Abstract: A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hypo-allergenic cross-linked protein for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins, or for use in the induction of oral tolerance for milk proteins, said cross-linked protein being selected from cross-linked casein, cross-linked caseinate and combinations thereof. The invention further provides a nutritional composition for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins or for use in the induction of oral tolerance against milk proteins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hypo-allergenic cross-linked protein for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins, or for use in the induction of oral tolerance for milk proteins, said cross-linked protein being selected from cross-linked casein, cross-linked caseinate and combinations thereof. The invention further provides a nutritional composition for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins or for use in the induction of oral tolerance against milk proteins.

Abstract: Evaporator system of the mechanical vapor recompression type, which has a housing (1) and evaporator tubes (2) positioned parallel to each other. A product inlet (3) in fluid communication with a distribution element (4) is connected to the evaporator tubes (2), and a secondary channel (5) is formed between the inside surface of the housing (1) and the external surfaces of the evaporator tubes (2). A vapor liquid separator (6) is positioned at a bottom side of the evaporator tubes (2) and the secondary channel (5). A compressor (7) is in fluid communication with a vapor outlet of the vapor liquid separator (6), and a second transport tube (8) is connected to an inlet (9) of the secondary channel (5). Each evaporator tube (2) of the plurality of evaporator tubes has an inner diameter (de) of at least 50 mm.

Abstract: A vortex chamber device comprising: a reactor comprising at least one chamber having a substantially circular cross-section; a device for feeding at least one fluid that is gaseous or liquid into the chamber; a device for removing said one or more fluids from the chamber; a device for feeding powder particles or a powder particles precursor to said chamber; wherein said fluid removing device comprises at least one discharge opening for removing said at least one fluid from the chamber. The invention also provides a method for treating powder particles or a powder particles precursor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for encapsulation of an edible oil using whey protein and a reducing sugar. The edible oil comprises long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also compositions comprising an edible oil obtainable by the method of the invention are provided. The compositions of the invention have good stability to oxidation, good taste and/or odor, and limited diffusion from and into the continuous phase when applied in liquids. The compositions of the invention are particularly suitable for food and pharma applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powders comprising, based on dry weight: (a) 25-75 wt. % carbohydrates, including at least 50% sucrose by weight of said carbohydrates; (b) 10-70 wt. % fat; and (c) 0.4-20 wt % protein; wherein the powder comprise an amorphous matrix of fat, protein and carbohydrates as well as sucrose crystallites embedded therein; and wherein at least 40% of the sucrose is present in crystalline form. Processes of preparing the powders are also provided, comprising: (a) providing a dispersion comprising fat, carbohydrate, protein and water, and having a dry solids content of 50-75 wt. %; (b) providing a finely divided particulate sucrose; and (c) spray drying the dispersion into a spray drier while continuously introducing the finely divided particulate sucrose into the spray drier in an amount of at least between 40 and 80 wt. % based on the total weight of carbohydrates in the final spray dried product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating sialic acid containing oligosaccharides and in particular sialyllactose from a milk stream and especially from a whey stream. The process yields a product having a high content of sialyllactose and a low content of phosphorus compounds. This product is highly suitable to be included in infant foods.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of dairy gels from a dairy composition by means of a high isostatic pressure treatment. A second aspect of the present invention further relates to dairy gels obtainable by such method and a third aspect of the present invention relates to the use of such gels in food products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hypo-allergenic cross-linked protein for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins, or for use in the induction of oral tolerance for milk proteins, said cross-linked protein being selected from cross-linked casein, cross-linked caseinate and combinations thereof. The invention further provides a nutritional composition for use in the prevention of an allergy against milk proteins or for use in the induction of oral tolerance against milk proteins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a chocolate composition comprising a milk fat fraction wherein the milk fat fraction has a SFC25 of at least 30%. It was found that adding a milk fat fraction to a chocolate composition reduces the oil migration of the filling of filled chocolates to the surface of the chocolate coating. Oil migration in filled chocolates is a cause for migration fat bloom on filled chocolates.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of (i) one or more C2-C6 alpha-hydroxy acids, salts of these acids, esters of these acids and combinations thereof; and (ii) one or more compounds selected from—the group of amino acid derivatives consisting of ?-glutamyl amino acids, pyroglutamyl amino acids, glutamate-containing or proline-containing dipeptides, oxo-aminoacids, homo-amino acids, N-acetyl amino-acids and glycyl-glycine; -phenolic acid derivatives; -linear C2-C6 or cyclic C6 sugar alcohols; -pyridinic acid derivatives; and -nucleobases and/or nucleotides chosen from uracil, adenine, adenosine 3?-monophosphate (3?-AMP) and adenosine 5?-monophosphate (AMP), as a growth-and production promoting ingredient, in culture media for culturing eukaryotic cells. The invention further pertains to culture media containing these components at levels of at least 0.001 mg/l.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter assembly for membrane filtration—of liquids, and more in particular a spiral wound filter assembly with improved filtration performance. Provided is a spiral wound filter assembly comprising a permeate channel (5; 305, 325) for transporting permeate to the permeate outlet (12), said permeate channel being provided with at least one flow restriction (13; 113, 120; 213; 333) in form of check or control valves or ridges, for increasing the pressure in at least part of the permeate channel. The invention further relates to an apparatus comprising such a filter assembly, and to methods for using this apparatus.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of C2-C6alpha-hydroxy acids selected from L-3-phenyl lactic acid, mucic (galactaric) acid, gluconic acid, glucaric acid, glyceric acid, 2-hydroxy butyric acid, alpha-hydroxyisovaleric acid, alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid and erythronic acid and combinations thereof, as a growth- and production promoting ingredient, in culture media for culturing eukaryotic cells. The invention further pertains to culture media containing these alpha-hydroxy acid derivatives at levels of at least 0.001 mg/l.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method to produce a dairy based food composition with low LPS comprising the steps (a) Providing a milk with a storage time of less than 264 hours and either (b1) Treating the milk with a microfilter of poresize of from 0.01-2 ?m such that at least a casein rich fraction and a serum protein rich fraction is obtained, or (b2) Treating the milk such that at least 98 wt % of the Gram negative bacteria is removed, and heating the milk wherein at least 98wt % of the Gram negative bacteria is removed to 60-90° C. The methods of the present invention are very suitable to provide a dairy based food composition wherein less than 5100 EU LPS per liter ready to use food composition is present or wherein less than 39 EU LPS per gram dry product is present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate creamer or whitener composition, wherein the particles comprise fat, carbohydrate, whey protein and an acidulant, and wherein, if reconstituted in demineralized water, a 10% (w/w) dispersion or solution of said composition in demineralized water has a pH between 3.5 and 6. The invention furthermore relates to a process for preparing such a composition, and to the use of the particulate composition in food products, in particular in food products having an acidic pH, i.e. below 7, preferably below pH 6.5, more preferably below pH 6.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method to produce a dairy based food composition comprising protein comprising the steps (a) Treating the milk such that at least 98% of the pathogens is removed, (b) Treating the milk with a microfilter of a poresize of 0.01-2 micron such that at least a casein rich fraction and a serum protein rich fraction is obtained, wherein the milk is subjected to a heating treatment before or after the microfiltration and wherein during the production the milk and products obtained from the milk are not subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature above 90° C., and wherein the serum protein rich fraction and/or the casein rich fraction is processed into a food product. The invention also is directed to products made by the process.

Abstract: Evaporator system of the mechanical vapor recompression type, which has a housing (1) and evaporator tubes (2) positioned parallel to each other. A product inlet (3) in fluid communication with a distribution element (4) is connected to the evaporator tubes (2), and a secondary channel (5) is formed between the inside surface of the housing (1) and the external surfaces of the evaporator tubes (2). A vapor liquid separator (6) is positioned at a bottom side of the evaporator tubes (2) and the secondary channel (5). A compressor (7) is in fluid communication with a vapor outlet of the vapor liquid separator (6), and a second transport tube (8) is connected to an inlet (9) of the secondary channel (5). Each evaporator tube (2) of the plurality of evaporator tubes has an inner diameter (de) of at least 50 mm.

Abstract: A soluble foaming composition is provided which contains carbohydrate particles having a plurality of voids containing entrapped pressurized gas and less than two percent protein. The composition may include a surfactant and may be contained in a food product such as a beverage mix or an instant food. In addition, a method is provided for manufacturing the foaming composition in which the particles are heated and an external pressure exceeding atmospheric pressure is applied to the soluble foaming particles. The soluble foaming particles are cooled and the external gas pressure is released resulting in pressurized gas remaining in internal voids of the particles of the foaming composition.

Abstract: Method for spray drying a high-viscosity fluid product using a spraying device, wherein the method comprises projecting the fluid product out of an outflow opening of the spraying device for obtaining droplets of the fluid product, wherein the spraying device is arranged to cause a pressure drop in the fluid product across the outflow opening which is larger than 15 bar and at least partially drying the droplets in a drying medium, such as air, to become particles.