Abstract: A powder composition for use as an opacifying agent and processes for preparing the same. The powder composition comprises calcium sulfate and a stabilizer. At least a portion of the calcium sulfate has a particle size equal to or less than 50 microns. The powder composition can be prepared by combining the calcium sulfate with the stabilizer to form a uniform dry blend, followed by micronizing the uniform dry blend to form a powder. The powder composition can be used as an opacifying agent in foods and beverages, as well as in various non-food formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehydrated and aerated food product. The dehydrated and aerated food product includes a plant puree mixture and a hydrocolloid. The plant puree mixture and hydrocolloid combine to form a dehydrated and aerated plant puree foam having a hydrocolloid-based aeration network dispersed throughout the plant puree mixture. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the dehydrated and aerated food product, and combination food products that include the dehydrated and aerated food product.