Abstract: The present invention relates to a caffeine-reduced cacao composition and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel caffeine-reduced cacao composition in which only caffeine is selectively reduced while retaining a health functional component contained in a cacao raw material, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rice snack which is obtained by using a starting flour which contains a combination of a cereal powder comprising high-amylose rice as the main raw material with a dietary fiber. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a rice snack, which comprises the step of roasting a dough prepared by press-molding a starting flour, which contains a combination of a cereal powder comprising high-amylose rice as the main raw material with a dietary fiber, by the indirect roasting method. According to the invention, there is provided a rice snack by which an increase in the blood sugar level can be effectively regulated and which has an excellent taste.

Abstract: This invention provides a high-protein baked food product, comprising at least: at least 15% by weight (on a dry weight basis), based on the whole food product, of a protein component; an oil and fat component and a saccharide component, wherein the high-protein baked food product is obtainable by finely grinding a first material mixture comprising a protein component, an oil and fat component, and a saccharide component, stirring the mixture to prepare a creamy primary product, mixing the primary product with a secondary material mixture provided separately from the primary product and comprising at least an oil and fat component and a saccharide component, and baking the mixture. This baked food product contains protein in a high concentration, is soft and has good chewability and dissolvability within the mouth.