Abstract: In each of its various embodiments, the present invention discloses extruded products containing a dextrin product.

Abstract: Sterol containing food products are disclosed. The food products contain a sterol and at least one of a corn product, a legume product and a flour product, and can be made by extrusion.

Abstract: Food products containing legume products, as well as processes for producing the food products are disclosed.

Abstract: High-protein food products are provided, made primarily from soy protein. The products contain at least one additional protein, and can be made by extrusion.

Abstract: This invention is directed to processes for producing legume products, and the legume products resulting therefrom.

Abstract: This invention is directed to processes for the production of edible beans, comprising the addition of an organic acid to the conditioning water, to the cooking water, or to both, which will provide a premium quality dehydrated bean. The beans of this invention are easy to prepare and will provide the same amount of finished beans as dry bag beans. The beans of the invention will have significantly fewer loose skins and free meats than currently available dehydrated beans. Further, the dehydrated beans of the invention will have a color similar to that of canned or dry bag beans.