Abstract: Provided is a method of making bread that can increase taste appeal and slow aging by fermenting dough at a low temperature for a long time to improve its texture and flavor, and bread made by the method. The method includes a cold sponge process, a dough process, and a second fermentation process. In the cold sponge process, 18 to 19.5 parts by weight strong flour, 0.18 to 0.21 parts by weight dried yeast, 0.03 to 0.036 parts by weight yeast food, 0.06 to 0.09 parts by weight salt, 0.06 to 0.09 parts by weight an improver, and 10.2 to 11.4 parts by weight water are mixed at a temperature of 15 to 17° C., stirred at low speed for 2 to 4 minutes, stirred at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, and then fermented at a temperature of 2 to 4° C. and a relative humidity of 90 to 95% for 15 to 18 hours. In the dough process, the resulting mixture of the cold sponge process is mixed with 12 to 13.5 parts by weight strong flour, 2.1 to 2.7 parts by weight sugar, 0.45 to 0.54 parts by weight salt, 0.9 to 1.

Abstract: An improved dough composition is provided which comprises fat flakes, wherein the dough composition can be used to prepare a frozen thin crust bread product. The frozen bread product can be heated in a conventional oven to provide a cooked thin crust bread product having a crispy bottom surface and flaky interior. Methods of preparing the same are also provided.

Abstract: A method to prepare donuts, wherein the method prepares a first batch of donut dough, allows that first batch of donut dough to age for at least 24 hours to prepare fermented dough, prepares a second batch of donut dough, mixes 5 pounds of the fermented dough with a gallon of the second batch of donut dough, cuts donuts from the fermented dough/second batch of donut dough mixture, and fries the donuts.

Abstract: A frozen dough comprising flour, a high yeast level comprising one or more yeast with activity covering temperature range of 33-140° F., emulsifiers, dough conditioners, stabilizers, sugar, lipid source and optionally supplemental gluten such that the frozen dough does not require a conventional proofing (proofer) step prior to freezing or prior to baking. When the frozen dough is thawed in a retarder at 33-42° F. for at least 12 hours, or at an elevated temperature of between 43-85° F. for at least 1 hour, and then baked, the baked products have good appearance, taste and texture, and a specific volume of at least 4 cc/gram.

Abstract: A method for producing dough which has reduced proofing time. The proofing time is at least 33% less that that required in the absence of vacuum exercising. The method comprises mixing the dough ingredients, forming gas nucleation sites by proofing the dough, exercising the dough by subjecting the dough to cycles of differential pressure, allowing the dough to return to ambient pressure and then, optionally, baking the dough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the continuous production of an expanded edible food product obtained by cooking-extrusion and containing solid inclusions having a size larger than 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A frozen dough comprising flour, a high yeast level comprising one or more yeast with activity covering temperature range of 33-140° F., emulsifiers, dough conditioners, stabilizers, sugar, lipid source and optionally supplemental gluten such that the frozen dough does not require a conventional proofing (proofer) step prior to freezing or prior to baking. When the frozen dough is thawed in a retarder at 33-42° F. for at least 12 hours, or at an elevated temperature of between 43-85° F. for at least 1 hour, and then baked, the baked products have good appearance, taste and texture, and a specific volume of at least 4 cc/gram.

Abstract: An improved dough composition is provided which comprises fat chips and wheat protein isolate, wherein the dough composition can be used to prepare a frozen microwaveable bread product. The frozen microwaveable bread product can be heated in a microwave oven to provide a cooked bread product having a desirable dual texture where the outer layer of the bread product is crispy and the remainder of the bread product has a soft, airy texture. Methods of preparing the same are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are gluten-free compositions which can be made into a dough. The gluten-free dough can be subjected to a sheeting or pressing process and therefore can be prepared easily in commercial settings. The dough comprises gluten-free flour, modified starch, protein, leavening agents; oil and water.

Abstract: A baking additive for enhancing the shelf-life and maintaining the volume of a baked product, and methods for producing and using the same. The baking additive comprises a blend of an non-encapsulated acidulate and an acidulate having a fat-based encapsulating coating that is degradable by heat. The combination of the encapsulated and non-encapsulated provides strategic release of the acidulates throughout the baking process such when the baking additive is added to a dry dough mix, the acidulates can sufficiently decrease the pH of the dry dough mix to prevent microbial contamination without interfering with glutton elasticity or the chemical leavening system.

Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods of making dough compositions, the dough compositions being chemically leavened and being prepared from ingredients that include a low temperature inactive yeast and a yeast inhibitor; the methods include inactivating the low temperature inactive yeast to inhibit the metabolic activity of the yeast as desired; the compositions and methods can be used, e.g., to prepare refrigerated dough products.

Abstract: A method of producing bakery products, more particularly sandwich loaves or the like. The method consists essentially in preparing a dough, optionally, in fermenting said dough, in placing the dough in a mold, in performing at least one step of baking the dough present in the mold by means of microwaves, optionally, in performing another step of baking by other baking means, in detaching the resulting baked product from the walls of the mold, optionally, in cooling the baked product and/or the mold, and in demolding the baked product. The method is an effective, high-performance method of producing breadmaking products, notably crustless batch breads, by microwave baking, which is reliable, simple, inexpensive and give satisfaction in terms of industrial production and organoleptic quality.

Abstract: A process for making a high grade protein product, such as a mammalian feed product, using residue slurry from a cellulose fermentation and distillation process is provided. The residue slurry is compressed to remove much of the residual liquid. The compressed slurry is shaped, dried, leavened and granulated to provide the high grade protein product. Nutrients, flavorants, texturizers and other food product-enhancing ingredients may be added during the process. The granules of animal feed product can be packaged and stored in an inert or other stable environment for extended storage periods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a newly identified polynucleotide sequence comprising a gene that encodes a novel phospholipase isolated from Aspergillus niger. The invention features the full length nucleotide sequence of the novel gene, the cDNA sequence comprising the full length coding sequence of the novel phospholipase as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional protein and functional equivalents thereof. The invention also relates to methods of using these enzymes in industrial processes and methods of diagnosing fungal infections. Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention and cells wherein a phospholipase according to the invention is genetically modified to enhance or reduce its activity and/or level of expression.

Abstract: A method of producing bread includes a step of preparing an intermediate dough material comprising wheat flour, 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of rice flour to 100 parts by weight of the wheat flour, salt and free of skimmed powdered milk, a step of adding 80 to 120 parts by weight of hot water to 100 parts by weight of the wheat flour to the intermediate dough material, a step of kneading the intermediate dough material added the hot water, a step of cooling an intermediate dough prepared by kneading until an internal temperature thereof becomes ?5 degree C. to 10 degree C. and storing the intermediate dough for 24 to 72 hours with the internal temperature thereof kept in the temperature region; and a step of adjusting a temperature of the intermediate dough cooled in the cooling/storing step to 13 degree C. to 30 degree C., and wherein the intermediate dough whose temperature is adjusted to the temperature range in the temperature-adjusting step is utilized as a part of an end dough of the bread.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing yeast raised doughnuts without frying is disclosed. A proven dough mixture is coated with a cooking fat, such as vegetable shortening, before baking and, subsequently coated with cooking fat again after baking so that the resultant product does not consist of a bread-like substance.

Abstract: A method of producing hexose oxidase by recombinant DNA technology, recombinant hexose oxidase and the use of such enzyme, in particular in the manufacturing of food products such as doughs and dairy products, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dental care products and in the manufacturing of lactones. Suitable sources of DNA coding for the enzyme are marine algal species including Chondrus crispus, Iridophycus flaccidum and Euthora cristata. In useful embodiments, the recombinant hexose oxidase is produced by Pichia pastoris, Saccharomyces cerevisiae or E. coli.

Abstract: The invention concerns sugar-free syrup of low calories and a method of producing the same, which syrup is of low calories and is a healthy substitute of sugar because it has almost no calories but contains a lot of edible fiber. To this end, the sugar-free syrup of low calories according to one aspect of the invention is characterized in that it consists of 100 parts by weight of water-soluble edible fiber, 100 to 200 parts by weight of water, 0.2 to 2 parts by weight of gum, 0.2 to 2 parts by weight of natural stabilizer and a proper amount of sweetener. Also, a method of producing the sugar-free syrup of low calories according to another aspect of the invention is characterized in that it comprises the steps of adding 100 to 200 parts by weight of water to 100 parts by weight of water-soluble, edible fiber and then dissolving the mixture at 50° C. to 80° C. while agitating it, adding 0.

Abstract: A method for preparing bread includes forming a dough billet and providing a frame including a sling of flexible cloth material secured between two cross members, the sling defining an elongate trough sized to receive the dough billet. The dough billet is disposed in the elongate trough such that the dough billet has a predetermined orientation and the dough billet is moved into a cutting station using a conveyor. The dough billet is scored in the sling at the predetermined orientation with an automated cutting station. The dough billet is removed from the elongate trough by raising the dough billet by pressing a contact element against a bottom of the sling and taking the raised dough billet from the frame. The dough billet is also cooked on an oven floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new product for bakery industry comprising a stable powdered composition, said powdered composition comprising active yeast and a bread improvement composition, and optionally a bread flavour composition. The present invention also relates to its use and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: A frozen microwavable bakery product having an open grain structure including from about 40 to about 58% by weight of a cereal grain flour having high protein content. The bakery product has a yeast leavened bread dough matrix including from about 4 to about 8 weight percent of a blend of sweeteners including water activity reducing agents effective to bind water within the bakery product to reduce the amount of free moisture in the bread dough matrix and minimize sublimation of moisture in frozen storage. Preferred embodiments can contain an enrobed portion containing a food or foods. Methods of making the frozen microwavable bakery products are also disclosed including a step of freezing the products for frozen storage following proofing the products to a rise of about 30 to about 35% of the actual projected leavening capacity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation of and characterization of a novel lipase inhibitor and its effect on different lipases. The present invention also relates to the use of a lipase inhibitor as a screen for lipases. The present invention also relates to the use of the inhibitor and/or lipases identified by a lipase inhibitor in food and/or feed technologies.

Abstract: The present invention provides puffed, crisp, cracker-like food products comprising at least two layers of baked dough defining at least one cavity, wherein said cavity is substantially defined by secured dough perimeter. Also provided are methods to make the puffed, crisp, cracker-like food products described herein. In particular, there are provided methods to make a puffed, crisp food product, comprising: providing leavening means between at least two sheets of dough; securing said dough sheets so as to define at a perimeter; causing at least one cavity to form within said perimeter, wherein said cavity is defined by said perimeter. Purposeful development of large cavities within a sturdy, yet crisp cracker results in a surprisingly high rate of uncrushed crackers, and a surprisingly high rate of reproducible product attributes. Enhancements of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a new method for kneading dough containing soft wheat flour, conducted in the presence of ozone and using at least one mechanical agitator (“fraser”). The dough so produced may be used to manufacture finished cereal bakery products such as loaves or related products (raised pizza dough for example). A further object of the invention is new kneading devices adapted for kneading in the presence of ozone.

Abstract: A laminated dough having alternating layers of layer dough and shortening that can be frozen, stored, thawed in a retarder, and baked in an oven absent a distinct proofing step. The laminated dough includes vital wheat gluten of at least about 3% by weight of the layer dough. The elevated level of vital wheat gluten provides the layer dough with increased strength and gas holding capacity, which ultimately results in a higher baked specific volume than traditionally prepared laminated dough products. The elevated level of yeast increases the leavening rate during thawing, therefore eliminating the need for a distinct proofing step in a proof box before baking. Following baking, the resulting laminated dough product is similar in taste and visual appearance as a laminated dough product prepared with a traditional thaw, proof, and bake procedure. A baked product made from the laminated dough can have a baked specific volume of at least about 4 cc/g to about 6 cc/g.

Abstract: A process of producing a frozen sheeted dough, which can be prepared without using stress-free sheeting process and transferred directly from the freezer to oven without a proofing step. The process comprises mixing the dough ingredients comprising yeast and chemical leavening agents; resting the dough to form air cell structure; subjecting the dough to high stress sheeting compressions and freezing the dough. The frozen dough can be directly transferred to an oven without a proofing step. The resulting baked product has desirable texture and taste.

Abstract: In a method of producing bread which includes the steps of mixing separate leaven or yeast into bread dough, fermenting the dough, dividing and forming the dough, fermenting the dough again, and baking the thus fermented dough, the baking step includes at least one baking stage and at least in the final stage of baking, the dough is baked using superheated steam. The dough may be first baked partially, and after storing at room temperature or freezing, the dough may be completely baked. There is also provided a method of producing raisin yeast bread which includes the steps of fermenting water extracts of raisins and flour, further fermenting the mixture for 10 to 20 days while adding flour and water to obtain ripe raisin leaven, mixing the ripe leaven into separate leaven or bread dough, fermenting the mixture, dividing and forming the mixture, fermenting the thus divided and formed dough first at 20-25° C. for 0.5 to 2 hours, then at a low temperature of 2-10° C. for 7 to 22 hours, and finally at 20-25° C.

Abstract: A baking utensil comprising a main body consisting essentially of magnetically insusceptible material selected from the group consisting of polymeric material, ceramic, glass, tile, stone, and any combinations thereof, and comprising a magnetically susceptible component supported by the main body.

Abstract: A method and system for the reclamation and re-use of rework dough created in the process of forming a final good. Initially, the reworks are formed into a batter into which a catalyst is placed. Subsequently the batter is cooled and stored until it is added to a new batch of dough. Through this method and system there may be a nearly total re-use of rework dough.

Abstract: Described are methods for preparing frozen dough compositions that exhibit desirable frozen storage stability and that can also exhibit desirable baked organoleptic (e.g., taste, smell, and texture) properties, as well as related methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved dough product. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved natural or self rising dough product or pizza crust formed by a process that provides: an improved method for manufacturing dough products; an improved method for packaging dough products; and an improved method for storing dough products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dough compositions, adapted for storage under refrigerated conditions, a method for preparing the dough compositions, and baked products containing the dough composition. The dough compositions contain at least one strain of a lti-yeast and one or more sugars fermentable by the lti-yeast in an amount so that the dough composition will give rise to a CO2 production of between about 50 to 250 ml/100 g dough within a time period not exceeding 1 week after the dough is prepared and a total amount of CO2 production during the 5 week period after the dough is prepared being limited to about 400 ml/100 g dough. The refrigeratable dough composition provide baked goods having excellent texture and flavor even when being stored for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A fully baked bread product is provided which can be stored for extended periods of time and which retains its desirable soft texture for the shelf life (e.g., at least about 3 months) of the product if maintained under a modified atmosphere (i.e., low oxygen and preferably inert gas) at refrigerated conditions (i.e., about 35 to about 45° F.). The fully baked bread is prepared from dough comprising, in baker's percentages, about 100 pounds flour, about 0.75 to about 3.5 pounds salt, about 0.2 to about 1 pounds microbial inhibitor, about 0 to about 3 pounds gluten, about 1 to about 5 pounds leavening agent, about 0.1 to about 1 pound enzyme, about 9 to 18 pounds high fructose corn syrup, about 3 to about 10 pounds shortening, about 0.1 to about 3 pounds mono- and diglycerides, and about 45 to about 60 pounds of water.

Abstract: A method of producing hexose oxidase by recombinant DNA technology, recombinant hexose oxidase and the use of such enzyme, in particular in the manufacturing of food products such as doughs and dairy products, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dental care products and in the manufacturing of lactones. Suitable sources of DNA coding for the enzyme are marine algal species including Chondrus crispus, Iridophycus flaccidum and Euthora cristata. In useful embodiments, the recombinant hexose oxidase is produced by Pichia pastoris, Saccharomyces cerevisiae or E. coli.

Abstract: Described are dough compositions and methods, wherein the dough composition is prepared sing a metabolized portion of dough comprising bubbles, metabolically and developed dough matrix, combined with non-metabolized yeast, and wherein the dough composition preferably has useful properties such as yeast-leavened freezer-to-oven capabilities, without the need for chemical leavening or modified atmosphere packaging.

Abstract: Fast food product such as hot dogs or hamburgers, buns or rolls which are adapted for heating together with a cooked meat product inserted therein are produced from a dough containing hard white wheat flour as at least part of the starting wheat flour, rice koji and vitamin C. The dough contains a effective amount of yeast and appropriate amounts of conventional additives such as sodium chloride, sugar, oil and fats, milk powder and the like. The dough is free from yeast food, potassium bromate and an emulsifier. The fast food products are packaged with a microwave heatable packaging material in a cooled or refrigerated or frozen state for storage or shipping.

Abstract: A method for making a baked product having improved anti-staling properties is disclosed. The method includes the steps of forming a dough by combining flour, yeast, water and 1-5% by flour weight of polydextrose, and baking the dough. In one version of the invention, polydextrose is used in combination with an emulsifier such as glycerol monostearate, mono-diglycerides, sodium stearyl lactylate and datem. In another version of the invention, polydextrose is used in combination with an enzyme or in combination with an enzyme and an emulsifier. Suitable enzymes include bacterial and fungal amylases, pullulanase, amyloglucosidase, pentosanase, xylanase and maltogenic x-amylase. In yet another version of the invention, polydextrose is used in combination with fiber. A dough for producing a baked product having improved anti-staling properties is also disclosed. The dough includes flour, yeast, water, and 1-5% by flour weight of polydextrose. Optionally, the dough may include fiber, enzymes or emulsifiers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pocket bread and its manufacturing method for mass production and more particularly, to a manufacturing method of the pocket bread for mass production comprising a kneading process of ingredients in an approriate ratio, a first fermentation process of the kneaded dough, a molding process of the dough to form a pocket shape, a second fermentation process of the pocket-shape dough, and a baking process in an oven, wherin a sheet of dough is folded in half in the molding process to place the sheet of dough at the bottom and top of the molding frame in the molding process; the sheet of dough is continuously cut on either side of the molding frame with a cutting knife to provide a pocket-shape dough having the molding frame therebetween; and the obtained pocket-shape dough is fermented in a concave pen having a depth of 10-25 mm to form the desired pocket shape dough in the second fermentation process.

Abstract: A fully baked, deep dish pizza crust is provided having a water activity in the range of about 0.9 to about 0.95. The deep dish pizza crust is ideally suited for use in a refrigerated, ready-to-eat pizza kit. The deep dish pizza crust is of a convenient size and shape (generally square and about 4 by about 4 by about 0.75 in. deep) and is especially adapted as a single serving or snack food product. Also provided is a kit for preparing ready-to-eat deep dish pizza, the kit including one or more deep dish pizza crusts, pizza sauce, cheese, and one or more pizza toppings. The deep dish pizza crusts are designed so that they can be nested so as to reduce the volume requirements in the kit. Each of the components of the pizza kit, including the deep dish pizza crusts, is hermetically sealed from the other food items to substantially retard or prevent flavor, moisture, and microbial migration from one food item to another.

Abstract: A method and system for the reclamation and re-use of rework dough created in the process of forming a final good. Initially, the reworks are, formed into a batter into which a catalyst is placed. Subsequently the batter is cooled and stored until it is added to a new batch of dough. Through this method and system there may be a nearly total re-use of rework dough.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing yeast raised doughnuts without frying is disclosed. A proven dough mixture is coated with a cooking fat, such as vegetable shortening, before baking and, subsequently coated with cooking fat again after baking so that the resultant product does not consist of a bread-like substance.

Abstract: A method of making a bread product comprising formulating and mixing a bread dough having flour as a major ingredient, and having the following additional ingredients, where percentages are based on the flour weight: 1 Ingredients % Salt  1.8-2.3 Yeast 3.0; 2.5-4.5 Sweetener  0.3-2.0 Gluten  0.5-4.0 L-Cysteine   10-100 PPM Water   50-65 Oxidant  0.1-0.5 Enzymes 0.01-0.5 Gum 0.01-0.

Abstract: According to this method, the seeds previously cleaned and still having their germs are steeped in an aqueous medium (water or activated water with or without nutriments) in an amount of at least 0.6 liter per 1 kg of seeds until the acidity of the aqueous medium reaches 2 to 12 degrees and until the swelling rate of the seeds is characterized by their capacity, under compression, to flatten while loosing the undamaged germ. The aqueous medium where the seeds are steeped is drained and the seeds are ground in order to remove the liquid fraction which is not related to the humid seed mass thus obtained. The dough is kneaded until the target consistency is reached while adding the ingredients indicated in the recipe. The dough is then cut, allowed to rest for 15 to 50 minutes at 35-99° C. while maintaining humidity balance conditions in the dough-atmosphere system, and eventually baked is undertaken at 200 to 300° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing a dough, comprising incorporating into the dough a composition comprising an effective amount of an XET which improves one or more properties of the dough or a baked product obtained from the dough. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing a baked product. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising an effective amount of an XET for improving one or more properties of a dough and/or a baked product obtained from the dough. The present invention further relates to doughs or baked products and to pre-mixes for a dough.

Abstract: The present invention provides an yeast capable of making bread excellent in flavor and taste and weak in fermentation smell, a dough containing the yeast, a process for making bread using the yeast or the dough and the bread made by the method. The present invention relates to the yeast which belongs to the genus Saccharomyces and generates 35 ppm or less of isoamyl alcohol, a ratio of 2 or less of isoamyl alcohol to isobutyl alcohol, 1.5 ppm or more of diacetyl in the bread and 2 ml or more of carbon dioxide gas per 1 g of the dough, a screening method for selecting the yeast, a process for making bread containing the yeast and the dough and bread made by the method.

Abstract: The present invention includes a microwave baking additive that has a gelling component, a gum component and an enzyme component. The present invention also includes a method of controlling moisture migration and starch recrystallization in microwavable bakery products. The present invention further includes a method of microwave baking a frozen bakery product to form a bakery product that is similar in appearance and texture to a bakery product that has been prepared using a conventional oven.

Abstract: A method for producing breads by use of a yeast which has been transformed with a photoprotein expression recombinant vector, the vector containing a fragment of a yeast-derived agglutinin gene and a gene coding for a photoprotein. The present invention enables to produce breads having a soft flavor of fermentation and exhibiting excellent expansion, thinly and uniformly stretched internal grain, and a smooth, good-shaped external appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a modified Saccaromyces cerevisiea having improved phytase activity, such a Saccaromyces cerevisiae, use of such a modified strain, as well as phytase production, and inositol isomers derived from use of such a modified strain.

Abstract: For use in the preparation of fast food product such as hot dogs or hamburgers, buns or rolls which are adapted for heating together with a cooked meat product inserted therein are produced from a dough containing hard white wheat flour as at least part of the starting wheat flour, rice koji and vitamin C. The dough contains a leaving effective amount of yeast and appropriate amounts of conventional additives such as sodium chloride, sugar, oil and fats, milk powder and the like. The dough is free from yeast food, potassium bromate and an emulsifier. The fast food products are packaged with a microwave heatable packaging material in a cooled or refrigerated or frozen state for storage or shipping.

Abstract: The staling of leavened baked products such as bread is retarded by adding an enzyme with exoamylase activity to the flour or dough used for producing the baked product in question.