Abstract: Compositions for generating a cooked flavor in a foodstuff, comprising specified flavor precursors that react on heating to generate the flavor and maintain a reactive association after inclusion in the foodstuff. The compositions may include combination of a sulphur source, e.g. hydrogen sulphide, methane thiol, a sulfur-containing amino acid, thiamine, cystine, sodium sulphide, ammonium sulphide, ammonium polysulphide, onions, garlic, shallots, eggs, methionine, and mixtures thereof, and at least one reductone, e.g. a furanone, a ketone, a pyrone, an aldehyde, a carbonyl compound, isomaltol, maltol, pyruvaldehyde, hydroxyacetone, 3-deoxyglucosone, 5-hydroxy-5,6-dihydromaltol, 2,3-butanedione, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, a process flavor, cooked vegetable concentrates, soy sauce, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Meat products are produced at high yield without phosphate supplements by using define starter cultures.

Abstract: Bread products derived from a dough having a continuous network of developable protein having levels of reducing sugar sufficiently low such that browning under frying conditions is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A food product comprising a matrix of fibers such as proteinaceous fibers, the matrix having inclusion bodies dispersed therein. The inclusion bodies may be solid, liquid or gases which can be intercalated within or between the fibers so as to weaken and disrupt the integrity of the fibers and tenderize the food products.