Provided herein is a process for increasing the dissolution rate of a sparingly water soluble flavor or taste modifying compound in water comprising: a. mixing the compound and a highly water soluble second compound in a water based solution to form a solution or dispersion of the compound; and b. drying the solution or dispersion to form a solution or solid dispersion of the compound wherein the compound has an increased dissolution rate in water as compared to the compound when dissolved in water alone.

Provided herein is a process for increasing the dissolution rate of a sparingly water soluble flavor or taste modifying compound in water comprising: a. mixing the compound and a highly water soluble second compound in a water based solution to form a solution or dispersion of the compound; and b. drying the solution or dispersion to form a solution or solid dispersion of the compound wherein the compound has an increased dissolution rate in water as compared to the compound when dissolved in water alone.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a dispersion of dietary fibre particles in fat. In particular, a composition wherein the dietary fibre particles comprise water. Further aspects of the invention include the use of the composition to reduce saturated fatty acid content, a process for preparing the composition and a food product.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a dispersion of dietary fibre particles in fat. In particular, a composition wherein the dietary fibre particles comprise water. Further aspects of the invention include the use of the composition to reduce saturated fatty acid content, a process for preparing the composition and a food product.

An essentially carbohydrate-free, protein-based flour substitute and methods for preparing the same are disclosed herein. The flour substitute may be used to make pizza crusts, chips, taco shells, tortillas, crackers, sandwich thins, and other food products that are traditionally flour based. The organoleptic properties of the disclosed flour substitute preferably resemble the organoleptic properties of traditional baked goods and are substantially different from the organoleptic properties of traditional meat products. The disclosed flour substitute comprises a meat or nut flour, a flavor-masking spice, salt, and a vegetable, fruit, or plant-based oil or an oil-based spray. The disclosed flour substitute is used to make substitute food products that preferably resemble, in both appearance and taste, the traditional food products that the substitute food products are replacing. The flour substitute is preferably fiber-free and does not contain any other non digestible carbohydrates. Methods of preparing the disclosed flour substitute are also disclosed herein.

The present invention relates to a method for preparation of soybean leaves having a high content of an isoflavone derivative in a dark condition and soybean leaves having a high content of an isoflavone derivative prepared thereby. Specifically, treatment of a soybean plant 20 days to 60 days after seeding with a predetermined concentration of ethylene in a dark condition was found to accumulate higher concentrations of isoflavone derivatives in soybean leaves than treatment with ethephon in a light condition, which requires a high level of energy. Therefore, when used, the method of the present invention can economically and quickly prepare soybean leaves having a very high content of isoflavones, and the soybean leaves having a high content of isoflavone derivatives, an extract of the soybean leaves, and a fraction of the extract can be advantageously used as a food and medicine material against diseases caused by estrogen unbalance and deficient antioxidant activity.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of food processing. Use of sucrose and maltose as binders in the existing energy bars leads to high hardness and adhering tooth in energy bars. Aiming at the problem, the present disclosure provides a preparation method of a low-sugar whole potato flour energy bar. Using starch gel and sugar alcohol as binders, whole potato flour and dried honey powder are added to prepare the energy bar; the starch is gelatinized, the sugar alcohol is dissolved, and gelatinized starch and a sugar alcohol solution are mixed in a mass ratio of 2:1 to 1:1 to prepare the binder; the binder is mixed with stir-fried whole potato flour and the dried honey powder, stirred evenly, and subjected to mold pressing or cool forming to obtain the energy bar.

Methods of forming a gelatinous food product, forming a whitened food product, increasing viscosity, increasing water binding, emulsifying, or sweetening a food product, comprising combining paramylon from Euglena sp. with a food composition, to form the food product thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods of encapsulating an oil with paramylon, to form an encapsulated oil thereof.

A prebiotic and probiotic sandwich cookie is described. The prebiotic and probiotic sandwich cookie includes at least two biscuits and a crème filing sandwiched between two of the at least two biscuits. Each of the at least two biscuits includes a polyphenol, a resistant starch, and a prebiotic soluble fiber. The crème filling comprises another resistant starch, a vegetable fat, and spores of a probiotic bacterium. The prebiotic and probiotic sandwich cookie and the crème filing fails to contain refined sugars, synthetic vitamins, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial sweeteners, and artificial preservatives. Consumption of the prebiotic and probiotic sandwich cookie increases at least one of Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bacillus coagulans, Collinsella aerofaciens, Hippurate, Erysipelotrichia, and Streptophyta in a consumer.

The present invention is a recipe for a unique flourless and gluten-free walnut rum cake. It is made of ground walnuts, confectioner's sugar, melted chocolate, lemon juice and twelve eggs. The frosting layer is made of twelve ounces of confectioner's sugar, six ounces of unsalted chocolate, eight ounces of unsalted butter, and a half cup of dark rum.