Abstract: This invention relates to a beverage thickener/emulsifier system which is a blend of three materials: propylene glycol alginate (a surface active thickener), xanthan (a pseudoplastic thickener) and guar gum (a Newtonian thickener). This system provides very stable oil-in-water emulsions in beverages and provides full bodied beverage texture even at acid pH. The system uses a low total gum level (below 0.4% in a single strength beverage) yet provides a very stable oil emulsion without excessive thickness.

Abstract: The invention is a reduced past nut or oilseed butter composition made from roasted nuts which contains: (a) from about 40% to about 67% nut solids, between 65% and 80% of said solids having a particle size less than 18 microns and a SPAN of greater than 2.5 and not more than 5.0; (b) from about 33% to about 45% oil; (c) from 0% to about 4% stabilizer; (d) from 0% to about 40% bulking agent; (e) from 0% to about 8% flavorant; and (f) from 0% to about 3% emulsifier; where the product has a Casson plastic viscosity of between 1 and 15 poise and a yield value below 300 dynes per square centimeter. The invention also relates to a reduced fat or full compositions of the general type described above which is whipped to contain dispersed gas bubbles, where at least 90% of the bubbles have a diameter less than 150 microns. Processes for making these compositions are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to fruit juice product, and in particular to a citrus juice product which has a high total dietary fiber content. The fiber is derived from pulp juice sacs of citrus fruit and does not have any papery off-flavors or gritty taste. The juice product is not viscous and does not gel.

Abstract: This invention relates to fruit juice product, and in particular to a citrus juice product which has a high total dietary fiber content. The fiber is derived from citrus fruit and does not have any papery off-flavors or gritty taste. The juice product is not viscous and does not gel.

Abstract: Method or process in which the size of de-juiced natural citrus fiber is very significantly reduced by particularly defined milling operations including a chopping step and a grinding step so that 90% or more of the citrus fiber feedstock has a particle size below about 50 microns, preferably 30 microns, and in which the size-reduced fiber is then mixed into a juice or juice-based beverage. The preferred process pre-treats the feedstock by means of a special separator to improve the flavor.

Abstract: This invention relates to an efficient process for separating and recovering aroma and flavor volatiles from fruit or vegetable juices and for lowering the amount of sugar in juices. The process involves removing the aroma/flavor volatiles from juice by forming a microaerosol by spraying juice at a temperture of from 45.degree. C. to 110.degree. C. through a nozzle having a diameter of about 100 microns to 1200 microns at a velocity of 100 m/sec. to 250 m/sec. and into a vacuum chamber at 5 mm to 200 mm Hg and at temperatures of from 10.degree. C. to about 55.degree. C. and then treating the recovered juice fraction with a yeast. The alcohol formed during this fermentation reaction is removed by distillation, preferably by the same aerosolization process as the volatiles are removed. The aroma and flavor volatiles are returned to the juice to provide a good tasting low calorie fruit juice.