The present invention relates to a process for preparing a hard caramel containing a trehalulose-containing composition, and to a hard caramel prepared according to the process.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a hard caramel containing a trehalulose-containing composition, and to a hard caramel prepared according to the process.

A low or no sugar, high protein confection is described. A confection includes a beneficial combination of soluble fiber, whey protein, glycerol and fat at an acidic pH and particular Brix range to mimic the texture and mouthfeel of caramel or cream confection. Methods of making a confection are also described.

An oral product configured for oral use is provided herein, the oral product including: at least one sugar substitute in an amount from about 25% to about 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the oral product; a gum in an amount from about 35% to about 55% by weight, based on the total weight of the oral product; a basic amine; and an organic acid, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, or a combination thereof; wherein the organic acid has a log P value of from about 1.0 to about 12.0; wherein at least a portion of the basic amine is associated with at least a portion of the organic acid or the alkali metal salt thereof, the association in the form of a basic amine-organic acid salt, an ion pair between the basic amine and a conjugate base of the organic acid, or both; and wherein the oral product is in the form of a pastille.

An oral product configured for oral use is provided herein, the oral product including: at least one sugar substitute in an amount from about 25% to about 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the oral product; a gum in an amount from about 35% to about 55% by weight, based on the total weight of the oral product; a basic amine; and an organic acid, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, or a combination thereof; wherein the organic acid has a log P value of from about 1.0 to about 12.0; wherein at least a portion of the basic amine is associated with at least a portion of the organic acid or the alkali metal salt thereof, the association in the form of a basic amine-organic acid salt, an ion pair between the basic amine and a conjugate base of the organic acid, or both; and wherein the oral product is in the form of a pastille.

Disclosed is an edible, discontinuous gummy delivery system comprising collagen peptide particles with an average particle size from 5 to 500 μm and an average molecular weight from 1,000 to 10,000 Da dispersed in an elastic matrix, wherein the collagen peptide particles are undissolved or no more than partially dissolved in the elastic matrix, and wherein the collagen peptide particles are present in an amount from 8 to 45% of a total mass of the delivery system. Methods of preparing the gummy delivery systems are also disclosed.

Disclosed is an edible, discontinuous gummy delivery system comprising collagen peptide particles with an average particle size from 5 to 500 μm and an average molecular weight from 1,000 to 10,000 Da dispersed in an elastic matrix, wherein the collagen peptide particles are undissolved or no more than partially dissolved in the elastic matrix, and wherein the collagen peptide particles are present in an amount from 8 to 45% of a total mass of the delivery system. Methods of preparing the gummy delivery systems are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to ingredients, particularly sweetening ingredients, for example ingredients for use in reduced sugar, low-sugar, or zero-sugar beverage or food products. More specifically, the present invention relates to ingredients derived from plant infusions, in particular fermented infusions of stevia.

A gummy composition including a gelatin; a pectin; a food-grade organic acid; and water, wherein the gummy composition has a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 or a ° Brix range of 76 to 81, and wherein the gummy composition has a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold. A method of manufacture of a gummy composition comprising at least one of a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 and a ° Brix range of 76 to 81, and having a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold, the method including forming a flowable composition of a gelation, a pectin, a food-grade organic acid and water; and depositing the flowable composition into a starchless mold.

A gummy composition including a gelatin; a pectin; a food-grade organic acid; and water, wherein the gummy composition has a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 or a ° Brix range of 76 to 81, and wherein the gummy composition has a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold. A method of manufacture of a gummy composition comprising at least one of a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 and a ° Brix range of 76 to 81, and having a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold, the method including forming a flowable composition of a gelation, a pectin, a food-grade organic acid and water; and depositing the flowable composition into a starchless mold.