The present invention relates to methods of producing a plant-based extract from Vigna subterranea and consumable products comprising the plant-based extract obtained from Vigna subterranea. In one embodiment, the method comprises flaking the Vigna subterranea seeds; subjecting the flaked Vigna subterranea to wet milling to obtain a slurry; subjecting the slurry to enzyme liquefaction; hydrolysing the slurry in water; dehydrating the hydrolysed starch to obtain a dehydrated Vigna subterranea (VS) extract; and reducing the particle size of the dehydrated VS extract by milling to obtain a micronized VS extract having an average particle size of less than 200 microns.

The present invention relates to methods of producing a plant-based extract from Vigna subterranea and consumable products comprising the plant-based extract obtained from Vigna subterranea. In one embodiment, the method comprises flaking the Vigna subterranea seeds; subjecting the flaked Vigna subterranea to wet milling to obtain a slurry; subjecting the slurry to enzyme liquefaction; hydrolysing the slurry in water; dehydrating the hydrolysed starch to obtain a dehydrated Vigna subterranea (VS) extract; and reducing the particle size of the dehydrated VS extract by milling to obtain a micronized VS extract having an average particle size of less than 200 microns.

The present invention primarily relates to a process for producing a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, or semi-finished product for the production of a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, the process comprising preparing a dispersion, in particular an emulsion, by mixing a functional agent, preferably flavoring, a tea extract and water with each other, and optionally drying the emulsion. The present further relates to related processes, products and uses.

A composition facilitates smooth and efficient intake of a food containing abundant insoluble dietary fibers, including non-edible part, through improvement in its texture and taste. The composition includes a fine particle composite having insoluble dietary fibers and fat/oil. The composition includes edible and inedible parts of a food material. A dry weight ratio of inedible part to edible and inedible part is 1% to 80%. The composition has 0.1 mass % or more of insoluble dietary fibers, a fine particle content of 2 to 98 mass %, a total fat/oil content of 10 to 98 mass %, and less than 20 mass % water. A modal diameter after ultrasonication is 0.3 to 200 ?m, a ratio of specific surface area per unit volume after ultrasonication to minimum particle size after ultrasonication is 0.1 or more, a ratio of specific surface area per unit volume before and after ultrasonication is 0.01 to 0.99.

A composition facilitates smooth and efficient intake of a food containing abundant insoluble dietary fibers, including non-edible part, through improvement in its texture and taste. The composition includes a fine particle composite having insoluble dietary fibers and fat/oil. The composition includes edible and inedible parts of a food material. A dry weight ratio of inedible part to edible and inedible part is 1% to 80%. The composition has 0.1 mass % or more of insoluble dietary fibers, a fine particle content of 2 to 98 mass %, a total fat/oil content of 10 to 98 mass %, and less than 20 mass % water. A modal diameter after ultrasonication is 0.3 to 200 ?m, a ratio of specific surface area per unit volume after ultrasonication to minimum particle size after ultrasonication is 0.1 or more, a ratio of specific surface area per unit volume before and after ultrasonication is 0.01 to 0.99.

The present invention pertains to a foamer ingredient in the form of a powder comprising one or more carbohydrates; at least 0.5% by weight and less than 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder, of one or more proteins having a protein-bound phosphorus to nitrogen ratio of less than 0.03 g/g and having a proline content of less than 7 g per 100 g of protein; and entrapped gas, said foamer ingredient in the form of a powder releases gas when dissolved in a liquid. It furthermore pertains to a method of manufacturing the same, and, finally, to the use of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder in food products and the products thus obtained.

The present invention pertains to a foamer ingredient in the form of a powder comprising one or more carbohydrates; at least 0.5% by weight and less than 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder, of one or more proteins having a protein-bound phosphorus to nitrogen ratio of less than 0.03 g/g and having a proline content of less than 7 g per 100 g of protein; and entrapped gas, said foamer ingredient in the form of a powder releases gas when dissolved in a liquid. It furthermore pertains to a method of manufacturing the same, and, finally, to the use of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder in food products and the products thus obtained.

According to embodiments, dry powdered compositions which may be reconstituted to provide a cheese product include at least one cheese component and a color blend. In some embodiments, the color blend includes from about 49.7% to about 87.1% curcumin compounds by weight based on a total amount of a color portion of the color blend; from about 2.1% to about 42.8% annatto carotenoids by weight based on the total amount of the color portion of the color blend; and from about 7.5% to about 10.8% paprika carotenoids by weight based on the total amount of the color portion of the color blend. In embodiments, the powdered composition includes from about 38.5 ppm to about 733.9 ppm curcumin compounds by weight based on the powdered composition; from about 3.6 ppm to about 165.7 ppm annatto carotenoids by weight based on the powdered composition; and from about 5.8 ppm to about 90.7 ppm paprika carotenoids by weight based on the powdered composition.

According to embodiments, dry powdered compositions which may be reconstituted to provide a cheese product include at least one cheese component and a color blend. In some embodiments, the color blend includes from about 49.7% to about 87.1% curcumin compounds by weight based on a total amount of a color portion of the color blend; from about 2.1% to about 42.8% annatto carotenoids by weight based on the total amount of the color portion of the color blend; and from about 7.5% to about 10.8% paprika carotenoids by weight based on the total amount of the color portion of the color blend. In embodiments, the powdered composition includes from about 38.5 ppm to about 733.9 ppm curcumin compounds by weight based on the powdered composition; from about 3.6 ppm to about 165.7 ppm annatto carotenoids by weight based on the powdered composition; and from about 5.8 ppm to about 90.7 ppm paprika carotenoids by weight based on the powdered composition.

A composition containing one or more water-insoluble cooling agents, each having a water solubility of 2 mg/g or less, and being encapsulated in a water-soluble matrix including at least one water-soluble carbohydrate; and at least one emulsifier, and a method for producing the same are described.