Abstract: The present invention provides a new composition obtainable from a plant in the theobroma genus and the use of that composition as an ingredient in a chocolate product.

Abstract: The present invention provides new products using mucilaginous seeds as binders.

Abstract: There is described an edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.5; (v) where microbially released means material has common microbes below given limits (preferably free of common microbes) (vi) where flavour acceptable denotes a lipase activity (LA) and a peroxidase activity (PA) both less than or equal to 2 U/g optionally a low degree of roasted flavour notes as defined herein.

Abstract: There is described an confectionery composition comprising edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90.3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50.3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10.3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.

Abstract: There is described an edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.5; (v) where microbially released means material has common microbes below given limits (preferably free of common microbes) (vi) where flavour acceptable denotes a lipase activity (LA) and a peroxidase activity (PA) both less than or equal to 2 U/g optionally a low degree of roasted flavour notes as defined herein.

Abstract: There is described an edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.5; (v) where microbially released means material has common microbes below given limits (preferably free of common microbes) (vi) where flavour acceptable denotes a lipase activity (LA) and a peroxidase activity (PA) both less than or equal to 2 U/g optionally a low degree of roasted flavour notes as defined herein.

Abstract: There is described an confectionery composition comprising edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90.3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50.3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10.3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.

Abstract: There is described an confectionery composition comprising edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.

Abstract: There is described an edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.5; (v) where microbially released means material has common microbes below given limits (preferably free of common microbes) (vi) where flavour acceptable denotes a lipase activity (LA) and a peroxidase activity (PA) both less than or equal to 2 U/g optionally a low degree of roasted flavour notes as defined herein.

Abstract: There is described an confectionery composition comprising edible particulate material comprising from 80% to 100% by weight based on total weight of the material of a processable, microbially released, flavour acceptable bran-like material, characterized by the following parameters: (i) mean particle size by volume (Vol. MPS) of from 5 to 100 microns; (ii) volume particle size distribution (Vol. PSD) characterized by the parameters: D90,3 less than or equal to 350 microns, and D50,3 less than or equal to 50 microns, and optionally D10,3 less than or equal to 15 microns, (iii) mean particle sphericity as measured by a Smean of greater than or equal to 0.75; (iv) where processable means has oil holding capacity (OHC) of from 0.7 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers with a high fat content by an industrial process, which wafer is produced from a batter comprising: (i) at least parts by weight of fat; (ii) at least 40 by weight % of a hard flour or at least 50 parts by weight % of a soft flour (or if a mixture of hard and soft proportionate minimum amounts), and (iii) an amount of water so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 1.5; (iv) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; and the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers comprising (i) 100 parts by weight of a flour that comprises at least 5% by weight of the total flour of a non-wheat flour (such as millet; maize, barley, oats, rice, rye and/or soybeans) and/or at least 5% by weight of the total flour of a soluble fibre; (ii) an amount of water so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 1.5; and (iii) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; where the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage. Preferably the flour has a low amount of (preferably is free of) gluten and/or gliadin proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers comprising low grade wheat flour and/or a hard flour and made by an industrial process, which wafer is produced from a batter comprising: (i) 100 parts by weight of a flour that comprises at least 10% by weight of the total flour of a low grade wheat flour and/or at least 10% by weight of the total flour of a hard wheat flour; (ii) an amount of water so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 1.5; (iii) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; and the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers having a density of at least 35 mg/cm3 the wafer comprising (i) 100 parts by weight of a flour; (ii) a low amount of water, in an amount so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 0.8; and (iii) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; where the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage.