An apparatus and method for producing gelled pearls includes: a housing with at least one opening into which a flavored liquid is provided; external components; and internal components. The external components include: a first ingress port through which a first refill pack is coupled; and a dispenser with tubing through which a processed solution is expelled into a gelling bath. The internal components include: a mixing tank for blending the flavored liquid with the first solution; a first flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing the flavored liquid into and out of the mixing tank; a second flow valve fluidly coupled with the mixing tank and directing flow of a proportional amount of the first solution into the mixing tank; and a microcontroller device.

A natural hydrocolloid system can be used in, e.g., pet food compositions. Another aspect of the present disclosure is pet food compositions comprising such a natural hydrocolloid system, and preparation methods thereof. The hydrocolloid system can use blends of fruit fibers, such as citrus and apple fibers, and/or plant-based polysaccharides, such as psyllium, okra, chia, flaxseed, or seaweed; and can provide a gravy and even a jelly with functionalities comparable to the existing gravies. The blends can replace currently used hydrocolloids and can be used in new recipes with natural and clean labels.

The present invention relates to nutrition for dysphagia. More specifically it relates to a thickened composition for use in decreasing the laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) time and/or decreasing the duration of swallowing response in a dysphagia patient, wherein the thickened composition comprises a thickening agent comprising galactomannan polysaccharide. The invention also pertains to a thickening agent for use in decreasing the laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) time and/or decreasing the duration of swallowing response in a dysphagia patient who is consuming a composition to which the thickening agent comprising galactomannan polysaccharide has been added.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting an active life style. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition includes a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product and an active component. The active component consists of a vitamin B composition, a carbohydrate composition, a stimulant composition, a mineral composition, an antioxidant composition, and an herbal composition.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting an active life style. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition includes a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product and an active component. The active component consists of a vitamin B composition, a carbohydrate composition, a stimulant composition, a mineral composition, an antioxidant composition, and an herbal composition.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting mental alertness. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition comprises an active component and a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product. The active component comprises a carbohydrate composition, a vitamin B composition, a caffeinated composition and an anxiolytic composition, wherein the carbohydrate composition comprises a high glycemic index (GI) sugar having a GI not less than 70.

A low glycemic gummy composition is provided. The gummy composition includes a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product, and a low glycemic index sugar component having a glycemic index of not more than 20. The gummy composition includes not less than 50% weight of the low glycemic index sugar component. In some embodiments, the gummy composition further includes an active component, wherein the active component comprises a vitamin composition, a mineral composition, an amino acid composition, an antioxidant composition, an herbal composition, or an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) composition. The gummy composition may be substantially free of D-glucose, D-fructose, and sugar substitutes such as non-sugar sweeteners and sugar alcohols.

Disclosed herein is a nutritional supplement containing apple cider vinegar (ACV), including compositions, formulations, and combinations of ingredients in the ACV nutritional supplement, as well as processes for manufacturing these supplements. The disclosed nutritional supplement can include ACV, a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin, an oligosaccharide, a disaccharide, and water.

An aerated food product includes a base ingredient, a protein and a liquid and, in some instances, a carbohydrate source. The base ingredient may include a whole grain source, a fiber source, a fruit source, a vegetable source, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the product has a moisture content in the range of about 1% to about 5%. In one embodiment, the product has a density in the range of about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. In some embodiments the product has a porosity in the range of about 15% to about 65%. In some embodiments, the product has a texture hardness in the range of about 1 kg to about 7 kg.

The present disclosure relates to a vegan cheese and products thereof. The vegan cheese comprises one or more plant milks, preferably an oat milk or a pea milk; and optionally one or more vegetables derived from Brassica, preferably cauliflower. The vegan cheese may further comprise starch, plant oil, and additional ingredients. The vegan cheese is free or substantially free from animal products. The methods of making the vegan cheese are provided. Food products such as pizza containing the vegan cheese are also described.