Abstract:
This invention provides for a cereal composition, particularly in a ready-to-eat cereal, that contains beta-carotene (BC) in an amount ranging from about 0.001 % to about 0.02 % based on the dry weight of the cereal composition. The beta-carotene may be incorporated in the form of water insoluble beadlets or may be added in a soluble form with a sweetening agent during manufacture of the composition. The cereal composition containing BC retains good stability, and normal color, flavor and aroma characteristics as compared with analogous cereal compositions without beta-carotene.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for reducing the allergenicity of psyllium seed husk by treatment with an enzyme. An aqueous slurry of psyllium seed husk is treated with the enzyme under conditions sufficient to inactivate the allergenic protein thus reducing the allergenicity of the psyllium seed husk.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of reducing the allergenicity of psyllium seed husks and psyllium seed husk-containing food additives. The method comprises subjecting ground psyllium seed husks to a wet heat treatment for a time and at a temperature and pressure sufficient to reduce the allergenicity of the psyllium seed husks. Psyllium seed husks alone can be subjected to the wet heat treatment to reduce its allergenicity and subsequently used as an ingredient to produce a psyllium-containing food additive or food product. Alternatively, psyllium seed husks can be mixed with one or more other ingredients of a food additive or food product and then subjected to the wet heat treatment during production of the food additive or food product.
Abstract:
A high temperature humidity determining device which measures the moisture content of gas streams with temperatures as high as, but not limited to 600 °F. The device uses a solid state, thin film polymer type relative humidity/temperature sensor (20) and electronic barometer (22) to measure the properties of the gas stream. The unit does not require laboratory quality oxygen, ice water, distilled water or any other cleaning fluids. In order to avoid damage to the sensor, a sample is cooled to below about 300 °F prior to sampling. This is done by pumping the sample air through a thermostatically controlled sample conduit (6), and into a positively pressurized and thermostatically controlled sample chamber (2). A microprocessor (24) calculates the humidity ratio and dew point of the sample or other moist air properties, and delivers data to a visual process indicator (28) as well as to any other desired output.
Abstract:
A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided. The system uses separate applications (simultaneous or sequential) of a non- sucrose carbohydrate syrup from a first applicator and a sucrose syrup from a second applicator. The dual applications of the syrups are applied without an active drying step between applications. The process results in a coated food product with reduced clumping and a desired crystallized appearance even with the reduced levels of sugar.
Abstract:
A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.
Abstract:
A foodstuff packaging system (10, 10', 10") includes a plurality of foodstuffs (F), a container (12) having an interior cavity (24), and a tray (14) having a recess (34). The foodstuff packaging system (10, 10', 10") is operable between a first configuration wherein the container (12) is received within the recess (34) of the tray (14) and a second configuration wherein the tray (14) is disposed within the interior cavity (24) of the container (12). In the first configuration, the tray (14) has a first length defined by a first length portion (14') and a second length portion (14") joined together along a perforated tear seam (38). In the second configuration, the second length portion (14") is separated from the first length portion (14') along the tear seam (38).
Abstract:
A system for applying a fastening material to a substrate is provided. The system may include a first material source including the substrate. The substrate may define a first length extending from a first edge to a second edge and the first material source may feed the substrate in a first direction transverse to the first length. The system may additionally include a second material source including the fastening material. The fastening material may define a second length extending from a third edge to a fourth edge, whereby the second length is substantially equal to the first length and the second material source feeds the fastening material in a second direction transverse to the second length. The system may also include an applicator system that secures the fastening material to the substrate.
Abstract:
The disclosed retail case (10) includes a base member (100) and an upper member (200) selectively attached to the base member. The base member has a bottom wall (108) and at least two base walls(120), 140, 160, 180) extending from the bottom wall. The base walls have an outer surface and an inner surface. The upper member has a top wall (208) and at least two upper walls (220, 240, 260, 280) extending from the top wall. The upper walls have an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface of the upper walls attaches to the inner surface of the respective base walls at an attachment portion (244, 284) of the upper walls that is selectively removable from the upper walls to allow the attachment portion to remain attached to the base member when the upper member is removed from the base member. The attachment portion may also associate with flap portions (246, 286) that are connected to form a divider.
Abstract:
A packaging assembly is provided and may include a first cup having a first end, a second end formed on an opposite end of the first cup from the first end, and an interior defined between the first end and the second end that receives food product, whereby the first end has an opening in communication with the interior. The packaging assembly may also include a wrap that extends around the first cup and a cap that is selectively attached to the first cup at the first end to close the opening. The cap and the second end may extend through respective apertures formed in the wrap.