The present disclosure relates to highly resistant starch compositions, methods for preparing such highly resistant starch compositions, and methods of using such highly resistant starch compositions to treat or prevent a disease or condition associated with dysregulation and/or dysfunction of the intestinal microbiome.

An agent for forming wings on gyoza dumplings that has a pH of not less than 8.3, can form large spreading wings, suppress frying unevenness in the wings and fried surfaces, and suppress unfried residues.

An agent for forming wings on gyoza dumplings that has a pH of not less than 8.3, can form large spreading wings, suppress frying unevenness in the wings and fried surfaces, and suppress unfried residues.

Food composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising water, a first acidulant selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, benzoic acid, acetic acid, sorbic acid and mixtures thereof, structurant, selected from the group consisting of starch, flour, gum, fiber and mixtures thereof, 5 to 60 wt % of vegetable oil, non-soy plant protein having an average particle size of below 100 micrometers, and a second acidulant, having a pKa of 3.2 or lower, wherein the weight ratio between plant protein and vegetable oil is ≥0.3, and wherein the pH of the composition is of between 2.5 and 4.5.

Glucosyl steviol glycosides (GSG) compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana. The GSG compositions can be used as sweeteners in various consumables including foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

The present invention provides a food composition that makes it possible to effectively conduct mastication and swallowing training. The food composition contains a starch, a gelling agent, a paste, and water, the amount of the water contained in the composition being 65 wt % or more and less than 90 wt %, the total amount of the starch, the gelling agent, the paste, and the water being 85 to 100 wt %, the composition having a fracture stress of 20,000 to 70,000 N/m.sup.2.

The present invention provides a food composition that makes it possible to effectively conduct mastication and swallowing training. The food composition contains a starch, a gelling agent, a paste, and water, the amount of the water contained in the composition being 65 wt % or more and less than 90 wt %, the total amount of the starch, the gelling agent, the paste, and the water being 85 to 100 wt %, the composition having a fracture stress of 20,000 to 70,000 N/m.sup.2.

Provided are a novel amorphous curcumin compound powdery composition that is inexpensive, is improved in bioabsorbability and bioavailability of curcumin, and has long-term stability, and a method for producing the powdery composition.

The present invention relates to a powdery composition containing an amorphous curcumin compound and a hydrophilic modified starch and having a Raman spectrum including one or more peaks at wavenumbers of 1630, 1599, 1428, and 1243 (expressed in ±2 cm.sup.−1) and a method for producing the powdery composition.

A composition and method of increasing ketotic efficiency and improving flavor of a combination of a (D)-β-hydroxybutyric acid and (D)-1,3 butanediol composition for increasing circulating ketone levels is disclosed. Exemplary compositions may be incorporated into food, supplement, and beverage products.

A composition and method of increasing ketotic efficiency and improving flavor of a combination of a (D)-β-hydroxybutyric acid and (D)-1,3 butanediol composition for increasing circulating ketone levels is disclosed. Exemplary compositions may be incorporated into food, supplement, and beverage products.