Abstract: Improved liquid coffee concentrates that have furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio values that approach the furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio values of fresh brewed coffees brewed with the same coffees used to produce said coffee concentrates are shown. Methods of evaluating and adjusting a liquid coffee concentrate's furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio value are also shown.

Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product. The raw edible product is preferably unpeeled or partially peeled. The resulting dehydrated product: (1) retains more Vitamin C; (2) has a lighter color; (3) has a higher percent of free amylose; (4) has fewer broken cells; and (5) has fewer degradation products than a corresponding product produced by conventional methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are a potato flakes and the method for making the same. The potato flakes can be used to produce food products such as mashed potatoes, potato patties, potato pancakes, and potato snacks.

Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product. The raw edible product is preferably unpeeled or partially peeled.

Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product.

Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product. The raw edible product is preferably unpeeled or partially peeled. The resulting dehydrated product: (1) retains more Vitamin C; (2) has a lighter color; (3) has a higher percent of free amylose; (4) has fewer broken cells; and (5) has fewer degradation products than a corresponding product produced by conventional methods.

Abstract: Improved liquid coffee concentrates that have furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio values that approach the furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio values of fresh brewed coffees brewed with the same coffees used to produce said coffee concentrates are disclosed. Methods of evaluating and adjusting a liquid coffee concentrate's furfuryl acetate to 4-ethyl guaiacol ratio value are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a potato mash and the method for making the same. The potato mash can be used to produce food products such as mashed potatoes, potato patties, potato pancakes, and potato snacks. The potato mash can also be used to form dehydrated potato products such as flakes, flanules, granules, agglomerates, sheets, pieces, bits, flour, and particulates. The dehydrated potato products are suitable for use in a wide variety of food products, such as mashed potatoes, potato patties, potato pancakes, potato snacks, breads, gravies, and sauces. The food products made from the mash and/or from the dehydrated products produced therefrom have improved potato flavor and improved texture. Especially preferred is an improved fabricated chip.