalls of the bag therebetween, a reciprocating pusher for executing a series of short forward strokes to assemble into a group a predetermined number of articles that are successively positioned in front of the pusher, a counter for counting the forward strokes of the pusher to count the number of articles assembled and for causing the pusher to execute a long forward stroke upon a predetermined number of articles being assembled so as t

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cloud system which imparts enhanced mouthfeel and optimum opacity to a reconstituted beverage-mix. The cloud system is composed of a water-soluble polymeric carrier component, a pectin stabilizing agent and titanium dioxide as the opacifying agent.