Abstract: A method and composition for forming a dry free-flowing particulate solid is disclosed which utilizes a novel binder system for bonding particles of carbon, sand and/or other solid particulate materials. The solid, non-sticky binder system comprises furfural, solid resin, (such as a phenolic resin), which is not sticky at room temperature and is soluble in furfural, and a liquid amine having free hydrogens on the amine nitrogen which amine is capable of reacting with furfural. This system is capable of adhering to such particles while retaining the free-flowing characteristics of the particles. The free-flowing particulate solid thus formed may be shaped, extruded or compression molded as necessary to form the desired article. A shaped mass of this particulate material is converted to an integral mass by warming or compressing. While the binder is curable at room temperature over a long period of time, the cure rate may be accelerated by increases in temperature.

Abstract: A food product is prepared having a red-meaty color imparted thereto by the incorporation of an effective amount of pigments produced by the growth of the mold of the genus Monascus on an oat substrate.

Abstract: A food product is prepared having a red-meaty color imparted thereto by the incorporation of an effective amount of pigments produced by the growth of the mold of the genus Monascus on both wheat substrates and barley substrates.