Systems and methods describe improvements in the automated production of meat analogues. Ingredients are provided, including oil, water, binding agent(s), and one or more forms of protein to be separately and continuously conveyed through a facility. Concurrently to the ingredients being conveyed through the facility, a number of actions occur. The system emulsifies the oil, water, and binding agent(s) within an emulsifying machine to form a final emulsion. A hydration process is separately applied to at least one of the forms of protein. The system mixes and conveys the protein(s) with the final emulsion in a final mixer to form a final dough.

Systems and methods describe improvements in the automated production of meat analogues. Ingredients are provided, including oil, water, binding agent(s), and one or more forms of protein to be separately and continuously conveyed through a facility. Concurrently to the ingredients being conveyed through the facility, a number of actions occur. The system emulsifies the oil, water, and binding agent(s) within an emulsifying machine to form a final emulsion. A hydration process is separately applied to at least one of the forms of protein. The system mixes and conveys the protein(s) with the final emulsion in a final mixer to form a final dough.

Microparticles include a matrix of an encapsulating material, in which are dispersed particles of a low melting point fat and a bioactive material, such as one or more probiotic bacteria. The microparticles are formed by preparing an emulsion of melted low melting point fat in an aqueous mixture of the encapsulating material, cooling the emulsion below the melting point of the low melting point fat, dispersing the bioactive material in the emulsion and spray drying the emulsion. The particles of solid low melting point fat are believed to protect the bioactive material from heat damage during the spray drying process.

The invention relates to emulsions for use in food products. In particular, the invention relates to stable water-in-oil emulsions for reduced fat food products such as confectionery, spreads, and bakery goods.

The invention relates to emulsions for use in food products. In particular, the invention relates to stable water-in-oil emulsions for reduced fat food products such as confectionery, spreads, and bakery goods.

The invention relates to an edible fat powder comprising at least two natural fats wherein the natural fat has a N10 of at least 10% and wherein the fat powder is a co-crystallized fat powder. The invention further relates to the use of said fat powder to prepare a fat containing emulsion. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said edible fat powder wherein the edible fat powder is prepared from a molten mixture comprising at least two natural fats.

The invention relates to an edible fat powder comprising at least two natural fats wherein the natural fat has a N10 of at least 10% and wherein the fat powder is a co-crystallized fat powder. The invention further relates to the use of said fat powder to prepare a fat containing emulsion. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said edible fat powder wherein the edible fat powder is prepared from a molten mixture comprising at least two natural fats.

The present invention relates generally to the field of foams. One aspect of the invention provides a foam having a continuous lipid phase and a porosity of between and 80% wherein, at a temperature at which the lipid phase has a solid lipid content between 0.1 and 80% the foam comprises gas bubbles having at least 50% of their surface occupied by crystals comprising triglycerides. Further aspects of the invention are a product comprising a foam and a process for forming a foam.

Suggested is a consumable emulsion, comprising: (i) 3 wt. % to 12 wt. % long chain triglycerides, (ii) 97 wt. % to 70 wt. % water, (iii) 0.013 wt. % to 20 wt. % additives, wherein the weight percent of the components i) to iii) are based on the total amount of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion is free from weighting agents.

Suggested is a consumable emulsion, comprising: (i) 3 wt. % to 12 wt. % long chain triglycerides, (ii) 97 wt. % to 70 wt. % water, (iii) 0.013 wt. % to 20 wt. % additives, wherein the weight percent of the components i) to iii) are based on the total amount of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion is free from weighting agents.