Abstract: A polyglycerol partial fatty acid ester emulsifier polyglycerol which is predominantly mono- and/or diesterified with saturated fatty acid moieties and optionally monomeric glycerol which is predominantly mono- and/or diesterified with saturated fatty acid moieties, in which the fatty acid moieties are selected so that the average number of carbon atoms in the acid moieties is in the range between 13.0 and 16.5 is prepared by reacting a polyglycerol, optionally containing monomeric glycerol, with a fatty acid or a mixture of fatty acids or with a fatty acid glyceride or a mixture of fatty acid glycerides, the number of carbon atoms of the fatty acid or of the fatty acid moiety of the glyceride or the average number of carbon atoms of the fatty acids moieties of the glycerides being in the range between 13.0 and 16.5.

Abstract: Textured animal protein can be prepared by forming a heated pressurized wet mass of animal meal and extruding the mass or otherwise reducing the pressure and temperature surrounding the mass. The ingredients for the animal meal are chosen so that the measurable gelatin content of the extruded product is less than 10% of the dry solids of the product. As gelatin is a hydrolysis product of collagen, this means that the animal meal should be prepared from material which is intrinsically low in hydrolysable collagen, or the hydrolysable collagen content should be reduced either by cross-linking (for example with propylene glycol alginate) or by hydrolysis and washing away the gelatin.

Abstract: A method of continuously ultrapasteurizing liquid whole egg products is disclosed. The method provides improved run times and product viscosity control. In an embodiment of the method, the product is heated by contacting the product to a heated surface, heated by contacting the product to steam, held at the temperature to which it has been heated for a time sufficient to produce a nine log cycle reduction in Listeria monocytogenes therein, homogenized, cooled and aseptically packaged.

Abstract: High-temperature, low-moisture partial gelatinization of oat groats, having a moisture level between 10-20%, sufficient to drop the moisture level to between 3-6%, inclusive, can be used to prepare a flaked oat cereal which is shelf stable, provided the moisture levels of the post gelatinized oats are returned to critical levels of 8-12% inclusive, within 100 minutes after the heat treatment, and provided the flaking step takes place within 48 hours after the end of the remoisturization step.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in flour, and pasta produced therefrom, wherein the flour is produced by milling of grains and legumes previously tempered in the presence of a reducing agent. The reducing agent can be, for example, sodium metabisulfite, organic acids, SO.sub.2, cysteine, thioglycolic acid, glutathione, or hydrogen sulfide. The presence of the reducing agent in the tempering solution produces an improvement in color retention of the resulting flour, and allows the shorts to separate from the semolina to be remilled to produce flour of color and quality acceptable for use in pasta production.

Abstract: A composition is provided of inorganic polyphosphates which will form a clear, stable solution suitable for injection into meat products. The composition comprises sodium tripolyphosphate and a long-chain glassy phosphate in sufficient quantities to provide 92 to 85 parts by weight sodium tripolyphosphate and 8 to 15 parts by weight of long-chain glassy phosphate, said long-chain glassy phosphate having a degree of polymerization of about 20 to 30, an average mole ratio of (Na.sub.2 O+H.sub.2 O)/P.sub.2 O.sub.5 below about 1.067, and preferably possessing terminal groups on the polyphosphate chain having no less than about 75% OH with the remainder being ONa.

Abstract: A package of shrunken heat-shrinkable flexible film conformed to a contained food product has no gap or virtually no gap between the food product and the shrunken film. Prior to heat shrinking, the package is subjected to non-ionizing radiation.

Abstract: A process for tempering edible plastic fat products such as margarine and shortenings which comprises crystallizing with cooling a starting material of fats and oils with or without other ingredients and subjecting the resulting product to pressuring treatment.

Abstract: A dry cooked pudding mix which can be prepared in a microwave oven without stirring during the cooking step, said mix containing sweetener, uncooked starch, spray-cooked and dried pregelatinized starch, dispersant and a cool-water soluble hydrocolloid gum. The pregelatinized starch has a critical particle size distribution wherein at least 30%, preferably at least 60%, by weight of the starch is retained on a 270 U.S. Standard Sieve and no more than 1% by weight is retained on an 80 U.S. Standard Sieve.

Abstract: A method of purifying hydrolysed protein compositions by contact with crystalline zeolite agglomerates is provided. A reduction in the concentration of chlorohydrins, measured as 1,3-dichloropropen-2-ol, in hydrolysed protein compositions can be obtained by contacting the hydrolysed protein composition with a crystallin zeolite agglomerate, e.g., as pellets, beads or granules of crystalline zeolite. The method allows removal of chlorohydrins without affecting the organoleptic qualities of the hydrolysed protein.

Abstract: A method of processing whole soybeans to produce discrete, irregularly-shaped chunks or pieces of textured proteinaceous material which are free from off-flavors and odors and have a meat-like texture and appearance. Whole soybeans are hydrated and acidified to a pH in the range of about 4.5 to 6.5 and the pH of the soybeans is maintained in this range throughout processing. The acidified whole soybeans are ground in an aqueous medium to provide an aqueous slurry or dough of soybean particles having a pH in the range of 4.5-6.5. The aqueous acidic slurry or dough in passed through a confined treatment zone in which high temperature pressurized steam is injected directly into a confined stream of the slurry or dough under conditions which effect texturization of the soy protein in the form of discrete chunks or pieces which are discharged from the treatment zone.

Abstract: Described is a process for carrying out microwave production of baked goods having a chocolate flavoring thereon and/or therein and products produced thereby.The process comprises the steps of:(a) providing a composition of matter consisting essentially of precursors of a chocolate flavor (e.g.

Abstract: A process for preparing donuts having reduced fat and substantially uniform texture is described herein. The process includes providing a donut mix containing about 0.2-10% by weight of polyvinylpyrrolidone blending with water, making donut shaped forms therefrom, and cooking by submersion in heated edible fat.

Abstract: A method of producing a pressurized gas-entrapping candy is disclosed, which candy releases the gas to generate pleasing sound in mouth, as it melts therein. The candy is produced by heating a mixture of raw materials and water to dissolve the mixture and to condense the same, cooling to solidify the condensate, crashing the solidified mass into particles, charging the particles in a mold to press the same for pre-shaping into a desired one, charging the pre-shaped piece into a pressure vessel, charging an inert gas under an increased pressure and heating the pressure vessel to cause a partial melting of the particles constituting the pre-shaped candy piece, and to entrap the gas in a candy piece which has finally no pore in its outer surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for eliminating disagreeable odors form soya milk whereby soaked soybeans are ground with water whose dissolved oxygen has been decreased by the addition of glucose and glucose oxidase.

Abstract: A manufacturing process for preparing packaged fast-cooking rice prepared by a process wherein raw material rice after being washed and soaked in water is heated to become gelatinized rice having a water absorptive property, and the resultant hot gelatinized rice is impregnated with an additive liquid so that swelled rice grains having non-sticking properties are produced. A predetermined amount of the produced rice is packed in an air evacuated package. The product rice can be cooked in an ordinary manner in a short time. By changing the additive liquid, rice containing a preservative or a seasoning can be obtained.

Abstract: Trishydroxymethyl alkanes, notably monomeric and dimeric trishydroxymethyl ethane and propane, esterified with fatty acids or dicarboxylate-extended fatty acid derivatives, are physiologically compatible, partially digestible edible synthetic fat replacements for foods and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Trishydroxymethyl ethane and propane, esterified with fatty acids, are physiologically compatible, partially digestible edible synthetic fat replacements for foods and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A method of packaging turkey emulsion and turkey skin in a flexible plastic package wherein the turkey skin has been frozen prior to insertion into the package.

Abstract: A koji-making method using a rotary type aeration koji-making apparatus having a culture floor on which a koji-substrate is placed, a plurality of cutting blade holders located at a position above the koji-substrate and a plurality of cutting holders attached side by side to each of the cutting holders, wherein the cutting blades are deeply inserted into the koji-substrated before and after the stage at which a koji-substrate solidifying phenomenon takes place, or when the temperature of the fermenting material rises excessively after a lapse of 22 to 25 hours from the beginning of koji-making to vertically cut the koji-substrate by making use of the vertical movement of the cutting blades and the concentrical movement of the culture floor, thereby obtaining koji possessing an excellent flavor.