Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate tolerant Brassica plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides Brassica plants having a DP-073496-4 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate. The Brassica plant harboring the DP-073496-4 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions within SEQ ID NO: 2 or with genomic/transgene junctions as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 12 and/or 13. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event are provided.

A lattice-cut potato product is sliced so that the ridges (115) and grooves (122) on one surface of the slices are oriented transversely to the ridges (116) and grooves (124) on the opposite surface of the slices. The sizes and shapes of the ridges and grooves are particularly selected so that each point in the interior of a slice is no greater than a specified distance from an outer surface of the slice. These parameters enable a lattice-cut potato product to consistently achieve a crispy outer surface and a smooth and creamy interior when cooked by baking or microwaving.

An edible includes a directionally porous mass of at least one carbohydrate with a low-moisture infiltrate disposed within pores comprising at least one fat selected from melted chocolate, butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, palm oil, or cream. The edible is prepared by directionally freeze-casting an aqueous solution or slurry including a carbohydrate; freezing the solution or slurry with directional crystal growth by applying low temperatures with a temperature gradient to the solution or slurry, and lyophilizing the frozen slurry. In embodiments, the solution or slurry includes fruit juice or puree, or finely ground vegetable matter such as cocoa powder or peanut butter powder.

The present invention relates to fiber compositions comprising fiber derived from onion and soluble fiber. Additionally, the invention relates to food products comprising said fiber compositions. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods for obtaining said fiber compositions as well as to the cosmetic uses and therapeutic uses thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of metabolic diseases, colon cancer and bowel inflammation.

The present invention relates to fiber compositions comprising fiber derived from onion and soluble fiber. Additionally, the invention relates to food products comprising said fiber compositions. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods for obtaining said fiber compositions as well as to the cosmetic uses and therapeutic uses thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of metabolic diseases, colon cancer and bowel inflammation.

The present invention provides a food product comprising at least 1.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, or more, by weight total ingredients of a low bitter chicory plant material or flour. The present invention also provides a method for obtaining a chicory product with reduced bitterness, comprising blanching chicory roots or root chips, drying the blanched chicory root chips, and optionally grinding the dried chicory root chips and incorporating it into flour, dough, or other food products. Also provided is a method for obtaining a chicory taproot with reduced bitterness, comprising cultivating a chicory plant at a soil nitrogen level of 150 lbs per acre or less in the upper 3 feet of the soil.

A process for the application of a predetermined amount of oil to food pieces comprises: (a) providing or receiving a plurality of cut or shaped food pieces; (b) applying an oil-water emulsion to the food pieces for a time sufficient to provide a predetermined amount of oil to the food pieces and so that the food pieces have an initial moisture level after applying the oil-water emulsion; and (c) reducing the initial moisture level, in the absence of frying in oil, to a moisture level of from about 0.2 to about 80% by weight to provide a cooked food product, comprising said predetermined amount of oil, wherein step (c) does not comprises frying the food pieces in hot oil.

In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV406503 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV406503 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV406503, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV406503 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV406503 with another canola variety.

The present specification provides fruit chew dietary supplements comprising proanthocyanidins. Also described are methods for producing the fruit chew supplements.

Disclosed are methods for making a baby food pure, such as a sweet potato pure, by employing a recipe management system that uses the steps of cold extraction followed immediately by cold deaeration to produce an all-natural baby food pure. The processes disclosed herein eliminate the need for addition of exogenous enzymes, preservatives or anti-oxidants, while further obviating any requirement for blanching vegetable ingredients. Also contained in the present disclosure are methods and systems for generating purees from one or more starting ingredients.