The present invention relates to novel freeze-dried confection compositions, and methods for making the same. There is a long-felt need for nutritious snacks that are preserved for long periods without preservatives and having acceptable flavor. The freeze-dried confections of the present invention comprise are composed of freeze-dried raw fruits and vegetables and other natural ingredients with no preservatives, and prepared in such a way that they can be preserved at room temperature for many years.

The present invention relates to novel freeze-dried confection compositions, and methods for making the same. There is a long-felt need for nutritious snacks that are preserved for long periods without preservatives and having acceptable flavor. The freeze-dried confections of the present invention comprise are composed of freeze-dried raw fruits and vegetables and other natural ingredients with no preservatives, and prepared in such a way that they can be preserved at room temperature for many years.

A preservation process of cooked pizza is provided. The preservation process includes rolling cooked pizza and exactly inserting rolled pizza in a hermetic container that is successively exposed to a pasteurization process.

A preservation process of cooked pizza is provided. The preservation process includes rolling cooked pizza and exactly inserting rolled pizza in a hermetic container that is successively exposed to a pasteurization process.

A process for producing a corn flour-based food product preservative free in a retortable packaging, which comprises preparing a mixture of corn flour and a fatty component, and adding to said mixture a meat product or stew and other minor ingredients. The prepared mixture is added to a sterilizable pouch which is sealed and subjected to a sterilization process including a heating, sterilization or holding and a cooling stage, and under conditions of determined pressure and times.

A process for producing a corn flour-based food product preservative free in a retortable packaging, which comprises preparing a mixture of corn flour and a fatty component, and adding to said mixture a meat product or stew and other minor ingredients. The prepared mixture is added to a sterilizable pouch which is sealed and subjected to a sterilization process including a heating, sterilization or holding and a cooling stage, and under conditions of determined pressure and times.

A machine for pasteurizing liquid or semi-liquid food products, including: a first container for the thermal treatment of a liquid or semi-liquid base product; a second container for feeding the liquid or semi-liquid base product, connected to the first, thermal treatment container, for feeding the liquid or semi-liquid base product; a stirrer for mixing the product in the first, processing container and mounted inside the first, thermal treatment container; a thermal system including an exchanger associated with the walls of the first, processing container and configured to release heat at the walls of the first, thermal treatment container, the machine wherein the stirrer is externally helically shaped and extends between a first, inlet end and a second, outlet end, so that as it rotates, the liquid or semi-liquid product is made to advance between the first, inlet end and the second, outlet end.

The present invention relates to a bakery food product produced from a mucilaginous hydrocolloid and a mannan-based hydrocolloid. The bakery food product is low fat and has a long shelf life, and a higher water resistance than traditional dough based foods. Also provided is a a method for making the bakery food product, and a liquid mixture for making a bakery product. Also provided are dehydrated food products produced from a mucilaginous hydrocolloid and a mannan-based hydrocolloid.

The present invention relates to a bakery food product produced from a mucilaginous hydrocolloid and a mannan-based hydrocolloid. The bakery food product is low fat and has a long shelf life, and a higher water resistance than traditional dough based foods. Also provided is a a method for making the bakery food product, and a liquid mixture for making a bakery product. Also provided are dehydrated food products produced from a mucilaginous hydrocolloid and a mannan-based hydrocolloid.

A process for producing a corn flour-based food product preservative free in a retortable packaging, which comprises preparing a mixture of corn flour and a fatty component, and adding to said mixture a meat product or stew and other minor ingredients. The prepared mixture is added to a sterilizable pouch which is sealed and subjected to a sterilization process including a heating, sterilization or holding and a cooling stage, and under conditions of determined pressure and times.