Abstract: The disclosure is of an antispasmodic pharmaceutical composition which comprises an effective amount of a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of the acyl radical of a carboxylic acid and hydrocarbyl; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a dry foodstuff powder containing fats, proteins and carbohydrates characterised in that a fat-free dispersion is formed of protein originating from foodstuff and of water, which dispersion contains carbohydrates and foodstuff supplements such as mineral substances, vitamins and flavoring materials, and in which protein accounts for at least 60% of the solids content and carbohydrates account for at most 35% of the solids content and into which dispersion is emulsified 1/3 to 1 part by weight of edible oil per 1 part by weight of protein, the emulsion then being dried whilst avoiding heating to above 65.degree.C, and the product being converted to a powder. The foodstuff powder obtained by the inventive process, whilst having a relatively high protein content and low carbohydrate content, is pleasant to consume, without causing revulsion.

Abstract: A high-protein, low-carbohydrate, low-fat bar is produced by kneadingA. a melt of edible fat and lecithin or a vegetable phosphatide withB. a food powder having protein content of at least 60% by weight based on solids and a carbohydrate content of 5 to 35% by weight based on solid content and additives, to render the resultant mixture thixotropically flowable and homogeneous. The resultant mixture is shaped into a bar and solidifies on standing.