Abstract: This invention provides a continuous process of preparing a formed gel piece by deaeration and hydration of a flowable mixture, cooling said flowable mixture to a formable viscosity in an extruder, and forming of the resulting formable mixture upon exit from the extruder. This process gives a gel confection product that is equivalent to that produced by the Mogul system but which avoids the extended batch drying times of the Mogul system. This invention also provides a new apparatus and method for extruding gel pieces as well as a new apparatus and method for injection molding gel pieces.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an enriched fructose syrup, which is characterized in that dextrose is crystallized from a syrup containing fructose and dextrose and then an alcohol is added to enhance separation of the dextrose crystals from the mother liquor.Process can be adjusted to yield dextrose monohydrate, anhydrous alpha dextrose or a 40 percent fructose crystalline product in addition to an enriched fructose syrup.

Abstract: A process of preparing an edible composition useful as a flavoring for a foodstuff, particularly as a soy sauce, is provided. A mixture of a protein hydrolyzate and a carbohydrate source are heated in the pressence of ethanol and water to a temperature and for a time sufficient to increase the mixtures's absorption of visible radiation, i.e., to brown the mixture. The process yields a flavoring having flavor notes reminiscent of a fermented soy sauce without the need for fermentation techniques. The mixture is preferably prepared by hydrating the protein hydrolyzate and carbohydrate source in water and then adding sufficient ethanol to form a slurry.

Abstract: Disclosed are comestibles, especially ready-to-eat cereals, that are coated with a sweetener and a cold-water-swelling granular starch. A preferred method of preparation comprises: (a) providing a base of dried food pieces; (b) dampening comestible with an aqueous medium; (c) coating dampened coated comestible with substantially dry sweetener cold-water-swelling granular starch and (d) drying the coated comestible.

Abstract: A dietary fiber material, e.g. corn bran, having improved color stability is provided. The material is esterified prior to bleaching to decrease the color of the material. Typical dietary fiber materials are the fiber materials produced by the milling of plant seeds such as cereal grains and oilseeds. The esterification of the dietary fiber material corn bran prior to bleaching results in a lighter colored dietary fiber product having enhanced acceptance as a dietary fiber supplement in a variety of food products.

Abstract: Cold water soluble etherified or esterified starch derivatives having a 20 rpm Brookfield viscosity of less than 15,000 cps when tested in the form of a 10 weight percent starch solids aqueous solution at 25.degree. C. and which forms a transparent film when dried from aqueous solution can be prepared by first preparing a non-crosslinked granular etherified or esterified starch derivative, washing said starch derivative to remove salt by-products therefrom and thereafter solubilizing said starch derivative and thinning same to the desired viscosity level. The resulting starch derivative products are particularly suitable for use in wall covering adhesive formulations and as protective colloids in emulsion polymerization processes.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition comprised of a major amount of a polymerizable component and a minor amount of a multi-ethylenic glycoside compound (e.g. acrylate and/or methacrylate esters of an alkyl glucoside or allyl ethers of an alkyl glucoside) useful in forming a crosslinked polymeric composition. Novel multi-ethylenic alkyl glucosides are disclosed which are prepared by a novel method. The polymerizable compositions are useful as castings, moldings, extrusions, coatings, binders and adhesives. The multi-ethylenic alkyl glucoside monomers yield crosslinked polymeric compositions having properties which are generally comparable, or superior, to compositions based on commercially available multi-ethylenic monomers.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous alkaline solutions containing about 10 weight percent or more of a water soluble alkaline reagent such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, etc. are admixed with aqueous granular starch slurries without pasting or swelling the granular starch material to an unacceptable degree by introducing a metered stream of said alkaline solution into a flowing stream of said starch slurry at or near the inlet of an intensive, in-line mixer which completely and homogeneously mixes said streams within a time period of less than 1 second.

Abstract: A method of improving the utility of corn bran (i.e., hulls derived from milling) is provided. The corn bran is crosslinked with a polyvalent compound capable of forming a plurality of covalent bonds to one or more constituents of the corn bran. The crosslinked corn bran finds particular utility in papermaking. Paper furnishes and paper products derived therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: New anionic derivatives of mono and polyglycosides which are surface-active agents are described which anionic derivatives have the general formula ##STR1## wherein G is a glycosyl moiety which is derived from a reducing sugar selected from the group consisting of fructose, glucose, mannose, galactose, talose, gulose, allose, altrose, idose, arabinose, xylose, lyxose, ribose or mixtures thereof,R is an alkyl group substituted at the reducing carbon of the reducing sugar from which the glycosyl moiety, G, is derived, said alkyl group being straight chain or branched chain having 6 to 30 carbon atoms,x=1 to 10,at least one of the hydroxyl groups of at least one of the glycosyl moieties (or of a hydroxyalkyl group attached directly or indirectly to a hydroxyl group of said glycosyl moiety) has a Z group substituted in place of said hydroxyl group, Z is a substituent which is ##STR2## O(CH.sub.2).sub.p CO.sub.2 M, OSO.sub.3 M, O(CH.sub.2).sub.p So3.sub.m and mixtures thereof andR.sub.1 =(CH.sub.2).sub.2 CO.sub.

Abstract: Substantially builder-free fine fabric detergent compositions are provided which comprise an aqueous solution containing from about 10 to about 70 weight percent of a surfactant mixture consisting essentially of a 1:3 to about 10:1 weight ratio combination of a glycoside surfactant and an antistatic quaternary ammonium surfactant.

Abstract: Monoglycosides have been found to increase the viscosity of aqueous-based detergent compositions containing anionic surfactants.

Abstract: This invention describes the production of crystalline fructose from an aqueous dispersion utilizing an alcohol and controlled temperature conditions. The aqueous dispersion is maintained at an elevated temperature of 50.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. and admixed with the alcohol at a weight ratio of 3:1 to 1:3. The alcohol is selected from methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and mixtures thereof and maintained at a temperature between 46.degree. C. and 75.degree. C.

Abstract: Glycoside products are successfully prepared directly from aqueous saccharide solutions or syrups, and with acceptably low levels of undesired higher polysaccharide by-products, by dissolving same in the desired alcohol reactant and contacting the resulting homogeneous aqueous saccharide+alcohol solution with an acid catalyst material in a fashion such that substantially no separate or distinct, predominantly aqueous saccharide solution phase is permitted to come into contact with said acid catalyst material under conditions conducive to homopolymerization of said saccharide reactant.

Abstract: A glycoside compound containing one or more fatty acid ester or ether groups is used as a mold release agent in the production of molded articles from polymeric resinous materials. Said mold release agent can function as either external or internal mold release agent. The molded article also has improved tie coating properties.

Abstract: A soiled hard surface is cleaned by applying thereto and subsequently removing therefrom a cleaning composition comprising: (a) about 0.1 to 50 weight percent alkali metal hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide; (b) about 0.1 to 40 weight percent alkyl glycoside; and (c) about 10 to 95 weight percent water.

Abstract: A method of providing an adhesive resin and methods of providing glue mixes useful in plywood manufacture are provided. Also provided is a method of manufacturing plywood. An alkyl glycoside, e.g. methyl glucoside, is utilized in various ways in the manufacture of an adhesive resin, a glue mix and/or, a plywood panel to contribute various properties thereto. The plywood panel is useful as a structural material in a variety of settings.

Abstract: Medium and long-chain alkyl glycosides are prepared by reacting a saccharide and a monohydric alcohol in the presence of at least 1 mole N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone per mole saccharide unit. The saccharide is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted saccharides, short-chain alkyl glycosides, and mixtures thereof. The monohydric alcohol is selected from the group consisting of medium-chain alcohols, long-chain alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of about 80.degree. to 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of modifying the flavor of distilled spirits is provided. Crystalline fructose (optionally with crystalline dextrose) or aqueous solutions thereof are added to distilled spirits in minor amounts, e.g. less than 5% by weight, to modify the flavor thereof. The method is particularly applicable to distilled spirits containing natural flavor components, i.e. congeners, from distillation or maturation of the spirit. The addition of minor amounts of fructose serves to improve the palatability of the distilled spirit without overtly sweetening or undesirably masking the original flavor.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the manufacture of polyester or alkyd resin materials via the reaction of a polybasic acid or anhydride component with a polyol component containing at least a minor proportion of an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl glycoside or polyglycoside material. In the improved process, the reaction temperature is maintained below about 185.degree. C. until the reaction has reached at least about 50 percent of completion. In an especially preferred embodiment, the polyester or alkyd resin to be produced is an aromatic polybasic acid or anhydride-based, glycoside-containing material and the improved process of the invention further comprises substituting an aliphatic polybasic acid or anhydride material for a minor proportion of the aromatic polybasic acid or anhydride component thereof. The improved process of the present invention provides alkyl, alkenyl or aryl glycoside-containing polyester or alkyd resins having substantially better color (i.e.