Provided is a method for producing a yeast cell wall-derived decomposition product-containing composition, the method including enzymatically treating a cell wall of yeast with exoglucanase.

Provided are a method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract having improved flavor by increasing the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the extract without significantly reducing the recovery rate of the extract concomitantly with purification; and a purified Salacia genus plant extract. The method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract includes an extraction step of bringing a Salacia genus plant-containing raw material extract including at least one of a Salacia genus plant, a Salacia genus plant extract, and a Salacia genus plant ground product, into contact with 0.1 to 20 mass % of activated carbon in the presence of an extraction solvent.

A process for producing food having fried organoleptic properties with low oil content such as instant noodles with good aroma, taste, mouthfeel, colour and other characteristics by incorporating an antioxidant into the dough and cooking it in a stream of circulated air at a temperature of 100° C. or above.

Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

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.

An RF process for treating seasoning components. An efficient process for treating seasoning components is described, including exposing the components to RF radiation to elevate the temperature of the components substantially uniformly throughout the components to a level sufficient to eliminate harmful microbes while substantially preserving organoleptic properties.

An RF process for treating seasoning components. An efficient process for treating seasoning components is described, including exposing the components to RF radiation to elevate the temperature of the components substantially uniformly throughout the components to a level sufficient to eliminate harmful microbes while substantially preserving organoleptic properties.

A method for preparing microbial contamination free spices and food products is provided. The invention relates to method for preparing cryogenic grinded and cold pasteurized (gamma irradiated) spices and spice related products which retains essential oils, aroma taste and color of the products and is free of any microbial contamination. The invention also relates to such microbial contamination free food products and spices thereof.

The invention relates to a bitter acids concentrate, method of obtaining the same and use thereof.