Abstract: A gummy snack food product comprising a high amount of protein and process of making the gummy product are provided. The disclosed gummy product and process provides consumers with high quality protein in a new gummy snack food product. The process utilizes chemical properties of high quality protein, such as whey protein isolate, to prevent thickening as well as grainy, clumpy, and/or chalky texture in the finished gummy product.

Abstract: Chewing gums and chewing gum bases which are cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature contains a block copolymer having at least two hard crystallizable polymeric blocks and at least one soft polymeric block. At least one hard polymeric block is a hard crystallizable polymeric block has a melting point greater than 20° C. The hard, crystallizable polymeric blocks and the soft blocks each have a degree of polymerization of at least 15 Characteristics of the block copolymers can be selected to produce gum bases and chewing gums having desired properties. In some cases, chewed cuds formed from the gum bases may exhibit improved removability from environmental surfaces to which they may become undesirably attached.

Abstract: An automatic frozen food product vending machine includes a frozen food product dispensing station for dispensing at least one frozen food product, a container dispenser for storing multiple frozen food product containers and configured to automatically dispense one frozen food product container at a time, a first movable platform for supporting a dispensed frozen food product container, a topping dispensing station for dispensing at least one topping, a second movable platform for supporting the dispensed frozen food product container, a user input device configured to receive a user selection of a desired frozen food product, a user selection of a desired amount of frozen food product, and a user selection of a desired topping, and processing electronics configured to automate operation of the vending machine after the user selections are made.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract of vegetable material by at least partially fermenting the vegetable material and recovering an extract of the at least partially fermented vegetable material, the extract itself and its use.

Abstract: A feed additive composition comprising a direct fed microbial (DFM), in combination with a xylanase (e.g. endo-1,4-?-d-xylanase) and a ?-glucanase (and optionally a further fibre degrading enzyme), wherein the DFM is selected from the group consisting of an enzyme producing strain; a C5 sugar-fermenting strain; a short-chain fatty acid-producing strain; a fibrolytic, endogenous microflora-promoting strain; or combinations thereof. The DFM may be selected from the group consisting of: Bacillus subtilis AGTP BS3BP5, Bacillus subtilis AGTP BS442, B. subtilis AGTP BS521, B. subtilis AGTP BS918, Bacillus subtilis AGTP BS1013, B. subtilis AGTP BS1069, B. subtilis AGTP 944, B. pumilus AGTP BS 1068 or B.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed to manufacture a plurality of edible pieces in a continuous process where each piece is generally different in thickness, shape, size and/or texture from another piece, so as to create, in the aggregate product distribution, pieces of randomly varying thickness, size, shape and/or texture.

Abstract: The present description relates to a pet food having a consistency measured using a Bostwick consistometer of 9.0 to 16.0 cm/minute, and having a water content of at least 80.0% by weight of the total weight of the pet food composition with an opening size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing meat and milk production in livestock, wherein olanzapine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph, or a racemic mixture thereof is administered to the livestock.

Abstract: The present teachings provide ways of improving the distribution of high payload enzyme granules by reducing their size, and by mixing them with size-matched dummy particles containing sodium sulfate. The present teachings also provide methods of using the mixtures.

Abstract: A microwaveable batter composition comprises: a flour component comprising rice flour; non-modified starch; alpha-amylase in a concentration of 500-20,000 MAU per kg of the flour component; egg protein; a gelling agent; and optional other edible ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to sweetening compositions obtained from the Luo Han Guo fruit, a member of the Cucurbiticeae family. The compositions are free of bitter-tasting impurities, have a light colour and contain about 16-75% mogroside V and about 30-95% total terpene glycosides on a dry weight basis. A filtered (0.2 ?m) solution of the composition in water with a solids content of 1% w/v has an absorbance at 420 nm of about 0.55 or below. Also disclosed is a method of preparing such compositions which includes a heating step to encourage the formation of melanoidins, highly coloured impurities, thereby permitting their removal by filtration providing a lighter coloured product.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding delta-5 desaturase along with a method of making long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using this delta-5 desaturase in plants and oleaginous yeast are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food composition comprising, in weight percent relative to the total weight of the composition: 0.5% to 5%, preferably 1% to 2%, more preferably 1% to 1.5%, and most preferably 1.2% of vegetable flour; 6% to 20%, preferably 6% to 10%, more preferably 8% to 10%, and most preferably 9.1% of milk permeate; characterized in that said composition has a viscosity, measured using the Rheomat RM 200 apparatus at a temperature of 10° C. and with a shearing of 64 s?1, of between 200 and 4000 mPa·s, preferably between 300 and 3700 mPa·s, preferably between 400 and 3000 mPa·s, more preferably between 1000 and 2500 mPa·s, and most preferably around 2500 mPa·s.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product consisting of bovine colostrum for use in a method for minimal enteral nutrition for preterm infants, which product is given according to a specified dosage regime, while supplemental nutrients are supplied by total parenteral nutrition during at least the chief part of the treatment period. In a second aspect is provided the use of said product as minimal enteral nutrition for preterm infants according to the first aspect of the invention.

Abstract: This is a process to make a shelf-stable, liquid, ready-to-drink, aseptic nutritional formula for the treatment of PKU, tyrosinemia or other errors of metabolism. The liquid nutritional formula has caseino-glyco-macropeptide as the primary protein source and complementary essential amino acids to complete the requirement profile. The beverage also includes vitamins and minerals sufficient to meet daily requirements. When used as a complete diet, the nutritional formula includes a carbohydrate source and a fat source. The nutritional formula has a pleasant taste.

Abstract: The food composition containing fresh spirulina, includes: at least 50 mass-% fresh spirulina having a water content greater than or equal to 15%; 0.1 to 3% antioxidant agents and antimicrobial agents extracted from plants; and 0.1 to 20% fatty food substance. A method for the production of such composition is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for vacuum tumbling and barbecuing food includes a barbecue and a vacuum tumbling container which fits inside the barbecue. The vacuum tumbling container has a vacuum valve. In an embodiment, the vacuum tumbling container is affixed to a rotatable connector of the barbecue. In another embodiment, the barbecue includes an enclosure which alternately accepts a vacuum tumbling container or food for cooking on the barbecue. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a divider for partitioning the barbecue into subchambers, each suitable for holding a vacuum tumbling container or a cooking grate. In another embodiment the vacuum tumbling container also functions as a pressure cooker.

Abstract: Dehydrated, edible, high-protein food products formed of cultured muscle cells that are combined (e.g., mixed) with a hydrogel (e.g., a plant-derived polysaccharide) are described. These food products may be formed into a chip (e.g., snack chip), that has a protein content of greater than 50%. One or more flavorants may also be included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous food composition, comprising at least one ?-glucan polymer and at least one mixture of stabilising agents, wherein the ?-glucan polymer is present in an amount from 0.4% to 3% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Methods for purifying steviol glycosides, including Rebaudioside X, are provided herein. Sweetener and sweetened containing Rebaudioside X are also provided herein. Methods of improving the flavor and/or temporal profile of sweetenable compositions, such as beverages, are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sweetener compositions comprising at least one sweetener and at least one sweetness enhancer chosen from terpenes (such as sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and triterpenes), flavonoids, amino acids, proteins, polyols, other known natural sweeteners (such as cinnamaldehydes, selligueians, hematoxylins), secodammarane glycosides, and analogues thereof, wherein the at least one sweetness enhancer is present in the composition in an amount at or below the sweetness detection threshold level of the sweetness ehancer, and the at least one sweetener and the at least one sweetness enhancer are different.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pasteurizing or sterilizing a mass of foodstuff, which device comprises: a feed for supplying the mass; heating means for heating the mass, comprising: a tube of an electrically and magnetically inert material connecting to the feed; a system of mutually co-acting electrodes which are added to the tube and which are connected to an RF power generator which generates energy at a frequency in the range of about 10-50 MHZ to the electrodes such that the mass present in the first tube can be heated during its first residence time in this first tube; and a discharge for discharging the mass, wherein the electrodes have rounded corners on their end zones facing toward the inner surface of the tube for the purpose of locally limiting the strength of the electric field generated by the electrodes.

Abstract: A cooler with an insulated housing comprising an encircling wall, base and lid, the insulated housing defining a storage cavity and having an air channel communicating from the storage cavity to outside the insulated housing, the air channel being defined by channel walls and forming at least in part a cylinder; and a vacuum pump integral with the insulated housing, the vacuum pump comprising a piston arranged to reciprocate within the cylinder under manual control from outside of the insulated housing. A method including placing material within a storage cavity of an insulated cooler, the material having an average temperature different than an ambient temperature; closing a lid over the storage cavity; and operating a vacuum pump to reduce the air pressure within the storage cavity. A combination of the cooler and ice within the storage cavity.

Abstract: A refrigerator with an ultraviolet LED may be provided that includes: a first wall surface; a second wall surface; a reflector disposed between the first wall surface and the second wall surface, and comprising an inner curved surface and an outer surface disposed on the first wall surface and the second wall surface; a first base disposed on a first end of the inner curved surface of the reflector; a second base disposed on a second end of the inner curved surface of the reflector; a first ultraviolet LED being disposed on the first base, and configured to emit ultraviolet lights to the inner curved surface of the reflector; and a second ultraviolet LED being disposed on the second base, and configured to emit ultraviolet lights to the inner curved surface of the reflector.

Abstract: A food waste dehydrator that can efficiently collect food scraps and food waste and create an output that can be used as livestock feed, livestock feed supplement, or can be further processed into compost or soil amendment. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator is mobile and modular. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator includes a self-contained heating and energy source.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composite foodstuff is provided and comprises providing a core, providing a barrier composition and applying the barrier composition to at least a portion of the core and providing a fat based coating having a lower fat content than the core. The fat based coating is applied to the barrier coated cores. The hardness of the fat based coating does not decrease over a period of storage.

Abstract: This method for producing stuffed food(s), each stuffed food including an outer envelope in a first food product, and an inner stuffing in a second food product, includes the following steps: providing a sheet of the first food product, and a roller of the second food product, and winding the sheet around the roller.

Abstract: A mouthpiece lining paper for an article to smoke such as a filter cigarette or a cigarillo provided with a filter. The mouthpiece lining paper is imprinted with a coating which can have an optical, haptical or other function. The mouthpiece lining paper has on its inner side, an additional sealing layer formed from a coating.

Abstract: A filter and adhesive tape dispenser has a case containing a filter roll of filter material and an adhesive roll of adhesive material, and having a filter aperture and an adhesive aperture wherein the filter material projects from the filter aperture and the adhesive material projects from the adhesive aperture. There may be a filter cutter adjacent to the filter aperture for cutting the filter material, and an adhesive cutter adjacent the adhesive aperture for cutting the adhesive material. The case may have a pocket for rolling papers, and the pocket may have slits for the rolling papers to project through.

Abstract: A packet for tobacco products includes an inner container housing a group of tobacco products. A bottom wall is positioned at end portions of the tobacco products. An outer container houses the inner container slidably in parallel with the axes of the tobacco products, thus allowing the inner container to slide between a retracted position, and an extracted or raised position. The bottom wall of the inner container forms a supporting portion abutting the end portion of one of the tobacco products. The top wall of the outer container includes an opening, and each sliding action of the inner container towards the raised position causes an axial movement towards the top wall of the outer container of the tobacco product abutting the supporting portion and causing a pickup portion of the tobacco product to come out through the opening in the outer container.

Abstract: A sleeve for cigarette packs slides over the top of a cigarette pack, covering at least the top 50% of the cigarette pack, with an opening at the top of the sleeve to allow access to the cigarettes in the pack. The sleeve is designed to cover the graphic warning images on the top of a user's pack of cigarettes, while still displaying their brand's name and/or their brand's logo.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for tobacco related or smoking related articles, in particular snus, and a method of manufacturing such a container. The container comprises a base portion and a top portion defining a first compartment between the base portion and the top portion. The base portion or the top portion comprises a displaceable wall and a cover defining a second compartment between the displaceable wall and the cover. The displaceable wall is coupled to the base portion or the top portion by a screw thread for displacing the displaceable wall by rotating the displaceable wall.

Abstract: There is provided a heat source for a smoking article, including an upstream end and an opposed downstream end, and further including a combustible carbonaceous core and an integral, non-combustible, thermally insulating, peripheral layer. The core extends from the upstream end of the heat source the downstream end of the heat source. The peripheral layer extends from the upstream end of the heat source only part way along the length of the heat source and circumscribes an upstream portion of the core.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. The aerosol delivery device may include a first outer body, a second outer body, and a coupler received therebetween. A securing mechanism may couple the outer bodies together to retain the aerosol delivery device in an assembled configuration. Related assembly methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices that may include components configured to convert electrical energy to heat and atomize an aerosol precursor composition. An outer body may at least partially enclose the components. An illumination source may be configured to output electromagnetic radiation. For example, a light emitting diode may output light. A waveguide may be configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the illumination source and provide illumination at an outer surface of the outer body. The waveguide may include an energy conversion material configured to alter a wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation outputted by the illumination source to change a color of, or otherwise affect, the illumination. The illumination may also be dynamically adjusted. The waveguide may define the outer body, or the waveguide may be received with a separate outer body. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer includes an air intake having an air intake opening stem mounted to slide relative to an air intake retainer. The air intake body extends from the air intake retainer. The air intake opening stem has an air intake opening. A valve plate is connected to the air intake opening stem. The valve plate is mounted to slide relative to the air intake retainer. A coupler is connected to the air intake. The coupler has a coupler body that is configured to attach to a power supply. A heating assembly is mounted to the coupler and has a heating element for producing a smoke or vapor. Optionally, the electronic cigarette atomizer further includes a valve opening located on the valve plate. The valve opening is in fluid communication with the air intake opening of the air intake opening stem.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cigarette includes a power supply, a micro-controller and a heater for heating and producing smoke, which are orderly and electrically connected to constitute a loop; further includes at least two airflow sensors electrically connected to the micro-controller for sensing the airflow in the electronic cigarette and outputting sensed signal, the micro-controller conducts the loop according to sensed signal. The electronic cigarette and its circuit utilize at least two airflow sensors electrically connected to the micro-controller and sensing the airflow in the electronic cigarette and outputting sensed signal such that the micro-controller conducts the loop according to the sensed signal to achieve exponentially reducing malfunction rate of electronic cigarettes as a result of the airflow sensor failure. The electronic cigarette reduces the quality risks of electronic cigarette.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. The aerosol delivery device may include a first outer body, a second outer body, and a coupler received therebetween. A securing mechanism may couple the outer bodies together to retain the aerosol delivery device in an assembled configuration. For example, the coupler may be welded to the first outer body and the second outer body. Related assembly methods are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine urge relief.

Abstract: Fashion accessories including various styles of cuffs, buttons, etc. One such accessory is referred to as an “American cuff,” and provides a technique for transforming a conventional long-sleeved button cuff shirt to appear as a long-sleeved French cuff shirt. Typically, a long sleeve button shirt with a button cuff has a button on the outside of a first side of the cuff, which is then passed from inside to outside through a buttonhole on the opposing side of the cuff. With the American cuff, a button is located on the inside of the first side of the cuff and is passed from inside to outside through the buttonhole on the opposing side of the cuff, such that the cuff halves are mated in a manner that replicates a French cuff. A button cap may be secured on the button to emulate the appearance of a cufflinked shirt.

Abstract: The invention includes an infant's bib with a plurality of side pieces attached to a center piece. The free ends of the side pieces have fastening mechanism, which can be attached to each other in a plurality of configurations. Each configuration providing more than one attachment points that secure the bib to the infants neck, body and torso. This inventive feature secures all parts of the bib to the infant and prevents the infant from lifting the bib away from its body or towards its face. Thus, eliminating the risk of the infant inserting the bib in its mouth and any associated choking hazards.

Abstract: A strap for a protective sport garment wearable by a wearer, the garment comprising at least first and second parts separated by a space. The strap has first and second layers made of stretchable material a padding element confined therein for offering impact protection. The strap also has a first end portion affixed to one of the first and second parts and a second end portion detachably affixed at a selected location on the other one of the first and second parts. In use, the strap is movable between first and second lengths for allowing the second end portion of the strap to be affixed at the selected location for allowing adjustability of the first and second parts.

Abstract: A multipurpose prevents epidemics band contains a body, at least one elastic rope, and an adjusting member. The body includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a movable replacing layer. The first outer layer is attached on the second outer layer, and an accommodating pocket is defined between the first outer layer and the second outer layer and has at least one opening so as to accommodate the movable replacing layer. The first outer layer has a filtering nonwoven fabric soaked with herbal liquid. The at least one elastic rope is inserted into two opposite sides of the body, and the adjusting member is fixed on each of the at least one elastic rope. Thereby, the body is hanged on user's head or other portions, and the adjusting member is arranged to adjust an expansion and retraction of the at least one elastic rope.

Abstract: A garment is configured to discreetly house a medical fluid bags such as drainage bags used after surgery and/or in conjunction with catheters. The garment can include a pocket for housing the fluid bag. In some embodiments this pocket can be waterproof. In other or the same embodiments, this pocket is easily cleanable. In some embodiments the garment includes a closing mechanism such as a series of buttons, a series of snaps, a zipper, or a hook-and-loop fastener. The garment can be made of a number of materials, including but not limited to cotton, wool, polyester denim, leather, fur, silk, nylon, elastane, rayon, flannel and combinations of the same.

Abstract: One embodiment of an interchangeable bow tie consisting of wings joined to a knot. The wings are interchangeable and affixed to the knot through a tongue in groove fit, and are further secured to the knot through the magnetic attraction of magnets embedded in the knot, to magnets embedded in the wings. The magnets embedded in the knot and wings are of a small, standard design. All of the magnets have their north poles facing the same direction relative to the front and back surfaces of the knot. The use of these standard magnets, and their consistent placement on the knot and wings with their north poles facing the same direction, facilitates the manufacture of knots and wings of a simple design that can be produced in small quantities at a low cost.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for retaining a valuable item within a pocket accessible to at least one hand of a user according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a pocket fastener capable of attaching to the interior of the pocket and a valuable fastener connected to the pocket fastener and adapted to attach to the valuable item. The system may further operate in conjunction with a tether connected to the pocket fastener and the valuable fastener.

Abstract: Athletic pants/shorts/skirts having a rectangular shaped pocket located on or near the hip region with the aperture located on or near the waistband area creating a space for snugly restraining a mobile device, while limiting anterior and posterior exposure to environmental factors, objects and equipment that could come into contact with the device(s) and preventing the device from being laid upon when the wearer is performing exercises that require the posterior or anterior region to come into contact with equipment or other environmental factors. The present invention also moves the location of the mobile device closer to an athlete's ears than a standard inset pocket providing a headphone cord more flexibility.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an applicator for artificial eyelashes and a kit for applying artificial eyelashes. The applicator includes a first leg, a second leg rotatably coupled to the first leg at a hinge joint, a first body portion connected to the first leg, and a second body portion connected to the second leg. The first body portion includes a first flange positioned opposite the hinge joint, and the second body portion includes a second flange positioned opposite the hinge joint. The first flange matingly receives the second flange when the second leg is rotated toward the first leg.

Abstract: The present invention provides protective headgear which includes magnetic material configured such that the impact of a collision to the head of a wearer is reduced. In one embodiment, protective headgear, such as a helmet, is provided with a first magnetic material disposed in the helmet in at least one region of the helmet, wherein the first magnetic material is configured to exert a magnetic repulsive force against a second helmet including a second magnetic material of the same polarity, such that the impact forces of a direct helmet-to-helmet collision are reduced or avoided. The invention additionally provides a system for impact reduction including protective headgear, such as one or more helmets, and optionally one or more neck pads or body armor comprising magnetic material, and a method for reducing the impact from a collision experienced by a wearer of the protective headgear.

Abstract: A protective headgear device including a fabric cap (102) into which a hard shell (120) of reinforced fibers is inserted. A foam liner 140 or foam inserts (1500) are secured to the hard outer shell 120 and serve a shock absorbing function. The foam liner (14) and/or foam inserts (120) include or form grooves and/or channels used to direct hot air towards the top center of the headgear assembly where the hot air can be vented through holes which extend through the cap (102) and hard outer shell (120). The holes may pass through the foam liner 140 or meet up with holes on channels in or between the foam inserts through which air can pass. The hard outer shell may be thinnest on top and thicker on the left and right sides. The center front and rear may be the same thickness as the top of the hard shell.