Abstract: Apparatus and method are described for heating and/or cooling a plurality of objects simultaneously at different preselected temperatures, wherein a predetermined temperature difference is established between two spaced points on a heat-conductive member to produce a constant temperature gradient between the points; and then a plurality of objects are supported in heat exchange relationship with respect to predetermined locations of the temperature gradient according to the preselected temperatures to which the respective objects are to be heated or cooled. The apparatus further includes temperature control means for maintaining the two spaced points of the heat conductive member at the predetermined temperature difference during the heating or cooling of the objects.

Abstract: There is provided a mix for the preparation of bread-and-cake type products. The preparation comprises a non-wheat-based starch, a gluten-substitute gum and an emulsified-fat and a powdered whipping agent. The products are produced in a substantial absence of wheat flour.

Abstract: The invention provides a powdered composition for mixing with a liquid to tain a mousse product, comprising, by weight proportions, about 30 to about 50 parts of a vegetable lipid whipping agent, about 5 to 15 parts milk powder, about 30-60 parts sugar, about 30 to 10 parts of a texture stabilizer and about 0.05 to 10 parts flavor additives, wherein the lipid whipping agent comprises about 15 to 35% of sugar or corn syrup solids, about 6 to 11% sodium caseinate and about 50 to 70% of a lipid component, which lipid component comprises about 75 to 85% partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, about 10 to 12% lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propylene glycol and about 8 to 10% of fatty acid mono or diglycerides.

Abstract: The invention provides a powdered composition, suitable for mixing with a quid to obtain a cream topping, comprising, by weight proportions, about 30 to about 45 parts of a vegetable lipid whipping agent, about 5 to 15 parts whole milk powder, about 3 to 5 parts sodium caseinate and about 30 to 60 parts sugar, wherein the lipid whipping agent comprises about 15 to 35% of sugar or corn syrup solids, about 6 to 11% sodium caseinate and about 50 to 70% of a lipid component, which lipid component comprises about 75 to 85% partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, about 10 to 12% lactylated fatty acid esters of a polyalcohol and about 8 to 10% of fatty acid mono or diglycerides.