The invention comprises an apparatus and a method for amending a food product, comprising the steps of: (1) receiving into a second geographic zone the food product from a first geographic zone, where packaging greater than five milligrams per serving of tetrahydrocannabinol in the food product is: (a) illegal in the first geographic zone and (b) legal in the second geographic zone; (2) forming a composition of the tetrahydrocannabinol comprising a viscosity of less than 2,000 mPa.Math.sec; (3) injecting the food product with the composition of tetrahydrocannabinol to form an amended food product; and optionally (4) forming an emulsion of the tetrahydrocannabinol, an emulsifier, and water, the emulsion comprising, excluding particle sizes of less than 20 nm, a mean particle size of less than 1000 nm and a viscosity of less than 100 mPa.Math.sec.

An anti-inflammatory combination for improving nutrient metabolisms, intestinal functions and intestinal microecology and an anti-inflammatory food containing the anti-inflammatory combination are disclosed. The anti-inflammatory combination includes inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose, and a water-insoluble dietary fiber. Furthermore, a weight ratio of inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose and water-insoluble dietary fiber is 10-30:5-30:10-40:10-50. The anti-inflammatory food includes cereal flour, and the ratio of the cereal flour to the anti-inflammatory combination is 65-95:35-5. The anti-inflammatory combination is capable of reducing intestinal permeability, blood endotoxins, heavy metals and inflammatory factors, enhancing immunity, improving intestinal microecology and body biochemical indicators, and preventing chronic diseases.

An anti-inflammatory combination for improving nutrient metabolisms, intestinal functions and intestinal microecology and an anti-inflammatory food containing the anti-inflammatory combination are disclosed. The anti-inflammatory combination includes inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose, and a water-insoluble dietary fiber. Furthermore, a weight ratio of inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose and water-insoluble dietary fiber is 10-30:5-30:10-40:10-50. The anti-inflammatory food includes cereal flour, and the ratio of the cereal flour to the anti-inflammatory combination is 65-95:35-5. The anti-inflammatory combination is capable of reducing intestinal permeability, blood endotoxins, heavy metals and inflammatory factors, enhancing immunity, improving intestinal microecology and body biochemical indicators, and preventing chronic diseases.

The present invention generally relates to a sugar alcohol and cannabinoid complex, and methods to prepare this complex from cannabinoid oil comprising at least one cannabinoid. The complex is in solid form and may be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic formulations, and medical devices wherein solid forms of cannabinoid are desirable. This complex also enhances release of active cannabinoids in oral consumption. Methods to make this complex are also disclosed.

The present invention generally relates to a sugar alcohol and cannabinoid complex, and methods to prepare this complex from cannabinoid oil comprising at least one cannabinoid. The complex is in solid form and may be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic formulations, and medical devices wherein solid forms of cannabinoid are desirable. This complex also enhances release of active cannabinoids in oral consumption. Methods to make this complex are also disclosed.

A cookie that provides a prebiotic effect and/or a probiotic effect to a consumer is described. The cookie fails to contain refined sugars, synthetic vitamins, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial sweeteners, and artificial preservatives. The cookie comprises at least two baked food compositions formed into a biscuit. Each of the at least two baked food compositions contains a polyphenol, a resistant starch, and a prebiotic soluble fiber. A crème filing is sandwiched between the at least two baked food compositions. The crème filing comprises a resistant starch, a nut butter, a vegetable fat, and spores of a probiotic bacterium. Consumption of the cookie increases Lactobacillus bulgaricus and butyrate in the consumer.

A versatile culinary formulation is described. A mixture that includes the culinary formulation is prepared using any of the food preparation methods: cooking, baking, beverage crafting, refrigerating, or freezing. The culinary formulation is used in a plurality of recipes and reduces or eliminates the need for at least one ingredient in each recipe of the plurality of recipes. The flavor and texture of comestibles are enhanced by the culinary formulation. Comestibles prepared from the culinary formulation have a sweet, sour, salty, bitter, or savory taste. Accordingly, each time a comestible is prepared, its taste is the same as long as it is prepared using the culinary formulation. In addition, only the culinary formulation needs to be measured before it is added to a mixture. The ingredients already present in the formulation do not have to be measured or added individually. As a result, preparation of the comestible is more efficient. The culinary formulation may be dry or wet. The dry culinary formulation includes an egg powder, a dairy solid, and an additive. The wet culinary formulation includes an egg, a dairy product, and an additive. Furthermore, the additive is at least one of a flavor enhancer or a texture enhancer to improve the flavor or texture of the comestible, an anti-clumping agent or colorant to improve the appearance of the dry or wet culinary formulation, or a preservative to extend the shelf life of the dry or wet culinary formulation.

A versatile culinary formulation is described. A mixture that includes the culinary formulation is prepared using any of the food preparation methods: cooking, baking, beverage crafting, refrigerating, or freezing. The culinary formulation is used in a plurality of recipes and reduces or eliminates the need for at least one ingredient in each recipe of the plurality of recipes. The flavor and texture of comestibles are enhanced by the culinary formulation. Comestibles prepared from the culinary formulation have a sweet, sour, salty, bitter, or savory taste. Accordingly, each time a comestible is prepared, its taste is the same as long as it is prepared using the culinary formulation. In addition, only the culinary formulation needs to be measured before it is added to a mixture. The ingredients already present in the formulation do not have to be measured or added individually. As a result, preparation of the comestible is more efficient. The culinary formulation may be dry or wet. The dry culinary formulation includes an egg powder, a dairy solid, and an additive. The wet culinary formulation includes an egg, a dairy product, and an additive. Furthermore, the additive is at least one of a flavor enhancer or a texture enhancer to improve the flavor or texture of the comestible, an anti-clumping agent or colorant to improve the appearance of the dry or wet culinary formulation, or a preservative to extend the shelf life of the dry or wet culinary formulation.

Non-meat food products are provided that have the appearance and the texture of cooked meat. Methods for making such non-meat food products are also provided. In an embodiment, a method includes mixing dry ingredients comprising vegetable proteins with wet ingredients including water and/or oil to form a non-meat dough; heating the non-meat dough under pressure; maintaining the pressure while transferring the heated non-meat dough to a cooling device; and gradually cooling the heated non-meat dough while gradually decreasing pressure on the heated non-meat dough, to form a non-meat food product. The mixing can be performed by a batch or continuous mixer; the heating can be performed by a device selected from the group consisting of a high shear emulsifier, a heat exchanger, and a dielectric heater; and the gradual cooling can be performed by a heat exchanger.

Non-meat food products are provided that have the appearance and the texture of cooked meat. Methods for making such non-meat food products are also provided. In an embodiment, a method includes mixing dry ingredients comprising vegetable proteins with wet ingredients including water and/or oil to form a non-meat dough; heating the non-meat dough under pressure; maintaining the pressure while transferring the heated non-meat dough to a cooling device; and gradually cooling the heated non-meat dough while gradually decreasing pressure on the heated non-meat dough, to form a non-meat food product. The mixing can be performed by a batch or continuous mixer; the heating can be performed by a device selected from the group consisting of a high shear emulsifier, a heat exchanger, and a dielectric heater; and the gradual cooling can be performed by a heat exchanger.