A method of making a food product can include forming an emulsion containing a meat and a firming agent that is one or more of plasma, whole egg powder, guar gum, pea fiber, pea protein, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or a modified cereal starch; directing the emulsion through a die to form a meat analog; cooking the meat analog with steam; and cutting the meat analog into thin flakes. The method can include cooling the meat analog before the cutting. The method can include mixing the thin flakes of the meat analog with jelly or gravy to form a blended food composition in which a ratio of the flakes to the jelly or gravy is about 30:70 to about 70:30.

The disclosure relates to the technical field of food processing, particularly to a grilling method for controlling the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in charcoal grilled meat. The grilling method comprises: Step 1, dispensing to-be-grilled meat into boxes with sealing covers, and adding edible oil into the boxes, wherein a ratio of edible oil to the weight of meat is 25˜50 mL/1000 g, and sealing the covers; Step 2, carrying out plasma treatment on the meat sealed in Step 1; and Step 3: placing the meat treated using plasma onto a grill and grilling. The grilling method for controlling the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in charcoal grilled meat is simple, convenient, and easy to operate; it is not needed adding unessential food additives, thereby significantly reducing the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meat products, saving cost and improving safety while remaining the flavor of food itself.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

A protein composition corresponding to that of a natural pork belly is injected into a green pork belly together with standard pork belly brine. This mixture can be emulsified to facilitate injection into the pork belly. The injected pork belly can be massaged and then allowed to cure for a certain length of time. Thereafter, the pork belly is smoked in a standard manner and then shaped into a rectangular form for slicing into bacon.

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

The present invention is related to the field of reddening of food products. In particular the present invention relates to the preservation or optimization of nitrate reductase activity of frozen and/or dried lactic acid bacteria cultures or Micrococcaceae cultures (particularly cultures comprising one or more species of Staphylococcus having nitrate reductase activity).

A new and distinct variety of M. x piperita, ‘Columbia’ is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and sweet complex flavor profile. The new varietal offers a M. x piperita variety that has strong resistance to diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and Mint Rust.

A multifunctional natural food ingredient including a blend of natural smoke flavor rich in carbonyl compounds and buffered vinegar was developed which exhibited the ability to enhance organoleptic attributes of appearance, flavor and texture of cooked ready to eat meat products, control pathogens and aciduric psychrorophic microorganisms and extend shelf life.

Provided herein are compositions and processes for producing compositions from an algae to provide heme and a red or red-like color to edible compositions including ingredients and finished food products. Also provided are methods of growing heme-producing algae, methods of producing algae preparations therefrom and methods of making ingredients and food products with algae preparations. Also provided are compositions, including edible compositions that include heme and other nutrient components produced from algae.