Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9483. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9483. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9483 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9483 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A food product having in the range of about 1 to 3.25 calories per gram, on a dry weight basis, and comprising resistant starch with a maintained granular structure, preferably, with a chemically modification to obtain the maintained granular structure. With a type II resistant starch, the total dietary fiber within the food product arising from the resistant starch comprises 14-20% of the final food product by weight. With a type IV resistant starch, the total dietary fiber within the food product arising from the resistant starch constitutes 14-60% of the final food product by weight. The food product may be cookies, cakes, crisps, instant noodles, cheese crackers, pasta, and egg noodles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an association of beta-glucans from a first cereal and arabinoxylans from a second cereal different from the first cereal, and their use to improve the microbiota balance in human gut.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated H4N12-0061. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar H4N12-0061. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar H4N12-0061 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar H4N12-0061 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated LA7W10-153. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-153. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-153 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar LA7W10-153 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing wheat glutamine peptide using wheat gluten powder as raw material, belonging to the fields of food and biotechnology. The method includes the steps of: performing enzymolysis in two steps using Alcalase and papain with the wheat gluten powder as raw material, to obtain the wheat glutamine peptide with components with molecular weight of less than 1000 Da being more than 90%, characteristic glutamine peptide segment glutamine-arginine-glutamine (Gln-Arg-Gln, QRQ) content being more than 2.0% and glutamine content being up to 23.54% by treating the enzymatic hydrolysate by centrifugation, ultrafiltration, concentration, spray drying, etc. The produced glutamine peptide can be used as functional nutrition composition ingredient in the development and production of ordinary foods, health foods and medicines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the amount of oat flour addition in compound flours and noodles, and it belongs to the field of food detection technology. Based on the similarity of the fatty acid composition between oat and wheat, the quantitative analysis index used for measuring the oat flour addition was determined. Based on the differences of fatty acid contents in oat and wheat, the relationship between the changing trend of fatty acid composition and oat flour content in compound powders or noodles is employed to quantitatively determine the amount of oat added to these compound flours or noodles. The invention provides a highly sensitive and feasible method for safety monitoring and quality control of oat flours and oat noodles.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W050200H1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W050200H1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W050200H1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W050200H1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W050200H1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W050200H1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flour-based food products containing Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) capable to reduce body weight and plasma LDL cholesterol, lipids and glucose.

Abstract: A skin care method and kit is disclosed that includes instructions for a dietary skin care regimen. The regimen includes a list of prohibited and allowed foods. The list of prohibited foods includes red meat, chocolate, eggs, confections, alcoholic beverages, shellfish, fried foods, and tomatoes. The list of allowed foods includes chicken, turkey, non-fried fish, vegetables, fruit other than a tomato, and olive oil as a salad dressing. The skin care kit further includes a compliance report including the list of prohibited and allowed foods with corresponding data input fields for each food in the list of prohibited and allowed foods. The user indicates an amount of each prohibited and allowed food item consumed by the user in the corresponding data input field. A compliance rating system is disclosed in which the total number of servings of prohibited and allowed foods consumed by the user determines the user's compliance level.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing indigestible dextrin which is inexpensive and can simply and efficiently suppress coloring. The method for producing indigestible dextrin includes the steps of liquefying pyrodextrin and saccharifying pyrodextrin, wherein at least one of the liquefying step and the saccharifying step is performed in the presence of activated carbon.

Abstract: A microwaveable cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprising an aqueous mixture including: a) starch b) a flour component comprising gluten free flour and maize flour c) a gelling agent d) an enzyme additive comprising alpha amylase; and e) optional further ingredients.

Abstract: A frozen, microwaveable, coated food product comprising: a core of cooked edible material having a weight equal to 15-95 wt. % of the food product; a fried coating that envelops the core of edible material and has a weight equal to 5-85 wt. % of the total weight of the food product, said coating comprising at least three coating layers, including an inner crumb layer, an outer crumb layer and a batter layer that separates the inner crumb layer from the outer crumb layer; wherein both the inner crumb layer and the outer crumb layer comprise a milled farinaceous dough extrudate containing 0.05-5 wt. % of added hydrocolloid.

Abstract: A method of producing a frozen, microwaveable, coated food product, said method comprising the steps of: providing a portion of a solid or solidified substrate; coating the portion with an aqueous precoating liquid to form a precoated portion; applying a coating of bonding crumb to the precoated portion to form a crumb coated portion; applying a batter to the crumb coated portion to form a batter coated portion; applying a coating of coating crumb to the batter coated portion to form a breaded portion; frying the breaded portion by contacting said breaded portion for at least 100 seconds with hot oil having a temperature of at least 150° C., thereby producing a fried coated portion having a core temperature in excess of 70° C.; and freezing the fried coated portion by introducing said fried portion into a freezer; wherein the core temperature of the fried coated portion is not less than 50° C., preferably not less than 60° C.

Abstract: The application relates to a process comprising: a) steeping high amylose corn kernels at a temperature from about 71° C. to about 93° C. for a time from about 24 hours to about 72 hours; b) subjecting the high-temperature steep corn kernels to conventional wet milling; c) recovering starch with a total dietary fiber (TDF) content from about 33% to about 45% (w/w); and d) wherein the recovered starch has not been chemically modified.

Abstract: A laminated baked snack bar includes a layer of low moisture filling laminated between two thin layers of dough. The dough layers of the snack bar have a crunchy, cracker-like texture while the filling layer remains soft. The total thickness of the baked snack bar is preferably less than 7 millimeters. The snack bar is prepared by calibrating dough sheets to a thickness of less than 1 millimeter each, followed by depositing a filling composition having a high heat resistant stability on one of the calibrated dough sheets and placing a second calibrated dough sheet on top of the filling to form a laminate. The laminate is then calibrated, cut into bars and baked, using a mild baking profile. The snack bar may have a design molded on the top surface and/or a topping composition, preferably including oats, deposited on the laminate.

Abstract: A food composition or dough mixture and method. An alginate gel food composition or dough mixture is provided. In some embodiments, the composition includes water, alginate, and a polysaccharide textural modifier. In other embodiments, the composition further includes flour which may be present in reduced amounts compared to conventional dough-based food compositions. The composition is formed by mixing the components to form a dough mixture and contacting the dough mixture in a cation bath.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of a soy protein product having a protein content of at least about 60 wt % (N×6.25) d.b. which is completely soluble in aqueous media at a pH of less than about 4.4 and heat stable at that pH range is adjusted in pH to a pH of about 6.1 to about 8. The resulting product is further processed by drying the product, recovering and drying any precipitated soy protein material, heat treating and then drying the product, or heat treating the product and recovering and drying any precipitated soy protein material.

Abstract: An improved s'more-like food product allows the user to achieve the same taste profile as a conventional s'mores food product while greatly simplifying the preparation of the food product by the user. The improved s'more-like food product is pre-made such that the marshmallow element effectively “overwraps” the chocolate and graham cracker elements. This configuration provides a replica of a plain marshmallow, which is its aesthetic feature. That is, it looks like a traditional plain marshmallow which provides the consumer with some familiarity. However, this configuration is also functional in that it effectively eliminates mess during eating and provides a ready-to-heat product in a pre-made fashion which simplifies preparation of the s'more-like food product by the user. Edible wraps or cups can also be utilized to further enhance the eating experience and other flavors and other color variations for the food product can be provided depending on consumer preference.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous or semi-continuous enrichment of one or more gluten fractions and one or more starch fractions in wheat flour. It further relates an apparatus for the separation, and to gluten enriched fractions and starch enriched fractions thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a microencapsulated bacterial consortium for gluten degradation, which comprises: a) three different strains of commercially available lactic-acid bacteria; b) encapsulating agents; c) prebiotics; and d) trehalose; in combination with a proteolytic enzyme of bacterial origin and a proteolytic enzyme of fungal origin. Preferably, the microencapsulated bacterial consortium comprises: a) Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014; b) Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis ATCC 27652; c) Lactobacillus brevis ATCC 14869; d) isolated protein from milk serum with 90% protein; e) maltodextrin with a dextrose equivalent of 10; f) arabic gum; g) maguey honey; and h) trehalose; in combination with a protease of bacterial origin and a protease of fungal origin. It also describes a process for obtaining the microencapsulated bacterial consortium, as well as the preparation of sourdoughs therefrom, and the use of said sourdoughs to obtain baking products.

Abstract: An all-purpose gluten-free flour blend for use by persons with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, food allergies, autism spectrum disorder, and others wishing to eliminate gluten from their diet. An embodiment of an ail-purpose gluten-free flour blend may comprise specified amounts of gluten-free whole-grain flours, other gluten-free flours, gluten-free starches, and may also include gluten-free gums and/or gluten-free vitamins and minerals. An example of this unique blend may approximate the taste, weight, texture, and performance of wheat flour. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the flour may be used as a cup for cup substitute for all-purpose wheat flour in most conventional recipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9576. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9576. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9576 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9576 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB7390. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB7390. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB7390 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB7390 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ6W06-451. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ6W06-451 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB4614. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB4614. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB4614 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB4614 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ908-552. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ908-552. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ908-552 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ908-552 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ608-125. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ608-125. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ608-125 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ608-125 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB7618. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB7618. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB7618 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB7618 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for preparing starch softgel capsules, which, specifically, involves in the following three steps: 1, Extruding starch premix and gel solution into films respectively; 2, Forming composite starch film through co-extrusion method; 3, Processing the composite starch film into starch softgel capsules.

Abstract: The present invention describes use of a dried starch based flour for mixing with a water containing start product, which mixing enables production of an application product, wherein the water containing start product has the form of a liquid, paste or a powder with volatile water and wherein the dried starch based flour is dried to a level below its moisture equilibrium, and wherein the production of an application product, where at least a part of the water is transferred from the start product to the dried starch based flour, results in a transformation of the start product from the form of a liquid, paste or a powder with volatile water into an application product in the form of a powder.

Abstract: The invention provides a bread hardening preventing agent, a bread hardening-preventing method, a bread production method, a premix flour for bread for the purpose of obtaining a bread whose hardening is prevented, thereby providing a bread whose hardening is satisfactorily prevented. A bread hardening preventing agent whose active ingredient is a rice flour whose damaged starch content is 15% by mass or more; a bread hardening preventing agent whose active ingredient is a rice flour whose damaged starch content is more than 30% by mass; a bread hardening-preventing method for producing a bread which incorporates a rice flour whose damaged starch content is 15% by mass or more; a bread production method which incorporates a rice flour whose damaged starch content is 15% by mass or more; a premix flour for bread containing 0.

Abstract: Here is provided a method of producing a starch gel-containing food, the method comprising the steps of: treating starch granules with an enzyme at a temperature of about 10° C. or higher and about 70° C. or lower to obtain an enzyme-treated starch; mixing a food material, the enzyme-treated starch and water to obtain a mixture; heating the mixture thereby gelatinizing the enzyme-treated starch in the mixture; and cooling the mixture containing the gelatinized enzyme-treated starch thereby gelling the starch to obtain a starch gel-containing food, wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of amyloglucosidase, isoamylase, ?-glucosidase, ?-amylase having a characteristic capable of improving a gel forming ability of a starch, and cyclodextrin glucanotransferase.

Abstract: A low sodium salt substitute composition is disclosed that includes (i) from about 3.0% by weight to about 9.0% by weight of sodium acid sulfate; (ii) from about 2% by weight to about 8% by weight of one or more umami ingredients; (iii) from about 12.0% by weight to about 19.0% by weight of sodium chloride; and (iv) from about 0% by weight to about 95% by weight of a filler, the composition delivering less than 140 mg of sodium while providing an appealing taste to users and complying with the current Food and Drug Administration definition of low sodium.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a food composition for reducing fat comprising flour and a binder, and methods of making the composition and using the composition to reduce fat in fried and baked foods. The binder is a blend of two or more different water soluble cellulose ethers.

Abstract: A yeast, Saccharomyces chevalieri and/or Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii stabilizes bread fermentation during proofing. A bakery dough composition includes the yeast Saccharomyces chevalieri and/or Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii. A method for preparing a cooked or fresh product from the bakery dough composition that includes the yeast.

Abstract: The bulk density of food products with a center fill mat can be reduced by expanding the food strands making up the center fill mat. A method for producing food products with fillings having low bulk density includes preparing the food strands by passing dough through small holes, and enclosing the food strands by a first layer and a second layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9518. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9518. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9518 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9518 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB6121. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB6121. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB6121 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB6121 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB6341. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB6341. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB6341 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB6341 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9112. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9112. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9112 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9112 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A fat composition comprises: greater than 70% by weight palmitic acid present in glycerides; and from 2 to 25% by weight P2O triglycerides, wherein P is palmitic acid and O is oleic acid; wherein the fat composition has a weight ratio of SSO:SOS triglycerides of greater than 0.3, and wherein S is stearic or palmitic acid and O is oleic acid.

Abstract: Fat particles useful in food compositions as doughs, methods of preparing the fat particles, method of preparing the food compositions (e.g., doughs) that contain the fat particles, and methods of preparing a baked food product from the food composition, wherein the fat particles contain flavorant salt. These fat particle can be used to prepare dough formulations that meet the desire of being more healthful than previous dough formulations due to a reduced sodium content, optional more healthful fat content (e.g., low trans fats or low saturated fats), or both. Additionally, the fat particles can be conveniently used in commercial or consumer scale dough processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch composition with high total dietary fiber (TDF) that retains its TDF upon processing. In particular, over 50% of such fiber is retained upon extrusion processing. Such starch is useful in the manufacture of high fiber food products, including extruded products such as breakfast cereals and snacks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants with increased levels of water soluble carbohydrates, particularly fructan, in the stem and leaf sheath. The present invention also provides methods of identifying and/or producing these plants. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel class of polypeptides designated MYB13 which upregulate the expression of enzymes involved in fructan synthesis. The present invention further relates to a novel promoter element that can be used to express genes predominantly in the stem and leaf sheath during the early reproductive stage of a plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xylanase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein include embodiments related to an ultra-high surface area French Fry product extruded from dough by a device and requiring a fraction of the cooking time compared with standard French fries, as well as producing a French Fry product that is crispier than standard French fries.

Abstract: A processed corn kernel product is obtained from an extraction process in which: an initial unprocessed whole corn kernel is mixed with water at solids levels of between 10% to 50% kernel/water to form a mixture; the mixture is maintained at a temperature of between 50° C. and 85° C. for at least 30 minutes to form a liquid extract and corn kernels desirably having a moisture content greater than 15% by weight of corn kernel solids; the corn kernels are physically separated from a liquid extract; and the corn kernels are dried until a kernel moisture level of <15% is obtained, produced a processed corn kernel product that retains at least 95% of the weight of the unprocessed corn kernels at the same moisture content (i.e., 15%). The ?5% extracted material may include, but is not limited to, soluble starches, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, fibers, flavonoids, polyphenols, antioxidants, phenolic acids, dyes/pigments, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9112. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9112. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9112 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9112 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W08-1836. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W08-1836. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W08-1836 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W08-1836 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.