Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
426578000 | Starch or derivatives is gel former | 46 |
20080254186 | Rice quality-improving agent - The present invention provides an improving agent for cooked rice, which can provide a frozen cooked rice having similar quality not only in mouthfeel and appearance but also in taste and smell to the ordinary cooked rice when the frozen cooked rice is thawed and heated by microwave heating. The improving agent for cooked rice is prepared by pulverizing a nonglutinous rice to obtain a rice powder which retains the cellular structure of each cell in the nonglutinous rice, which cell structure retains the cell wall; mixing the obtained rice powder with water to a rice powder content of 1 to 10 wt % in water; and heating the obtained mixture such that a degree of gelatinization thereof becomes not less than 85%, preferably not less than 90%. The rice powder having a mesh size of between 100 and 300 mesh is used as the above-mentioned rice powder, and the viscosity of the improving agent is adjusted to not more than ⅓ of the maximum value of the viscosity which is observed when the rice powder-water mixture is heated continuously measuring the viscosity of the mixture with time. | 10-16-2008 |
20090029025 | Low fat spread with ambient stability - Fat continuous spreadable food product which comprise a dispersed aqueous phase a primary emulsifier, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, 5 to 30 wt % of fat and less than 1 wt % of hardstock and wherein the fat phase comprises at least 70 wt % of palm oil on fat phase, which is storage stable at ambient temperature and up to 40° C. The invention also provides for a method of making a spread without an inversion step. | 01-29-2009 |
20090117247 | Starch-Lipid Composite - A starch-lipid composite and related composition are described that enhance yield and sensory properties of low fat ground meat. Techniques are described herein for improving the taste and characteristics of ground meat and foods using such, by incorporation of the composite and/or the noted composition. | 05-07-2009 |
20090142468 | SHELF STABLE LIQUID WHITENER AND PROCESS OF MAKING THEREOF - A shelf-stable, liquid whitening composition having a whitening agent and a stabilizing system are disclosed. The stabilizing system includes a gum component, preferably of a mixture of two different gum, present in an amount sufficient to suspend the whitening agent in the liquid whitening composition and in an aqueous media to which the liquid whitening composition is added, an emulsifier in an amount sufficient to maintain emulsion stability in the liquid whitening composition and in the aqueous media, and a cellulose component, preferably of a blend of a microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose blend, in an amount sufficient to help maintain suspension and emulsion stability of the liquid whitening composition alone and in the aqueous media. The stabilizing system maintains the liquid whitener in a homogeneous state for at least about 9 months at ambient temperatures, and further maintains the whitening composition in suspension when added to the aqueous media. | 06-04-2009 |
20090142469 | PROTEIN-FREE CREAMERS, STABILIZING SYSTEMS, AND PROCESS OF MAKING SAME - Protein-free creamer compositions and stabilizing systems contained therein. The creamer composition includes an emulsifying component of at least two low molecular weight emulsifiers in relative amounts sufficient to provide a stabilized emulsion, a cellulose component including a blend of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose in an amount sufficient to maintain homogeneity of the composition; and a carageenan gum component present in an amount sufficient to maintain homogeneity of the composition. The creamer composition can be in the form of a shelf stable aseptic liquid creamer that is stable for at least about 9 months, an extended-shelf life (ESL) liquid creamer that is stable for at least about four months at refrigeration, or a powder that is stable for at least 24 months at ambient conditions. The creamer composition provides sufficient whitening capacity and a pleasant mouth feel without discernable feathering and without discernable fat separation when added to liquid beverages. | 06-04-2009 |
20090148583 | Packaged concentrate for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning , the concentrate comprising xanthan and locust bean gum - Packaged concentrates in jelly form for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% taste imparting components, 15-30% salt, and a gelling agent comprising xanthan and locust bean gum, in the absence of 0.5-60% by weight of herbs, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, crustaceans, or particulates thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
20090274815 | RICE MODIFIER, COOKED RICE FOOD USING THE RICE MODIFIER, AND THOSE PREPARATION PROCESSES - A rice modifier, containing a granular material sieved over 0.5 mm-opening (32-mesh) sieve at a content of 5% by weight or more and 100% by weight of less, having thermal solubility of equal to or higher than 20%, and containing starch at a content of equal to or larger than 40% by weight. | 11-05-2009 |
20090311408 | LOW SWELLING STARCH - This invention pertains to low swelling starches and their use as food texture modifiers. The invention further pertains to the method of using low swelling starches as fat substitutes in foods. The low swelling starches provide opacity, mouth-coating, and creaminess to foods. | 12-17-2009 |
20100003394 | PROTEIN GEL FORMATION - The invention is directed to a method of forming a gel, to a gel obtainable by said method, to a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor, to the use of said protease inhibitor, and to a foodstuff comprising said gel or said protease inhibitor. The method comprises the subsequent steps of: providing a solution of native potato protease inhibitor isolate having an isoelectric point of more than 6.0 and a molecular weight of less than 35 kDa; subjecting the native potato protease inhibitor solution to a heat treatment to a temperature of 65-121° C. for at least 10 minutes, or an UHT treatment at temperatures above 121° C., at an ionic strength of less than 60 mM and a pH of less than 4.5 yielding a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor solution; and setting the ionic strength of the native potato protease inhibitor solution to more than 60 mM. | 01-07-2010 |
20100028522 | FRUIT-BASED FATTY STUFFING OR SPREAD - The invention relates to a fruit-based fatty stuffing or spread comprising a suspension of solid particles in a continuous fatty phase containing at least one sweetening agent in a amount lower than 45 wt %, less than 3 wt % and advantageously less 1 wt % of non fatty dried cocoa, and having a fatty material content of between 23 and 38 wt %, characterised in that it contains milk powder and/or dairy derivatives powder and/or dry starch and between 3 and 20 wt % of a fruit powder, the fruit powder having a D | 02-04-2010 |
20100075014 | QUALITY-IMPROVING AGENTS FOR COOKED RICE, COOKED RICE PRODUCTS USING THE SAME AND METHOD AND METHOD FOR THEIR PREPARATION - [PROBLEMS] To provide a quality-improving agent for cooked rice for improving the loosening properties of cooked rice and obtaining a cooked rice product with excellent qualities such as a soft and puffy texture and suppressed denaturation accompanying the aging of starch during preservation. To provide a processed cooked rice product having excellent qualities by using the same. | 03-25-2010 |
20100119684 | FOOD COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES - Food compositions comprising from about 1-60% protein, from about 1-50% carbohydrate, from about 1-40% MCT fat, and a maintaining amount of at least one MCT maintaining component, wherein the MCT from the MCT fat is integrally incorporated into the food composition and comprises from about 2-10% of the food composition. The inclusion of the MCT maintaining component permits increased amounts of MCT to be successfully and stably incorporated into the food compositions. | 05-13-2010 |
20100159104 | METHOD FOR COOKING A STARCHY MATERIAL WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF DRY MATTER FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A method for cooking a starchy composition, includes: (a) a first step of mixing at least one starch powder with an aqueous starch fluid, wherein the ratio of the mixture of the starch powder to the aqueous starch fluid is such that the total starch content of the mixture obtained is greater than 45% by weight, and wherein the first step is carried out in a cooking chamber maintained at a temperature at least equal to the highest gelatinization temperature (GT) of all the starches present in the mixture, for a period of time sufficient to obtain a colloidal solution of starch, and (b) a second step comprising heating the colloidal solution of starch obtained in step (a), at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of between 120° C. and 180° C. | 06-24-2010 |
20100196575 | Melting Vegetable Protein Based Substitute Cheese - This invention is directed to a molded, pressed, low animal fat substitute cheese composition, comprising;
| 08-05-2010 |
20100196576 | Fruit Product and Method of Manufacture of the Fruit Product - A fruit product that is a fruit-gel matrix that is formed into pieces. The product is a shelf-stable item that contains preferably at least 85%, and more preferably about 95%, fruit solids. The product is intended to be a nutritious snack or meal accompaniment. While containing a high percentage of fruit, the product has eating qualities associated with jelly gum confections. | 08-05-2010 |
20100221402 | Cold-Water Soluble Extruded Starch Product - Disclosed is a cold-water soluble starch and a process for preparing same. Generally, the process comprises providing a hydroxyalkyl starch and applying a shearing force to the starch in an extruder in the presence of moisture, the force and the moisture each being sufficient to gelatinize at least substantially all of the granules of the starch to thereby form a sheared starch. The starch is heated to its gelatinization temperature after the starch has passed partially through the barrel of the extruder, with the moisture being maintained at a level sufficiently high to allow gelatinization but sufficiency low to protect the starch from becoming too sticky to extrude. The extruded starch product thus formed may be used in connection with a number of film-forming, coating, and other applications. | 09-02-2010 |
20100310750 | EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS - A composition suitable for use as a feline treat or food containing (1) high melting point fats, (2) humectants, and (3) gelling agents; wherein the composition contains less than about 16% water and has a water activity of about 0.65 or less. The low moisture content means that unwanted microorganisms cannot grow and, thus, eliminates the need for preservatives that lower the palatability. The composition, therefore, has relatively high palatability while retaining its soft texture. | 12-09-2010 |
20110020521 | Method For Manufacturing Jam Using Watermelon - Provided is a method for manufacturing jam using watermelon, and more particularly, with respect to storability, processibility, manufacturing economy, productivity; use of additives, etc., a new method for manufacturing jam, which is required to manufacture uniform quality watermelon jam which maintains a suitable quality by quantifying the parameters, is constant and stable, and satisfies the palates of average consumers. | 01-27-2011 |
20110020522 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GRANULAR LOW-CALORIE FOOD MATERIAL AND RAW MATERIAL FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for producing a granular low-calorie food material comprising the steps of forming a composition into granules, and drying the granules, | 01-27-2011 |
20110033600 | GUM CONFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a starch composition comprises amylomaltase treated starch and non-crosslinked starch and to the use of a starch composition in food preparation whereby the starch composition comprises amylomaltase treated starch and non-crosslinked starch. | 02-10-2011 |
20110070350 | Matcha green tea konnyaku noodle and method of preparing thereof - Disclosed is a matcha (finely-powdered green tea) green tea konnyaku (konjac) noodle (shirataki) and a method of preparing thereof. | 03-24-2011 |
20110151096 | Low-Carbohydrate Digestible Hydrocolloidal Fiber Compositions - A novel low-carbohydrate digestible hydrocolloidal composition is separated from a cereal-based substrate by means of a specific sequence of steps for treating an aqueous slurry of the substrate. These all-natural compositions are low in digestible carbohydrates, principally starches, and rich in soluble fiber, principally β-glucan, as well as proteins. The hydrocolloidal products are recovered in high yields, are smooth in texture, have unexpected thickening properties, have a bland flavor, and are useful for texturizing food, especially bakery products. These hydrocolloidal products can also be used as food ingredients for increasing the nutritional level of foods and supplements. | 06-23-2011 |
20120021114 | Method for preparing starch-thickened compositions - Stable starch-thickened food compositions are prepared by using high speed agitation. A method is provided that employs a blender to prepare starch-thickened soft gel compositions, including puddings, creams, and custards. | 01-26-2012 |
20120045562 | RICE IMPROVER, COOKED RICE USING SAME, AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COOKED RICE - A rice improver containing a gelatinized product of an acid-treated waxy type starch or a gelatinized product of an oxidation-treated waxy type starch, wherein a cold water solubility of the rice improver in pure water at 25 degrees centigrade is equal to or higher than 50%, wherein a content of a fraction of a granular material sieved over 0.5 mm-opening (32 mesh) sieve in the rice improver is smaller than 5% by weight, and wherein a total of contents of said acid-treated waxy type starch and said oxidation-treated waxy type starch over the whole rice improver is equal to or larger than 50% by weight. | 02-23-2012 |
20120141648 | TOBACCO SEPARATION PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING TOBACCO-DERIVED MATERIALS, AND ASSOCIATED EXTRACTION SYSTEMS - A process of extracting at least one target component from a plant material is provided. The process includes homogenizing a plant material in the presence of an extraction solvent to reduce the plant material to a plant liquid component and a plant pulp component. Each of the components may be further processed to extract specific components therefrom. Specifically, the plant liquid component can be processed to extract a plant-derived starch material, plant-derived proteins, plant-derived sugars, plant-derived sugars, and the like. The plant pulp material can be processed to extract pectin and cellulose. An associated system is also provided. | 06-07-2012 |
20130029026 | PROCESS FOR MODIFYING STARCHES - A process for modifying starch comprises atomising an aqueous slurry of non-pregelatinised starch into an internal chamber in a bi-fluid nozzle of a spray dryer and treating the atomized slurry, in the internal chamber, with superheated steam to cause partial gelatinisation of the starch. The aqueous slurry containing partially gelatinised starch is discharged through an outlet in the internal chamber into a reactor where the droplets containing the partially gelatinised starch are subjected to further treatment with superheated steam, resulting in the completion of the gelatinisation of the starch in the reactor. Also disclosed is a bi-fluid nozzle for use in spray drying starch which comprises a nozzle body, a nozzle cap and an internal chamber located between the nozzle body and the nozzle cap. The nozzle body comprises at least one atomiser, for connection to a supply of an aqueous starch slurry, for atomising the slurry into the internal chamber and it has at least one inlet, for connection to a supply of superheated steam under pressure, for introducing superheated steam under pressure into the internal chamber. The nozzle cap comprises at least one outlet from the internal chamber. The internal chamber also comprises an interchangeable spacer element with a length of from 10 to 60 mm enabling the length of the internal chamber to be changed. A pregelatinised starch and its use in foods, especially baby foods and infant formulas, feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products are also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130236624 | DELAYED GELLING STARCH COMPOSITIONS - The present application is related to starches that exhibit delayed gelling. In one embodiment, the application is related to compositions of a degraded gelling starch having a stabilizing group. A delayed gelling starch comprises a starch base material and a stabilization agent. Food products may comprise the delayed gelling starch. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236625 | Food Thickening Agent, Method for Producing Food Thickening Agent - The disclosed invention provides a food and water thickener and a method for preparing the food and water thickener. The food thickener may comprise pretreated mineral water, xanthan, food preservative, and a chelating agent. The invention can be suitable for providing nutrition to patients with dysphagia. | 09-12-2013 |
20130280404 | Aqueous Gellan Dispersion - The present invention relates to an aqueous gellan dispersion comprising 0.8 to 8 wt-% gellan, 1 to 20 wt-% of at least one salt from a divalent cation, and 0.3 to 3 wt-% of at least one acid, a beverage concentrate comprising said dispersion, a ready-to-drink beverage comprising the beverage concentrate and a method for the preparation of said ready-to-drink beverage. | 10-24-2013 |
20130302500 | THERMALLY PROCESSED SEED PRODUCT AND METHOD - A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a pulse having a total water content below that of a fully hydrated pulse and a chewier texture. It is formed from a dry pulse and is hydrated, but only partially, resulting in a total water content in the range of between about 0.25 grams water/gram dry matter and about 0.75 grams water per gram dry matter. The pulse is in an intact form and has not been fully hydrated after harvest. | 11-14-2013 |
20130309386 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING INHIBITED NON-PREGELATINIZED GRANULAR STARCHES - An inhibited non-pregelatinized granular starch suitable for use as a food ingredient in substitution for a chemically modified starch may be prepared by heating a non-pregelatinized granular starch in an alcoholic medium in the presence of a base and/or a salt. Steam treatment may be used to enhance the extent of inhibition. | 11-21-2013 |
20130337141 | SPREADABLE GELS - The present invention provides a spreadable gel which comprises 0.5 to 8 wt % of an amylomaltase treated starch, 0.5 to 8 wt % of a waxy starch, water and optionally a basic ingredient such as fruit, vegetable or soy. | 12-19-2013 |
20140065280 | Method for Treating a Starchy Food - A starchy food having an initial moisture content in the range from 20% wb to 35% wb. is passed through states in which the food surface has various pairs temperature and surface moisture values. Then, the starchy food is brought to and maintained at a temperature in such a manner that a degree of gelatinization of at least 75% is achieved. Then, the surface is cooled to a temperature below the temperature T | 03-06-2014 |
20140087052 | OIL- OR FAT-PROCESSED STARCH AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An oil- or fat-processed starch, exhibiting a solubility of equal to or higher than 9.5% by mass and equal to or lower than 45% by mass, and an emulsifying capacity of equal to or higher than 50% and equal to or lower than 100%. | 03-27-2014 |
20140093632 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MODIFIED STARCH - Process for manufacturing modified starch. A powdery starch composition raw material, containing a specified amount of a phosphate with respect to a raw material starch on a dry basis, is subject to esterification modification by performing a first step of heat treating by raising a temperature gradually and performing, in continuation, a second step of heat treating at a constant temperature. A temperature rise starting temperature of the first step is set within a range from an ordinary temperature to a temperature no more than a gelatinization starting temperature of the raw material starch, a temperature rise rate is set to 0.2 to 1° C./min, and a temperature rise final temperature is set to 120 to 180° C. The constant temperature treatment is normally performed at the temperature rise final temperature. | 04-03-2014 |
20140134317 | FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CELLULOSE ETHER - Cellulose ethers are described herein which are useful in food compositions. In these cellulose ethers the ether substituents are methyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups, and optionally alkyl groups being different from methyl, the cellulose ether has a DS(methyl) of from 1.65 to 2.20, an MS(hydroxyalkyl) of from 0.10 to 1.00, and hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that [s23/s26−0.2*MS(hydroxyalkyl)] is 0.35 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups. | 05-15-2014 |
20140193565 | Multi-Purpose Ingredient for Bakery and Other Products - Disclosed are multi-functional compositions for use as egg replacers, or egg substitutes, as well as binders, coatings, washes, emulsifiers, and fat replacers. These compositions are especially useful in bakery products, where they provide exceptional results when used as egg substitutes, while adding valuable nutrients to the products into which they are incorporated. | 07-10-2014 |
20140242247 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS - There is provided a method of manufacturing a nutritional composition comprising carbohydrate in an amount of at least 250 g l | 08-28-2014 |
20140272073 | Cheese Anticake for Enhanced Melt - Particulate natural cheese products having a modified starch composition as an anticaking agent as well as methods of melting the shredded cheese product are provided. The modified starch anticaking agent provides intact starch granules including amylopectin and substantially no amylose for the particulate cheese. During heating, the natural cheese melt is resistant to separation, and retains desirable organoleptic properties such as texture and flavor in the final product. | 09-18-2014 |
20160095342 | FOOD COMPOSITIONS THAT ENHANCE NITRIC OXIDE MEDIATED SIGNALLING - The invention includes compositions and methods for improving exercise performance or improving recovery of muscle tissue after exercise performance. One method includes administering a composition of a plant-derived nitrate and a cocoa-derived product daily and before exercise. The synergistic combination of nitrate and cocoa polyphenols acts to improve recovery from a strenuous exercise bout. | 04-07-2016 |
426579000 | Puddings | 6 |
20100203217 | Whole grains in consumable products - A composition comprising: a spoonable, creamy semisolid food product such as a RTE pudding containing whole grains either added as flour or slurry that has been adequately processed at high temperatures, either aseptic or UHT to ensure shelf life either at room temperature or refrigerated where the whole grain addition allows for a smooth and creamy texture product. | 08-12-2010 |
20100278994 | NOSA-MODIFIED STARCH AS AN ADDITIVE IN DAIRY PRODUCTS - This disclosure pertains to methods of preparing dairy products that include starch that has been modified by reaction with n-octenyl succinic anhydride (nOSA). The modified starch may be substituted for some or all of the fat or lipids in the dairy products. Alternatively, the nOSA-modified starch may be used as an additive in the dairy products. This disclosure also pertains to compositions of dairy products that include starch that has been modified by reaction with n-octenyl succinic anhydride. Specific exemplary compositions of yogurts, sour creams, puddings, cheese sauces, and process cheese foods containing nOSA-modified starch are described. | 11-04-2010 |
20110151097 | Water-Dispersible Compositions for Food Applications - A method of making a water-dispersible composition comprises coprocessing a microcrystalline cellulose wetcake and at least one starch by co-attrition to form an admixture comprising colloidal microcrystalline cellulose and said at least one starch. The admixture is subsequently dried. Optionally, the admixture may be combined with an additional hydrocolloid, such as a galactomannan, before or after drying. A dried colloidal microcrystalline cellulose composition may then be dispersed in an aqueous media to form the food/beverage product. In particular, the composition may be dispersed in an aqueous media containing, for example, a protein to form a low pH beverage composition. | 06-23-2011 |
20110274813 | STABILITY-IMPROVED CHOCOLATE COMPOSITIONS ON THE BASIS OF RICE STARCH - The present invention relates to semi-solid or liquid chocolate compositions produced by providing a chocolate base mass and a rice starch gel and introducing the rice starch gel into the chocolate base mass and mixing the two components, wherein a homogenous, semi-solid or liquid chocolate composition is obtained, to products comprising the same and to a method for the production thereof. | 11-10-2011 |
20120231144 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING STARCHES - The present invention relates to a process for purifying starches. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of removing off-flavors, off-odors, and off-colors from starches by extraction of the components causing the off-flavors, off-odors, and off-colors with a fluid in the supercritical or liquid phase. | 09-13-2012 |
20150374015 | PROCESS FOR MODIFYING STARCHES - The present invention discloses a process for modifying starches comprising subjecting a non-pregelatinised starch and/or flour to a superheated steam treatment, wherein said superheated steam treatment is carried out in a reaction chamber of a reactor, said reaction chamber having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and wherein the temperature of the superheated steam at the inlet of the reaction chamber is in the range of 150 to 650° C., preferably 250 to 550° C., more preferably 350 to 450° C., and wherein the temperature of the superheated steam at the outlet of the reaction chamber is in the range of 105 to 155° C., preferably 115 to 140° C., more preferably 115 to 125° C. The invention further refers to the starches obtained and baby foods, infant foods, sauces, soups, puddings, dressings, bakery creams, gravies and beverages comprising said starches. Also disclosed is a spray dryer for treating a heat-sensitive material with superheated steam comprising a reaction chamber having at least one inlet for the introduction into the chamber of a stream of superheated steam, at least one outlet for allowing the contents of the chamber to exit and a nozzle for producing a spray of droplets into the path of the stream of superheated steam, said spray of droplets being formed from a liquid containing the heat-sensitive material, wherein the reaction chamber is adapted such that, in use, the stream of superheated steam entering the reaction chamber becomes homogeneously distributed in the chamber and flows in a direction substantially parallel with the internal wall of the reaction chamber. | 12-31-2015 |