Abstract: The present invention describes a reconstituted food ingredient comprising a nut, a carob, a derivative thereof or their mixtures having a low fat content, or a low sugar content, or low fat and sugar content, characterized in that it is enriched with phenolic compounds, and/or sterols and tocopherols originating from nut or carob. The invention also describes a method for preparing said reconstituted food ingredient, as well as its use in the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases, neuronal diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, inflammatory processes, metabolic syndrome diseases, etc., by means of using this ingredient in the diet. The use of said ingredient in preparing a food composition and various food compositions for human or animal consumption is also described.

Abstract: Continuous food products manufacturing method, based on fruits (1) and sugar (2), which consists of mixing the fruits (1) and the sugar (2) while heating in automatic mixing and heating means (3) until obtaining a mixture with homogeneous morphology and temperature, cooling the mixture obtained in automatic cooling means (4), chopping the mixture obtained and sifting it in automatic sifting means (5), and controlling the granulometry of said chopped mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food formulation characterized in that it comprises a mixture of effective amounts of at least 1 ingredient from each of the 4 groups formed by nuts, cocoa, vegetable oils rich in unsaponifiable lipids and flours rich in soluble fiber, in which said mixture provides minimum effective amounts of at least the following bioactive compounds: soluble fiber, unsaponifiable lipids and unsaturated fatty acids, the combination of which produces a positive effect in the prevention of vascular diseases in mammals, including man. The invention also relates to the possible use of said formulation for the preparation of food and/or dietary products which provide beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in mammals, including humans, without involving any weight gain.