Abstract: The various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protein-based binder or coating system for particulate- and/or powder-type food systems, for example, to form nutritive ready-to-eat food bars, protein bars, snack pieces, or cereal clusters, where the binder comprises a modified wheat protein isolate. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to food compositions comprising a modified wheat protein isolate binder, and at least one of food particulates; powdered food ingredients, such as protein powders; and combinations thereof. In addition, methods for forming the various non-limiting embodiments of the food compositions and the modified wheat protein isolate binder systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: An orifice fitting seal assembly is provided for use in an orifice fitting having a body structure defining a flow passage and opposed spaced sealing surfaces surrounding the flow passage. The improvement comprises a pair of internal seal rings of symmetrical configuration which cooperate to define a plate receptacle within which an apertured orifice plate is positioned. Each of the internal seal rings defines peripheral locking flanges that are disposed in spaced relation when the rings are in assembly. An external locking ring surrounds the assembled internal seal rings and establishes locking engagement therewith to retain the internal seal rings and the orifice plate in assembly. A pair of inner O-ring type sealing elements are retained within internal sealed grooves defined by each of the internal seal rings and the orifice plate.