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 pertains to a method of preparation of chewy candies includes branched maltodextrins and crystalline allulose particles in such a way to maintain chewiness, to bring the “body” of the chew, to limit sandiness, to avoid hardening with time and to lower stickiness textures, and even in such a way to avoid cold flow.

The present invention pertains to a method of preparation of chewy candies includes branched maltodextrins and crystalline allulose particles in such a way to maintain chewiness, to bring the “body” of the chew, to limit sandiness, to avoid hardening with time and to lower stickiness textures, and even in such a way to avoid cold flow.

A cooling agent composition contains a 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1). The symbol * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. X represents NH, N(ZAr.sup.2), O or S, Z represents a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, Ar.sup.2 represents an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or an aromatic heterocyclic group having 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. Y each independently represents a methylene group which may have a substituent, and n represents an integer of 0 to 3. Ar.sup.1 represents an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or an aromatic heterocyclic group having 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. ##STR00001##

A cooling agent composition contains a 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1). The symbol * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. X represents NH, N(ZAr.sup.2), O or S, Z represents a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, Ar.sup.2 represents an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or an aromatic heterocyclic group having 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. Y each independently represents a methylene group which may have a substituent, and n represents an integer of 0 to 3. Ar.sup.1 represents an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or an aromatic heterocyclic group having 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. ##STR00001##

The present invention is direct to an edible composition in which fruit, vegetables and/or nuts, in conjunction with a hydrocolloid, are treated with pressure and/or heat to form an edible composition that is dimensionally stable, ambient stable for at least 12 months, has a moisture content greater than 50 wt. %, has a pH less than 4.5, has a water activity greater than 0.5, is commercially sterile, is free of artificial flavors, has a solids content greater than 10 wt. %, and does not exhibit syneresis. Also provided is a method for preparation of the edible composition.

Cannabinoid candy foodstuff compositions are described comprising a binding agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the composition includes a cannabinoid microemulsion and/or a cannabinoid nanoemulsion to enhance bioavailability of said cannabinoid when introduced into a human and/or an animal to have an active effect. The composition includes a biosynthetic cannabinoid derived from a genetically modified microorganism or a non-biosynthetic cannabinoid derived from cannabis plants, and may include an acid, an extrudate, a sugar coating, an insect lipid, a flavoring, a terpene, a medium chain triglyceride, glycerin, a microorganism, a sweetener, an oil, a drug such as psilocybin or MDMA, melatonin, a fiber-starch material, a density improving textural supplement, or a moisture improving textural supplement.

Cannabinoid candy foodstuff compositions are described comprising a binding agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the composition includes a cannabinoid microemulsion and/or a cannabinoid nanoemulsion to enhance bioavailability of said cannabinoid when introduced into a human and/or an animal to have an active effect. The composition includes a biosynthetic cannabinoid derived from a genetically modified microorganism or a non-biosynthetic cannabinoid derived from cannabis plants, and may include an acid, an extrudate, a sugar coating, an insect lipid, a flavoring, a terpene, a medium chain triglyceride, glycerin, a microorganism, a sweetener, an oil, a drug such as psilocybin or MDMA, melatonin, a fiber-starch material, a density improving textural supplement, or a moisture improving textural supplement.

A mutant transglutaminase (mutant TG) having high thermostability and/or high pH stability is provided. A mutant TG having a mutation at amino acid residue(s) such as D1, Y24, R48, S101, G102, N139, D142, L147, K152, G157, R167, N176, K181, E182, H188, D189, R208, T245, S246, G250, G275, S284, H289, G301, and K327 and/or a mutation of introducing a disulfide bond.

The disclosure provides compositions comprising cannabinoids and active ingredients and/or excipients and methods of producing the compositions.