| 摘要 |
Arthropod-fortified alimentary flour compositions are provided. The alimentary flour compositions functionally mimic the properties of traditional wheat-based flours as judged by at least one characteristic selected from nutrition, lightness, elasticity and shelf life without comprising wheat as a majority ingredient in the composition. The flour compositions provide a nutritional, grain-free, environmentally friendly substitute to grain-based flour foodstuffs that satisfy carbohydrate, protein, mineral, and vitamin requirements, without abandoning the capabilities provided by grain-based flour in cooking. |
| 主权项 |
1. A fortified flour composition comprising:
F100−w+x+y+z+Pw+Bx+TDy+TMz where:
F is at least one fiber/starch material selected from the group of cereal-grain-based, root-based, tuber-based, nut-based, powderized fruit or vegetable based fiber/starch materials; P is at least one fortifying material selected from the group of powderized arthropods and/or arthropod-derived compounds, and w is a concentration of P by weight of the flour composition of from 10 to 50%; B is at least one binding agent selected from the group of vegetable gums, finely ground seeds, psyllium husks, and combinations and mixtures thereof, and x is a concentration of B by weight of the flour composition of from 1 to 5%; TD is at least one density improving textural supplement selected from the group of extracted starches, such as, tapioca, lentil, arrowroot, potato, corn, and mixtures thereof, and y is a concentration of TD by weight of the flour composition of from 0 to 20%; TM is at least one moisture improving textural supplement selected from the group of ground nuts, such as, coconut, brazil and almond, and mixtures thereof, and z is a concentration of TM by weight of the flour composition of from 0 to 20%; and wherein the concentration of F is at least 30% by weight of the flour composition. |
