Abstract: A system is provided for producing gluten-free, vegan products at an industrial level. In one implementation, a vat system (200) includes a paddle assembly (202), a blade assembly (206) and steam-lined kettle (210). Whole grains and water are added in a certain order to the vat and heated to cook the mixture. As the mixture is cooking, the blade assembly (206) chops the grain and the paddle assembly (202) mixes the grains and water into a specific texture. The result is a cooked grain product that can be used like a dough in forming a variety of baked goods.

Abstract: A system is provided for producing gluten-free, vegan products at an industrial level. In one implementation, a vat system (200) includes a paddle assembly (202), a blade assembly (206) and steam-lined kettle (210). Whole grains and water are added in a certain order to the vat and heated to cook the mixture. As the mixture is cooking, the blade assembly (206) chops the grain and the paddle assembly (202) mixes the grains and water into a specific texture. The result is a cooked grain product that can be used like a dough in forming a variety of baked goods.

Abstract: A substitute emulsifier and texturizer and associated production processes are provided for improved gluten-free and vegan baking. Hydrated chia seeds are used to bind water and emulsify oils in preparing a baked product. The associated production process involves hydrating chia seeds to form a chia seed gel, combining the chia seed gel with a gluten-free flour to make a dough or batter and adding other ingredients as desired for producing a baked product. A variety of baked products can be produced including, for example, pie crusts, breakfast bars, granola bars, cookies, crackers, pretzels, muffins, quick breads, and yeast breads.