The present disclosure relates to a process and composition of preparing and processing plant-based food products such as vegan food products, wherein plant protein and water is mixed in a defined ratio in a batch and fed into an extruder using a sausage filler, creating a system wherein air from the dough cannot leave the system and back into the feeding side. The dough is subjected to a high moisture extrusion process, wherein the air within the dough is homogeneously distributed as fine air bubbles imparting a texture and lighter color similar to a meat-based food color.

Disclosed are baked goods containing non-dairy protein. Examples of the disclosed baked goods include quick breads. An example quick bread includes muffins that contain salt-precipitated plant proteins (e.g., from pea) at levels surpassing 9 or more grams per 90-gram muffin. The muffins are fully formed (i.e., not collapsed), are neutral in flavor with no bitter aftertaste and are hypoallergenic or non-allergenic. In some examples, the baked goods are vegetarian, do not contain eggs, or are vegan. In some examples, the only source of protein in the baked goods comes from plant proteins.

Disclosed are baked goods containing non-dairy protein. Examples of the disclosed baked goods include quick breads. An example quick bread includes muffins that contain salt-precipitated plant proteins (e.g., from pea) at levels surpassing 9 or more grams per 90-gram muffin. The muffins are fully formed (i.e., not collapsed), are neutral in flavor with no bitter aftertaste and are hypoallergenic or non-allergenic. In some examples, the baked goods are vegetarian, do not contain eggs, or are vegan. In some examples, the only source of protein in the baked goods comes from plant proteins.

An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable proteins, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable proteins, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

The present disclosure discloses a method for producing a structural soybean-based meat analog by simple shearing and heating in a Couette shear flow pressure tank, which belongs to the field of soybean protein product development. The method includes: step 1, preparing a soybean protein isolate and an active wheat gluten; step 2, preparing a sample material of protein mixture; step 3, filling the sample material of protein mixture; and step 4, carrying out a texture analysis. The present disclosure clarifies the process of applying simple shear flow and heating to soybean protein isolate and wheat gluten dispersion, provides proof of concept for the production of structural meat analogs, and confirms that the application of simple shearing and heating is the key to obtain structural plant protein products.

The present disclosure discloses a method for producing a structural soybean-based meat analog by simple shearing and heating in a Couette shear flow pressure tank, which belongs to the field of soybean protein product development. The method includes: step 1, preparing a soybean protein isolate and an active wheat gluten; step 2, preparing a sample material of protein mixture; step 3, filling the sample material of protein mixture; and step 4, carrying out a texture analysis. The present disclosure clarifies the process of applying simple shear flow and heating to soybean protein isolate and wheat gluten dispersion, provides proof of concept for the production of structural meat analogs, and confirms that the application of simple shearing and heating is the key to obtain structural plant protein products.

Disclosed herein are pigment compositions for meat substitutes and meat substitutes including such pigment compositions. The pigment compositions include one or more de-glycosylated betanains. In an aspect, the pigment compositions provide a pink and/or red color to raw meat substitutes that transitions to a brown color after cooking.

Disclosed herein are pigment compositions for meat substitutes and meat substitutes including such pigment compositions. The pigment compositions include one or more de-glycosylated betanains. In an aspect, the pigment compositions provide a pink and/or red color to raw meat substitutes that transitions to a brown color after cooking.

A method is described for treating bran to improve sensory attributes in food products made with the treated bran. The method includes acidifying a bran to a pH of less than 5 for a period of time sufficient to achieve an increase in soluble protein, then increasing the pH to at least 5.5. Also described are compositions including a treated bran, and methods of using a treated bran to increase bran content in foods or to improve organoleptic qualities in foods containing bran.