Abstract: A dry mix is provided, containing as essential components xanthan gum and ungelatinized starch, for use in application to uncooked or cooking meat pieces so as to develop a thickened sauce for the meat during the meat cooking process. The dry mix can be first reconstituted to form a somewhat viscous liquified mixture which is then poured over the meat and develops into a more viscous sauce during the cooking process. Alternatively, the dry mix can be applied directly to moistened meat pieces and hydrated thereon with additional water, after which a thickened sauce similarly develops during the meat cooking process.

Abstract: A dry mix which is hydrated with aqueous milk medium to form a sugar-free cheesecake filling is disclosed, the dry mix containing a high percentage of dried milk solids, and also containing fat, emulsifier, starch, phosphate gelling agents, cheese flavor and/or cheese solids, a non-sugar sweetening agent, and a significant amount of a maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of from 3 to 15 and a bulk density of at least about 10 pounds per cubic foot. Notwithstanding the absence of sugar and the large amount of milk solids, the dry mix is readily dispersible in the hydrating medium and produces a cheesecake filling of excellent body and texture.

Abstract: A dry particulate mix comprised of a sugar component, a starch component and additional minor amounts of appropriate flavorants, colorants, acidulants and the like, which can be hydrated in a room temperature (or cold) aqueous medium to directly and rapidly form, without need for heating or reliance upon an independent or auxiliary gelation system, a firm, gelled mass suitable for use as a filling for pies, tarts or other pastry products. The starch component comprises a quick-setting, cold-water swellable starch, preferably derived from corn starch, possessing specified properties of solubility, pH, gel formation and gel strength. Also disclosed is a dry mix particularly adapted for preparation of a lemon pie filling.