A SPREADABLE FOOD PRODUCT AND A MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREFOR

摘要

Processes for producing a spreadable food product which has a nut-like ta ste but is allergen-free or has low-allergenicity are provided. The processe s includes the steps of grinding a plant material to produce a flour with a mean particle size of less than 100 m and subjecting the flour to an elevate d temperature. Typically, the plant material is a non-nut plant material. Al so provided are compositions for a spreadable food product produced accordin g to the processes of the invention. A particular application of this proces s is a spreadable food product which is suitable for consumption by individu als with allergies and in particular, nut allergies.