Abstract: Grain products comprising at least one constituent of at least one grain, at least one potent natural sweetener and at least one bulking agent are provided, wherein the coating provides enhanced bowl life for the grain product. Methods of increasing bowl life of a grain product are also provided.

Abstract: Grain products are disclosed comprising at least a grain base and a coating enrobing at least a portion of the base, having a sweetening amount of a potent natural sweetener present in the base and the coating.

Abstract: Comestible grain products are provided, e.g. cereal, oatmeal, snack bars, etc., including at least one grain constituent and a non-sweetening amount of at least one potent sweetener. The non-sweetening amount of potent sweetener may comprise a natural potent sweetener, an artificial potent sweetener, or a mixture of both. The non-sweetening amount of potent sweetener can modify the taste of the comestible grain product by decreasing or eliminating one or more undesirable taste characteristics, creating or increasing one or more desirable taste characteristics, or any combination of these.

Abstract: A gelled juice product which includes a fruit or vegetable juice and carrageenan and which is palatable, stable and can be formed into a desired shape is disclosed herein. A method of making such a gelled juice product is also disclosed.

Abstract: Reducing heartburn episodes is achieved in individuals having an orange juice intolerance or food allergy. The orange juice product has a low oil condition, which optionally can be combined with addition of a calcium source. Individuals prone to orange juice induced heartburn episodes experience a reduced incidence of heartburn episodes when they ingest the juice.

Abstract: Citrus juice beverages having an oil soluble flavor antioxidant added thereto are provided. A tocopherol antioxidant, other than alpha-tocopherol, is added to a citrus juice beverage, such as orange juice, to preserve the flavor sensory attributes of stored juice without deteriorating the initial flavor sensory attributes of the juice.

Abstract: Citrus juice beverage products and their method of production are formulated to reduce the sugar content of the beverage while the beverage products have sensory, taste, mouth feel and texture characteristics that mimic those of whole citrus juice. Orange juice beverage products are especially preferred. The beverage products have a relatively low Brix, on the order of between about 7 and about 8 Brix. Also included in the beverage products is a sweetener which does not add a significant caloric load to the beverage product. A sinking pulp added to the beverage product in an amount to achieve texture and other sensory characteristics of a whole juice.