This invention provides for an agglomerated beverage ingredient powder comprising a median particle size (D50) of between 200 and 1000 microns and a density of between 250 and 950 g/l.

The present invention relates to bouillon tablets, in particular to a process for preparing a bouillon tablet. The process comprises a co-processed salt-fiber mass and mixing said co-processed salt-fiber mass with at least one further ingredient selected from the group consisting of salt, sugar, MSG, flavourings, fillers, oil, fat, or any combination thereof to result in a dry mass and pressing the dry mass into a tablet.

The present invention provides a lactase-containing double microcapsule which includes; lactase provided as a core material; and a primary coating material and a secondary coating material, which are sequentially coated on the core material to be formulated, a method for preparing the lactase-containing double microcapsule, and a dairy product including the lactase-containing double microcapsule as a use of the lactase-containing double microcapsule.

The present invention provides a lactase-containing double microcapsule which includes; lactase provided as a core material; and a primary coating material and a secondary coating material, which are sequentially coated on the core material to be formulated, a method for preparing the lactase-containing double microcapsule, and a dairy product including the lactase-containing double microcapsule as a use of the lactase-containing double microcapsule.

A process for producing a granulate from a fermented topinambur syrup is disclosed. The product of the process is a free flowable granulate with a high content of carbohydrates such as inulin and fructooligosaccharides. Useful applications of this granulate are disclosed likewise.

Dietary fiber is known to have the effect of inhibiting the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. Thus, in order to effectively absorb calcium into the body, it is preferable to not consume calcium and dietary fiber at the same time; however, doing so can be a hassle for consumers attempting to effectively supplement these minerals and components. In the present invention, refined calcium salt having an average particle size of no more than 50 m, wherein primary particles of calcium salt that are flat with an average length of no more than 2 m in the planar direction have aggregated to form secondary particles having an average particle size of no more than 50 m, is capable of suppressing the absorption inhibiting action of dietary fiber consumed at the same time and enhances the absorption rate of calcium to the body. As a result, it is possible to provide consumers with a food product that includes both calcium and dietary fiber and enables a high calcium absorption rate, and thus it is possible to improve the convenience for consumers.

Dietary fiber is known to have the effect of inhibiting the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. Thus, in order to effectively absorb calcium into the body, it is preferable to not consume calcium and dietary fiber at the same time; however, doing so can be a hassle for consumers attempting to effectively supplement these minerals and components. In the present invention, refined calcium salt having an average particle size of no more than 50 m, wherein primary particles of calcium salt that are flat with an average length of no more than 2 m in the planar direction have aggregated to form secondary particles having an average particle size of no more than 50 m, is capable of suppressing the absorption inhibiting action of dietary fiber consumed at the same time and enhances the absorption rate of calcium to the body. As a result, it is possible to provide consumers with a food product that includes both calcium and dietary fiber and enables a high calcium absorption rate, and thus it is possible to improve the convenience for consumers.

Provided are a protein powder capable of increasing the amount of protein ingested, a protein-containing composition, a method for producing a food, a method for producing a protein powder, a method for producing a protein-containing composition, a method for evaluating a protein powder, and a method for evaluating a protein-containing composition. A water droplet is adhered to the surface of the protein powder which was in a leveled state to measure a contact angle. The contact angle is measured from the time point when the water droplet contacts with the protein powder, and it is determined whether or not the contact angle is 90 or less within 60 seconds. The protein powder having a contact angle of 90 or less within 60 seconds is evaluated as a protein powder that is easy to eat without water.

Provided are a protein powder capable of increasing the amount of protein ingested, a protein-containing composition, a method for producing a food, a method for producing a protein powder, a method for producing a protein-containing composition, a method for evaluating a protein powder, and a method for evaluating a protein-containing composition. A water droplet is adhered to the surface of the protein powder which was in a leveled state to measure a contact angle. The contact angle is measured from the time point when the water droplet contacts with the protein powder, and it is determined whether or not the contact angle is 90 or less within 60 seconds. The protein powder having a contact angle of 90 or less within 60 seconds is evaluated as a protein powder that is easy to eat without water.

The invention relates to a protein hydrolysate and a process for making such protein hydrolysate. In particular the invention relates to a collagen hydrolysate and a process for making such collagen hydrolysate. Further the invention relates to a food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or technical application comprising the protein hydrolysate of the present invention and further food, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or technical constituents.