Abstract: A composite milk product is prepared by mixing into the semi-solid or solid milk product particles of a gel having a solids content of 2 to 14% and containing a major amount of xanthan and locust bean gums prepared to simulate the texture of gelatin.

Abstract: Water soluble quaternary ammonium ethers of polysaccharides or polyols wherein the quaternary ammonium ether substituents correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated alkyl group containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently, alkyl groups containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an alkyl group containing between about six and about 24 carbon atoms; and X is a halide, wherein the degree of substitution of said ethers ranges from about 0.001 to about 0.5. is provided. The composition have multiple uses as thickeners and are particularly suited for use in personal care products.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and composition for enhancing the foam properties of a fermented malt beverage. Briefly stated, the method comprises adding to the beverage an isohumulone extract in the amount of between about 0.1 ppm and about 20 ppm by weight of the beverage and foaming proteins in the amount of between about 2 ppm and about 250 ppm by weight of the beverage. The fermented malt beverage foam-enhancing composition comprises a mixture of isohumulone extract and foaming proteins, wherein the ratio of isohumulone extract to foaming proteins is between about 1 to about 1 and about 1 to about 2500. Further disclosed is a beverage composition with enhanced foam properties which comprises (a) a fermented malt beverage, (b) an isohumulone extract, the extract comprising between about 0.1 ppm and about 20 ppm by weight of the fermented malt beverage; and (c) foaming proteins, the proteins comprising between about 2 ppm and about 250 ppm by weight of the fermented malt beverage.

Abstract: A cereal or grain hydrolysate-containing composition which is derived from the enzymatic, e.g., amylase, hydrolysis of cereal or grain in combination with a hydrocolloid, preferably carrageenan or a blend of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, can be effectively used as a fat mimic in preparing low fat comminuted meat products. Thermo-irreversible gels useful for providing non-fat fat mimics can also be prepared in accordance with the invention. In addition to amylase, the enzyme used for the hydrolysis of the cereal/grain substrate can be selected from the group consisting of amyloglucosidases (.alpha. -1,4-glucan glucohydrolase), cellulases (.beta. -1,4-glucanohydrolase), pullulanases (pullulane 6-glucanohydrolase), cyclodextrine glycosyltransferase (.alpha. -1,4-glucan-4-glycosyltransferase), proteases and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A novel blend composition comprising one or more cationic polysaccharides and one or more anionic polysaccharides is provided. The blend is capable of producing enhanced viscosities when distributed in a solvent. The blend is suitable for use in foods, explosives, oil field chemicals, textile fibers, paper production, personal care products, agricultural chemicals and cosmetics.

Abstract: A wallcovering material comprising a substrate having a water remoistenable adhesive on at least one of its surfaces, said adhesive being derived from a stable aqueous emulsion comprising:(1) between about 20 and about 50 weight percent synthetic polymer solids, said solids comprising a copolymer or a terpolymer derived from:(a) between about 60 and about 90 mole percent of a vinyl ester, optionally including vinyl alcohol derived from said vinyl ester;(b) between about 10 and about 40 mole percent of one or more water soluble monomers; and(c) between about 0 and about 10 mole percent of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate wherein alkyl represents an alkyl group containing between 1 and 20 carbon atoms;(2) between about 0.5 and about 5.0 weight percent of one or more surfactants or protective colloids; and(3) the balance water;wherein said aqueous emulsion has a viscosity of less than 1000 cps at 25.degree. C. and the process for producing the wallcovering is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the extraction of lipase from mammalian tissue with which it is associated which involves contacting the tissue with an alkaline, aqueous medium having a pH of from greater than 7.0 up to a level at which the alkalinity will deactivate the lipase.

Abstract: The surface of red meat is treated with an trialkali metal orthophosphate to reduce, remove, retard or control salmonella, campylobacter, E. coli, and spoilage bacteria without causing organoleptic depreciation of the meat, including color change.

Abstract: A low fat, very low fat or fat-free emulsion-simulating food product is prepared by adding tricalcium phosphate to develop an opaqueness and smoothness in the food and to reduce gloppiness in foods containing gum, especially xanthan.

Abstract: Salmonella, campylobacter and other bacteria can be removed, reduced or retarded on poultry carcasses by treating poultry with a treatment solution having an alkaline pH and containing an alkali metal orthophosphate, e.g., trisodium orthophosphate.

Abstract: Fish or shellfish is treated with an alkali metal orthophosphate to reduce, remove, retard or control bacteria without causing organoleptic depreciation.