Provided is a thickening promoter for egg sauce, the thickening promoter containing a water-soluble polysaccharide having a viscosity of 200 mPa.Math.s or less at 20 C. as 10 mass % aqueous solution. Also provided is a method for producing egg sauce employing the thickening promoter for egg sauce containing a water-soluble polysaccharide having a viscosity of 200 mPa.Math.s or less at 20 C. as 10 mass % aqueous solution.

A method of preparing a food composition for an egg fluid substitute or for a milk substitute is described, including a step of lysing microorganisms, and corresponding food compositions prepared by such method. The egg fluid substitute or milk substitute changes into a gel having properties similar to egg fluid when heated and exhibits excellent foaming performance, and can replace egg fluid in a wide range of food applications, including confectionery and baking. The described method enables the production of an egg fluid substitute or milk substitute in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner, and provides a method for utilizing nutritionally valuable microorganisms as an egg fluid substitute or a milk substitute, as well as contributing to the food industry by expanding the choice of food ingredients.

Provided are a nitrite substitute including a mixture of plasma-treated vegetables and egg white, a food including the nitrite substitute, and a method of preparing a food, the method including mixing the nitrite substitute with raw materials of a food to prepare a food emulsion. Foods having added thereto the nitrite substitute may exhibit colors and effects similar to those in conventional foods without an unpleasant taste.

Provided are a nitrite substitute including a mixture of plasma-treated vegetables and egg white, a food including the nitrite substitute, and a method of preparing a food, the method including mixing the nitrite substitute with raw materials of a food to prepare a food emulsion. Foods having added thereto the nitrite substitute may exhibit colors and effects similar to those in conventional foods without an unpleasant taste.

The invention provides a method for suppressing off-flavor formation in food products other than meat substitutes which comprise or have been prepared from a mixture comprising water, a lipid and native patatin, as well as to food products thus obtained.

Provided are compositions, and methods of making the same, including a liquid egg product and a plant fiber, where the plant fiber has at least one of a carrot fiber, an oat fiber, and a corn fiber.

The present invention relates to a structure composed of -cyclodextrin, a linker and a supporter, and a preparation method thereof. The cellulose-adipate--cyclodextrin structure of the present invention is effective in removing cholesterol from foods, and the use of the cellulose-adipate--cyclodextrin structure may reduce the onset of adult and chronic diseases due to excessive intake of cholesterol, thereby contributing to maintenance, recovery and promotion of health.

Moisture is retained in cooked or thawed food by adding to the food an aqueous suspension of animal muscle protein obtained from animal muscle tissue. The aqueous suspension is obtained by mixing comminuted animal muscle tissue with a food grade base to form an aqueous basic solution of animal muscle protein. The basic solution is mixed with a food grade acid to precipitate the protein in an aqueous composition. The precipitated protein then is comminuted to form an aqueous suspension of comminuted animal muscle protein.

Provided are methods of manufacturing a cooked egg product having irregular shaped egg curds similar in shape, size, and mouthfeel to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. Liquid egg product is optionally first preheated then transferred to a belt oven and cooked to form a layer of cooked egg product. The layer of cooked egg product is then transported through an agitator, which initially breaks down the layer of cooked egg product, and subsequently is passed through a forming plate to shape the cooked egg product into irregular shaped egg curds similar in appearance to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. This process allows for a simplified ingredient deck and reduces the number of fines present in the final product.

Provided are methods of manufacturing a cooked egg product having irregular shaped egg curds similar in shape, size, and mouthfeel to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. Liquid egg product is optionally first preheated then transferred to a belt oven and cooked to form a layer of cooked egg product. The layer of cooked egg product is then transported through an agitator, which initially breaks down the layer of cooked egg product, and subsequently is passed through a forming plate to shape the cooked egg product into irregular shaped egg curds similar in appearance to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. This process allows for a simplified ingredient deck and reduces the number of fines present in the final product.