Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method of aromatizing coffee beans. The beans can be green or roasted, including ground beans, and are allowed to stand together with an aroma generating substance. The aroma generating substance preferably is a dry and solid natural substance, such as a cinnamon or vanilla stick, in whole or ground form. The invention also pertains to packages comprising both roasted coffee beans and an aroma generating substance.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing selectable cooling to freezing products, including freezing product producing subsystem components that may be variably interchanged, such as by interchanging the methods/subsystems for cooling as appropriate for various conditions. Such conditions may include one or more of sensed external temperature, sensed water pressure/presence, and/or sensed water temperature. The systems may include a freezing product producing subsystem having a heat exchanger component; a product dispensing subsystem interoperable with the freezing product producing subsystem; at least two cooling subsystems interoperable with the heat exchanger component of the freezing product producing subsystem to provide cooling; and a control subsystem wherein the control subsystem is configured to selectively control the implementation of the at least two cooling subsystems. Methods of using the same are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coated frozen confection product comprising an aerated fat-continuous coating with an overrun of 20 to 200%, characterised in that the coating comprises from 0.05 to 5%, preferably from 1 to 5% by weight of at least one sucrose ester with an HLB value of between 1 and 9, wherein the coating has an average thickness of from 0.5 to 2.8 mm.

Abstract: A process for making an alcohol-containing frozen comestible substantially devoid of ice crystal agglomerations and/or ice crystal striations and/or trapped air and/or liquids and products thereof is provided. The process comprises rapidly solidifying an alcohol-containing liquid composition so as to produce a substantially single-phase solid alcohol-containing admixture. The single-phase solid alcohol-containing admixture, and/or pieces thereof, is then tempered by raising the temperature thereof so as to soften the single-phase solid alcohol-containing admixture and/or meld the pieces thereof into a single tempered mass. The single tempered mass is then re-hardened by reducing the temperature thereof. Also, a process for incorporating the single-phase solid frozen alcohol-containing admixture into a non-alcohol-containing composition is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to healthy food compositions with a gel or foam texture that have antioxidant properties, are rich in proteins, low-fat, lactose- and casein-free and easy-to-chew, comprising a neutral-flavored egg hydrolysate as a basic ingredient. These compositions are presented as an alternative to sweet and salty dishes using dairy products as a base because they have similar flavor, appearance and texture characteristics. These compositions are also presented as new foods that are particularly indicated for being consumed by people who are lactose intolerant or who have obesity issues.

Abstract: A hemp protein product, which may be an isolate, produces solutions at low pH values and is useful for the fortification of soft drinks and sports drinks without precipitation of protein. The hemp protein product is obtained by extracting a hemp protein source material with an aqueous calcium salt solution to form an aqueous hemp protein solution, separating the aqueous hemp protein solution from residual hemp protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous hemp protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 4.4 to produce an acidified hemp protein solution, which may be dried, following optional concentration and diafiltration, to provide the hemp protein product.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for improving at least one physicochemical property of a product comprising casein micelles, the method comprising applying carbon dioxide to an aqueous product comprising casein micelles to reduce the pH of the product; increasing the pH of the product; and collecting the product comprising casein micelles, in which at least some of the casein micelles of the product are modified in structure by one or more of steps a) and b) compared to naturally occurring casein micelles thereby improving at least one physicochemical property of the product comprising casein micelles. The method reduces viscosity and improves mouth feel of reconstituted product, reduces rehydration time for dried product, improves cheese manufacturing by reducing rennetting or clotting time in cheese manufacture or reducing the amount of rennet required in cheese manufacture.

Abstract: A probiotic coated kibble having internal glycerin.

Abstract: In order to thoroughly solve existing vinasse problems, in particular in production of bioethanol from plant raw materials, a method is proposed for producing feedstuffs from crustaceans of the genus Artemia (brine shrimp) or Copepoda (oar-footed crustaceans) or Daphnia (water fleas) or from microbes in the form of rotifers or protozoa, the method being characterized in that the crustacean/microbe cultures are fed at least partially with vinasse, preferably thin vinasse, in particular from bioethanol production, and with yeasts contained in the vinasse. At the same time, a method for processing vinasse is provided, the method accordingly being characterized in that the vinasse is used as feed for crustacean/microbe cultures and/or for algae cultures in order to at least partially decompose the yeasts contained in the vinasse.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to increase the palatability of dry pet foods. The compositions comprise sorbic acid and/or a salt thereof. The compositions and methods increase the palatability without loss of crunchiness of the dry kibbles over an extended time period. The sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used in the base composition of the dry pet food and/or in a coating on the dry pet food, and the sorbic acid and/or salt thereof can be used without affecting the product structure.

Abstract: Due to the recent problems of higher fuel costs and exhaustion of marine resources, fish meal-free feeds have been developed. However, these feeds are insufficient from the standpoints of feed-intake and growth of fishes. Also, there has been required a feed which can economically and easily prevent or treat fish diseases and, even in the case of given in a reduced amount, ensures efficacious fish growth without disturbing the growth of fishes. Disclosed is a feed containing fly pupae and/or fly larvae. This feed can be taken at a high feeding rate by fishes, promotes the growth of the fishes having taken the same and exerts an effect of activating the immunity of the fishes.

Abstract: The present invention describes dehydrated crispy products containing cereal flour and products of vegetable origin (fruits and/or vegetables) and which, once rehydrated, have specific textural features. Said products can be advantageously incorporated into dehydrated food intended for persons with problems chewing, for example young children and babies. They are advantageously used as is by rehydrating same in a liquid (hot or cold), particularly in milk. They can also be incorporated into a dry hydratable food (for example a powder for a mash, or a porridge). Once brought into contact with a liquid, said products rehydrate quickly and the rehydrated products maintain an integral structure for several minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing cooked rice having retarded staling. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for preparing boiled rice foods having a improved texture following storage for up to several days.

Abstract: Noodles with hand-made quality consisting of thick and thin portions are processed by introducing a noodle belt between first and second cutting rolls 5 and 6 having first and second cutting blades 3 and 4 each formed by large and small diameter portions 3a, 4a and 3b and 4b, and spacers 7. The cutting rolls are relatively shifted in an axial direction such that the thick portion is formed by opposing large diameter portion and spacer and the thin portion is formed by opposing large diameter portion and small diameter portion.

Abstract: A shaker/dispenser dispenses crushed chip particles of discrete sizes for sprinkling directly on food as pourable condiments of discrete sized particles of the remnants of the crushed potato chips. Each potato chip of pre-determined thickness is crushed and crumbed into fine, medium and coarse crumbs of varying particle sizes. The chip crumb particles have a variety of flavors, salt and vinegar, cheese and onion, sour cream and chives, eggs and bacon, etc. The system provides selected potato chip condiments in sliced components for crushing and forming the particles of the desired sizes. In an alternate embodiment, the condiments are packaged in either a self-opening single use pouch or in a shaker/dispenser with a mill lid.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specifically designed lipid component with a mixture of milk fat and vegetable fat and present as lipid globules with a large size, for an early in life diet for improving the development of a healthy body composition, in particular prevention of obesity, later in life.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the discovery of improved food-grade protein matrices with reduced allergeiiicity and uses thereof including immunotherapy.

Abstract: A mineral-containing formulation is taught that is exposed to a magnetic field effective for converting the molecular ion structures of the starting materials to a stable negative polarity charge within the product. A device, in the form of an ionic charge magnetron is taught for enhancing the molecular ion structures of the starting materials to a stable negative polarity charge within the product.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for making nanofibrillar cellulose with high absorptivity to fat and cholate. According to the invention, dietary fiber material is activated by steam flash explosion and hydrolyzed sequentially by xylanase, laccase and cellulase. Nanofibrillar cellulose is obtained by subjecting the hydrolyzed fiber to high pressure homogenization. Nanofibrillar cellulose is further modified by octenyl succinic anhydride or glycidyl methacrylate to increase its ability to absorb fat and cholate. The method of the invention is safe, clean and environment-friendly. It avoids using toxic reagents, strong acids and bases in the process of preparing nanofibrillar cellulose, making it safe to be used as dietary products. The nanofibrillar cellulose made by the invented method has an oil absorption rate of 20-35 g/g, a water absorption rate of 20-30 g/g, expansivity of 40-70 mL/g, and sodium deoxycholate absorption rate of 0.01-0.2 mmoL/100 mg.

Abstract: A method for increasing satiety from food via use of a nondigestible nonfibrous physical volumizer. Distention of the stomach reduces hunger and increases food satiety. The invention increases volume of the mass being ingested without increasing the caloric value of the ingested quantity. This is achieved by use of a volumizing substance that is not metabolized by the body. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is one material that could be used as a meal-content volumizing substance.

Abstract: Provided herein are drinks (e.g., carbonated drinks) comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., an omega-3, omega-6, and/or omega-9) fatty acids, wherein the drinks are characterized by a low glycemic index and/or an enhanced non-refrigerated shelf life.

Abstract: Disclosed are packet sterilisers for sterilising packaged articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a room temperature drying system, mainly comprising: an inner drying chamber, an outer chamber with temperature difference, more than one dry article trolleys placed in the inner drying chamber, an air-conditioning device set on the wall in the outer chamber with temperature difference. The temperature of the inner drying chamber is controlled by the air-conditioning device at 2 degrees Celsius higher than that of the outer chamber with temperature difference, and because the warm air flow of the heating component in the inner drying chamber blows to the wet articles to be dried and the higher air humidity in the inner drying chamber, moisture will be condensed on the cooler metal circumferential wall and the metal top wall, the condensed water drops along the inner wall of the metal circumferential wall and the metal top wall into the water-expelling slot and is in turn discharged, thereby achieving the purpose of drying the articles intended to be dried.

Abstract: A drinking device comprising cup having a continuous side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface, and a bottom surface. The device also includes a basket comprising a magnetic first end and a second end; and a handle comprising a magnetic tab, wherein the magnetic tab of the handle is magnetically attracted to the magnetic first end of the basket through the side wall of the cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper that disintegrates quickly in water, for use as a filter material or filter wrapper paper of a cigarette filter. At least 80 wt % of the paper is formed by cellulose fibers. Of the cellulose fibers, at least 80 wt % are a mixture of long fiber pulp and mercerized pulp. 0 to 90 wt % of the content of the mixture is formed by mercerized pulp, and the rest is formed by long fiber pulp. The cellulose fibers of the mixture have a freeness of at most 30° SR according to ISO 5267. In the disintegration test using an apparatus as described in TAPPI T 261, the paper exhibits a disintegration of at least 60% after 30 seconds.

Abstract: A low ignition propensity cigarette paper includes a coating portion including a hydrophobic starch and a hydrophilic starch, and a plurality of pores including a micrometer-size pore and a nanometer-size pore, wherein the hydrophobic starch and the hydrophilic starch cover the micrometer-size pore and the nanometer-size pore.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cigarette paper onto which a composition is applied in the form of a pattern which has a Tamura coarseness of at most 0.22 mm, preferably at most 0.2 mm. According to ISO 2470-1 the absolute difference in whiteness between an area of the cigarette paper over the whole of which the composition is applied and an area of the cigarette paper onto which the composition is not applied is at least 25% in the dry state, preferably at least 35% and particularly preferably at least 40% and at most 60%, preferably at most 55%. Furthermore, the opacity according to ISO 2471 of an area of the cigarette paper over the whole of which this composition is applied is higher, when the composition is in the dry state, than the opacity of an area onto which this composition is not applied.

Abstract: A safety mouthpiece which can be placed over the exit end of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) effectively blocks the flow path of vapor through the cigarette until the mouthpiece is moved with respect to the e-cigarette in a manner to open a valve. With the valve opened in the mouthpiece, the e-cigarette is allowed to function, and the user can draw vaporized material through the safety mouthpiece.

Abstract: A device for adapting a bottle for use as a smoking apparatus is provided. The device comprises: a handle; a puncturing portion extending from the handle, the puncturing portion configured to both: puncture a top of a threaded bottle cap such that the puncturing portion can be inserted through the top of the threaded bottle cap; and retain a portion of a herbal concentrate thereafter; and, an engaging portion configured to engage the top of the threaded bottle cap once the puncturing portion is inserted there through.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with a thermal flow sensor based controller is provided which comprises a housing; a battery, a controller assembly; an air inlet for allowing air to enter into the housing, a mouthpiece; a fluid reservoir; an atomizer; at least a light emitting diode; and a display. The thermal flow sensor is fabricated using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technologies which is amenable to create the electronic cigarette with a thermal flow sensor based controller having stable evaporated liquid delivering, immediately response to smoker inhalation, like normal cigarette inhalation resistance, low power consumption, and no any accident actuation take place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette, and more particularly, to an electronic cigarette using a magnetic connection, the electronic cigarette includes a mouth-piece, an atomizer component and a power supply component, the mouth-piece is arranged at an end of the atomizer component, the other end of the atomizer component is magnetically connected to an end of the power supply component. The connection between the power supply component and atomizer component is changed to a magnetic connection, the magnetic connection is convenient for disassemble and assemble of the electronic cigarette, therefore, the time for disassemble and assemble can be greatly saved, and the magnetic connection can be used for a long time.

Abstract: A switch assembly of a main body of an electronic cigarette has a casing, a control unit, a switch element and a locking element. The switch element has an actuating element. The locking element is rotatable relative to the casing, and has a stop segment. A position of the stop segment may be adjusted by rotating the locking element. When the locking element is rotated to make the stop segment abut the switch element, the switch element cannot be pressed to actuate the control unit. No matter at what angle the main body is disposed, the locking element does not tend to be rotated and unlocked by its weight as the locking element is not screwed to the casing and is rotated at the same position. Therefore, the locking element is effectively kept locked to prevent the electronic cigarette from being switched on accidentally.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic cigarette, comprising a suction stem (10) and a power supply rod (20), wherein the suction stem (10) comprises a suction cylinder (11), and an end of the suction stem (10) is provided with a suction nozzle cover (13). The electronic cigarette further comprises a gas valve (16). By the means of the gas valve (16), the electronic cigarette will not be smoked once it is brought into the mouth of a person, effectively preventing children and infants from sucking the electronic cigarette as a toy.

Abstract: A lace undergarment includes a waistband and a crotch element connected to the waistband. The waistband includes a pair of waistband elements connected together, each waistband element including a first end with a first width and a second end, positioned opposite the first end, the second end having a second width, larger than the first width. The first ends of each of the waistband elements are joined together to form a front of the waistband and the second ends of each waistband element is joined together to form a rear of the waistband. The crotch element includes a first end connected to the front of the waistband and a second end connected to the rear of the waistband.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crossover maternity panel that may be attached to any lower garment worn throughout pregnancy and post-partum body changes. The crossover maternity panel may be a belly panel comprised of a single piece of fabric or multiple pieces connected with seams, and wrap around from the front to the back of the wearer. The portions may overlap in the back of the wearer as they decrease in height to create a crossover triangular section that provides support to the lumbar region of the wearer. The crossover maternity panel may be attached to any lower garment such as a pant, short, skirt, skort, or the like. The flexible and stretchable material of the crossover maternity panel allows the wearer to have support for the enlarged belly, support for increased pressure and laxity on the wearer's sacroiliac joints and lower back, as well as comfort and mobility.

Abstract: The bandeau bikini top of the present invention comprises a chest engaging portion which incorporates two reversible cups. The bandeau bikini top has a first side, a second side, and a center portion capable of being twisted. Each side has a first medial portion further comprising a pattern and a second medial portion further comprising a pattern, where the first medial portion of the first side has the same pattern as the second medial portion of the second side and the second medial portion of the first side has the same pattern as the first medial portion of the second side, such that when the center portion is twisted each side will present the same pattern.

Abstract: A garment for enabling a user to selectively have access to a lower body portion, generally below a waist line of the user, is disclosed. The garment comprises an upper body portion and a lower body portion. The upper body portion is configured to be removably mountable about an upper body portion of the user. The upper body portion of the garment typically comprise a front side and a rear side. The lower body portion is configured for to be removably and selectively covering a lower body portion of the user. The lower body portion of the garment comprises a front side and a rear side and is generally depends from one of the front and rear side of the upper body portion such as to be selectively apposeable one the other of the front and rear side of the upper body portion.

Abstract: Swimwear containing magnetic attachments is disclosed. Magnetic attachments secured onto a bikini style bathing suit top and additionally secured onto a removable midriff garment are used to magnetically connect the bikini style top garment and the removable midriff cover-up garment together resulting in a tankini style look. The removable apron-style midriff garment can be tied around the waist as a stylish cover-up when not in use and multiple different styles of the removable midriff cover-up garments can be attached to the bikini style bathing suit top as the magnetic attachments are constructed in identical fashion from garment to garment.

Abstract: In order to provide an article of leg apparel, in particular a stocking, which is suitable for reducing the risk of injury to the wearer of the leg apparel, particularly during sports activities and to achieve compensation of possible functional imbalances in the musculoskeletal system of the wearer, it is proposed that the leg apparel comprises at least one compression region in which, in the worn state, the leg apparel exerts a compression effect on the leg of the wearer of the leg apparel, and comprises at least one stimulus-inducing structure which, in the worn state, is arranged on an inside of the leg apparel facing toward the leg of the wearer of the leg apparel.

Abstract: The current invention is apparel such as a glove to be used for sports and other uses. It has a core temperature device that may generate heat or cold with heat absorption material to absorb the heat as well as a number of temperature distribution systems to transfer the heat/cold. It would have a water repellent 2nd layer. It would have a one top flap and a net. In operation the wearer would insert a heating pad into the net of the top flap then sealing the top flap to the bottom half with Hook and latch fastener. The user would then apply pressure (with activity) to the core piece, releasing the stored air from the core heating device into the entire glove.

Abstract: In order to provide an upper body article of apparel, in particular a shirt, a bodysuit, an undershirt or an oversleeve which is suitable for reducing the risk of injury to the wearer of the upper body article of apparel, particularly during sports activities and to achieve compensation of possible functional imbalances in the musculoskeletal system of the wearer, it is proposed that the upper body article of apparel comprises at least one compression region in which, in the worn state, the upper body article of apparel exerts a compression effect on the body of the wearer of the upper body article of apparel, and comprises at least one stimulus-inducing structure which, in the worn state, is arranged on an inside of the upper body article of apparel facing toward the body of the wearer of the upper body article of apparel.

Abstract: A conditioning garment has an array of tubes (11) for passing heated/cooled fluid to heat/cool a wearer of the garment. The array of tubes (11) terminate at a connector (16) for connection to a source of heated/cooled liquid. The connector (16) comprises a male part (15) and a female part (17) with a releasable latch (22, 34, 40) acting between the male and female parts (15, 17) to hold the male part (15) in engagement with the female part (17). The releasable latch includes a release member (40) moveable in a rectilinear path away from the connector (16) to release the latch and allow separation of the male part (15) from the female part (17). The male and female parts (15, 17) are self-sealing on disengagement. This allows for automatic separation of the male and female parts (15, 17) in an emergency.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus is disclosed, and comprises one or more liquid permeable enclosures, an absorbent material that facilitates controlled evaporation of fluid, and at least one tab extending from the enclosure. The enclosure defines an enclosed cavity and an absorbent material is disposed within the cavity. Upon contact with liquid, the absorbent material is configured to retain the liquid so that the liquid acts to absorb heat from a surrounding environment. The at least one tab extends from the enclosure and includes a first magnetic member and at least one second magnetic member. The at least one tab can be folded to bring the first magnetic member into magnetic attraction with the at least one second magnetic member to retain the enclosure adjacent some portion of a user's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inflatable lining (20) comprising a control unit (26), at least one inflatable bag (22) and at least one gas source (24). According to the invention, the inflatable lining (20) further comprises automatic enabling means (28) suitable for switching the control unit (26) from a first operative mode to a second operative mode and viceversa. In the first operative mode the control unit (26) is set so as to ignore any identified danger situation, while in the second operative mode the control unit (26) is set for activating the gas source (24) when a danger situation is identified. The automatic enabling means (28) comprise receiving means suitable for acquiring data from at least one external data source and for maintaining the control unit (26) in the first operative mode in case no data can be acquired from the external source or the acquired data identifies an external source incompatible with the lining mounted inflatable protector (20).

Abstract: An outer garment is disclosed that includes an upper portion having upper portion pliant edges and two neck end portions to secure the upper portion to a user's neck; and a lower portion joined to the upper portion. The lower portion includes pliant lower portion edges coupled to the upper portion pliant edges; a pliant support mesh/grid covering a rectangular area defined by the lower portion edges; and an edge joining fastener or strap mechanism/system to secure two adjacent lower portion edges together. The outer garment includes a three-dimensional tray/receptacle that is formed when the lower edges are joined together by hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: A protective shirt includes a chest portion made of garment material including a lining on a side of the chest portion that is closest to a wearer of the protective shirt. At least one layer of neoprene is securely fastened to the lining. The at least one layer of neoprene extends from a left side of the chest portion to a right side of the chest portion, and is located at an area of the chest portion nearest to a clavicle of a wearer of the protective shirt. The at least one layer of neoprene includes a plurality of spaced-apart segments of the at least one layer of neoprene. The protective shirt includes a neoprene neck pad. Embodiments of the protective shirt include cap-sleeve, short sleeve, long sleeve, sleeveless and tank top versions. In one embodiment, the garment material includes nylon and spandex.

Abstract: A face mask comprising an elastic sheet and a filtering web. The elastic sheet defines inner and outer surfaces, and an elongated shape. The elongated shape forms a central portion. A cut-out is formed through a thickness of the elastic sheet at the central portion. The filtering web forms at least one pleat, and is bonded to the outer surface of the elastic sheet along a bondline. The bondline borders a chamber region at least partially established by the filtering web, with the cut-out being fluidly open to the chamber region. When worn, the inner surface is placed against the user's face, and a mouth and a portion of the nose of the user is inserted through the at least one cut-out. In some embodiments, the filtering web forms two vertical pleats that are located at opposite sides of a centerline of the face mask.

Abstract: A mitt consists of a hollow flexible body having an interior, an exterior, a sleeve portion and a grip portion positioned at a remote end of the sleeve portion. The interior of the grip portion is accessible by extending ones hand through the sleeve portion. The grip portion has an external profile that is oriented transversely relative to the sleeve portion. This external profile defines two extremities which are movable between an open position, in which the extremities are spaced apart to define an elongated “C” channel and a closed position in which the extremities are brought together to define an elongated tubular channel. Fasteners are provided on the grip portion to selectively maintain the grip portion in the closed position, whereby the grip portion may be closed around a tubular bar.

Abstract: A process for producing a safety glove to be worn on a conventional human hand and where the glove is of a conventional material. A glove is obtained as a unitary construct having glove finger sections to each respectively cover one finger of the hand, a glove palm section to cover the palm, and a glove back section to cover at least part of the backhand. In each glove finger section a separation zone is formed by controllably weakening the material of the glove such that all or part of the respective glove finger section is separable from the rest of the glove, wherein the separation zone retains a discernible thickness throughout.

Abstract: A self-mounting bowtie has a pair of wings extending outwardly from a central wrapping band. A first magnetic element located at the wrapping band. A second magnetic element for magnetic attraction to the first magnetic element is provided to be positioned adjacent the central wrapping band with a layer of an article at a location at which the bowtie is to be attached being sandwiched between the central wrapping band and second magnetic element. The bowtie is thus magnetically retained at the desired location. The second magnetic element may be located on a fabric flap extending from the central wrapping element. Rare earth magnets, which provide a strong magnetic attraction despise a small size, are preferably used in the construction.