The present invention relates to a vegan egg analogue product, said product comprising an emulsion having between 10 to 43 wt. %, preferably between 15 to 40 wt. % legume protein on a dry basis, between 50 to 85 wt. %, preferably between 58 to 81 wt. % vegetable fat on a dry basis, and optionally between 0.02 to 10 wt. % of a polysaccharide on a dry basis, wherein said legume protein is preferably soy protein isolate, and wherein said emulsion has a fat to protein ratio of between 1.2 to 8.5, preferably between 1.5 to 3.0.

Disclosed are methods of treating a pulse protein to produce a pulse protein gel include the steps of treating the pulse protein (i) with atmospheric cold plasma (ACP); or (ii) by shifting to an alkaline pH or an acidic pH, followed by adjusting the pH back to neutral; or (iii) with both ACP and pH shifting, as well as gels and food additives formed from treated pulse proteins.

A protein having a novel saccharide oxidase activity capable of being subjected to various uses is provided. The present invention provides a protein having the following physicochemical characteristics: (1) effect: oxidizing a saccharide to produce a saccharic acid; (2) substrate specificity: acting on glucose, maltotriose, maltose, galactose, maltotetraose, lactose, and cellobiose; and, (3) [Km value of glucose]/[Km value of maltose]1.

The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.

A protein-rich food product comprising water and solids, wherein at least 70% of the solids consist of protein, and a method for making the protein-rich food product. The protein-rich food product is capable of replacing flour food products as a low-calorie, gluten-free, high-protein alternative.

A method, apparatus and computer readable storage medium for producing a verified enriched shell egg (VESE) and the resulting VESE therefrom can comprise a method of production and verification. The method of production and verification can ensure that the VESE has a reduced risk of presence of Salmonella enteritidis, has high desirable nutrient contents, low undesirable nutrient contents, and good egg and shell qualities. Additionally, a method of tracking the VESE throughout the entire process can be included, as well as a method for indicating an egg has been produced as part of the VESE method.

The present invention relates to the field of food products, especially food products specifically designed for providing health benefits beyond the basic function of nutrition for a subject consuming the product on a regular basis, e.g. on a daily basis. According to the present invention eggs are produced, in particular chicken eggs, that are enriched in one or more pharmacologically active nutrients. The egg yolk obtained from the aforementioned eggs can suitably be used in high amounts as a component of a functional food product having all the characteristics that are normally required for such functional food products. A preferred example of a food product in accordance with the invention is a ready to drink shot containing approximately one whole egg yolk in a volume as small as 100 ml.

A method for preparing frozen or refrigerated fried eggs from whole, fresh eggs, the method comprising: breaking whole, fresh eggs (1) into a support (3) impregnated with edible fat; introducing the support (3) carrying the broken whole fresh eggs (2) into an oven (4) comprising ventilation means; heating the oven until the inner part of the yolk of the broken whole fresh eggs reaches a temperature of 65 to 73 C.; taking said support carrying the eggs out of the oven, wherein said eggs are fried eggs; cooling the fried eggs for reducing their residual heat in order to prevent the inner part of the yolk to exceed 73 C.; freezing or refrigerating the cooled fried eggs.

A method for preparing frozen or refrigerated fried eggs from whole, fresh eggs, the method comprising: breaking whole, fresh eggs (1) into a support (3) impregnated with edible fat; introducing the support (3) carrying the broken whole fresh eggs (2) into an oven (4) comprising ventilation means; heating the oven until the inner part of the yolk of the broken whole fresh eggs reaches a temperature of 65 to 73 C.; taking said support carrying the eggs out of the oven, wherein said eggs are fried eggs; cooling the fried eggs for reducing their residual heat in order to prevent the inner part of the yolk to exceed 73 C.; freezing or refrigerating the cooled fried eggs.

A process for producing a composition from a biological source, which composition is preserved and, especially pathogen free and is storage stable, preferably at room temperature. Embodiments of the invention provide a process for producing a composition from eggs.