Abstract: A method for producing bread crumbs comprising: forming a mixture obtained by adding 0.5-6.0% soy bean protein to wheat flour and mixing therein salt, fats, emulsifier, pH adjustor, coloring matter and flavoring material as secondary material, adding .alpha.-converted starch to the mixture, adding water thereto without adding yeast, thereafter heating and pressing the mixture by an extruder to extrude the mixture from a die into a rope-like configuration, simultaneously therewith drawing the rope-like material at a speed greater than the extrusion speed to produce bubbles and rope-like material, flattening a section of the bubbles and rope-like material, cutting and crushing the material, and drying the same.

Abstract: A composition comprising uncooked rice flour and, based on the weight of the uncooked rice flour, from 0 to 40% by weight of precooked rice flour, from 0 to 4% by weight of sodium or potassium alginate or a mixture thereof and from 0 to 4% by weight of propylene glycol alginate with the proviso that when the composition contains less than 5% by weight of precooked rice flour, both the alginates should be present in amounts of at least 1% by weight.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a high quality, 40% or greater calorie-reduced cake containing a moisture content of 40% or more on an as-consumed basis. The process involves preparing a batter formulation comprising from 40% to 65% water on a by weight basis, 5 to 30% cake flour, 0 to 25% sugar, 1 to 6% shortening, 0 to 10% egg white solids, 0.5 to 6% of a leavening agent, 0 to 2% of an emulsifier and 1 to 20% of a water binder which is either a gum, bulking agent or combination, adjusting the batter viscosity within the range of from 15,000 to 50,000 cps. as measured by a Brookfield Viscometer and baking at a temperature of from 300.degree. F.-450.degree. F. (149.degree.-232.degree. C.) for a time sufficient to produce a bake loss of from 5 to 20%.

Abstract: A powdered cheesecake mix is formulated with sugar, cheese, non-fat milk solids, fat, pregelatinized amylose-containing starch, gelling agents and a sufficient level of fatty acid mono and/or diesters of propylene glycol or glycol to shorten the sling texture otherwise produced, in the prepared cheesecake, by the amylose-containing starch.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing quick cooking pasta products in which pasta components are initially heated to a temperature above 235.degree. F. under specified conditions, cooled to a temperature of 200.degree. F. or lower, and extruded. The extruded pasta product is rapidly dried to provide a quick cooking, high quality pasta product without checks, blisters or stress cracks.

Abstract: A process for preparing a chocolate flavored cake comprising mixing together and baking cake ingredients, the improvement, comprising adding to the ingredients of about 3% to about 15% on a flour basis of (1) a defined whey protein-containing composition in combination with (2) an amount of sodium bicarbonate sufficient to elevate the pH of the cake crumb to a pH within the range of about 7.5 to about 9.

Abstract: Filling with water-containing raw materials for nutrient bars with covering sheets made of waffles or the like with vegetable fibrous material especially wheat bran added to the water-containing raw materials and the moisture content of the filling amounts to 5 to 20 percent by weight. The addition of non-water-containing raw materials like oil seed products, such as hazel nut marrow, is possible.

Abstract: A culinary mix for use in preparing baked goods is disclosed. This mix utilizes a lipophilic emulsifier system, and a high level of leavening. This enables the consumer to bake a cake using microwave radiant energy which is comparable in structure, moistness and taste to that baked in a convection oven. The lipophilic emulsifier system comprises propylene glycol monoesters, monoglycerides, glycerolacto esters, and polyglycerol esters.

Abstract: A process for preparing a food product comprising roasted corn flour, wheat flour, sugar and salt wherein said mixture is shaped extruded-baked and cooled immediately thereafter.

Abstract: A shelf stable pizza composite comprising a baked crust component having a pH of not more than about 5.0, a tomato based sauce component having a pH not above about 4.6 and a cheese component having a pH not above about 5.5 and method of preparing same.

Abstract: The objects of the invention are the provision of an improved food product of the type having a smooth, continuous aqueous phase with discrete pulp-simulating particles dispersed therein and to an improved process for preparing products of this type which could withstand the processing conditions of heat and shear.According to the present invention, products of this type are improved by employing as the pulp-simulating particles from about 1 to 10%, based upon the weight of the products, of bread crumbs consisting essentially of wheat flour, yeast and salt, the bread crumbs having a porous, striated and elongated shape and structure and a particle size wherein they are retained on a USS 60 mesh screen after passing a USS 16 mesh screen. These bread crumbs readily absorb moisture from the aqueous phase to provide soft yet coherent pulp-like particles which enhance the appeal of food products, such as barbeque sauces and simulated fruit sauces.

Abstract: A process for preparing instant macaronis which comprises adding an egg white, a yam and an aqueous soution of a carbonate as a first kneading water to a wheat flour, half-kneading and aging the obtained mixture, further adding an aqueous solution of an organic acid as a second kneading water and kneading the mixture, molding it into a desired shape, boiling the molded alimentary paste in an aqueous solution of common salt, surface-treating the boiled alimentary paste with a solution of glucose in an alcohol-water mixed solvent, and freeze-drying the treated alimentary paste. The instant macaronis can be rehydrated to macaronis having excellent taste, texture and color tone in a short period of time by merely pouring a boiling water on the macaronis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing bread dough which may be deep-frozen with a view to long conservation thereof, characterized in that the yeast used was previously subjected to a stabilization by deep-freezing and that the mixing and kneading operations are carried out in a minimum of time without the dough attaining the temperature of 20.degree. C., after which the dough obtained is rapidly cooled until its innermost temperature attains at least -7.degree. C. The present invention also relates to a process for biological de-freezing of deep-frozen bread dough.

Abstract: Cereal grains, particularly corn, are effectively ground in the presence of an aqueous grinding medium by employing a hydrophilic polysaccharide, e.g., a cellulose ether such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, as a grinding aid.

Abstract: A leavening acid system for the production of baked goods useful in overcoming the difficulties such as browning and uneven color associated with the use of reducing sugars and particularly fructose in baked goods.

Abstract: A process for producing a bread product comprising the steps of adding a portion of the required amount of water to wheat flour and yeast, kneading the mixture with pressure to form an intermediate dough, fermenting the dough and thereafter kneading said intermediate dough with the remaining amount of water necessary to obtain the desired dough and baking same.

Abstract: A frozen bread dough which can be prepared from the freezer to a finished baked loaf within about one hour has been accomplished by using a novel process. Because the bread dough is yeast leavened, desirous yeast-leavened flavor and aroma is obtainable. The dough maintains its shelf-life stability through the addition of hydrophilic colloids, film-forming proteins and surfactants.

Abstract: A method for producing bread comprising the steps of kneading a dough containing wheat flour with an additive mixture consisting of a L-ascorbic acid; a reducing agent, and a thickner, fermenting the dough and baking same.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dry bread mix containing flour, from 1.5 to 2.5% quick-leavening active dry yeast, from 2 to 10% of a balanced chemical leavening system, and from 0.1 to 0.75% of a dough conditioner comprising calcium or sodium stearoyl -2- lactylate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preserving hops from oxidation. Hops are often required to be stored for long periods and are therefore subject to deterioration due to oxidation. The method of this invention overcomes this problem by adding ascorbic acid to the hops. The ascorbic acid is oxidized in preference to the hops and therefore prevents the hops from being oxidized.The introduction of ascorbic acid powder during the hops pelletizing process and immediately after the hammermilling steps also prevents the loss of valuable hop constituents which naturally occurs during the pelletizing process.