Abstract: Process for preparing an edible fat slurry comprising 60-98% by weight (on the total slurry of oil and fat powder) of an edible oil phase and 2-40% by weight (on the total slurry of oil and fat powder) of fat powder, wherein the fat powder is sprayed directly a mixing vessel to be combined with oil.

Abstract: Provided are method and system for rapidly predicting foaming tendency of edible frying oil, including: heating the oil; immersing a polar component content detection probe into the oil to measure an initial polar component content of the oil; at a frying state, removing the detection probe from the oil, placing frying food into the oil and frying the same taking out the frying food from the oil after frying, and measuring the largest frying oil foam height and recording the same as an initial foam height; at an air introduction state, immersing the detection probe and introducing air into the oil, and continuing to introduce air and heat thereinto until the polar component content in the oil is 10%; repeating the frying state; and fitting measurements and parameters into a formula.

Abstract: A vegan, potato emulsion includes heat treated potato in an amount of 0.5-20% by weight. The emulsion further comprises at least one sugar in an amount of 0-5% by weight; at least one vegetable emulsifier in an amount of 0.09-1.0 by weight; at least one oil in an amount of 0.50-6% by weight; at least one added vegetable protein in an amount of 0.20-3% by weight; and water adding up to 100% by weight. The emulsion has an oil droplet size D[3,2] of 0.1-10 ?m. The potato emulsion is whitish, and is whippable providing a foam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a foam body suitable for producing a cultured meat having a good texture. The foam body of the present invention includes alginic acid and/or an alginate. The foam body has an elastic modulus M, as determined by a test, of 8×104 Pa or less. In the test, the foam body is immersed in 22±3° C. water for 4 hours to prepare a specimen having a post-immersion thickness of 5±1 mm. Stress and strain caused in the specimen are measured by applying a load to the specimen for 5 seconds to compress the specimen in a thickness direction at 0.5 mm/sec. A stress caused in the specimen when the specimen is compressed by 10% of an initial thickness is determined, and a value obtained by dividing the stress by a corresponding strain is determined as the elastic modulus M.

Abstract: A milk frother/heater for a milk supply circuit in a beverage vending machine has a hollow body and integrally has a first appendage defining a milk inlet to receive smooth milk or a milk-air mixture, a second appendage defining a steam inlet to receive steam, and a third appendage defining a milk outlet to deliver milk. The body internally defines a mixing chamber, and the milk inlet, the steam inlet and the milk outlet internally define a milk inlet passage, a steam inlet passage, and a milk outlet passage, respectively, fluidly communicating with the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber has an axis extending from a first closed axial end to a second axial end where the steam inlet passage and the milk outlet passage converge. The milk inlet passage converges at the second axial end or merges with the steam inlet passage upstream from the mixing chamber.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for producing a mung bean protein isolate having high functionality for a broad range of food applications. In some embodiments, the methods for producing the isolate comprise one or more steps selected from: (a) extracting one or more mung bean proteins from a mung bean protein source in an aqueous solution, for example, at a pH between about 6.5-10.0; (b) purifying protein from the extract using at least one of two methods: (i) precipitating protein from the extract at a pH near the isoelectric point of a globulin-rich fraction, for example a pH between about 5.0-6.0; and/or (ii) fractionating and concentrating protein from the extract using filtration such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration or ion-exchange chromatography; and (c) recovering purified protein isolate.

Abstract: A filling, coating or spread for use in food applications comprising a structured fat system, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system. The use of a structured fat system for reducing the trans- and saturated fat content of a filling, coating or spread, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of peptides having an aminogram in which: glycine, hydroxyproline and proline are in molar quantities such that the ratio of each quantity to the sum of the molar quantities of the amino acids in the composition is comprised between 20.0% and 24.5%, between 6.0% and 12.0% and between 10.6% and 14.6%, respectively; the peptide composition comprising a quantity of peptides with a molecular weight lower than 1400 Da such that the ratio of said quantity to the quantity of peptides in the composition is less than 40%; the molecular weight and the quantity of peptides in the composition being determined by exclusion chromatography. The invention likewise relates to such a composition to be used as a drug. The invention further relates to such a composition to be used as a food supplement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products, in particular a liquid natural coconut based creamer composition comprising: coconut; coconut oil; high acyl gellan gum present in an amount ranging from 0.08 to 0.15 wt/wt %; guar gum present in an amount ranging from 0 to 0.5 wt/wt %; pea protein present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 2 wt/wt %; and buffer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of, and methods of use employing, certain glycolipid compounds as defined in detail below and having preservative or antimicrobial properties, novel compounds of the glycolipid class, and related invention embodiments. The compounds have the formula I wherein m is 3 to 5, n is 2 to 5, o is 0 or 1 and p is 3 to 17, with the proviso that the sum m+n+o+p is not less than 14; and R is a carbohydrate moiety bound via one of its carbon atoms to the binding oxygen, and/or a physiologically, especially pharmaceutically or nutraceutically or cosmetically, acceptable salt thereof, or an ester thereof, as such or in the form of a composition, where the compound may be present in open chain form and/or in the form of a lactone (FIG. 1).

Abstract: An edible negative contrast agent for CT imaging of the gastrointestinal tract intended for oral intake. The contrast agent is a fluid, aqueous foam displaying a CT density contrast value in the range ?300 to ?800 HU and having a consistency of 7 to 12 cm as measured with Bostwick consistometer. The contrast agent comprises an aqueous continuous liquid phase having a pH of 6.5 to 8.0 and gas bubbles dispersed in the continuous aqueous liquid phase. The aqueous continuous liquid phase comprises a surfactant, the surfactant being a protein, a hydrocolloid acting as foam stabilizer, a buffering agent, and water.

Abstract: A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.

Abstract: A method of imaging an area using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) collects a plurality of images from a sensor mounted to the UAV. The plurality of images are processed to detect regions that require additional imaging and an updated flight plan and sensor gimbal position plan is created to capture portions of the area identified as requiring additional imaging.

Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition includes a vegetable butter. Gas bubbles are dispersed in the solid cosmetic composition. The gas bubbles form from 5 to 19% of the volume of the solid cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are whippable topping compositions comprising yogurt. The compositions comprise a blend of yogurt and a whip topping emulsion. The yogurt can be made with regular, low fat or fat free milk. The fat content of the whip topping emulsion can also be varied to provide topping compositions of various fat content having a smooth texture and desirable consistency.

Abstract: Provided herein are whippable topping compositions comprising yogurt. The compositions comprise a blend of yogurt and a whip topping emulsion. The yogurt can be made with regular, low fat or fat free milk. The fat content of the whip topping emulsion can also be varied to provide topping compositions of various fat content having a smooth texture and desirable consistency.

Abstract: Provided herein are whippable topping compositions comprising yogurt. The compositions comprise a blend of yogurt and a whip topping emulsion. The yogurt can be made with regular, low fat or fat free milk. The fat content of the whip topping emulsion can also be varied to provide topping compositions of various fat content having a smooth texture and desirable consistency.

Abstract: Disclosed are sugar reduced aerated confections. The confections essentially comprise a first heterogeneous continuous phase including a structured amorphous saccharide, a second discontinuous phase including a multiplicity of gas cells. The first heterogeneous continuous phase includes a multiplicity of crystals distributed evenly throughout also including about 1%-35% by dry weight basis of a non-hydrated polysaccharide filler ingredient preferably starch in the form of discrete particles evenly distributed through the continuous phase having a mean particle size distribution of preferably less than 150 microns. The confectionery food products find particular suitability for use as ingredients for reduced sugar children's RTE cereals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confection product comprising glucono-delta-lactone. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a frozen confection product by adding glucono-delta-lactone to an ingredient mix and then homogenize, pasteurize, and freeze the mix. Preferably the method includes a post pasteurization acidification step. Preferably the method uses a standard freezing step followed by low temperature freezing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a plant derived beverage product or process intermediate, the method including the steps of: providing a crushed or liquefied extract of a plant material, exposing the extract to a size exclusion purification means involving membrane filtration (such as nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis or cross flow filtration) to provide a beverage product or a process intermediate thereof, wherein the purification means is capable of at least partially separating an undesirable component, from a desirable component. The purification methods may be applied to plant materials to selectively remove various components, while leaving others. This allows for the preparation of custom plant extract beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion for whipped cream and to a whipped cream obtained by whipping the emulsion. In particular, the present invention relates to a stabilized whippable oil-in-water emulsion upon increasing the trilaurin triglyceride content of its oily phase, and to the stabilized cream obtained by whipping the emulsion. The present invention further relates to the methods for obtaining this emulsion and this cream, and to the uses of an oil-in-water emulsion according to the invention or of the stabilized cream according to the invention.

Abstract: A new method for making an air-containing mixture introduces air into a viscous mass of raw mixture for forming the air-containing mixture. The introduction of air is performed in connection with introducing the mixture in a treating unit. The raw mixture is pumped under pressure through a nozzle for forming at least one jet which is sprayed through an air space against the surface of the mixture. Air is entrained in the jet of the mixture. The air-entraining jet enters the mixture, forming the air-containing mixture. The air-containing mixture formed thereby is subsequently introduced into the treatment unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for frothing up a liquid, in particular cold and/or unheated milk, having a liquid supply line for supplying the liquid, an air supply line which opens into the liquid supply line for supplying air into the liquid, a discharge line which is configured downstream of the opening of the air supply line into the liquid supply line for discharging the mixture of liquid and air, a first conveying unit, in particular a pump, which is provided for conveying the liquid through the liquid supply line and/or the mixture through the discharge line and a mixing unit which is provided downstream of the opening in the discharge line, the mixing unit including at least one narrow place or being configured as narrow place of the discharge line.

Abstract: A solid film rapidly dissolvable in liquids, in particular biological liquids, to release pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutrient substances. The solid film is also soluble in biological organic liquids to protect wounds of the human body by releasing cicatrizing, disinfectant and cosmetic substances. The film can also be used to release flavoring substances directly onto moist nutrient products.

Abstract: A method for automatically initiating the flow of fluid in a pipe that may be blocked by frozen fluid in a portion of the pipe includes urging the flow of fluid through the pipe and energizing a heater disposed in and extending the pipe portion if no flow is detected in the pipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle stabilized emulsion or foam comprising at least two phases and solid particles, wherein said solid particles are starch granules and said starch granules or a portion thereof are situated at the interface between the two phases providing the particle stabilized emulsion or foam. The invention further relates to the use of said particle stabilized emulsion or foam for encapsulation of substances chosen from biopharmaceuticals, proteins, probiotics, living cells, enzymes and antibodies, sensitive food ingredients, vitamins, and lipids in food products, cosmetic products, skin creams, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparation of a food or beverage product. The composition comprises a foamer ingredient releasing gas upon dissolution in aqueous liquid; and a beverage or foodstuff ingredient comprising particles of ground vegetable material in a matrix comprising a vegetable extract; wherein the beverage or foodstuff ingredient has a retarded solubility such that a foam has been formed by the foamer ingredient, before the beverage or foodstuffs ingredient has dissolved, when the composition is dissolved in an aqueous liquid to produce a food or beverage product.

Abstract: A flowable aerated composition is provided which comprises hydrophobin and a yield stress agent, the composition having a continuous phase viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 10 s?1, of from 0.01 to 2000 Pa s, and a continuous phase apparent yield stress of at least 4 Pa.

Abstract: An enriched whipped coffee creamer provides nutritional supplements and energy enhancing compounds. The enriched whipped coffee creamer includes a creamer base, a nutritional supplement, an energy enhancing source, an anti-oxidant source, and an emulsifying agent. The nutritional supplements, the energy enhancing sources, and anti-oxidant source are mixed into the creamer base. Due to the mixture naturally separating into layers, the present invention includes the emulsifying agent to lengthen the time which the mixture is homogenous. The enriched whipped coffee creamer is designed to be stored and dispensed from a canister, and barometrically pasteurized to retain the potency of the nutritional supplements at high temperatures. A propellant is used to expel the enriched whipped coffee creamer from the canister by increasing the pressure within the storage vessel. The enriched whipped coffee creamer is aerated as it exits the canister to provide a light consistency that can decorate the surface of a beverage.

Abstract: An aerated composition having a pH of less than 5.5 is provided, which composition comprises hydrophobin.

Abstract: A foaming composition is provided comprising a particulate ingredient having a plurality of internal voids containing entrapped supercritical fluid having a critical temperature of at least about 10° C. Additionally, a method is provided for preparing such a foaming composition. A supercritical fluid having a critical temperature of at least about 10° C. is contacted with a particulate ingredient having a glass transition temperature above ambient temperature at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the particulate ingredient, wherein the particulate ingredient comprises a plurality of internal voids. The particulate ingredient is held at the temperature above the glass transition temperature of the particulate ingredient for a period of time effective to allow transfer of the supercritical fluid into the plurality of internal voids of the particulate ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilizer systems which may be used in the manufacture of frozen dessert which comprise native rice starch, egg yolk as a natural emulsifier and fibers from vegetables, fruits or mixtures thereof. It also relates to a method for manufacturing a frozen confectionery using a stabilizer system that contains only natural ingredients. The invention, in another aspect, also concerns the frozen confectionery products thus produced.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an encased mousse-form solid food is provided. The encased mousse-form solid food includes a container with an opening, a mousse-form solid body contained inside the container, a viscous liquid contained inside the container and covering a circumference of the mousse-form solid body, and a lid attached to the opening of the container. The mousse-form solid body has a hardness of 1.0×104 N/m2 or more and 5.0×104 N/m2 or less. The viscous liquid has a viscosity of 0.5 Pa·s or more and 10.0 Pa·s or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of preparing stable gas-in-solution emulsions by particle adsorption via electrostatic interaction, and stable emulsions prepared by particle adsorption via electrostatic interaction. Compositions and products comprising the emulsions are also disclosed. Emulsions may be stable over an extended period of time at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of preparing stable gas-in-water dispersions by silicic acid complexation of micron-sized gas bubbles, and stable dispersions prepared by silicic acid complexation. Compositions and products comprising the dispersions are also disclosed. Dispersions may be stable over an extended period of time at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerated food products with enhanced foam stability comprising aggregated proteins in the form of mixtures of fibrils together with at least one other type or structure of aggregates such as worm-like aggregates and/or spherical like aggregates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a foamed meat or fish product, comprising the steps of: delivering a pumpable starting material containing comminuted meat or fish and pieces of bone or cartilage to a dispersing apparatus having a chamber with a cylindrical rotor disposed therein, which is provided, on its periphery, with a number of indentations to generate cavitation, supplying a gas to the dispersing apparatus, operating the dispersing apparatus while generating cavitation and dispersing the starting material with the gas supplied, in the process of which the pieces of bone or cartilage are passed through the chamber, and generating a foamed meat or fish product containing pieces of bone or cartilage which can be sterilised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a whipping agent comprising protein and emulsifier for aerated food products, such as for sorbet and sherbet applications. The present invention also relates to whipped food products such as sorbets and sherbets comprising this whipping agent and a method for making the same. The present invention also relates to complexes between a protein and an emulsifier, use thereof and a method for producing the complexes.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a gel-stabilized foam for use in food products. Foam bubbles are stabilized by either a continuous gel coating or a particulate gel coating created under high shear conditions. The foam is viscous and shelf-stable, and can be combined with a viscous food product to lower its caloric density and improve its organoleptic properties.

Abstract: Dried soft aerated confections and methods of their preparation are provided having a water activity of about 0.1 to 0.4 and a glass transition temperature of less than 20° C. The confections comprise sugars, a foaming and a structuring ingredient, preferably each gelatin, and about 5 to 15% softening agent. Preferred softening agents include glycerin, polyglycerols and mixtures thereof. The confections are aerated to densities of about 0.1 to 0.5 g/cc. The soft dried aerated confections are particularly suited for addition to children's Ready-To-Eat cereals in the form of pieces weighing about 0.1 to 2 g each. The dried confection pieces maintain their soft texture over time without causing moisture migration to the cereal.

Abstract: A foaming composition includes a powdered carbohydrate-free soluble composition which includes protein particles having a plurality of internal voids containing entrapped pressurized gas. In one form, the foaming composition is produced by subjecting the particles to an external gas pressure exceeding atmospheric pressure prior to or while heating the particles to a temperature of at least the glass transition temperature and then cooling the particles to a temperature below the glass transition temperature prior to or while releasing the external pressure in a manner effective to trap the pressurized gas within the internal voids.

Abstract: A method for reducing, in an individual, the desire to eat a meal or a snack in between meals, by consuming by said individual, in between meals or as an adjunct to a meal, a portion of at least 50 ml and less than 150 ml, of a pourable or spoonable edible aerated composition having an overrun of at least 100%, which aerated composition contains less than 50 kcal/portion.

Abstract: The present invention describes an aqueous foam that includes water, at least one polysaccharide and food-grade, interfacially active particles. The present invention also describes an indulgent shelf-stable foamed food product that contains this aqueous foam. The indulgent shelf-stable foamed food products of the invention have an improved foamed and modular product texture.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a gel-stabilized foam for use in food products. Foam bubbles are stabilized by either a continuous gel coating or a particulate gel coating created under high shear conditions. The foam is viscous and shelf-stable, and can be combined with a viscous food product to lower its caloric density and improve its organoleptic properties.

Abstract: The object is to provide a composition effective for improving foam stability of a beer-based sparkling beverage and the like. Provided is a composition containing a protein or a polypeptide produced by using a protease and a transglutaminase to treat a protein material as an active component.

Abstract: An edible foamable composition that is whippable and is stable in temperature above freezing. The composition includes fat, emulsifier, water, and calcium carbonate particles. The composition can further including one or more additives selected from the group consisting of preservatives, protein, salt, flavoring, coloring agent, sweetener, stabilizer and thickener.

Abstract: A chill, ambient or frozen aerated confection is disclosed whose microstructure is stable to temperature abuse for the frozen case or storage for the chill or ambient case. A synergistic stabilization effect regarding the combination of hydrophobin, a Secondary protein and a Co-surfactant is described that results in the observed stabilization.

Abstract: An aerated sauce and method for making and dispensing the same is provided in this disclosure. In one particular embodiment, the aerated sauce comprises pureed fruit, a stabilizer, and entrained gas. In this embodiment, the stabilizer comprises at least one of hydrocolloids, gums, pectins, and gelatins. When the gas, pureed fruit, and stabilizer are mixed together, an aerated sauce with entrained gas is formed. Also disclosed in this document is a method for manufacturing an aerated sauce and a container and method for dispensing an aerated sauce.

Abstract: A method of facilitating compliance by individuals to low calorie diets, by ingestion of a pourable or spoonable aerated composition around a meal.