The present invention relates to a composition comprising an antioxidant system, in particular for use as a food composition. In a first aspect the invention provides a composition comprising an antioxidant system obtainable by an extraction method comprising the steps of i) contacting an apolar extractant with a combination of plant powders to prepare an extract, wherein the combination of plant powders comprises: (1) ginger powder having a particle size of less than 800 m, (2) sage powder having a particle size of less than 500 m, (3) rosemary powder having a particle size of less than 500 m, wherein the ginger powder (G), the sage powder (S), and the rosemary powder (R) are present in a weight ratio of G:S:R=1 to 4:1 to 3:1 to 3; and ii) optionally separating the extract from at least part of the residue of the plant powders.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising an antioxidant system, in particular for use as a food composition. In a first aspect the invention provides a composition comprising an antioxidant system obtainable by an extraction method comprising the steps of i) contacting an apolar extractant with a combination of plant powders to prepare an extract, wherein the combination of plant powders comprises: (1) ginger powder having a particle size of less than 800 m, (2) sage powder having a particle size of less than 500 m, (3) rosemary powder having a particle size of less than 500 m, wherein the ginger powder (G), the sage powder (S), and the rosemary powder (R) are present in a weight ratio of G:S:R=1 to 4:1 to 3:1 to 3; and ii) optionally separating the extract from at least part of the residue of the plant powders.

A spice tempering device. In one version, the spice tempering device includes a truncated conical container, a support member, a fitted strainer basket, and a lid. The container has an open top and a closed base, the closed base having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the open top. The fitted strainer basket is insertable through the open top of the container and holds the spices to be tempered. Oil is added to the container and the closed base is heated to temper the spices. In one version, the lid includes a spice divider with multiple slotted compartments on top of a spice tray. A slot in the spice tray can be positioned under a desired slotted compartment to add the desired spices.

A spice tempering device. In one version, the spice tempering device includes a truncated conical container, a support member, a fitted strainer basket, and a lid. The container has an open top and a closed base, the closed base having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the open top. The fitted strainer basket is insertable through the open top of the container and holds the spices to be tempered. Oil is added to the container and the closed base is heated to temper the spices. In one version, the lid includes a spice divider with multiple slotted compartments on top of a spice tray. A slot in the spice tray can be positioned under a desired slotted compartment to add the desired spices.

A mayonnaise powder composition and a method of making a food product such as a sauce using the mayonnaise powder is disclosed. The mayonnaise powder composition comprises a predetermined quantity of a stabilizer, a sugar, a citric acid, a salt, and a spice. The proposed invention also discloses the composition of the stabilizer with a predetermined quantity. The method of preparing the sauce by the said mayonnaise powder composition comprises the step of introducing and mixing one or more ingredients in the mayonnaise powder with predetermined quantity. The mayonnaise powder composition facilitates the simple and inexpensive process of producing mayonnaise at home, and reduces the cost of production in large scale industries. The mayonnaise powder according to the present invention, is made of natural ingredients, and contains no chemical/artificial preservatives.

A liquid seasoning contains ingredients that reduce changes in color and smell during preservation. The liquid seasoning has (A) a solid ingredient, (B) a water-insoluble powder, (C) a component selected from the group consisting of a fruit juice, a vegetable juice, a colorant, and combinations thereof, and (D) a viscosity adjuster.

A liquid seasoning contains ingredients that reduce changes in color and smell during preservation. The liquid seasoning has (A) a solid ingredient, (B) a water-insoluble powder, (C) a component selected from the group consisting of a fruit juice, a vegetable juice, a colorant, and combinations thereof, and (D) a viscosity adjuster.

An ingredient-containing liquid seasoning is provided in which preferable fermentation feeling in its ingredient and entire seasoning is enhanced, food texture of the ingredient is not impaired even after cooking with heat, and satisfaction in eating of the ingredient is sufficient. The liquid seasoning in a hermetically sealed container has an ingredient, a lipid-containing fermented product, and a vinegar.

An ingredient-containing liquid seasoning is provided in which preferable fermentation feeling in its ingredient and entire seasoning is enhanced, food texture of the ingredient is not impaired even after cooking with heat, and satisfaction in eating of the ingredient is sufficient. The liquid seasoning in a hermetically sealed container has an ingredient, a lipid-containing fermented product, and a vinegar.

The present invention provides dried edible mushrooms impregnated with at least one supplemental flavoring agent, products comprising them and processes for the preparation thereof.