Provided are: a compound represented by the following formula (1); a flavor-imparting composition including the compound; a consumer product containing the flavor-imparting composition; a method of imparting a flavor to an flavor-imparting composition, the method including a step of adding the flavor-imparting composition to an flavor-imparting composition; and a method of imparting a flavor to a consumer product, the method including a step of adding the flavor-imparting composition to a consumer product.

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Provided are: a compound represented by the following formula (1); a flavor-imparting composition including the compound; a consumer product containing the flavor-imparting composition; a method of imparting a flavor to an flavor-imparting composition, the method including a step of adding the flavor-imparting composition to an flavor-imparting composition; and a method of imparting a flavor to a consumer product, the method including a step of adding the flavor-imparting composition to a consumer product.

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Fruit preparations comprising whey and having a desirable viscosity and texture are described. Fruit preparations described include about 3% to 16% whey protein by weight and at least 30% fruit ingredient by weight. Methods of making fruit preparations comprising whey are also described.

Fruit preparations comprising whey and having a desirable viscosity and texture are described. Fruit preparations described include about 3% to 16% whey protein by weight and at least 30% fruit ingredient by weight. Methods of making fruit preparations comprising whey are also described.

A jelly fig-derived low methoxyl pectin (LM pectin) and a method for producing the same are disclosed. The LM pectin has a relatively high average molecular weight, a relatively low esterification degree, and a relatively high galacturonic acid content. The LM pectin is made using raw materials of female syconium of jelly fig, particularly the three parts of achenes, pedicels, and sepals as a whole. The LM pectin can be used in preparing calcium pectate gel and/or as biomaterials for wide applications in the food and medical industries.

A jelly fig-derived low methoxyl pectin (LM pectin) and a method for producing the same are disclosed. The LM pectin has a relatively high average molecular weight, a relatively low esterification degree, and a relatively high galacturonic acid content. The LM pectin is made using raw materials of female syconium of jelly fig, particularly the three parts of achenes, pedicels, and sepals as a whole. The LM pectin can be used in preparing calcium pectate gel and/or as biomaterials for wide applications in the food and medical industries.

A food product made with simple ingredients, including fruit paste and cocoa butter-based particles, is disclosed. The food product is shelf stable and provides an eating experience resembling a chocolate truffle. Methods of making a food product are also described.

The present invention relates to a low methoxyl pectin (LM pectin) and an enzymatic method for producing the same. The LM pectin of the present invention is made using raw materials of female syconium of jelly fig, particularly the three parts of achenes, pedicels, and sepals as a whole. The LM pectin of the present invention can be used to formulate various gel foods, such as diabetic-friendly, sugar-free/low sugar jam and jelly products, and is also a potential biomaterial for biomedical applications.

The present invention relates to a low methoxyl pectin (LM pectin) and an enzymatic method for producing the same. The LM pectin of the present invention is made using raw materials of female syconium of jelly fig, particularly the three parts of achenes, pedicels, and sepals as a whole. The LM pectin of the present invention can be used to formulate various gel foods, such as diabetic-friendly, sugar-free/low sugar jam and jelly products, and is also a potential biomaterial for biomedical applications.

The present application relates to a composition for a gelled food having a plurality of layers and including a gelling agent which includes (a) at least one selected from agar and carrageenan, and (b) locust bean gum, and to a gelled food having a plurality of layers and including the above-described composition for a gelled food.