Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for reconstituting a stable grain product. In the invention, a stable, at least partially cooked grain, having a water activity of no more than about 0.65 is exposed to thermal energy whereby the surface of the grain is at a temperature of from about 140 to 200 DEG F. The heat treated grain is thereafter milled, flaked or puffed within a set period. The process has particular application for the manufacture of R-T-E cereals.
Abstract:
Petroleum products are refined in an integrated hydroprocessing scheme involving a hydrocracking stage (1) and subsequent dewaxing stage (16). Materials boiling in the middle distillate or lube oil range may be dewaxed. The bottoms streams (12, 34) and optionally other streams from each stage are maintained separately from one another during processing. Dewaxing may occur using either hydroisomerization catalysts or shape-selective catalysts or both in series. One embodiment employs a baffle (14) in the flash zone of a fractionator (13) to separate bottoms streams from each other. Alternatively, the effluent (4) from the hydrocracking stage may be processed separately from the effluent (18) from the dewaxing stage. The bottoms fraction from the dewaxing stage may be recycled back to the hydrocracking stage for futher processing or used as lube base stock.
Abstract:
Ready-to-eat cereals containing psyllium are described. The cereals contain psyllium which has been extruded and prewetted, that is, admixed with water prior to mixing with other cereal ingredients. The prewetted psyllium, when combined with the other ingredients, yields a ready-to-eat cereal which has organoleptic properties superior to similar cereals where the psyllium has not been so treated. The cereals of the invention are particularly useful in lowering the serum cholesterol levels of individuals who consume them. Preferred cereals include ingredients such as wheat, corn or oat flours. Preferred forms of the cereals include flakes, puffs, nuggets, shreds, buds, and biscuits.
Abstract:
Softness retention characteristics of raisins are inmproved by applying to the surface of the raisins a pure edible polyalcohol humectant, preferably glycerol, at a rate of 20-28 % based on the weight of the raisins. The humectant is then infused into the raisins under vacuum conditions with occasional tumbling for a time efficient to enable the raisins to absorb the humectant to an amount of about 10-19 % by weight. The raisins are then removed from the humectant solution and thereafter dried to a moisture content of 7-20 %.
Abstract:
A closure device for a lower opening of a coke drum pressure vessel (11) is quick acting. The opening has an annular flange (15). An annular movable support (39) encircles the pressure vessel (11) above the flange (15). A stationary support (27) secures to the flange below the movable support (39). A number of coil springs (37) are evenly spaced around the stationary support (27) between the stationary support (27) and the movable support (39). Hydraulic cylinders between the movable and stationary support move the movable support (39) axially relative to the stationary support (27). A head (17) will abut the flange (15). Hooks (41) mounted to the movable support (39) will engage the head (17) and pull the head (17) tightly upward into engagement with the flange (15) when the retracting cylinders are released. Pivotal cylinders (55) will pivot the hooks (41) between engaged and disengaged positions. The bias of the springs (37) is independently adjustable.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a food product and a food product thereof including a grain-based binder and being essentially free of added sugar. The method includes preparing or providing a cooked and/or pre-gelatinized grain flour, coating the grain flour with a fat or oil, and then hydrating the fat coated grain flour with at least one liquid to form a binder composition. The binder composition and one or more dry food ingredients are combined to form an agglomerate, and the agglomerate is thermally processed to activate the binder composition and to obtain the food product.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides for a high-protein, powdered food composition that can be reconstituted into a creamy, yogurt-like, or smoothie-style food having optional inclusions and that delivers the taste, organoleptic characteristics, mouthfeel, and nutritional benefits of conventional ready-to-eat cereal products. In one approach, the food composition or powdered food composition includes a synergistic combination of two or three distinct whey protein powders.
Abstract:
Described herein is a smoothie powder composition comprising from about 20 wt% to about 50 wt% of a protein powder, from about 30 wt% to about 60 wt% total of one or more fruit and/or vegetable powders, and psyllium husk. The smoothie powder composition can be mixed with water to provide a convenient, on-the-go smoothie beverage.
Abstract:
A method for forming a marbled foodstuff (F M ) product includes the steps of extruding a first foodstuff (F1) into a foodstuff conduit (26, 36) and injecting a second foodstuff (F2) into the first foodstuff (F1) within the foodstuff conduit (26, 36). The first foodstuff (F1) includes water, red dye #3, natural smoke flavor, bacon flavor, soy isolate, wheat gluten, native tapioca starch, wheat protein texturizer, and megacell-80 texturizer, in combination with other elements. The second foodstuff (F2) includes water, starch, egg whites, soy protein isolate, bacon flavor paste and bacon type flavor, and soy oil, in combination with other elements. The first foodstuff (F1 ) and the second foodstuff (F2) provided a non-homogenous, marbled appearance when the second foodstuff is injected into the first foodstuff to provide a vegetarian foodstuff having the appearance and flavor of natural bacon.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides for a powdered food composition that can be reconstituted into a creamy, yogurt-like, or smoothie-style food having optional inclusions and that delivers the taste, organoleptic characteristics, mouthfeel, and nutritional benefits of conventional ready-to-eat cereal products. In one approach, the food composition or powdered food composition includes a powder component and a non-powder component. The powder component is capable of being quickly reconstituted or hydrated with water or other fluid to a creamy consistency and within a very short amount of time with little to no shear other than hand mixing with a spoon or other utensil.