Abstract: A pharmaceutical carrier or excipient comprises milk solids and tripotassium phosphate. It is especially suitable for preparing compositions containing moisture-sensitive active ingredients, which may also be acidic in character.The carrier is especially suitable for compounding with ASA (acetylsalicylic acid) to give compositions which disperse readily on contact with water. The resulting solutions are buffered and contain neutralized ASA dissolved in a liquid milk phase.

Abstract: A process for producing a stable culture of a microorganism of the genus Lactobacillus containing at least one extrachromosomal genetic element which, on the one hand, stimulates its ability to produce lactic acid from lactose and which, on the other hand, controls its ability to metabolize N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, which comprises cultivating the microorganism in a nutrient medium of which the principal source of assimilable carbon is N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a food product in the form of an individual article, particularly a bar, by sintering a powder-form starting material.To carry out the process, the powder is introduced into the cells of a mould, lightly compacted in the cells, heat-treated in a furnace for a period and at a temperature such that the individual particles melt at their surface and adhere to one another, after which the articles are removed from their moulds and cooled.The process is applicable to culinary products and to articles of confectionery or chocolate. The articles obtained may be coated.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of theobromine from an aqueous solution containing theobromine extracted from cocoa material, which comprises contacting the solution with a substantially neutral adsorbent and separating the adsorbent, with theobromine adsorbed thereon, from the aqueous solution of reduced theobromine content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mould for packaging desserts, particularly for ice-cream cake with coating syrup containing fruit or pieces of fruit. The mould is in the form of a cup comprising an opening through which the dessert is introduced into and removed from the mould and is characterized in that it comprises a first compartment near the opening which defines a first space and which is intended to receive a product solid at the storage temperature and a second compartment which defines a space below the first space and which is intended to receive a syrup liquid at the storage temperature, the second compartment comprising a central part situated at the bottom of the cup and communicating with the first compartment through an opening and a peripheral part which consists of circumferentially spaced grooves or depressions arranged in a star around the central part and which forms a flow channel for the syrup and also acts as a stiffener for the mould.

Abstract: To obtain a pasteurized cheese in powder form which, after reconstitution, has the properties of Mozzarella, a colloidal lactic solution having protein/lactose and protein/calcium ratios at least about twice as high as those of natural milk and a pH of from 5.0 to 5.5 is prepared, the pH of the solution thus prepared is adjusted to between 6.3 and 6.4, the solution is pasteurized and its pH is returned to 5.0 to 5.5 before drying by spray-drying.

Abstract: Amino acid fractions of different composition are obtained at different times by fractional filtration after neutralization of the hydrolysates. Tyrosine-rich and leucine-rich fractions are specifically treated and lead to the recovery of L-tyrosine, L-cystine, L-leucine and L-phenyl-alanine.

Abstract: A process for collecting volatile aromatics which are entrained with gases evolved during the wetting and extraction of fresh roasted and ground coffee beans and contained in part within the extract itself, and thereafter combining the collected volatile aromatics with processed coffee extract and/or soluble coffee to produce an instant coffee product having improved flavor and aroma is disclosed. The instant coffee product obtained by this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for forming a vegetable extract in a system comprising a series of cells containing coffee and coffee substitute, by contacting progressively fresher vegetable materials countercurrently with an extraction liquid which enters an inlet cell and is withdrawn in batches from an outlet cell characterized in that the outlet cell and each succeeding alternate cell contains more coffee than any one of their respective adjacent cells and during or after each draw-off the pair of cells containing the most exhausted vegetable material is disconnected from the system for discharge and reloading, and after each draw-off a pair of cells with fresh loads of coffee and coffee substitute is added to the system so that the outlet cell is the second in series and contains the majority of coffee of the pair, the amount of soluble solids in each draw-off being approximately twice the amount drawn off in a standard process.

Abstract: A readily water-miscible powder-form amylaceous food product is prepared by a process in which a first mixture of amylaceous material and water is prepared, cooked and liquefied by enzymatic hydrolysis, a second mixture of amylaceous material, water and at least part of the liquefied first mixture is prepared, cooked, liquefied by enzymatic hydrolysis and at least part thereof is spray dried. The product obtained is a powder suitable for soups, acidic beverages or instant breakfasts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for improving the consistency of a reconstituted instant puree. In this process, crude vegetable fibres, such as fibres of tubers, cereals or fruits are incorporated in an instant puree, for example a potato, carrot or split pea puree, in quantities of at most 10% by dry weight of fibres, based on the dry matter content of the puree.

Abstract: A distributing head enables the upper and lateral faces of an article (2), particularly of confectionery, and particularly pseudo-parallelepipedic in shape, resting on a platform acting as a support to be simultaneously coated and decorated with an aerated product of semi-fluid consistency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry baked product, more particularly a biscuit, which is rich in proteins, of high nutritional value, large in dimensions and free from cracks, characterized in that it contains per 100 parts by weight:from 5 to 20 parts of a protein of vegetable origin present in a particulate form equivalent to that of a semolina of which the grains pass through a 0.8 mm mesh U.S. sieve and are retained to a level of 98% by a 0.18 mm mesh U.S. sieve,from 1.5 to 6 parts of lactic protein,from 10 to 15 parts of fat,from 25 to 50 parts of cereal flour,the total protein content being from 10 to 20% by weight and at least 90% of the lysine being preserved, the balance being made up by water, sugar, salt, mineral salts, baking powder and flavorings,and to a process for producing this product.

Abstract: A structured protein product is prepared from a protein material having a three-dimensional organization solely by applying osmotic force. The process comprises exchanging the water in said protein material with an osmotic agent by compacting the protein material in an envelope of semi-permeable material which is closed and then immersed in a solution of osmotic agent.The product obtained may be used in the production of deep-frozen, preserved or dehydrated food products.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a food base instantaneously dispersible in water which comprises mixing a flour material and fat, the fat, after admixture with the flour material, being subjected to a heat treatment to obtain appropriate crystal modifications in the fat, the heat treatment being carried out in the form of a controlled cooling of the molten fat so that the liquid fat content in the fat at approximately 25.degree. to 35.degree. C. is less than 50% according to nuclear magnetic resonance measurement, and the flour material and the fat are present in a ratio by weight of from 35:45 to 80:20. The crystal modifications in the fat prevent agglutination at room or storage temperatures. The food base is prepared in flake form and may be used in thickened instant products, particularly soups and sauces.

Abstract: A spreadable cheese having characteristics of crescenza cheese is prepared by coagulating milk with lactic acid at a pH of 5 to 5.3 to produce curd, draining the curd to a dry matter content of from 30 to 50%, adding salt to the drained curd in an amount of 0.5 to 1% of the total weight of the drained curd and allowing the salted curd to ripen until it is complete. By this process, it is possible to produce on an industrial scale a cheese having characteristics of the traditional crescenza cheese.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing particulate material and a liquid comprising an inclined screw barrel with a conveying screw, wherein the screw barrel projects beyond the last screw flight and in this region comprises inlets for streams of liquid.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a powdered black tea extract which comprises contacting black tea leaves with water which has previously been infused at ambient temperature with another vegetable material, maintaining at ambient temperature for a time sufficient to achieve good contact of the tea leaves with the water, heating to a temperature of at least 60.degree. C., afterwards separating the aqueous extract from the solid material and finally drying the aqueous extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device in a machine for trimming vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts, by means of a rotary cutter forming the bottom of a trapezoidal groove (3), which is formed by the inclined sides (2) of a pair of rotary flanges, the vegetables being caused by the action of the rotary flanges and stationary holding means (5-12) to perform a rotary movement around themselves at the same time as they follow the rotary flanges in the groove (3) between them, and projecting parts of the vegetables are exposed to the cutter and trimmed off.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a fraction containing oxidation-inhibiting substances from a vegetable material rich in these substances, to the fraction thus obtained and to its use for stabilizing food and cosmetic products against oxidation. The process is characterized in that the previously ground vegetable material or an extract of this vegetable material obtained with a light solvent, a distillation vehicle and an oil are mixed, the suspension is subjected to molecular distillation and a condensate containing the oxidation-inhibiting principles, the distillation vehicle and some of the oil used is collected.