Abstract: The present invention, in an embodiment, is a product having an outer shell with at least one first legume and an inner portion with at least one second legume. In an embodiment, the at least one first legume is different from the at least one second legume and the outer shell includes at least a first layer and a second layer where the first layer is different from the second layer. In an embodiment, the product is a ready-to-eat food and the outer shell is crispy.

Abstract: The present invention, in an embodiment, is a product having an outer shell with at least one first legume and an inner portion with at least one second legume. In an embodiment, the at least one first legume is different from the at least one second legume and the outer shell includes at least a first layer and a second layer where the first layer is different from the second layer. In an embodiment, the product is a ready-to-eat food and the outer shell is crispy.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and formulas are disclosed for producing a shaped baked good with a rounded shape. In one embodiment, the formula may include a high melting point fat and a granular sugar at a weight ratio of about 1:1 to form a rounded cookie piece that minimizes flattening during baking. The cookie composition may be formed by passing a cookie dough between opposing rollers or press plates to form a web. The web may then be baked, rehydrated, separated, and deflashed to form individual rounded cookie pieces.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing a shaped baked good with a rounded shape. In one embodiment, the methods can include providing a dough comprising a high melting point fat and a granular sugar at a weight ratio of about 1:1 to form a rounded cookie piece that minimizes flattening during baking. The dough may be formed by passing the dough between opposing rollers or press plates to form a web. The web may then be baked, rehydrated, separated, and deflashed to form individual rounded cookie pieces.

Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making a shelf stable edible snack. The method comprises the steps of: (A) providing an edible core having an outside surface; and (B) applying at least one outer dough layer that substantially covers the outside surface of the edible core; wherein the outer layer is applied by a method comprising the steps of: (a) applying a base liquid onto the outside surface of the edible core, thereby forming a liquid coated component; (b) applying a dry powder to the liquid coated component, thereby forming an edible layered component; and (c) optionally, (i) drying the liquid coated core after step (a), (ii) drying the edible layered component after step (b), or (iii) drying the liquid coated core after step (a) and drying the edible layered component after step (b); and (d) cooking to form the shelf stable edible snack, wherein the outer dough layer has a water activity of about 0.2 to about 0.8 at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making a shelf stable edible snack. The method comprises the steps of: (A) providing an edible core having an outside surface; and (B) applying at least one soft edible layer that substantially covers the outside surface of the edible core; wherein the outer layer is applied by a method comprising the steps of: (a) applying a base liquid onto the outside surface of the edible core, thereby forming a liquid coated component; (b) applying a dry powder to the liquid coated component, thereby forming an edible layered component; and (c) optionally, (i) drying the liquid coated core after step (a), (ii) drying the edible layered component after step (b), or (iii) drying the liquid coated core after step (a) and drying the edible layered component after step (b); wherein the soft edible layer has a water activity of about 0.2 to about 0.8 at 25° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols, for example, cocoa polyphenols such as procyanidins, in combination with at least one cholesterol lowering agent, and methods for improving vascular health including treating and preventing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols, for example, cocoa polyphenols such as procyanidins, in combination with at least one cholesterol lowering agent, and methods for improving vascular health including treating and preventing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols, for example, cocoa polyphenols such as procyanidins, in combination with at least one cholesterol lowering agent, and methods for improving vascular health including treating and preventing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having prolonged juiciness and flavor through the incorporation of a premixed blend of acids having different organic/aqueous partitioning coefficients such that they have sequential release rates during mastication.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having an initial soft-short texture lacking elasticity which converts upon chewing to a soft elastic-cohesive chewing gum which comprises an anhydrous admixture of a gum base, sweetening agent, softener and about 0.75% to about 6% by weight, a maltodextrin binder having a D.E. value of about 7 to about 24.