Abstract: Shovels and trowels are formed from metal and plastic for enhanced soil and sand penetration, and for cutting into roots. The shovels and trowels can each have one or more narrow tip teeth edges extending outward from the front end of the blade, the teeth edges each having embossed surface portions for strengthening the blade and disbursing stress during digging applications. The embossed portions can be indented. The embossed portions can be raised. A shovel version can also have foot brakes on both side of the handle above the rear end of the blade, to allow for a stable and safe foot placement.

Abstract: A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to about 0.055%, more preferably about 0.04%, gellan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.023%, more preferably about 0.015%, and pectin gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, preferably from about 0.10% to about 0.30%, more preferably about 0.2%, all by weight of a stable beverage.

Abstract: A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to about 0.055%, more preferably about 0.04%, gellan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.023%, more preferably about 0.015%, and pectin gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, preferably from about 0.10% to about 0.30%, more preferably about 0.2%, all by weight of a stable beverage.