Abstract: Transport scheduling and transport processes for low microbial (“LM”) bulk products are described. The transport scheduling and processes facilitate low microbial activity in a LM bulk product during the transport of the LM bulk product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steamed cake donut with a total fat content comprised between 7% and 18%, in particular comprised between 7% and 15%, more in particular comprised between 7% and 12%. The present invention further relates to methods and means (e.g. dry mix, batter) for preparing such donut. A donut of the invention can be stored in frozen state prior to or after steaming.

Abstract: A powdered food composition comprising: (a) 30%-40% powdered dehydrated avocado; (b) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated mango; (c) 2%-6% powdered dehydrated prickly pear (nopal); and (d) 40%-60% oats, the composition having (i) 47%-49% carbohydrate content; (ii) 9%-11% protein content; (iii) 19%-25% monounsaturated vegetal fat (omega ?3 y omega ?6) content; (iv) 6%-9% raw fiber content; and (v) moisture content between 3%-7%, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a weight loss diet and a school meal diet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steamed cake donut with a total fat content comprised between 7% and 18%, in particular comprised between 7% and 15%, more in particular comprised between 7% and 12%. The present invention further relates to methods and means (e.g. dry mix, batter) for preparing such donut. A donut of the invention can be stored in frozen state prior to or after steaming.

Abstract: Grape material is processed to yield a grape extract high in concentrated polyphenols, with ORAC values exceeding at least about 10,000 ?mol TE/g. The grape material is dried, and soaked in ethanol to commence desired concentrate extraction. Following ethanol removal, inactive residue is at least partially separated from the desired concentrate solution, which passes through a macroporous absorption resin that absorbs desired active ingredients. Ethanol resin washing yields an intermediate extraction solution. After ethanol removal, the intermediate extract solution with the mixed active ingredients is refined. During refinement, high concentration of polyphenols and monomeric phenols are separated, and collected. These collected materials yield a desired high ORAC extract solution. Further drying yields the desired material, which is tested and packaged. This material exhibits good water solubility, mild flavor, and can be added to foodstuffs and nutritional supplements as a beneficial antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition and process for baked food products is provided to impart the sensorial attributes of fried food products. The composition is in the form of a batter coating, either powdered or wet, which is applied to a food product, and when baked, has the taste, texture and appearance of a fried food product. The batter coating includes at least an enzyme-modified starch or flour or other starch-containing material having oil absorbing capabilities. The enzyme-modified starch is plated with a liquid cooking oil in order to bring the liquid cooking oil into the process, and the batter coating retains the incorporated liquid cooking oil during processing to impart a fat fried texture, appearance and taste to the baked food product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high fat to protein ratio egg yolk product and a method of preparing same. More particularly, the invention pertains to a dried high fat to protein ratio egg yolk product which substantially maintains the functional characteristics of whole egg yolk, is convenient to use, and has a long shelf life. The present invention also relates to a method of utilizing such a high fat to protein ratio product in making egg containing bakery products, mayonnaise and other food products. A process for preparing a dried high fat to protein ratio egg yolk which comprises: (a) separating an egg yolk from a whole egg; (b) concentrating the fat to protein ratio of the egg yolk so that the ratio is greater than 2.0:1, and (c) drying the concentrated egg yolk.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sponge cake premix that can be cooked easily with a microwave oven to prepare a sponge cake. A batter prepared by adding a thermocoagulation protein to a sponge cake premix containing as a main ingredient a cereal powder consisting of starch and a pregelatinized starch is cooked under heat with a microwave oven to obtain a sponge cake that permits eliminating the gum-like hard texture inherent in conventional sponge cakes of this type and exhibits a light and soft texture. The obtained sponge cake is free from bake shrinkage and exhibits a good-looking voluminous appearance.

Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is an encapsulated yeast composite comprising a core comprising yeast and a coating containing an emulsifiable lipid. The yeast includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The invention also relates to other encapsulated bioactive substance composites. The nature of the coating provides controlled release of the bioactive substance from the encapsulate. The encapsulated composites are useful in the production of food compositions, food products, and animal feed products.

Abstract: Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.

Abstract: A brown sugar substitute is disclosed. The brown sugar substitute comprises sucrose crystals, a fat and molasses. In one embodiment, the sucrose crystals are coated with the fat and the fat coated sucrose crystals are coated with molasses.

Abstract: The present invention includes a food ingredient that comprises soy flour and gluten wherein the ratio of gluten to soy flour in the additive is greater than a natural ratio of gluten to flour in wheat flour. The ingredient is effective for making a food product having a structure and height substantially the same as a corresponding soy-free product made with wheat flour.

Abstract: A method of improving the rheological properties of a flour dough and the quality of bread, alimentary paste products, noodles and cakes produced therefrom, wherein a combination of (a) a glycerol oxidase which does not require a co-factor to oxidize glycerol, and (b) a lipase, is added to the dough to produce a synergistic effect upon said rheological properties; and dough improving compositions containing such components.

Abstract: A grain product is provided that contains flaked grains stabilized in a solid foam matrix that contains no added fat and cohesively binds together the flaked grains. The solid foam matrix has an expanded volume formed by introduction of a gas, which may be formed in situ by evolution of a gas upon reaction of at least one gas-releasing compound with at least one material selected from the group consisting of an acid or an acidic salt when the foam matrix materials are in a fluid state. Preferably, the gas-releasing compound is a leavening agent or virtually any chemical compound that, by reaction with another compound, results in the evolution of a gas in a sufficient amount to form the desired liquid foam that can be dried or cured to form a solid foam matrix. The flaked grain product typically having a density in the range of from about 22 lb/ft3 to about 31 lb/ft3.

Abstract: Free flowing fat compositions with high levels of triglycerides, containing long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids comprise: (1) a blend of fats (A) and (B) in a weight ration 90:10 to 10:90; (2) 0-95 wt. % of a filler material, wherein fat A is a fat with ≧0.5 wt. % of LC PUFA'S and fat B is a hard fat, while the composition fulfills the requirement that: [N30(unstab) of fat (A) or the blend +% of filler in composition]≧70.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sponge cake premix that can be cooked easily with a microwave oven to prepare a sponge cake. A batter prepared by adding a thermocoagulation protein to a sponge cake premix containing as a main ingredient a cereal powder consisting of starch and a pregelatinized starch is cooked under heat with a microwave oven to obtain a sponge cake that permits eliminating the gum-like hard texture inherent in conventional sponge cakes of this type and exhibits a light and soft texture. The obtained sponge cake is free from bake shrinkage and exhibits a good-looking voluminous appearance.

Abstract: A moist, shelf-stable blueberry product is prepared in a form suitable for packaging separately with muffin mixes, breakfast cereal and the like. The preferred product has a moisture content of from about 30 to about 50% and an Aw of from about 0.80 to about 0.85. The process entails immersing blueberries in two baths, the first of sugar syrup and the second containing an aqueous food acid. Following removal from the baths, the blueberries are rinsed and then dried with hot air at a temperature effective for pasteurization.

Abstract: Free flowing fat compositions with high levels of triglycerides, containing long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids comprise: (1) a blend of fats (A) and (B) in a weight ration 90:10 to 10:90; (2) 0-95 wt. % of a filler material, wherein fat A is a fat with .gtoreq.0.5 wt. % of LC PUFA'S and fat B is a hard fat, while the composition fulfills the requirement that: [N.sub.30 (unstab) of fat (A) or the blend +% of filler in composition] .gtoreq.70.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food foaming agent composition which imparts good taste and good texture in the mouth to the food product and imparts good foaming property and good foaming stability. This food foaming agent composition is characterized in that (1) the taste of the product is not deteriorated regardless of excellent foaming property and excellent foaming stability because it contains a glycerin fatty acid ester as an emulsifier but does not contain a sorbitan fatty acid ester, a propylene glycol fatty acid ester and a sucrose fatty acid ester. More specifically, the food foaming agent composition is characterized in that (2) a glycerin saturated fatty acid monoester and a polyglycerin saturated fatty acid ester are used as the glycerin fatty acid ester in a weight ratio within the range from 1:0.

Abstract: Flour blends are described containing waxy wheat flour and are suitable for the preparation of breads, cakes, or noodles. These flour blends make it possible to obtain foods which do not show degraded texture after prolonged storage, and which particularly provide an excellent texture when consumed after being frozen and thawed.

Abstract: Chemically leavened baking compositions, i.e., batters and doughs, intended for the production of no fat or reduced fat bakery products which comprise flour; no more than about 15 wt. % of the unbaked composition of shortening; a total water content such that the water activity of the unbaked composition (a.sub.W) at room temperature is in the range of about 0.70 to about 0.95; and as a leavening agent, sodium bicarbonate (SBC) having a particle size distribution such that about 15 to about 50 wt. % of the particles have a particle size less than about 105 microns (U.S. Mesh Size 140) and about 30 to about 65 wt. % of the particles have a particle size greater than about 149 microns (U.S. Mesh Size 100). Preferably the composition also contains at least one fat replacer, the total fat replacer being in an amount of at least about 0.10 wt. % of the unbaked composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for improving the texture of a food product by incorporating in the food product or a precursor of the food product a bioelastic polypeptide in an amount sufficient to increase the elasticity of the food product, the bioelastic polypeptide having tetrapeptide or pentapeptide repeating units or mixtures thereof and the repeating units existing in a conformation having a .beta.-turn. The invention also provides a method for binding a food product precursor by adding a bioelastic polypeptide in an amount sufficient to bind the food product precursor, the bioelastomer having tetrapeptide or pentapeptide repeating units or mixtures thereof and the repeating units existing in a conformation having a .beta.-turn. The present invention further provides a food adjunct containing a bioelastic polypeptide having tetrapeptide or pentapeptide repeating units or mixtures thereof where the repeating units exist in a conformation having a .beta.

Abstract: Essentially sugar-free bakery goods, such as cakes, donuts, muffins and the like, that are formed from a batter mixture that includes (in the pre-baked form) about 15% to about 25% by weight (solids basis) of starch hydrolysate comprising polyhydroxy oligomers, predominantly having a degree of polymerization (DP) of 1-3, e.g., HYSTAR.RTM. 5875 from Lonza Inc. of Fair Lawn, N.J.; about 10% to about 25% water; about 10% to about 20% oil or fat; and about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of a high potency, sugar-free sweetening agent, such as aspartame. Other typical ingredients used in forming a dough for baking also are included, such as a protein source, e.g.

Abstract: Essentially sugar-free bakery goods, such as cakes, muffins and the like, that are formed from a better mixture that includes (in the pre-baked form) about 15% to about 25% by weight (solids basis) of starch hydrolysate comprising polyhydroxy oligomers, predominantly having a degree of polymerization (DP) of 1-3, e.g., HYSTAR.RTM. 5875 from Lonza Inc. of Fair Lawn, N.J.; about 10% to about 25% water; about 10% to about 20% oil or fat; and about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of a high potency, sugar-free sweetening agent, such as aspartame. Other typical ingredients used in forming a dough for baking also are included, such as a protein source, e.g., flour, wheat gluten and/or modified corn starch, in combined amounts of about 15% to about 25%; one or more leavening agents, such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium aluminum phosphate; and one or more emulsifiers to aid in forming a homogeneous dough mixture, to tenderize the baked product and aid in aerating the dough during mixing and homogenization.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a monocalcium phosphate leavening acid having a neutralizing value of between about 44 and about 63 wherein the neutralizing value is the amount by weight of sodium bicarbonate needed to neutralize 100 parts by weight of said monocalcium phosphate leavening acid.

Abstract: A substantially oil free fried flavor food product having a fried flavor obtained by cooking a starch and/or a protein from grain flours, vegetable flours, food protein source materials and the like with fats and oils under controlled conditions for producing roux, extracting the oil from the roux resulting in a food product having a definitive fried or peak flavor as can be correlated by the color of the food product. The substantially oil free food product has enhanced fried flavor and is most suitable as an interface coating through enhanced adhesion properties for raw vegetables and consumable meats. The dry powder food product having fried flavor can be utilized in a variety of foods, either as an ingredient or coating, producing a consumable food having fried flavor without the food being fried in oil.

Abstract: Essentially sugar-free bakery goods, such as cakes, donuts, muffins and the like, that are formed from a batter mixture that includes (in the pre-baked form) about 15% to about 25% by weight (solids basis) of starch hydrolysate comprising polyhydroxy oligomers, predominantly having a degree of polymerization (DP) of 1-3, e.g., HYSTAR.RTM. 5875 from Lonza Inc. of Fair Lawn, N.J.; about 10% to about 25% water; about 10% to about 20% oil or fat; and about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of a high potency, sugar-free sweetening agent, such as aspartame. Other typical ingredients used in forming a dough for baking also are included, such as a protein source, e.g.

Abstract: A high amylose flour-based dry batter mix and wet batter slurry are disclosed. The wet batter slurry mixture is capable of providing an adherent and evenly distributed coating over the surface of a dough-enrobed foodstuff, and which, after pre-frying in oil or fat and being cooked by microwave radiation, will provide an outer crust having an appealing toast color and a desired level of crispness. Also disclosed is a microwaveable pre-fried batter-coated, dough-enrobed foodstuff, the cooked product being characterized as having a cooked food filling covered by a moist, cooked dough layer and a crisp, browned outer crust layer.

Abstract: The invention is a high ratio baking composition as well as a method for producing high ratio baked products such as a cake which does not use chlorinated flour. The composition of the invention generally comprises heat treated flour, fiber and protein.

Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention provides an improved finishing process for dry mixes for baked goods of widely varying compositions. According to this embodiment, a standard cake finisher is replaced with a disc mill, which yields surprisingly superior dry mix properties. In another embodiment of the invention having particular utility in dry mixes for brownies and the like, a dry, particulate pre-mix is formed by mixing the shortening with a selected portion of the dry ingredients of the dry mix. It is preferred that no more than approximately 25% of the total flour content of the dry mix be added in this pre-mix. This pre-mix is then mixed with the rest of the ingredients of the dry mix and this final dry mix may subjected to a finishing operation such as that of the first embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: Cake mixes utilizing unchlorinated wheat flour are disclosed comprising a quantity of unchlorinated wheat flour and about 20-40 bakers wt % unmodified starch. The cake mixes of this invention may further comprise 20-60 bakers wt % shortening, sweetening agents and a protein source. Also disclosed are cakes made from such mixes.

Abstract: A low-fat dry mix, ready-to-use batter and baked composition are disclosed which are composed of a sweetened, cereal-grain ingredient base with a fat mimetic system of polydextrose, cellulosic material, non-fat milk solid or substitute, emulsifier, modified food starch, and a mixture of xanthan gum and guar or locust bean gum, preferably with lecithin and whey protein concentrate. The baked composition is moist, tender, crumbly with good mouthfeel but preferably contains, one-third fewer calories than a similar full-fatted composition.

Abstract: A mix for making a cake having at least two distinct layers in a microwave oven. The mix is formulated to form an unleavened topping and a leavened cake layer. The viscosity of the batter for the cake layer is adjusted relative to the viscosity of the batter for the topping layer so that a cake having two distinct layers is formed by baking the batters in a microwave oven.

Abstract: A high amylose flour-based dry batter mix and wet batter slurry are disclosed. The wet batter slurry mixture is capable of providing an adherent and evenly distributed coating over the surface of a dough-enrobed foodstuff, and which, after pre-frying in oil or fat and being cooked by microwave radiation, will provide an outer crust having an appealing toast color and a desired level of crispness. Also disclosed is a microwaveable pre-fried batter-coated, dough-enrobed foodstuff, the cooked product being characterized as having a cooked food filling covered by a moist, cooked dough layer and a crisp, browned outer crust layer.

Abstract: A hydrolyzate product of hydroxypropylated starch comprising greater than about 15% by weight DP 2-6 hydrolyzate polymers and characterized by a DE value of from about 20 to about 45 is disclosed which when combined with a high potency sweetener is useful as a reduced calorie replacement for sucrose and starch hydrolyzate products in food products.

Abstract: Reduced calorie, fiber containing food products containing a fat substitute are disclosed. The fat substitute is made of a fat or oil and polymeric liquid crystal prepared from a polysaccharide and a solvent, preferably water. This fat substitute can be used to replace fat in a variety of food products.

Abstract: A new and improved integrating indicator system operable to signal the attainment of one or more preselected time-temperature integrals which monitor the temperature and time history of a product utilizes a dual system of specific reaction pairs which simultaneously generate acid and alkali from two neutral substrates. One of the substrates is present in excess of the other. The preferred dynamic indicator system generates a constant pH buffer in the alkali range that is maintained until one of the substrates is depleted. At that time, a rapid pH change in the indicator solution to the acid range occurs, resulting in a very sharp visual color change in a pH-sensitive dye. In preferred embodiments, the specific reaction pairs are enzyme/substrate pairs, preferably urease/urea and yeast/triacetin.

Abstract: Disclosed are food products, especially culinary mixes and baked goods prepared therefrom which contain nonhydrogenated fish oil yet which exhibit enhanced stability of the fish oil against flavor and aroma degradation. The improved food products are stabilized by the incorporation of the food product such that the weight ratio of fructose to fish oil is a least about 0.05:1. Surprisingly, incorporation of modest amounts of fructose in food products within the indicated minimum provides a stabilizing effect of the high unstable fish oil. The present invention finds particular suitability for use in connection with fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Abstract: A novel premix for cooking by a microwave oven comprising flour, sugar, baking powder and emulsifier, characterized in that the moisture content of the flour ranges from 1.0 to 9.5 weight %. The premix has good storage property. Namely, deterioration of oils, color and taste are not observed and caking and gas generation do not occur.

Abstract: Low sodium baked goods, such as soda crackers, oyster crackers, pretzels, and flavored snack crackers, having a substantially uniform texture and pH throughout, a substantially uniform surface color, a pleasant mouth feel and taste are obtained by the process of the present invention. The sodium content of the baked goods is reduced, for example, to less than or equal to 42 mg Na.sup.+ per 14.2 gm serving, by replacing at least a part, preferably all, of the sodium bicarbonate with potassium carbonate for leavening. Hot spots resulting from localized concentrations of potassium ion are avoided by: 1) applying the potassium carbonate substantially uniformly and directly upon the surface of the other ingredients to hydrate and solubilize the potassium carbonate and/or 2) using potassium carbonate having a particle size distribution of about 98% by weight being finer than 100 mesh or 3) using an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate.

Abstract: The fat content of shortenings, margarine and other plastic emulsion fat products containing substantial amounts of combined polyunsaturated fatty acids, also meets specified melting profile requirements and contains limited amounts of combined saturated and trans fatty acids including palmitic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are dry culinary mixes for use in preparing baked goods, especially microwave muffins. The dry mixes employ particular levels of particular high soluble fiber materials. Surprisingly, inclusion of these particular soluble fiber materials in the present microwave dry mixes enables consumers to bake a muffin, using microwave radiant energy, of superior quality in terms of structure, volume, and texture compared to other microwave muffin mixes. The soluble fiber can be provided by minor amounts of the combination of psyllium with guar gum in a weight ratio of 1.5 to 3:1.

Abstract: A composition of natural ingredients is disclosed which consists of a milled oat groat product and high gluten wheat flour. The composition may also contain one or more diluents of other natural grain products. The use of the composition in the manufacture of both yeast and chemically leavened baked goods results in products which do not stale and have extended keeping qualities, are nutritionally superior due to high protein and dietary fiber content and are reduced in calories. Disclosed herein are dry mixes for preparing baked goods, doughs and batters made by the addition of liquid to the dry mixes and baked goods prepared from the doughs.

Abstract: A cake mix for making a low sodium cake, which has good volume, fine texture, good flavor, pleasant mouth feel and uniform color. A nonshortening portion and a shortening portion are combined with a baking powder portion that has balanced amounts of potassium carbonate and monocalcium phosphate to produce a final cake batter. The final cake batter is baked to produce a cake having a final pH of about 6.8 to 7.5 and having a sodium content of less than 35 mgs per serving.

Abstract: Low sodium baked crackers having a substantially uniform texture and pH throughout, a substantially uniform surface color, a pleasant mouth feel and taste are obtained by the process of the present invention. The sodium content of the baked goods is reduced, for example, to less than or equal to 42 mg Na.sup.+ per 14.2 gm serving, by replacing at least a part, preferably all, of the sodium bicarbonate with potassium carbonate for leavening. Hot spots resulting from localized concentrations of potassium ion are avoided by: (1) applying the potassium carbonate substantially uniformly and directly upon the surface of the other ingredients to hydrate and solubilize the potassium carbonate and/or (2) using potassium carbonate having a particle size distribution of about 98% by weight being finer than 100 mesh or (3) using an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate. A preferred leavening agent for use in preparing low-sodium unfermented crackers uses a mixture of 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are dry culinary mixes for use in preparing baked goods, especially microwave layer cakes. The dry mixes employ high levels of a defined nucleating agent(s). The dry mixes enable the consumer to bake a cake using microwave radiant energy comparable to a conventionally oven baked cake in quality, structure, volume, and texture. The nucleating agent can be any water insoluble minute material having a particle size of 20-200 microns. Preferred nucleating agents are particularly sized microcrystalline cellulose particles.

Abstract: A culinary mix is provided for baking in a microwave oven wherein the amount of leavening agent is controlled to control the symmetry of the baked layer.

Abstract: Dry mixes and method of formulating cake mixes for high-ratio cakes prepared from blends of crystalline sucrose, crystalline fructose and, optionally, crystalline dextrose are provided. The substitution of even minor amounts of sucrose with fructose in flour/sweetener/water mixtures was found to have a marked and disproportionate effect on the gelatinization temperature (as measured by differential scanning calorimetry) of the starch in the mixture. Models for predicting the gelatinization temperature of flour/sweetener/water systems from the amounts of flour and water and amounts and types of sweetener are also provided.