The purpose of the present invention is to provide a konjak gel with a shrimp-like texture, a shrimp-like food using the konjak gel, and a dried, shrimp-like food that has a shrimp-like texture and can be easily reconstituted using, for instance, hot water. This solution involves a porous structure-containing konjak gel including the following features (A) to (G): (A) a glucomannan content of 3.5 to 12 wt %; (B) a moisture content of 70 to 90 wt %; (C) a gel long side of 7 to 20 mm; (D) a gel thickness of 0.5 to 1.5 mm; (E) a porosity of 9 to 17% as measured for pores of 100 μm.sup.2 or larger in a gel cross section; (F) a largest pore porosity of 3 to 6% in the gel cross section; and (G) the gel having undergone freeze denaturation. The problem is also solved by a method for producing a shrimp-like food containing the konjac gel and a substrate made of glucomannan, or a shrimp-like, vacuum-freeze-dried food containing the konjac gel and a substrate containing a pulverized konjak gel material or a substrate containing a puffing agent.

A method of producing a powdered food product includes the steps of (a) fully preparing a fresh food product that is ready for consumption, wherein the fresh food product is one of a dip, a sauce, and a spread, (b) spreading the fresh food product into a layer, (c) freeze-drying the layer of fresh food product, and (d) grinding the freeze-dried fresh food product into a powder. A method of making an edible food product includes the steps of combining only water with the powdered food product.

A method of producing a powdered food product includes the steps of (a) fully preparing a fresh food product that is ready for consumption, wherein the fresh food product is one of a dip, a sauce, and a spread, (b) spreading the fresh food product into a layer, (c) freeze-drying the layer of fresh food product, and (d) grinding the freeze-dried fresh food product into a powder. A method of making an edible food product includes the steps of combining only water with the powdered food product.

A method for treating autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease includes a step of identifying a subject exhibiting symptoms of autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease administering a fasting mimicking diet. A probiotic composition for gastrointestinal autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease Bacteroides acidifaciens, Bifidobacterium choerinum, and combinations thereof is also provided.

A method for treating autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease includes a step of identifying a subject exhibiting symptoms of autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease administering a fasting mimicking diet. A probiotic composition for gastrointestinal autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease Bacteroides acidifaciens, Bifidobacterium choerinum, and combinations thereof is also provided.

A particulate frozen dairy product comprising beads which remain free-flowing when at a temperature of about −12° C. or less. The beads comprise of a dairy product selected from the group consisting of frozen neat cream and frozen anhydrous milk fat. Included is a method of shipping a frozen dairy product. The method comprises cryogenically freezing a neat cream to form a plurality of frozen beads, and shipping the frozen beads while maintaining said frozen beads at a temperature less than −12° C. such that the frozen beads remain free-flowing during shipping. Further, the frozen beads are ideal for shipping, storage and use in that they lend themselves to multiple packaging options and easy proportioning for recipes.

A particulate frozen dairy product comprising beads which remain free-flowing when at a temperature of about −12° C. or less. The beads comprise of a dairy product selected from the group consisting of frozen neat cream and frozen anhydrous milk fat. Included is a method of shipping a frozen dairy product. The method comprises cryogenically freezing a neat cream to form a plurality of frozen beads, and shipping the frozen beads while maintaining said frozen beads at a temperature less than −12° C. such that the frozen beads remain free-flowing during shipping. Further, the frozen beads are ideal for shipping, storage and use in that they lend themselves to multiple packaging options and easy proportioning for recipes.

The present invention relates to the field of the food industry, which describes invented formulas for food products made from a particularly high amount of lyophilized powder and a technology for their production. Foods produced of freeze-dried powder, vegetable butter and protein isolates (with or without the addition of natural spices) have a natural character, particularly high biological activity and a long shelf life. These foods can be consumed as candy, snacks, or individual meal pack. Unique manufacturing technology does not require additional lyophilization after formulation, thus it is fast and efficient.

The present invention relates to the field of the food industry, which describes invented formulas for food products made from a particularly high amount of lyophilized powder and a technology for their production. Foods produced of freeze-dried powder, vegetable butter and protein isolates (with or without the addition of natural spices) have a natural character, particularly high biological activity and a long shelf life. These foods can be consumed as candy, snacks, or individual meal pack. Unique manufacturing technology does not require additional lyophilization after formulation, thus it is fast and efficient.

The present invention relates to: Two-spotted cricket powder and an extract thereof for food, drugs, and cosmetic materials; a preparation method of the Two-spotted cricket powder; a food composition or care food prepared using the powder; and uses of the food composition prepared using the Two-spotted cricket powder for the prevention and amelioration of sarcopenia and antioxidant effects. Sarcopenia-preventive functional food prepared using Two-spotted cricket is a highly value-added novel alternative protein-source food that can make a contribution in the future to the edible insects industry and across the industries related to functional food, inner beauty food materials, and food, and is also expected to contribute to diversifying food choices and improving nutrition among older populations that are increasing in an aging society.