Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a substantially dry edible flavor fiber product by admixing water, a powdered flavor, a binder and fiber together and extruding the resulting mixture. The process can be carried out by first admixing a powdered flavor material with a fiber to form a flavor-fiber and mixture, then the flavor-fiber mixture is introduced into an extruder where water is simultaneously introduced and the resulting composition, containing water, fiber and flavor is extruded to form a product. The flavor fiber product can be an instant beverage, such as chocolate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing cocoa extract which involves the extraction of cocoa with water and the separation of aqueous extract and extracted cocoa, the starting material used being broken cocoa seeds which are extracted with water in a static fixed bed at a temperature of between 40.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A beverage stabilizing system which is a blend of gellan gum and carboxymethylcellulose. The blend provides a weak, stabilizing gel structure suitable for beverage products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a soluble cocoa product. Cocoa powder is subjected to an extraction with alcohol, particularly with ethanol, and from the residue a water extract is prepared. This water extract is concentrated and as a soluble cocoa product it can be put to many uses as basic substance for beverages, confectionary, ice-cream, pastries etc.

Abstract: A beverage base is prepared by mixing moistened sugar grains having a mean diameter of 250 .mu.m to 500 .mu.m and a moisture content of from 5% to 12% by weight with cocoa powder so that the moistened grains are coated with the cocoa powder, after which the coated grains are dried. The base has a poured apparent voluminal mass (d1) of from 630 g/l to 750 g/l, a free apparent voluminal mass (d2) of from 750 g/l to 860 g/l and a degree of compressibility (d2-d1)/d2 below 20%.

Abstract: A process for making a stable flavored milk product which meets the CFR regulations for milk and a dry powder for use in the process. The product is a flavored, non-agglomerated powder containing flavoring, color, Kappa and/or Iota carrageenan, and the milk proteins, casein and lactalbumin. The powder, when added to water, makes a stabilized liquid syrup with no wasteful foam during processing. Addition of the water based syrup to milk requires less aggitation than adding powders directly to milk, this resulting in less foaming and waste. The process provides for adding the liquid phase stabilization system to milk prior to homogenization to produce a stable, flavored milk drink.

Abstract: Compositions for preparing cocoa beverages are prepared by mixing cocoa powder, non-fat milk solids, malto-dextrin, an emulsifier and an artificial sweetener to make a mixture which then is ground to disperse the emulsifier and to reduce lumps. The ground mixture then is agglomerated and after a resting period of up to 120 seconds, the agglomerates are dried.

Abstract: A process for making brown, red, dark red or black cocoa from natural cocoa powder using spray drying, short cocking times, low pressures and temperature.

Abstract: A deep red or black dutched cocoa is produced by alkalizing cocoa presscake at between 150.degree. to 300.degree. F., 10 to 200 p.s.i. and 5 to 180 minutes. During the alkalization reaction, the reaction vessel is partially vented and an oxygen-containing gas is fed to the reaction vessel to maintain pressure and effect headspace changes at the rate of at least 3 per hour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional improvements in vitamin C and iron supplemented chocolate powders or flavored beverage mixes which preferably contain nonfat milk solids. Other vitamins such as vitamin A, B, D or E and encapsulated .beta.-carotene (vitamin A-precursor) can be added to the dry beverage mix. The supplement can contain other minerals, such as calcium, zinc and copper. In particular, methods for fortifying dry beverage mixes with highly bioavailable iron compounds and stable vitamin C without producing undesirable color or flavor in the mix are disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the manufacture of sugar-free dietetic and/or teeth-sparing chocolates with the preceding separate production of a sugar-free crumb and its further processing with its use of the chocolate constituents otherwise usual and subsequent tumbling into chocolate.

Abstract: A composition for preparation of a beverage in which agglomerates of a beverage base are coated with chocolate.

Abstract: A dry powder stabilizing agent useful for suspending cocoa solids in dry mix instant chocolate drink formulations that are reconstituted with hot water. The stabilizing agent is a coprocessed, codried powdered composition containing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose, a minor amount of starch, and a non-thickening water-soluble diluent such as maltodextrin, whey or non-fat dry milk.

Abstract: A method for molding lactitol-containing food inclusive of food additives which comprises heating a mixture of a solid food material and lactitol which contains not less than 30% by weight of lactitol, molding the mixture in a semi-molten state and optionally pulverizing the molded product.

Abstract: D-Talose and D-allose are reduced calorie sugars which taste sweet, provide bulk, and undergo the browning reaction. They can be effectively used per se or in combination with intense sweeteners to provide a method of sweetening a broad variety of foods and foodstuffs while providing bulk and body to the product. These materials are especially valuable in baked goods because they closely mimic sucrose in undergoing browning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a natural cocoa dietary fiber enriched material, whereby the starting material is cocoa powder. The dietary fiber-rich cocoa material is obtained by removing starch which, first, is degraded enzymatically, and then, is extracted in the form of its degradation products, followed by washing, separating and drying steps. The resulting cocoa material rich in dietary fiber is suitable for producing, for example, dietary fiber enriched chocolate, dietary fiber enriched chocolate beverages, dietary fiber enriched chocolate spread and dietary fiber enriched candy.

Abstract: A beverage capsule in which a beverage base is enclosed in a thin walled solid envelope made of chocolate or a fat-based confectionery coating.

Abstract: The process for making chocolate milk and other speciality dairy drinks including mixing substantially pure lambda carrageenan, cocoa and/or other flavorings with a portion of the milk such that the lambda carrageenan has a high concentration of up to 2000 ppm, pasteurizing this mix, storing the mix, and later combining the mix with pasteurized milk prior to packaging to dilute the lambda carrageenan to about 300-600 ppm in the final product. A mixture of lambda and iota carrageenan is dissolved to suspend vegetable fat and cocoa in water in an imitation chocolate milk.

Abstract: Water-dispersible powder composition constituted by cocoa, sugars and a complex mixture of edible cations and anions which impart to the beverages prepared from the composition and water organoleptic "body" properties similar to that resulting from blending cocoa and sugar with ordinary milk.

Abstract: A chocolate syrup sweetened by honey which allows the syrup to be kept at room temperature even after opening. An approximate ratio of 8 parts honey to 1 part cocoa by weight is maintained in the formulations. When these are mixed together, water is also added which will vary from between 4 to 25% by weight of the total mixture. A flavoring, in less than 2% by weight of the syrup, can also be mixed into the syrup.

Abstract: A process for processing cacao beans comprising mixing cacao mass or cocoa powder treated with an alkali, with hot water maintained at 70.degree. to 130.degree. C. to dissolve a water-soluble portion of the cacao beans in hot water, or mixing the cacao mass or cocoa powder with hot water containing an alkali and maintained at 70.degree. to 130.degree. C. to dissolve the water-soluble portion in hot water and simultaneously to treat the cacao mass or cocoa powder with the alkali, whereby a water-soluble portion/fine particle portion mixture or cacao butter is isolated. This mixture or cacao butter has various advantages over conventional products and is suitable for use in preparation of cocoa drinks.

Abstract: Xanthine stimulants are extracted from a cocoa material containing a fat by adding water to the cocoa material for swelling it with at least 0.1 part by weight of water per part by weight of cocoa. The swollen material is then contacted with a food-acceptable solvent gas which is supercritical in respect to temperature and pressure, after which the solvent gas containing the stimulants is separated from the swollen cocoa material which thereupon has a reduced content of stimulants.

Abstract: For improving the taste and dispersibility of cocoa and for obtaining alkalized cocoa to which is imparted red coloration for obtaining a wide range of colors in shades of red and brown, cocoa meal or liquor and an alkalizing agent in aqueous phase are mixed and heated in an enclosed vessel under a pressure of from above 1 atmosphere to 3 atmospheres at a temperature below 110.degree. C. without evaporation of water while introducing an oxygen-containing gas into the vessel during at least a part of the mixing and heating for maintaining the excess pressure. After the cocoa is alkalized, water is evaporated from it.

Abstract: A process for producing cocoa powder is disclosed wherein alkali treated cacao mass or cocoa powder is mixed with hot water maintained at 70.degree. to 130.degree. C. to dissolve a water-soluble portion of the cacao beans in hot water. Alternately the cacao mass or cocoa powder is mixed with hot water containing an alkali and maintained at 70.degree. to 130.degree. C. to dissolve the water-soluble portion in hot water and simultaneously to treat the cacao mass or cocoa powder with the alkali. The water-soluble portion/fine particle portion mixture is isolated and dried to produce a cocoa powder.

Abstract: A process for preparing a powder-form composition for preparation of a frothy beverage is prepared from an aqueous solution and suspension of fats, proteins, lactose and other carbohydrates, wherein the ratio by weight of proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5. The aqueous solution and suspension is preheated, heated, concentrated, gasified, pressurized and then this concentrate is directed through a spray nozzle and the spray is contacted with a plurality of turbulent component streams of drying air to decrease the pressure at the spray nozzle. The composition is then post-dried.

Abstract: A powder-form composition of fats, proteins, lactose and other carbohydrates, in which the ratio by weight of proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5. The particles of the composition have cavities containing gaseous contents which, upon reconstitution to prepare a beverage, are released and a froth is formed on the surface of the beverage.

Abstract: A cocoa which has a simple polyhydroxyphenols content of more than about 0.25 percent by weight produces chocolate milk products which are more stable and chocolate pudding products which have a higher gel strength.

Abstract: A bacteria-free foamable oil-in-water emulsion including chocolate is prepared by forming an emulsion containing (1) 5-35 wt % of oil, (2) 3-30 wt % of chocolate component, (3) 10-30 wt % of sugar component, (4) 0.5-4 wt % of sodium caseinate, (5) 0.02-0.1 wt % of phosphoric acid salt, (6) 0.05-3 wt % of stabilizer, (7) 2-6 wt % of defatted milk solid, (8) 3-10 wt % of emulsifier based on the oil and (9) 40-60 wt % of all solid components in the emulsion and by sterilizing the said emulsion by heating at ultra high temperature. The bacteria-free foamable oil-in-water emulsion including chocolate has long time stability and high foamability, and it meets the current demand for baking or confectionary products having softness and wetness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products containing a novel alpha-glycosyl ginsenoside wherein one or more alpha-glucosyl moieties are bound to ginsenoside residue, and a process for producing the food products. Such alpha-glycosyl ginsenoside is obtainable by subjecting an aqueous solution of ginsenoside and an alpha-glucosyl saccharide to an alpha-glucosyl transferase.

Abstract: In a process for depurinizing cocoa, green or roasted cocoa beans are extracted with water at a temperature of from 40.degree. to 60.degree. C., the extract is treated with an adsorbent based on desugared and activated carob particles in order to remove the purines therefrom, and the beans are dried and roasted. The dried beans are preferably rehydrated using the depurinized extract after being concentrated and before final roasting.The treated cocoa is useful for the production of beverages containing cocoa and, when the variant with reincorporation of the non-purine solids is applied, for the production of chocolate.

Abstract: A powder-form foaming creamer suitable for use in beverages is prepared by spray-drying a mixture containing a non-dairy fat, a non-dairy carbohydrate and a proteinaceous foam stabilizer. In the spray-drying step, the mixture is atomized by forcing it through a narrow orifice under a high pressure. The dried powder withstands severe handling and retains the ability to produce a foam in the final beverage.

Abstract: An improved alkalized cocoa powder is described having a desirable dark color but avoiding the unpleasant taste and flavor which is often obtained with intensely alkalized cocoa powders. The claimed alkalized cocoa powder has a pH of 7.5 or less; a ratio of pH: alkalinity of the ash below 0.046; color coordinates L between 9.0 and 14.0, a between 4.0 and 8.0, and b between 2.0 and 6.0; and neither more nor other acid radicals present than those which are naturally present in fermented cocoa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for preparing beverages such as coffee, tea and cocoa in portions in containers such as plastic cups, said containers being first partially filled with a pre-measured amount of flavored powder and thereafter filled up with water. According to the invention water is added under slight overpressure via a water outlet head (3) for partial filling of the container, during which pressure water is added via separate nozzle heads (4) to ensure thorough whipping of the flavored powder in the water.

Abstract: A cocoa product is prepared by enzymatically hydrolyzing an aqueous slurry of low fat cocoa with an amylase-containing enzyme, adding alkali to the hydrolyzed slurry and heating the alkali containing slurry.

Abstract: A crystallized sugar product containing a food ingredient is prepared by concentrating a sugar syrup at a temperature in the range of about 250.degree. F. to about 300.degree. F. to a solids content of about 90 to 98% by weight, the sugar syrup containing no more than about 20% by weight non-sucrose solids, admixing the concentrated sugar syrup with a predetermined amount of the food ingredient, subjecting the admixture to impact bearing within a crystallization zone until a crystallized sugar product made up of aggregates of fondant-size sucrose crystals and the food ingredient is formed, the crystallized sugar product having a moisture content of less than 2.5% by weight, and recovering the crystallized sugar product from the crystallization zone. The resulting sugar product is dry, granular, free-flowing, non-caking, and readily dispersible in water.

Abstract: A formulation and process for the preparation of imitation cocoa powder containing fat, flavor, and a mixture of finely ground, bland flours and, optionally, colorant, in proportion to provide essentially the same carbohydrate, protein, fiber, ash, water and fat content as natural cocoa powder. The imitation cocoa powder of the present invention can be substituted for natural cocoa powder on a 100% pound-for-pound basis to duplicate the organoleptic and functional properties of products containing natural cocoa powder.The present invention also resides in the formulation of a cocoa powder base employed in the preparation of the imitation cocoa powder and in confectionery, dairy, bakery and chocolate liquor products containing the imitation cocoa powder.

Abstract: Food colorant compositions containing powdered caramel color, and powdered caramel in conjunction with color enhancers such as yellow and, optionally, yellow and blue, certified food color lakes providing brown or cocoa coloring to lipid-based edible compositions and lipid-based artificial chocolate compositions, which employ powdered caramel color as a basic coloring pigment, are disclosed.

Abstract: A roasted yeast product having the characteristic texture, color, flavor, aroma and mouth-feel of cocoa powder is produced by roasting a food yeast under conditions producing a yeast temperature of about 175.degree. C. to about 225.degree. C. for a sufficient amount of time to develop texture, color, flavor and aroma characteristics of natural cocoa powder. The product may be used as a food flavoring agent generally and particularly as a cocoa extender, substitute or replacer in foodstuffs employing natural cocoa and/or chocolate.

Abstract: A powdered malt wort product for preparing beverages is produced by fermenting a brewer's malt wort with a lactic acid producing bacteria such as Streptococcus faecalis and then spray-drying the fermented wort. The resultant powdered fermented wort may be mixed with cocoa or chocolate, plus milk solids and sugar to produce a beverage.

Abstract: This invention concerns the extraction of the water solubles of the dahlia tuber which contains aroma and flavor bodies and the concentration, drying, and roasting of these extracts to produce additional flavor bodies. The roasted and ground flavorsome beverage powders so produced can be used to make palatable beverages in hot or cold milk or water. Furthermore the above beverage powders can be blended in concentrations of 1 to 99% with the flavor powders of coffee, tea or cocoa to produce flavor powders that complement each other when used to make water or milk beverages. Another objective is to blend the dahlia flavor powders with sugar or sugar mixtures to make sweetened beverage powders. Such sweetened beverage powders can again be blended with the powders of coffee, tea or cocoa.

Abstract: A portable liquid antacid is provided which is in the form of an antacid tablet including a center portion containing an antacid in the form of a liquid, cream or gel and optionally chocolate flavorant, encased in or surrounded by a fat-containing coating, such as chocolate coating, which is resistant to air and moisture and masks the grittiness of the antacid while imparting good texture and mouth feel.

Abstract: Freeze-it-yourself pops are prepared by sealing an edible, room-temperature-storable, storage-stable, aqueous, opague, flavored confection in a plastic film pak. The confection composition is in the form of an aqueous gel having a pH within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.0; it has a pudding consistency when maintained at room temperature, but has a chewy consistency when frozen. Activated or peptized microcrystalline cellulose in combination with (a) carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and/or (b) alignate (salt of alginic acid) and/or (c) xanthan gum and/or (d) modified starch provides the composition with homogeneity and stability even when formulated on a commercial scale.

Abstract: A form of xanthan gum is disclosed which is less dense than regular xanthan gum and which exhibits an increased hydration rate.

Abstract: Dental-care Aid Products are formulated to contain Biotin-antagonists. Biotin is an essential nutrient for many microorganisms involved in tooth decay; restricting Biotin availability for the microflora by means of Biotin-antagonists interferes with their ability to develop dental caries.

Abstract: Oral compositions possessing plaque inhibiting characteristics containing a combination of cocoa powder and a flavorant selected from peppermint oil, spearmint oil, cinnamon oil, and mixtures therefore. Dentifrices containing only natural ingredients including the cocoa powder and the prescribed flavorant are the preferred plaque inhibiting compositions.

Abstract: The functionality of Dutch and natural cocoa powders in cold water and bakery recipes are simulated by a base mix which contains starch granules characterized as having a swelling power of less than 22 and a critical concentration value of at least 5.0 in combination with defatted vegetable seed material. Edible fats, coloring, flavoring and viscosity imparting additives may be included in the base mix to simulate the organoleptic characteristics of the particular cocoa powder which the base mix is intended to extend or replace.

Abstract: A method is provided for making chocolate and chocolate flavored materials. A pump means repeatedly circulates a liquid continuum containing chocolate solids through conducting means to comminuting means formed of a bed of agitated grinding elements where the solids are comminuted, and through conducting means back to the pump means at a rate of at least about 30 and preferably between 50 and 500 volumes of liquid continuum containing solids in the comminuting means per hour. Chocolate and chocolate flavored materials having substantially greater particle size uniformity and other superior and unique properties are thus produced. Also in processing, the temperature is controlled during processing to liberate undesirable components, such as acetic acid, from the composition while retaining other desired components.

Abstract: Novel cyclopentanone derivatives are found to be useful as flavor and odor modifying ingredients. The new compounds are particularly useful in the preparation of perfumes and perfumed products as well as for the aromatization of foodstuffs and beverages.

Abstract: A beverage base and other products are made from cocoa powder, soy flour, dried whey, corn flour, pea powder, or pea flour by blending the powder or flour with a quantity of water to make a paste that is retained between a pair of metal screens (preferably stainless steel screens) or plates which serve as electrodes. The paste is subjected to a difference of electrical potentional until separated into three fractions having different pH's.

Abstract: Methods of using fructose as a sweetener, particularly crystalline fructose, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using dry foodstuff mixes containing fructose in a crystalline form to prepare foods for consumption while hot or cold. Further, the use of fructose and acidulants to obtain a foodstuff of desired sweetness is also disclosed. The consistent sweetness of fructose over temperature, regardless of the distribution of anomeric forms thereof, and the varying effect different acidulants have on the sweetness of fructose are also disclosed.