Abstract: The embodiments relate to fat emulsion structures based on both an aqueous and non-aqueous glycerin component as the primary aqueous component in which the fat emulsion can create a wide range of viscosities that mimic fat structures similar to cream, or all the way to hardened fat structures like Trans Fat. The fat emulsion can be added to a wide group of foods that use a monosaccharide or disaccharide as the basis for its sweetener component, can lower the sugar content of foods, can improve mouth feel while lowering the fat content in high fat foods, can add a balance of dietary fats and fiber to foods, and can add antioxidant content to food products. The fat emulsion also can be used as a taste masking composition to mask the taste of unpalatable active ingredients or unpalatable components that may be added to the emulsion.

Abstract: The present embodiments include a ground meat, processed meat, game meat, or sausage that has improved health and taste characteristics. The embodiments include the addition to the meat of a fat emulsion that includes a healthier group of edible oils component, fiber component, water component, and other components that can add additional dietary benefits.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to fat emulsion structures based on both an aqueous and non-aqueous glycerin component as the primary aqueous component in which the fat emulsion can create a wide range of viscosities that mimic fat structures similar to cream, or all the way to hardened fat structures like Trans Fat. The fat emulsion can be added to a wide group of foods that use a monosaccharide or disaccharide as the basis for its sweetener component, can lower the sugar content of foods, can improve mouth feel while lowering the fat content in high fat foods, can add a balance of dietary fats and fiber to foods, and can add antioxidant content to food products.

Abstract: The present invention provides for flavored chewy or gummy candy confections made by making a flavored chewy or gummy candy confection from scratch or adjusting a current flavored chewy or gummy candy confection brand product with our invention. This invention can have a healthier group of edible oils component, unique antioxidant taste profile component, fiber component, water component, emulsifier component, and potentially a 0% or greater supplement component that can add additional dietary benefits. Specific ratios of ingredients can lower sugar content up to 75% while creating a product with a taste, texture, and mouth feel similar to regular flavored chewy or gummy candy. The reduction of sugar possible within this invention can reduce the negative health ramifications of high sugar content that current flavored chewy or gummy candy confections suffer from and the addition of the healthier ingredients adds some improved health characteristics to the products that usually are devoid of nutrition.

Abstract: The present invention provides for Dulce de Leche confection compositions and Dulce de Leche based flavored milk that has an improved, healthier fat structure, unique antioxidant taste profile, lower sugar content, fiber component, and a 0% or greater supplement component that can add additional dietary benefits. Cholesterol reduction can be accomplished within certain embodiments of this invention. Specific ratios of ingredients within our compositions create a taste, texture, mouth feel, and rich and creamy true Dulce de Leche confection without the negative health ramifications of high milk fat content and sugar content characteristic of traditional Dulce de Leche products. Additionally, the method for preparing these Dulce de Leche confection products and flavored milk are covered.

Abstract: Chocolate or compound coating based fiber compositions, which have at least about 20% of a fiber component, by weight of the formula, that provide a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user are disclosed. This delivery method can utilize either a bulk forming fiber like psyllium, or a non-bulk forming fiber like inulin or a combination of both types of fiber components. The fiber easily can be incorporated into the compositions without adversely affecting the stability, feel, and taste of the compositions. The nutritional profiles of these fiber compositions are consistent with dietary guidelines, which physicians follow when prescribing fiber compositions as supplements or for cholesterol reduction purposes. Also disclosed is a method of producing such compositions and a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition of nutritive based ingredients that together provide a source of balanced and provides the ability to control food cravings, increase satiety, promote a feeling of fullness and provide a user a method to maintain a healthy weight and or achieve weight loss. This composition of ingredients includes a chocolate or caramel flavored confection component, a high protein component, a fiber blend component, an edible oil component, an antioxidant component from natural occurring sources, a supplement component that can provide specific health benefits as well as a balanced group of vitamins and minerals. The composition of ingredients can be delivered in a variety of food platforms. A functional food confectionery is a preferred platform for our invention delivery system. Portion control bars and/or bars that have pre-determined break points that control portion size and portioned squares or other shapes would be the preferred product structure.

Abstract: A reduced milk fat, reduced sugar, improved health characteristic, higher antioxidant content, improved taste, texture, melt, and creaminess non-standardized milk chocolate that can have a milk fat content of 0% to 8% and is blended with a standardized chocolate, an edible oil blend, 100% Cocoa Powder, Confectionery Sugar, Cocoa Seed Butter Crystals, and synergistic antioxidant flavor blend including; Virgin Coconut Oil, Vanilla Powder, Blackberry, and Acai Berry. A standardized milk chocolate product with 3.69% or higher milk fat that has improved health characteristics , higher antioxidant content, improved taste, texture, melt, and creaminess from a synergistic antioxidant flavor blend including; Virgin Coconut Oil, Vanilla Powder, Blackberry, and Acai Berry.

Abstract: The present invention provides for caramel flavored confections, chews, hard candies or caramel flavored milk that has an improved, healthier fat structure, unique antioxidant taste profile, fiber component, and a 0% or greater supplement component that can add additional dietary benefits. Cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular health and removal of cholesterol from the bloodstream can be accomplished within certain compositions of this invention. Specific ratios of ingredients create a taste, texture, to mouthfeel, and rich flavor similar to a high milk fat or butter fat based caramel without the negative health ramifications of high milk fat based type caramels. Additionally, the method for preparing a caramel flavored confection, chews, and milk with these improved health characteristics, taste profile, and dietary benefits are covered.