Abstract: A powdered food composition comprising: (a) 30%-40% powdered dehydrated avocado; (b) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated mango; (c) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated prickly pear (nopal); and (d) 40%-60% oats, the composition having (i) 47%-49% carbohydrate content; (ii) 9%-11% protein content; (iii) 19%-25% monounsaturated vegetal fat (omega ?3 y omega ?6) content; (iv) 6%-9% raw fiber content; and (v) moisture content between 3%-7%, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a weight loss diet and a school meal diet.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate a device for measuring the water activity of foods and method for obtaining a water activity measurement. The device includes a container housing the food sample, a disc of permeable material to support a reactive substance which in turn is used to record the water activity level of the food sample (23) being studied. The substance is positioned in the center of the disc. A threaded cover is disposed at a free end of the container. When insulation is provided between the interior and exterior of the container, any water contained in the food sample evaporates and as it passes through the disc. As the water comes into contact with the reactive substance, a color scale records the water activity of the study sample.

Abstract: A powdered food composition comprising: (a) 30%-40% powdered dehydrated avocado; (b) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated mango; (c) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated prickly pear (nopal); and (d) 40%-60% oats, the composition having (i) 47%-49% carbohydrate content; (ii) 9%-11% protein content; (iii) 19%-25% monounsaturated vegetal fat (omega-3 y omega-6) content; (iv) 6%-9% raw fiber content; and (v) moisture content between 3%-7%, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a weight loss diet and a school meal diet.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to methods for obtaining stable avocado pulp powders having a long life shelf life at ambient temperature, without requiring the use of natural or synthetic preservatives. The example methods thereby enable the natural components of the pulp and the organoleptic properties of the fruit to be preserved. The powders can be used to obtain compacted products, such as tablets for food or cosmetic use. The example embodiments further provide dehydration methods for obtaining avocado pulp powders, in which the avocado pulp is dehydrated using microwaves and hot air flows simultaneously. Thus, powders with low water activities may be produced without adding preservatives, while eliminating unwanted enzyme activities specific to the fruit.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate a device for measuring the water activity of foods and method for obtaining a water activity measurement. The device includes a container housing the food sample, a disc of permeable material to support a reactive substance which in turn is used to record the water activity level of the food sample (23) being studied. The substance is positioned in the center of the disc. A threaded cover is disposed at a free end of the container. When insulation is provided between the interior and exterior of the container, any water contained in the food sample evaporates and as it passes through the disc. As the water comes into contact with the reactive substance, a color scale records the water activity of the study sample.