A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.

The present invention provides the use of a composition obtainable from pulp from a plant in the Theobroma genus, preferably cocoa pulp, or an extract of pulp from a plant in the Theobroma genus, preferably cocoa pulp, as an ingredient in a foodstuff, preferably a confectionery product.

The present invention provides the use of a composition obtainable from pulp from a plant in the Theobroma genus, preferably cocoa pulp, or an extract of pulp from a plant in the Theobroma genus, preferably cocoa pulp, as an ingredient in a foodstuff, preferably a confectionery product.

A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.

The present invention provides a new composition obtainable from a plant in the Theobroma genus and the use of that composition as an ingredient in a chocolate product.

The present invention provides a new composition obtainable from a plant in the Theobroma genus and the use of that composition as an ingredient in a chocolate product.

The present disclosure relates to an extracted cocoa material that has less bitter flavor and a sweeter flavor compared to an equivalent non-extracted cocoa material. The present disclosure also relates to a use of the extracted cocoa material to prepare a sugar-reduced or sugar-free food or beverage product. A method of preparing an extracted cocoa material is also described herein.

The present disclosure relates to an extracted cocoa material that has less bitter flavor and a sweeter flavor compared to an equivalent non-extracted cocoa material. The present disclosure also relates to a use of the extracted cocoa material to prepare a sugar-reduced or sugar-free food or beverage product. A method of preparing an extracted cocoa material is also described herein.

A method and processing technology for preparing baked products from raw materials is disclosed. The method includes at least one baking or roasting step in which the raw materials are processed in the absence of atmospheric air, achieved through a vacuum, vacuum-compensated, or pressurethe latter two employing an inert atmosphere. A sealed rotary roasting drum (or processing compartment) is supplied with pre-heated inert gas while heating and rotating the raw materials, and the inert gas is optionally recycled for reuse. Additional unit operations such as milling, cooling, spraying, extraction, and storage are also performed in the absence of atmospheric air, to preserve product quality and prevent oxidation. Optional steps include cryogenic pre-milling, sweetener addition to generating a torrefacto effect, and supercritical fluid extraction of oils for later incorporation into the baked products. The disclosed technology enables continuous production of baked products with improved aroma, stability, and self-life, by maintaining an oxygen-free environment throughout processing.

A method and processing technology for preparing baked products from raw materials is disclosed. The method includes at least one baking or roasting step in which the raw materials are processed in the absence of atmospheric air, achieved through a vacuum, vacuum-compensated, or pressurethe latter two employing an inert atmosphere. A sealed rotary roasting drum (or processing compartment) is supplied with pre-heated inert gas while heating and rotating the raw materials, and the inert gas is optionally recycled for reuse. Additional unit operations such as milling, cooling, spraying, extraction, and storage are also performed in the absence of atmospheric air, to preserve product quality and prevent oxidation. Optional steps include cryogenic pre-milling, sweetener addition to generating a torrefacto effect, and supercritical fluid extraction of oils for later incorporation into the baked products. The disclosed technology enables continuous production of baked products with improved aroma, stability, and self-life, by maintaining an oxygen-free environment throughout processing.