A method for purifying rebaudioside M, which method comprises: (a) providing a solution comprising rebaudioside M at a concentration of at least about 10 g/L and at a purity of at least about 10% by weight on a dry basis; and (b) crystallizing from the solution a high purity composition comprising rebaudioside M, thereby to purify rebaudioside M.

A method for purifying rebaudioside A, which method comprises: (a) providing a solution comprising rebaudioside A; (b) concentrating the said solution; and (c) crystallizing from the solution a high purity composition comprising rebaudioside A, thereby to purify rebaudioside A.

A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages or infusing a consumable substance comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing or infusion material and a liquid or consumable substance, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.

A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages or infusing a consumable substance comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing or infusion material and a liquid or consumable substance, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.

The acetic acid-containing composition contains acetic acid and one or more components selected from (A) 2-octenal, (B) (+)-rose oxide, and (C) 1,8-cineole. The acetic acid odor of an acetic acid-containing composition, such as a food or beverage product or a cleaner containing acetic acid is suppressed. A method for producing an acetic acid-containing composition includes a step of adding one or more components selected from (A) 2-octenal, (B) (+)-rose oxide, and (C) 1,8-cineole to an acetic acid-containing composition. A method for suppressing the acetic acid odor of an acetic acid-containing composition is also provided.

A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described.

A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described.

A method for producing a food product based on vinegar cream and cheese cream, comprises the steps of providing at least one vinegar cream and at least one cheese cream, mixing at least one vinegar cream with at least one cheese cream in respective predetermined amounts, so as to obtain a food product having the characteristics of stability with long periods of preservation as well as particularly unique and pleasant flavour.

A method for producing a food product based on vinegar cream and cheese cream, comprises the steps of providing at least one vinegar cream and at least one cheese cream, mixing at least one vinegar cream with at least one cheese cream in respective predetermined amounts, so as to obtain a food product having the characteristics of stability with long periods of preservation as well as particularly unique and pleasant flavour.

A method for preparing an extract of herb(s) and/or spice(s) is obtained by infusion from a vinegar salt or from a slightly reacidified vinegar salt, used as extraction solvent. Additionally, the method described for preparing an extract of herb(s) and/or spice(s) concerns the obtaining of a concentrated extract of herb(s) and/or spice(s) having an increased flavor content while limiting loss of vinegar when preparing the same.