Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma, tobacco flavor and aroma, perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, enhancing and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of one or more derivatives of 1-acetyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines may be a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond and R is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: Removing interdispersed grain from cactus fiber, grinding the grain for separate use or for blending with the grain free fiber. Ground grain and fiber may be combined with sugar syrup to produce a jam.

Abstract: Method of candying fruit, in which after cooking, the fruit are immersed into a first candying syrup and remain therein until the decrease in syrup concentration has stopped. The rate of variation in syrup concentration is determined in time unit and then the syrup concentration is increased to the completion of the candying at the same rate in time unit.

Abstract: A dry pet food is formed by mixing a soft meat-like dry pet food and a hard dry pet food together.

Abstract: Fruit flakes made by applying a moist mass of fruit pulp, sugar and starchy material to a hot smooth substrate in a thin layer, at least partially dehydrating said layer to form a cohesive film, peeling said film from said substrate and forming said film into an irregular structure, drying said film until it is brittle, and dividing said film into flakes.

Abstract: A method for shrinking and containerizing pieces of fruit (e.g., peaches and pineapple) wherein the fruit is treated by total immersion in excess syrup, which immersion is conveyed through a heating zone maintained in excess of sterilizing temperatures with sufficient residence time to shrink the fruit and remove intercellular gases. The fruit is then drained of syrup and filled and sealed in containers also at sterilizing temperatures.

Abstract: A method for producing a snack food from fruits and vegetables which comprises washing, paring and if necessary coring the fruit material or vegetable material and cutting it into pieces; if necessary inactivating oxidase contained therein by chemical treatment or heat treatment; frying the pieces in a vacuum or under atmospheric pressure; and cooling the fried pieces in a vacuum. The natural taste and tint of material is preserved, and the product of the method is agreeable to the palate.

Abstract: A process for preparing a nutritious instant infant cereal having a coarse texture, substantially free of other than specific grain cereals and various desirable food supplements. The process is accomplished by subjecting a protein-rich slurry to heating under elevated pressure and temperature.