A method for preparing multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules from texturized vegetable protein having protein content in the range of 45-52% and moisture content in the range of 3 to 8% said process comprising the steps of partial hydration of the texturized vegetable protein pieces/chunks for a period of 15 min to 2 hour such that the moisture content is between 15-25%, equilibration of partially hydrated soy pieces/chunks for a period between 15 minutes and 4 hours, disintegrati...

A cold water soluble gelatin and process by drying a thin layer of a gelatin solution containing sugar, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, acid, and surfactant with heat from steam under pressure while maintaining the solution itself under an absolute pressure of less than 5 in. of mercury.

A method for dehydrating vegetive matter including the steps of heating a liquid medium to a predetermined temperature; applying negative pressure to the liquid medium; and placing the matter to be dehydrated in the liquid medium to cause dehydration thereof. An apparatus for dehydrating matter having a vessel having an internal vacuum chamber adapted to receive a liquid medium; a system for applying a negative pressure to said liquid medium; a system for heating the liquid medium; and an assemb...

A green tea composition comprising 100 parts by weight of green tea leaf, and 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of trehalose; a process for producing a green tea composition, comprising the steps of heat-treating fresh tea leaf, drying the heat-treated leaf, and crushing the dried leaf, wherein the fresh leaf is brought into contact with trehalose before or after or simultaneously with the heat treatment of the fresh leaf; a molding matter of a green tea composition, obtained by molding a green tea com...

A light quantity measuring system with a function of controlling an exposure comprises a capacitor an anode potential of which drops from a predetermined level to a set-up reference level with a rate of change responding to a quantity of light incident on a photodiode through which a discharging current of the capacitor flows. A counter counts a pulse signal with a set-up repetitive frequency, the counted number of which represents a quantity of the light. A counting condition setting means sets...

A method of producing a mineral enriched protein composition for use in the production of liquid foodstuffs comprising: Forming a hydrated gel of an alkaline earth salt, such as a calcium salt and adding the hydrated gel to a slurry of a soy protein isolate to form a mineral enriched soy protein composition. The composition can then be dried and upon resuspension in a liquid foodstuff results in improved suspension of the mineral in the foodstuff.

A new and improved fruit flavored, dry, powdered beverage mix adapted to bereconstituted in cold water, and the method of making same is provided. The powdered mix includes beaten cellulose pulp, which imparts an appearance and mouth-feel resembling freshly squeezed natural juice.

An acid-resisting whipping cream powder which comprises sodium or calcium caseinate, a vehicle, a fat or oil, an acetylated monoglyceride and a cyclic phosphate and/or a polymer material. The acid-resisting whipping cream powder is easily reconstituted and incorporated with gas by whipping even under an acidic condition to give a whipped cream of rich volume. The cream powder is produced by dispersing or dissolving the caseinate and the vehicle in water or a liquid medium suitable for food and d...

An apparatus for effecting the continuous conversion of feathers, hair, and other keratinaceous material into usable products, including a first vessel, said first vessel being jacketed and capable of heating the material therein without subjecting it to pressure, and paddles disposed for violently agitating the material within the vessel while gradually traversing it therethrough, a second vessel, a pump interconnected between the two vessels and providing for the transfer of the now fluidized ...

A short-time low-pollution method for preparing masa flour is provided wherein whole grain is first partially cooked in a hot alkaline treating solution to achieve at least about 15% gelatinization and loosening of the bran fraction of the grain. The partially cooked grain is then debranned and is subjected to a flash dehydration for quickly subdividing and reducing the moisture content of the grain. The dehydrated grain is then milled to create an acceptable masa flour.