A dry stable probiotic composition is provided. The composition comprises one or more viable probiotic microorganisms, one or more hydrolyzed proteins, one or more disaccharides, one or more oligosaccharides, and one or more polysaccharides, but not trehalose. The composition has viability of at least 110.sup.10 CFU/g, and a viability loss of less than 1 log unit/g after 3 months at a temperature of 40 C. and a relative humidity of 33%. Also provided are methods for preparing the dry stable probiotic composition.

The present invention discloses oral isotonic compositions to provide hydration to mammals in need, characterized by no residual chlorine taste, comprising at least three members of a group consisting of steviol glycoside, citric acid monohydrate, glutamic acid, monosodium glutamate and glycine.

The present invention discloses oral isotonic compositions to provide hydration to mammals in need, characterized by no residual chlorine taste, comprising at least three members of a group consisting of steviol glycoside, citric acid monohydrate, glutamic acid, monosodium glutamate and glycine.

A method includes making a food by combining a dry food mix with a liquid and stirring by hand for less than 5 minutes to achieve a food. A dry food mix described includes a pregelatinized starch and a whipping base that includes an emulsifier, an emulsion stabilizer, and a whipping aid.

A method includes making a food by combining a dry food mix with a liquid and stirring by hand for less than 5 minutes to achieve a food. A dry food mix described includes a pregelatinized starch and a whipping base that includes an emulsifier, an emulsion stabilizer, and a whipping aid.

Novel cheese products and methods of producing such cheese products that include a biogenerated exopolysaccharide (EPS) formed in-situ and separate from the main cream cheese fermentation. In some approaches, the methods and cheese products herein build a unique texture and/or microstructure that permits the cheese to utilize a simplified ingredient line while still mimicking the desired organoleptic characteristics of more-conventional, full-ingredient cheese.

Methods and compositions maintain the freshness of loaf-type food products in a sauce or gel of suitable viscosity for an extended period. When the loaf-type food products are emptied from a container, the sauce or gel covers the exposed surfaces of the loaf-type food products and does not drip off or dry out. After more than six hours, the loaf-type food products still retain their original color and fresh wet appearance without any crust formation. Accordingly, the methods and composition can solve problems associated with the rapid crusting/drying, color change, off odor, staleness and reduced visual appeal of the loaf-type food products after they have been exposed to air for long time periods.

Methods and compositions maintain the freshness of loaf-type food products in a sauce or gel of suitable viscosity for an extended period. When the loaf-type food products are emptied from a container, the sauce or gel covers the exposed surfaces of the loaf-type food products and does not drip off or dry out. After more than six hours, the loaf-type food products still retain their original color and fresh wet appearance without any crust formation. Accordingly, the methods and composition can solve problems associated with the rapid crusting/drying, color change, off odor, staleness and reduced visual appeal of the loaf-type food products after they have been exposed to air for long time periods.

The invention relates to a method of preparing a meat analogue, said method comprising the steps of: providing proteinaceous fibres comprising, by weight of the proteinaceous fibres, 40-80 wt. % of water and 5-50 wt. % protein selected from dairy protein, egg protein, plant protein, fungal protein and combinations thereof; providing an aqueous gelling composition, comprising by weight of the gelling composition: i. 0.01-2 wt. % xanthan gum; ii. 0.01-2 wt. % galactomannan; iii. at least 80 wt. % water; combining 100 parts by weight of the proteinaceous fibres with 2-50 parts by weight of the aqueous gelling composition.

The invention further relates to a meat analogue comprising an aqueous gelling composition and to the use of the aqueous gelling composition for enhancing juiciness in meat analogues.

The invention relates to a method of preparing a meat analogue, said method comprising the steps of: providing proteinaceous fibres comprising, by weight of the proteinaceous fibres, 40-80 wt. % of water and 5-50 wt. % protein selected from dairy protein, egg protein, plant protein, fungal protein and combinations thereof; providing an aqueous gelling composition, comprising by weight of the gelling composition: i. 0.01-2 wt. % xanthan gum; ii. 0.01-2 wt. % galactomannan; iii. at least 80 wt. % water; combining 100 parts by weight of the proteinaceous fibres with 2-50 parts by weight of the aqueous gelling composition.

The invention further relates to a meat analogue comprising an aqueous gelling composition and to the use of the aqueous gelling composition for enhancing juiciness in meat analogues.