Abstract: A sweetener composition includes a plurality of assembled particles including natural, non-nutritive sweetener molecules and organic scaffold particles. The natural, non-nutritive sweetener molecules include hydrophilic moieties and hydrophobic moieties, the organic scaffold particles include at least one compositional component including a C6-C10 medium chain glyceride, and the C6-C10 medium chain glyceride includes at least 20 wt % of the total lipid content of the composition. Methods of making the sweetener composition are also described.

Abstract: A process capable of commercial scale manufacturing of inexpensive, shaped film products includes placing a mask over a substrate; delivering a film-forming composition through a nozzle to form a raw shape on the substrate; removing the mask; and solidifying the film-forming composition to provide the shaped film product disposed on the substrate. The mask has a delivery surface and an opposite substrate-facing surface and at least one aperture having a design corresponding to the desired shaped film product. The nozzle is disposed in sealing engagement with the delivery surface of the mask to the at least one aperture of the mask during delivery of the film-forming composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preparing a beverage comprising at least 2 g/L ?-glucan, wherein said ?-glucans have an average molecular weight in the range of 80 to 200 kDa. The methods involve mashing barley kernels comprising at least 10% ?-glucans and having a ratio of DP3/DP4 in said ?-glucan of at least 3 in the presence of ?-amylase and endo-1,3(4)-?-glucanase activity. The beverages have a viscosity providing a good mouth-feel, and at the same time they comprise ?-glucans, which are able to aid in lowering LDL cholesterol levels. The beverages are generally stable and can be stored for months at room temperature without a significant decrease in ?-glucan content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a celery plant (Apium graveolens L. dulce) carrying a genetic determinant that leads to the absence or strong reduction of chlorophyll in the petioles, wherein said determinant is obtainable by introgression from a plant grown from seed of which a representative sample was deposited with the NCIMB under deposit number NCIMB 42428. The invention further relates to markers and the use of markers for the identification of a plant that has an absence or strong reduction of chlorophyll in the petioles. The invention also relates to seeds and other propagation material of the plant and to its progeny as well as to food products that comprise the consumable parts of the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for contacting a protein containing material with one or more wet-mill streams. The protein content of the protein containing material is increased.

Abstract: The invention relates to: a composition for the cold-end treatment of hollow glass articles, characterized in that it is an aqueous solution containing 0.01% to 1% by weight of solids of carnauba wax; a process for the cold-end treatment of hollow glass articles, comprising the spraying of this composition; and a hollow glass article thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention is a depositing device for depositing flowable food containing gas comprising a pressurized feed N line conveying flowable food containing gas under pressure into the food; piston means operatively connected to the feed line comprising a piston and a chamber; an outlet to deliver food at the atmospheric pressure into molds. The device comprises a pressure retaining means arranged to retain the product in the chamber at the same pressure as the line pressure and to deliver the product through the outlet as pressure in the chamber increases from the line pressure upon descent of the piston in the chamber.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to an aerated food product, such as ice cream, comprising at least 0.5 wt. % of fat and at least 30 wt. % of water, said fat being characterized by the following solid fat profile: 30%<N10<80%; 3%<N20<55%; N10-N30>=30%; said fat further being characterized by the following fatty acid composition: less than 56% unsaturated fatty acids; not more than 60% unsaturated fatty acids; at least 1.5% C12-C14 fatty acids; <=1.5.% ?-3 unsaturated fatty acids; <=25% saturated C12-C14 fatty acids; and <=5% C4-C10 fatty acids; all percentages being calculated by weight of the total amount of fatty acids. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the aforementioned aerated food product.

Abstract: A method of producing a frozen microwaveable, coated food product, involves providing pieces of mozzarella cheese, the pieces having a maximum dimension of 1 cm, mixing the pieces of cheese with a stabilizing composition, mixing to form a homogenous cheese dough, forming the dough into portions, freezing the portions and maintaining the frozen portions for at least eight hours, applying a pre-coating to the frozen portions to produce pre-coated portions, applying a batter coating to the pre-coated portions to produce batter coated portions, applying one or more layers of crumb to the batter coated portions to provide a crumb coated portion, frying the crumb coated portions to produce fried portions, and cryogenically freezing the fried portions.

Abstract: A process for making a frozen confectionery product by providing a mold with closed and opened ends in a refrigerated environment, filling the mold with a liquid mix to form a shell, removing non-solidified liquid mix from the mold, pressure-filling the shell in the mold with a frozen confection, inserting a stick in the frozen confection, removing the product from the mold and packing the resulting product. In such process, inclusions may be homogeneously distributed in the liquid mix or in the frozen confection or can be accumulated on the top of the frozen confection after filling the mold. The resulting product, a molded ice confectionery stick bar, is also an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: Frozen aerated packaged ice confection with very high softness at ?18° C. which keeps this property without shrinkage or layering up to the final consumer over the product shelf life contains polyol and vegetable fiber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product with a colorless coating on a surface, said coating comprising a quercetin derivative or an either thereof. A further embodiment of the invention relates to a method for coloring a surface of a food product when heated, particularly when heated in a microwave over.

Abstract: A method for preparing ethanol-containing nanolipid particles, which can be used in food products, frozen desserts, or beverages. The method comprises nanolipidic vehicles in which ethanol-containing substances are encapsulated, said ethanol-containing nanolipidic vehicles can be combined with food products, desserts or beverage ingredients including those that are subsequently frozen, The food product, dessert or beverage can remain in a frozen state during consumption by an individual. A composition comprising ethanol-containing nanolipid particles, which can be used in food products, frozen desserts, or beverages.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confectionery product comprising a core consisting of a frozen confection, wherein the core is at least partially coated with a frozen flexible edible gel coating, said gel coating being provided with at least one cutting line allowing to peel-off the gel-coating, characterized in that the gel coating comprises at least two visually distinctive gel layers. The invention also relates to a method for making such a product.

Abstract: Compositions comprised of water, at least one sweetening agent and at least one food grade emulsifier/foaming agent are useful for forming frosted sweet coatings on consumable articles. The inclusion of a food grade emulsifier/foaming agent in such a composition helps to render the dried coating obtained therefrom more opaque in appearance, even though the sucrose content may be relatively low.

Abstract: A manufactured system for storage and delivery of an edible or potable substance is claimed.

Abstract: A frozen confectionery product is provided. The product comprises a core of a frozen confection, which is at least partially coated with a gel, characterized in that the core of frozen confection comprises an ice structuring protein.

Abstract: A beverage supplement and method for making the same is disclosed. In some embodiments the beverage supplement is comprised of a first frozen composition made from at least one additive mixed with at least one liquid and a second frozen composition made from at least one additive mixed with at least one liquid, wherein the resulting frozen compositions may have different/varying surface areas, shapes, volumes, flavors, and concentrations. Varying the combination of surface areas, shapes, volumes, formulas, flavors, and concentrations of frozen compositions influences the duration of complete liquefaction and the release of additives, allowing a user to create an iced beverage with greater flavor control.

Abstract: Refrigerated or frozen cultured dairy bar products comprise a cultured dairy composition having i) total solids content of at least about 22% by weight of the cultured dairy composition and a milk solids content of greater than 38 wt % based on total solids content, ii) a gelatin content of from about 0.7 to about 1.5% by weight of the cultured dairy composition, and iii) a viscosity of from about 200,000 cP to about 700,000 cP at 4° C. The cultured dairy composition is in the form of cultured dairy portions completely enveloped by a fat-based coating composition comprising from about 20 to about 80% fat by weight of the fat-based coating composition. The fat-based coating composition is a solid at 45° F. The cultured dairy bar product is at a temperature at or below about 45° F. Processes for making the refrigerated or frozen cultured dairy bar products are also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing customized micro batches of ice cream is disclosed. Ice cream premix is poured into a shallow eight quart bowl and flavorings and mix-ins added. Liquid nitrogen is injected into the bowl, and the premix is folded into the liquid nitrogen by folding the premix into the center of the bowl. The premix is frozen into ice cream, its edges heated to release any ice cream from the bowl, and dispensed to a serving container. By adding additional liquid nitrogen, the ice cream may be made brittle and then chopped or ground into a large or fine granular shape. As the ice cream mixture is freezing, it may be poured into a mold and placed in a cryogenic bin to freeze and harden the ice cream into the shape of the mold, for making ice cream cakes or other novelty ice cream shapes.

Abstract: Provided is a cream composition superior in handleability. The cream composition contains milk fat, a sugar, and water. The content of the milk fat is more than 5 mass % and 30 mass % or less. The content of the sugar is 40 to 65 mass %. The median diameter of the cream composition is 0.2 to 4.0 ?m, and the viscosity of the cream composition at 20° C. is 100 to 2,500 mPa·s.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a low-fat ice cream, including: mixing 100 parts by weight of boiled rice obtained by gelatinizing rice, drying the gelatinized rice to a water content of 20 wt % or less and pulverizing the dried rice to an average particle diameter of 320 to 350 ?m, 400 to 600 parts by weight of yogurt, 400 to 600 parts by weight of water and 150 to 300 parts by weight of saccharides to provide a mixture; and freezing the mixture in an ice cream freezer, wherein the resultant ice cream has a crude fat content of 2% or less. The low-fat ice cream does not contain powdered skim milk, dried whole milk, an emulsifier, a stabilizer, or the like, added generally to prepare a soft ice cream, but is obtained from natural ingredients only. Thus, repeated intake of the ice cream in a large amount does not cause a greasy taste but provides a soft taste unique to a soft ice cream. In addition, the low-fat ice cream is excellent in taste sense.

Abstract: An Apium graveolens L. var dulce celery plant with a hollow petiole suitable for use as a straw for consuming beverages or as a food product where other food products are capable of being stuffed inside the hollow celery petiole. The edible, hollow petiole celery is mild in taste and resistant to rupture.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a milkshake, wherein ice and a liquid with dividing means are put together in a substantially liquid-tight container, after which this container is shaken, such that the ice in the container is divided into small pieces by the dividing means, wherein the ice is preferably provided as a multiplicity of units of ice.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coated frozen confection product comprising an aerated fat-continuous coating with an overrun of 20 to 200%, characterised in that the coating comprises from 0.05 to 5%, preferably from 1 to 5% by weight of at least one sucrose ester with an HLB value of between 1 and 9, wherein the coating has an average thickness of from 0.5 to 2.8 mm.

Abstract: An aerated frozen confection having reduced ice crystal growth after heat shock, and being prepared from a mixture of ingredients suitable for forming the confection and at least one emulsifier for reducing ice crystal growth after heat shock. Advantageously, the emulsifier facilitates formation and stabilization of fat alpha crystals, the confection having an overrun of about 20% to about 250%, uniformly distributed small air cells having an average size of less than about 50 microns, ice crystals having a size of 30 microns or less after heat shock, and a smooth texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen food products, such as ice creams, having special emulsifying systems. The emulsifying system preferably contains mono esters of propane-1,2-diol and fatty acids, such as 2-PGME, and it may furthermore contain additional emulsifiers such as 1-PGME and/or diglycerides. The frozen food products are characterized by improved organoleptic and sensory properties as well a reduced rate of melting. The invention furthermore relates to the emulsifying systems as such as well as methods of preparing the frozen food product.

Abstract: A frozen dumpling is obtained by applying to a dumpling, a first layer of a batter, and a second layer of water or a seasoning solution, wherein the first layer is present in an amount of 5 to 30% by weight relative to the dumpling, and the second layer is present in an amount of 20 to 100% by weight relative to the dumpling, and then freezing the dumpling. Tray-packed frozen dumplings are obtained by placing the dumplings on a tray, and contacting the dumplings with a first layer of batter, and a second layer of water or a seasoning solution, and freezing the dumplings, wherein the first layer is present in an amount of 5 to 30% by weight relative to the dumpling, and the second layer is present in an amount of 20 to 100% by weight relative to the dumpling.

Abstract: A facility that is especially suited for the freezing of juices and similar products, which includes a cooling tank that supplies the product by means of an impelling pump to a freezing chamber that receives a supply of a liquefied gas at a temperature of around ?140° C., preferably nitrogen, and pressurized air through an electro-valve to transform the juice into micro-drops or pellets and to freeze the droplets or the pellets inside the freezing chamber, which then exit the chamber through one or more dispensing valves, said freezing not affecting the original characteristics of the juice, in terms of its vitamin, protein and enzyme content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a composition by mixing a sweetener and an ingredient, pressing the sweetener and ingredient together to form a pressed mixture in the form of a sheet, briquette, pellet, flake or other form, and reducing the pressed mixture to yield a composition. The composition comprises particulates having a desirable size, where a particulate comprises the ingredient at least partially embedded within the sweetener. The composition can be used in a variety of food, dietary and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A frozen aerated confection is provided, the confection comprising at least 0.2 wt % free ?-casein, wherein the free ?-casein constitutes more than 45% of the total ?-casein present in the frozen confection; and containing a population of gas bubbles, wherein at least 65% of the gas bubbles have a diameter of less than 20 ?m. A process for producing such a frozen aerated confection is also provided.

Abstract: A process for making a coated frozen confection is provided, the process comprising: forming two sheets of coating material comprising particles and a binder, the binder comprising an aqueous solution of sweeteners of from 70 to 90° Brix; placing one or more frozen confection pieces onto the first sheet of coating material; then placing the second sheet of coating material on top of the frozen confection and first sheet; and shaping the second sheet around the frozen confection and pressing the second sheet onto the first sheet so that they are welded together to form a continuous coating. A coated frozen confection is also provided.

Abstract: An ice confection is provided, having a total solids content of from 15 to 30% by weight of the ice confection and total sugar in an amount of less than 17% by weight of the ice confection, characterized in that the ice confection comprises digestible complex saccharides in an amount of from 2 to 25% by weight of the ice confection; and non-saccharide sweeteners in a total amount CT given by the following condition: CT<X/R, wherein X is 0.5 wt % and R is the sweetness of the non-saccharide sweeteners relative to sucrose expressed on a weight basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen food products, such as ice creams, having special emulsifying systems. The emulsifying system preferably contains mono esters of propane-1,2-diol and fatty acids, such as 2-PGME, and it may furthermore contain additional emulsifiers such as 1-PGME and/or diglycerides. The frozen food products are characterised by improved organoleptic and sensory properties as well as reduced rate of melting. The invention furthermore relates to the emulsifying systems as such as well as methods of preparing the frozen food product.

Abstract: Frozen rolled foods, such as a sushi roll, that can be frozen in a favorable state and taste good after thawing may be prepared by: cooking and seasoning one or more food items such as rolled egg, freeze-dried bean curd, shiitake mushroom, minced and steamed fish meat, and dried gourd shavings; aligning the food, to form a core; freezing the core using a cryogen, to form a frozen core; spreading a thin sheet of sushimeshi over a support such as a bamboo mat or a wrapping film; overlaying a dried laver sheet on the sushimeshi; placing the frozen core on the dried laver sheet while in the frozen state; wrapping the sushimeshi and the dried laver sheet around the core held at the center to form a sushi roll; and rapidly freezing the sushi roll at ?50° C. or less to obtain a frozen sushi roll.

Abstract: A process for producing a frozen confectionery product is provided, the process comprising: extruding a frozen confection from a nozzle; and cutting the extruded frozen confection with an iris cutter; characterized in that the iris cutter is cooled to a temperature below 10° C. An apparatus for operating the process is also provided.

Abstract: Frozen confection comprising a core and a coating is provided, wherein the coating comprises 17 to 50% (w/w) of saccharides and polysaccharides; 0.017 to 12.5% (w/w) of sweeteners selected from the group consisting of fructose, sucrose, dextrose, artificial sweeteners and any mixture thereof; and 50 to 83% water; wherein the average molecular weight of the saccharides and polysaccharides is between 476 and 9000.

Abstract: A composition for coating a frozen confection is provided, the composition comprising from 63 to 70 wt % of a fat component comprising: 70 to 95 wt % of a palm oil fraction or blend of fractions which contains at most 8 wt % of S3 triglycerides and has a S2U:SU2 ratio of >2.5; 5 to 15% of a liquid oil; and 0 to 15% of cocoa butter. A process for coating frozen confections with the composition, and frozen confections coated with the composition are also provided.

Abstract: The gloss of iced frozen baked goods once thawed, is enhanced by coating the baked goods with shellac prior to freezing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confectionery product (1, 20) having a conical shape and comprising a core filling consisting of a first component (9, 22) being coextruded with a second component (4, 23), said second component (4, 23) surrounding said first component (9, 22). Both components consist of a frozen confection. The present invention further relates to an apparatus (11) and a method for manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A frozen confection is provided, the confection comprising frozen particles having an average diameter of from 1 to 10 mm and comprising from 1 to 50 wt % of an oil-based core and from 50 to 99 wt % of a frozen aqueous shell. A process for preparing the frozen confection is also provided, the process comprising: providing a dispensing device having an inner nozzle and an outer nozzle which surrounds the inner nozzle; supplying an aqueous mix to the outer nozzle and an oil-based mix to the inner nozzle, thereby forming particles with a water-continuous shell and an oil-continuous core, and then dropping the particles into a refrigerant to freeze the water-continuous shell.

Abstract: A method for preserving aquatic animal feeds that are stored in frozen storage in a ready to use (pliable) state is disclosed and described. The method includes immersing ingredients into a propane polyol containing solution. The ingredients are maintained in the propane polyol containing solution for a period of time sufficient to allow the propane polyol to coat and penetrate into the ingredients and form propane polyol coated and impregnated aquatic animal food. The impregnated aquatic animal food can then be removed from the propane polyol containing solution and cooled. The propane polyol impregnated animal food remains pliable when cooled to a temperature of ?15° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a frozen sauce component having a high dissolved solids equivalent content and sufficient hardness in manufacturing to permit unitization thereof by cutting. The sauce composition makes use of oil encapsulated solids in a system comprising oil, water, and flavoring ingredients as required by a frozen dish wherein it is incorporated. The freezing point and the necessary hardness of the sauce pellet is about 10 deg. F. to about 20 deg. F. despite the high dissolved solids equivalent content.

Abstract: An edible ice cream stick includes a support member having a first inner layer that is generally rigid and constructed of a hard candy substance. The support member also includes a second intermediate layer having a cereal substance. A third outer layer is situated atop the second layer that consists a firm flavor coating that provides moisture protection to the second cereal layer.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides a process for the manufacture of a multiple texture food product. The process includes providing a dairy material, freezing the dairy material by cooling it to a temperature of ?2° C. or less, aerating the frozen dairy material, shaping the aerated, frozen dairy material, and depositing the shaped, aerated, frozen dairy material on or between one or more layers of a food material which is not the aerated dairy material. The aerated dairy material has a Stevens firmness of 20 or more at a temperature in the range of from 5 to 10° C. and a water activity (aW) of 0.90 or more. The disclosure herein further provides an aerated dairy material as well as a multiple texture food product which comprises a core of the aerated dairy material and a shell of a food material which is not the aerated dairy material.

Abstract: The invention proposes a system for dosing a food product onto an object comprising a dosing device (1) for co-extrusion of at least 2 food materials at the same time to form a multi-component food product (30), said dosing device (1) comprising a core element (2) housing at least a first and a second supply (5a, 5b), said first supply (5a) having at least one orifice (6) connected to an extrusion channel (7) which is positioned coaxially to an extrusion channel (8) of the second supply (5b), and a cylindrical tube element (3) relatively rotatable to and enclosing the core element (2), having at least one aperture (3a), wherein said aperture (3a) is designed to be selectively brought into a coaxial position to the extrusion channels (8,7) of the first and second supplies (5a, 5b) by rotating the cylindrical tube element (3), allowing a co-extrusion of the food materials introduced into the supplies (5a, 5b) of the core element.

Abstract: A composite ice confectionery article is made by bringing ice confectionery into contact with a biscuit-like mass, wherein the biscuit-like mass is liquid and pumpable at a temperature of 10° C. and above and has a biscuit-like consistency on storage and consumption.

Abstract: The present process relates to a formulation for a food product and preparation of a pre-formed filling unit for the provision of a consumable food product containing eggs, which may be refrigerated and/or frozen for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption by an individual. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid eggs which may be scrambled. The liquid eggs are cooked whereupon the cooked liquid eggs are combined with other ingredients. The temperature of the combined ingredients is regulated and/or controlled during processing. The combined and mixed food product may then be inserted into a mold to provide a desired shape. After cooking the consumable food product may be separated from the mold whereupon the consumable food article may be refrigerated and/or frozen for future reheating as a portion of a breakfast or other consumable food article.