Particles containing a strong oxidizer (classified as PG I according to the standard test method of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5.sup.th revised Edition, sub-section 34.4.1) and at least one other constituent, the amount and nature of the constituent(s) other than the strong oxidizer in the particles being such that the particles are classified as non-oxidizer according to the standard test method of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5.sup.th revised Edition, sub-section 34.4.1. Process for the production of these particles.

Particles containing a strong oxidizer (classified as PG I according to the standard test method of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5.sup.th revised Edition, sub-section 34.4.1) and at least one other constituent, the amount and nature of the constituent(s) other than the strong oxidizer in the particles being such that the particles are classified as non-oxidizer according to the standard test method of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5.sup.th revised Edition, sub-section 34.4.1. Process for the production of these particles.

A sodium bicarbonate product comprises particles containing sodium bicarbonate and an organic material that is a solid at ambient temperature. The particles have a structure comprised of individual crystallites of sodium bicarbonate attached together in the particle. More than 95% by volume of the particles have a size less than 200 m. Particles of the product are hollow and are formed of an outer shell of the crystallites. The product may be used, for example, as a leavening agent in the production of cooked foods. The product may be produced by spray drying a solution or slurry dissolved organic material and dissolved sodium bicarbonate. The sodium bicarbonate may be present as a suspension.

A sodium bicarbonate product comprises particles containing sodium bicarbonate and an organic material that is a solid at ambient temperature. The particles have a structure comprised of individual crystallites of sodium bicarbonate attached together in the particle. More than 95% by volume of the particles have a size less than 200 m. Particles of the product are hollow and are formed of an outer shell of the crystallites. The product may be used, for example, as a leavening agent in the production of cooked foods. The product may be produced by spray drying a solution or slurry dissolved organic material and dissolved sodium bicarbonate. The sodium bicarbonate may be present as a suspension.

The invention relates to a novel use of a phospholipase A in the production of cake to improve at least one of the properties selected from the group consisting of: (i) batter viscosity, (ii) specific density, (iii) initial crumb softness, (iv) crumb pore homogeneity, (v) crumb pore diameter, (vi) crumb softness upon storage, (vii) shelf life and/or (viii) cake volume. The invention also relates to a novel use of phospholipase A in the production of cake to enable reduction of the amount of eggs and/or fat used in the recipe.

The invention relates to a novel use of a phospholipase A in the production of cake to improve at least one of the properties selected from the group consisting of: (i) batter viscosity, (ii) specific density, (iii) initial crumb softness, (iv) crumb pore homogeneity, (v) crumb pore diameter, (vi) crumb softness upon storage, (vii) shelf life and/or (viii) cake volume. The invention also relates to a novel use of phospholipase A in the production of cake to enable reduction of the amount of eggs and/or fat used in the recipe.

Food products, such as a dough for producing a baked product, that contain Jerusalem artichoke flour, a flavor enhancer, and an anti-flatulence agent are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the food product is a baked product that is a cookie or cracker. In accordance with the subject matter of the disclosure, in certain embodiments, the food product contains at least 10 weight percent Jerusalem artichoke flour. The food product also may contain at least 1 weight percent of a flavor enhancer to mask the unpleasant aftertaste of the cynarin that is naturally present in the Jersualem artichoke flour. The food product additionally contains at least one anti-flatulence agent.

Food products, such as a dough for producing a baked product, that contain Jerusalem artichoke flour, a flavor enhancer, and an anti-flatulence agent are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the food product is a baked product that is a cookie or cracker. In accordance with the subject matter of the disclosure, in certain embodiments, the food product contains at least 10 weight percent Jerusalem artichoke flour. The food product also may contain at least 1 weight percent of a flavor enhancer to mask the unpleasant aftertaste of the cynarin that is naturally present in the Jersualem artichoke flour. The food product additionally contains at least one anti-flatulence agent.

Doughs for baked goods produced with low sodium salt compositions comprising salt particles adhered to a bulk carrier in specified proportions and methods of producing same of the present invention are improved over prior alternative doughs by having less sodium content per serving and a reduced proofing, leavening and/or overall bake time when compared to doughs prepared with traditional salt.

A food composition comprising pulverized corn germ and a fat source is described herein. The germ is derived from an isolated germ source that has not been derived from a wet milling process or extracted with organic solvent. The composition may have a paste form, which may be spreadable or flowable. The composition may include a vitamin and/or a mineral supplement, preferably from natural sources. Colorings and flavorings may be added. Cocoa may be added. The composition can be used in place of peanut butter or other spreads made with priority allergens, and thus can be used in institutional settings that have banned peanut and tree nut products. Methods of formulating the composition, as well as uses therefor, such as in confectionery, are described. The composition may be associated with health benefits.