Disclosed herein is an instant vegan meat analog granulated powder comprising: 10-50 wt.% legume protein flakes having particle size of 1-10 millimeters; 10-50 wt.% granulated fine legume protein having particle size of 0.05-0.3 millimeters; 5-20 wt.% legume flour (e.g., functional legume flour) having a particle size of at most 300 microns; and 1.5-25 wt.% nonhydrogenated vegetable oil. In some embodiments, the oil may at least partially cover particles comprising the legume protein flakes, the granulated fine legume protein and the legume flour.

The present disclosure relates to jackfruit flour prepared from various parts of the jackfruit, which can be used as an additive or a substitute for human consumption, offering reducing in glycemic load, reduced calorie intake, and increased fiber content. Method of preparation of said jackfruit flour, and uses and also described in the instant disclosure.

This specification discloses heat moisture treated fava bean protein concentrates having between about 50% and about 73% protein, about 0.1% to about 8% be weight starch, and between about 0.1% and about 9% fat, and use of said concentrates in foodstuffs, including for example emulsions, confectionary spreads, and ice cream.

Use of a lentil product to increase the bioavailability of non-haem iron in a composition comprising one or more anti-nutritional factors.

The invention relates to a composition comprising leguminous proteins textured in a dry process, to a method for producing the same and to the use thereof.

The present disclosure provides composition and methods to improve the nutritional status of a subject, as well as aid in the maturation of the gut microbiota of a subject. The disclosure encompasses edible compositions that, when eaten in a manner described herein, impacts the subject's gut microbiota by changing the relative abundances of a plurality of health-discriminatory gut taxa in a statistically significant manner towards chronologically age-matched healthy subjects.

A product includes simulated bacon slices containing, as ingredients, (i) a mixture of Adzuki beans, liquid smoke and water, (ii) a mixture of buckwheat groats, water and liquid smoke, and (iii) wheat gluten flour; and a topping sauce containing mixed bacon seasoning, coconut oil and liquid smoke. The simulated bacon slices with the topping sauce are packaged and labeled as a simulated bacon product.

Provided herein are Pongamia oil compositions suitable for animal consumption, in particular human consumption, as well as methods of producing such compositions. The compositions are edible and non-bitter tasting, and have certain attributes that make such compositions suitable for use as and/or in various food and beverage products. Provided herein are also methods of analyzing Pongamia oil.

Provided herein are protein-enriched pongamia compositions, including pongamia protein concentrates and isolates, suitable for animal consumption, in particular human consumption. Provided herein are also various food and beverage products that can be fortified with such protein-enriched pongamia compositions. Provided herein are also methods of producing the protein-enriched pongamia compositions, as well as methods of producing such protein-enriched pongamia compositions from pongamia beans or various forms of pongamia meal.

A method for preparing a hummus mix, including the steps of: (a) filling a container with fresh hummus ingredients from a predetermined recipe; (b) sealing the container; and (c) processing the filled container using a thermal processor to, in turn, generate a hummus mix with an extended shelf-life.