Abstract: A processor for performing a vector permute comprises: a source vector register to store a plurality of source data elements; a destination vector register to store a plurality of destination data elements; a control vector register to store a plurality of control data elements, each control data element corresponding to one of the destination data elements and including an N bit value indicating whether a source data element is to be copied to the corresponding destination data element; vector permute logic to compare the N bit value of each control data element to an N bit portion of an immediate to determine whether to copy a source data element to the corresponding destination data element, wherein if the N bit values match, then the vector permute logic is to identify a source data element using an index value included in the control data element.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing a vector permute.

Abstract: A method of providing grill marks on a food product is disclosed. A food colorant is applied to a surface of a foodstuff in a predetermined pattern. The pattern typically is undetectable until the foodstuff is heated or cooked, at which time the pattern is observable as esthetically pleasing grill marks. In some embodiments, the grill marks also impart a flavor to the heated or cooked foodstuff.