The technology disclosed in this specification pertains to pulse protein-based emulsifiers comprising unhydrolyzed soluble pulse, or pea, or chickpea protein and a dissolved, unmodified amylopectin. Also disclosed in this specification are long term shelf stable egg-free emulsions and methods of their manufacture using the described pulse protein-based emulsifiers. Stability of the emulsion can be measured by reference to their small mean oil droplet size and reduced variability in mean oil droplet size over time.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a monoglyceride hydrate product, which product may be used as an emulsifier in various food and non-food applications. The present invention further relates to the monoglyceride hydrate product obtainable by said method. The invention further relates to a monoglyceride hydrate product, comprising monoglycerides, with saturated fatty acid residues, water and non-hydrogenated monoglycerides and/or diglycerides having unsaturated fatty acid residues.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a monoglyceride hydrate product, which product may be used as an emulsifier in various food and non-food applications. The present invention further relates to the monoglyceride hydrate product obtainable by said method. The invention further relates to a monoglyceride hydrate product, comprising monoglycerides, with saturated fatty acid residues, water and non-hydrogenated monoglycerides and/or diglycerides having unsaturated fatty acid residues.

Various embodiments of the present technology provide a sweetener composition comprising stevia glycosides that may be stably soluble in an aqueous solution, and methods for their manufacture. In various embodiments, the sweetener composition may comprise at least one stevia glycoside and a natural emulsifier. The natural emulsifier of the sweetener composition may enhance the aqueous solubility of the stevia glycoside to increase the concentration of dissolved stevia glycoside relative to its inherent aqueous solubility. The sweetener composition may be stably soluble upon formulation into any edible sweetened substances.

Various embodiments of the present technology provide a sweetener composition comprising stevia glycosides that may be stably soluble in an aqueous solution, and methods for their manufacture. In various embodiments, the sweetener composition may comprise at least one stevia glycoside and a natural emulsifier. The natural emulsifier of the sweetener composition may enhance the aqueous solubility of the stevia glycoside to increase the concentration of dissolved stevia glycoside relative to its inherent aqueous solubility. The sweetener composition may be stably soluble upon formulation into any edible sweetened substances.

Shelf stable aggregate foods are described that include a chewy binder that includes essentially no non-intact sugar sources. A binder in a shelf stable aggregate food remains chewy over shelf life and contains a sprouted whole grain ingredient, gum Arabic, an oil, and glycerin. Also described are methods of making a shelf stable aggregate food.

Shelf stable aggregate foods are described that include a chewy binder that includes essentially no non-intact sugar sources. A binder in a shelf stable aggregate food remains chewy over shelf life and contains a sprouted whole grain ingredient, gum Arabic, an oil, and glycerin. Also described are methods of making a shelf stable aggregate food.

Stable food-grade microcapsule designed to deliver a composition comprising at least one active substance to a food product; use of such microcapsules in the food industry; food products, food supplements, food articles and raw materials comprising such microcapsules are provided.

A pharmaceutical composition, a dietary supplement, or food containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is disclosed. The composition is useful for prevention or treatment of a sleep disorder. A composition or a fiber or fragrance composition containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is also disclosed. A method for treating sleep disorder employing the pharmaceutical composition, dietary supplement, food, or the fiber or fragrance composition is disclosed.

A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.