Abstract: A method for providing nutrients to a plant can include providing a nutrient composition and administering the nutrient composition to the plant or to soil or water having the plant so as to provide the plant nutrient to the plant. The nutrient composition can include: at least one biosurfactant penetrant selected from the group consisting of glycolipids, lipopeptides, flavolipids, lipoproteins, and combinations thereof; and a plant nutrient chelated or complexed with the at least one biosurfactant, the plant nutrient being selected from the group consisting of elicitors, plant-growth regulators, fertilizers, minerals, plant-stress reducing agents, and combinations thereof, wherein the nutrient composition is configured to penetrate into the plant. A method for retaining moisture in a cultivated plant is also disclosed. A method for treating a seed is also disclosed.

Abstract: Fumigant compositions including hexafluoropropene or 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, and methods of making such compositions, are provided herein. The fumigant compositions may be suitable for use as soil fumigant compositions and structural fumigant compositions against a variety of undesirable species such as weeds, nematodes, pathogens, animals and insects. The fumigant compositions also have low toxicity and low Global Warming Potential. In one embodiment, a fumigant composition includes hexafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene or a combination thereof. The fumigant composition further includes at least one component selected from methyl iodide, chloropicrin, acrolein, 1,3 dichloropropene, dimethyl disulfide, furfural, propylene oxide metham sodium and combinations thereof. The fumigant composition also includes at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition including a compound which is a biscationic or triscationic amphiphile, and the method of making such an antimicrobial composition, and the method of using such a compound or composition for antimicrobial use. The antimicrobial composition can include a compound having the formula (I) wherein R is a methylene group unsubstituted or optionally substituted, s is an integer in the range from 1 to 6, R1, R2, R3 or R4 is H or a C1-4 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted, X is a halogen, m and n are integers in the range from 5 to 25, and m is not equal to n. Alternatively, the antimicrobial composition can comprise a compound having the formula (III) or (IV) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 R5, or R6 is H or a C1-4 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted, X or Y is a halogen, and m and n are integers in the range from 5 to 25.

Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon using phenolic aromatic aldehydes (ex: cinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde) are provided, which find use as agents for treating, preventing, or curing systemic bacterial infections of living plants, in particular against Gram negative bacteria and more particularly species of Liberibacter, including Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus. The agent compositions described are used synergistically with other antimicrobial compounds, such as those that plants manufacture or release as a result of biotic or abiotic stresses, including the application of the aldehydes, proteins, whether produced by recombinant methods or not, or by essential oils such as carvacrol or allicin. Methods of applying the compositions for agriculture use are disclosed.

Abstract: Described are plant growth regulation compositions and methods utilizing combinations of Class A and Class B gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors. Preferred methods and compositions involve the combination of trinexapac-ethyl with either or both of flurprimidol and paclobutrazol, in particular to provide a synergistic effect in the regulation of the growth of turfgrass.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising an aqueous suspension of microcapsules, having a capsule wall of a porous condensate polymer, and containing a solution of fluoroxypyr in a rosin solvent system is provided. A herbicidal composition comprising microcapsules, having a capsule wall of a porous condensate polymer, and containing fluoroxypyr and a solvent comprising rosin and/or a rosin derivative, is also provided. A method of preparing a herbicidal composition is also disclosed, comprising providing a water immiscible phase comprising fluoroxypyr and an isocyanate dissolved in a rosin solvent system comprising rosin and/or a rosin derivative; providing an aqueous phase comprising one or more surfactants; combining the water immiscible phase and the aqueous phase to form a dispersion of the water immiscible phase in the aqueous phase; adding to the resulting dispersion an amine, thereby forming microcapsules of polyurea containing droplets of the water immiscible phase; and curing the microcapsules.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to compounds of the general formula (I) in which the A1-A4, T, n, W, Q, R1 and B1-B4 radicals are each as defined in the description. Also described are processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I). The inventive compounds are especially suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agriculture, and ectoparasites in veterinary medicine.

Abstract: A co-crystal composed of a diamide-based insecticidal-active ingredient and a neonicotinoid-based insecticidal-active ingredient is provided as a co-crystal which exhibits excellent insecticidal effects over a long period of time while reducing the occurrence of chemical damage on useful plants. The co-crystal is obtained by a method including heating and stirring of a suspension obtained by suspending the diamide-based insecticidal-active ingredient and the neonicotinoid-based insecticidal-active ingredient in a solvent such as water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural fungicidal composition comprising tiadinil or a salt thereof and chlorothalonil as active ingredients, which has a wide fungicidal spectrum as well as a synergistic effect between the two active ingredients, in particular, to lawn grass diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing transgenic plant material by transforming a plant with a vector comprising an essential gene having mutations at two sites at least. The method is exemplified with EPSPS as the essential gene. The method makes it possible to use an antisense molecule directed to the native form of said gene for selection of transformed plants. The application relates further to a plant obtainable by the method, a binary vector system containing the mutated essential gene, said mutations being silent mutations. Furthermore, the application discloses the use of an antisense molecule directed to an essential gene as a herbicide in particular using an aqueous solution comprising a saccharide such as sucrose, fructose and glucose.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plant protection agent comprising an amorphous and/or microcrystalline silicon- and phosphorus-containing iron oxide, and a method for controlling plant diseases, comprising the step of applying the plant protection agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures, comprising Bacillus subtilis strain FB17, or a cell-free extract thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and/or a mutant of Bacillus subtilis FB17 having all the identifying characteristics thereof or extract of the mutant, and at least one biopesticide as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seamless capsule for exterminating insect pests, particularly the capsule effective for termites, which hardly affects an ecological system other than the insect pests, such as a human being and domestic animals and useful insects around the human being, has an excellent safety and an excellent transporting rate by insect pests, particularly termites and has an improved exterminating efficiency per number of capsules transported or per unit time, and a method of exterminating insect pests by using the seamless capsule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of a fungicidal Paenibacillus sp. strain comprising a variant fusaricidin synthetase lacking a functional adenylation domain in the third module. The present invention also provides a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of a fungicidal Paenibacillus sp. strain or a cell-free extract thereof comprising at least one Paeniserine and at least one Paeniprolixin. Also provided are isolated compounds and methods of treating a plant to control a plant disease with the disclosed compositions and compounds.

Abstract: The invention of the present Application provides a standardized method to obtain an extract and the extract from leaves of Swinglea glutinosa, wherein the method yields an amount of extract that is about 60% the weight of the Swinglea glutinosa leaves.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nail polish formulations for application to natural or artificial finger- or toenails, where the nail polish formulation comprises grapefruit seed extract that imparts antifungal and other antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide dough which can provide bread and baked confectionery with the good appearance and the suppressed dry texture, even though the dough includes the cereal flour containing a large amount of dietary fiber. Another object of the present invention is to provide bread and baked confectionery obtained by baking the dough. According to the present invention, bakery dough including: 10 to 60 mass % of cereal flour containing 4 mass % or more of dietary fiber; and 1 to 35 mass % of medium-chain fatty acid containing triacylglycerol (MTG), and bakery products obtained by heating and baking the bakery dough are provided.

Abstract: A cereal flour composition is made by subjecting a mixture to a heating treatment, the mixture including: a cereal flour; and 0.2-10 parts by mass of an emulsifier with respect to 100 parts by mass of the cereal flour. Preferably, the emulsifier is a monoglycerol fatty acid ester or lecithin. Preferably, the heating treatment is performed for 2 seconds to 3 minutes at a mixture temperature of 80 to 120° C. Preferably, the heating treatment is a heat-moisture treatment using saturated water vapor. A process for producing the cereal flour composition involves a heating step of directly applying saturated water vapor to the mixture including a cereal flour and an emulsifier, and heating the mixture, wherein the heating step is performed by using a production device including: a transporting path that transports an introduced raw material to an outlet; and a mechanism that introduces saturated water vapor into the transporting path.

Abstract: A commercially prepared dry sweet dough mix, and preparation method therefor, for use in making a batter to prepare of home baked cooked goods having a sweet flavor. The dry sweet dough mix includes a mixture of component ingredients such as flour, chemical leavening agent, non-fat dry milk solids, eggs, and a sweetening agent, which are disposed in a preparation bag. Once the component ingredients are combined and finished, they may be advantageously stored in the preparation bag at a wide range of temperatures. To be used, the dry sweet dough mix is hydrated and massaged into a batter while still in the preparation bag in two to five minutes. Once prepared in this manner, the batter does not need any kneading or fermentation steps and may be baked or cooked in a conventional manner into products such as pies, dumpling, tea cookies or teacakes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knock-out unit with at least one knock-out cup, which is connected to a base. The present invention further relates to a method to clean a knock-out unit, which comprises a base and at least one knock-out cup.

Abstract: A processing line, inspection line, or both, includes a first conveyor line with shackles for suspending the poultry by the legs. The conveyor line is arranged to move the poultry in a conveying direction passed a processing and/or inspection station for the poultry, wherein at least along a part of the conveyor line an endless belt is provided that supports the shackles and moves the shackles sideways away from a first neutral vertical suspension position to a second position in which the shackles are suspended obliquely in the conveyor line so as to arrange that any back-and-forth movement of the shackles in their conveying direction is prevented or counteracted.

Abstract: A guide member for use in separating viscera sets eviscerated from slaughtered poultry comprising a separation support surface having an elongated opening for receiving a viscera set in a manner whereby at least the intestines and the gallbladder are suspended below said guide member and the liver and gizzard are positioned above said guide member. The elongated opening extends away from a front edge of the separation support surface and a distal section of the opening is off-set in relation to a proximal section in a direction substantially parallel to the front edge. A gripping member may be arranged below said guide member for gripping a part of the intestines. In a method according to the invention the guide member is moved into contact with the viscera set whereby the intestines and/or gallbladder enters the elongated opening.

Abstract: A vehicle mountable hanging hook apparatus for hanging a fish or other game for cleaning in a mobile setting comprises a vertical base defining a square steel pipe sized to fit in the stake pocket of a conventional pickup truck rail and a hook extension arm defining an “L” shaped square member sized to telescopically slide into the top of the vertical base at its proximal end and a lateral section with a hook member at its distal end and a hinged portion that provides a pivot about which the lateral section can swing between a deployed position and a retracted position. When in the deployed position, it is contemplated that the lateral section of the hook extension arm will extend beyond the edge of the vehicle on which it is mounted such that a fish or other game can be hung from the hook member.

Abstract: A process for producing tea products is provided, the process comprising: providing fresh whole tea leaves; placing the tea leaves into a press, and pressing the leaves thereby producing tea juice and leaf residue, whilst applying steam to the outside of the press, so that the steam comes into contact with the juice as it leaves the press; collecting the juice; and processing the leaf residue to produce black tea. A green tea product obtainable by the process of the invention is also provided. The product contains greater than 3.0% theanine by weight of the total tea solids and has a weight ratio of theanine to total polyphenols of less than 1:6.

Abstract: Provided are a process for forming a heat stable confectionery product and a heat stable confectionery product. The process for forming a heat stable confectionery product comprises carrying out a first process sequence comprising formulating a blend of a sweetener, a confectionery fat along with milk solids, cocoa solids or both, and conching the blend; providing a pre-sized sugar hydrate additive; and adding the sugar hydrate additive to the blend at the end of the first sequence to form a flowable confectionery paste, followed by cooling the confectionery paste to a solid. The heat stable confectionery product includes sugar hydrate, is visibly devoid of blooming, and is formed according to the process described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a caramel color based food dye having the same or greater color intensity compared to that of a conventional caramel dye, and a caramel color based food dye using the process. The process uses Maillard reaction, not caramel reaction, to prepare a caramel color based food dye. It is possible to prepare a caramel color based food dye that does not generate harmful substances such as 4-MEI and has a similar color intensity and a color pattern as the conventionally used type-III caramel dye. Moreover, it is possible to avoid a harmful problem caused by the conventional type III caramel dye since the food dye of the present invention can be replaced with the conventional type III caramel dyes in the same amount.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for preparing a cooled food product, comprising: a receiving seat (1), for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container, comprising a heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface (21) arranged to be in contact with an outer surface of a side wall (8d) of the container when the container is placed in the machine, a cooling unit (4) arranged for cooling the heat exchange element (1a) and, a stirring unit (5) connectable to a stirring member (9) and arranged for driving the stirring member (9) in at least one rotational movement; wherein it comprises means for measuring the temperature of the product while being prepared, a control unit for automatically setting output parameters according to input parameters received by the control unit and compared to threshold values stored in the unit; wherein the output parameters comprises: at least one rotational velocity of the stirring member and the cooling power of the cooling unit, and wherein the input par

Abstract: A process for treating defatted rice bran to produce a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue both from defatted rice bran. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement or feed for livestock and poultry and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit for the production of a biofuel. The defatted rice bran is subjected to both starch hydrolysis and protein hydrolysis and a resulting liquid stream containing hydrolyzed proteins is sent through a two membrane filtration stages, the first being a microfiltration and the second being a nanofiltration stage.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a vegetable protein product may be produced utilizing an extrusion process. The process may comprise preparing an emulsion of a vegetable protein concentrate and an emulsifier, feeding a tangible mixture into the extruder, introducing the emulsion into the tangible mixture within the extruder to form a combined material, and pushing or driving the combined material through one or more holes at an end of the extruder into an ambient environment.

Abstract: One or more of hydrolysed wheat flour, soluble dietary fibre, prebiotic dietary fibre, polydextrose and soluble corn fibre are used as basic matrix-forming ingredients in an expanded food product. The matrix-forming ingredients are mixed together with water, plus a whey protein isolate or whey protein concentrate, to increase the protein content of the food. A dough is formed which is then formed into pieces which are temperature conditioned before being expanded under a vacuum caused by evaporation of moisture in the dough. All steps of the process of making the expanded food products, including any subsequent drying, is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 75° C., which advantageously allows mixing in of temperature sensitive ingredients, e.g. vitamins, pharmaceuticals, at the dough forming stage. The products have a honeycomb structure and there is no significant change in flavour or nutritional value of the ingredients caused by the process of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising cyclodextrins or carbohydrates. The present invention also relates to the use of such compositions in the binding and removal of mycotoxins from foodstuff. The invention also includes compositions that show a broad affinity for mycotoxins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for decreasing off-flavors of dried beta glucan. The pH of the beta glucan is lowered prior to drying the beta glucan in order to reduce Maillard reactions which produce the off-flavors.

Abstract: A thickening composition which contains specific amounts of a metal salt-enclosing dextrin and a thickening polysaccharide and which has a good dispersibility raises the viscosity rapidly, and has an excellent thickening effect can be produced by the steps of obtaining the metal salt-enclosing dextrin by mixing, dissolving, and homogenizing a dextrin and a metal salt in water, followed by drying, and adding the metal salt-enclosing dextrin to the thickening polysaccharide followed by mixing or granulation. The thickening composition makes it possible to provide a thickening composition to which has a good dispersibility, raises the viscosity rapidly, and offers an improved thickening effect per unit mass in a wide variety of water-containing foods such as water, teas, refreshing beverages, dairy beverages, soups, and thick liquid foods.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) wherein X is —(CH2)m— wherein m is an integer from 7 to 10, or X is C7-C10 alkenyl, and i) n is 1, R1 and R3 are hydrogen, and R2 is the residue of a proteinogenic amino acid; ii) n is 1, R2 is hydrogen, and R1 and R3 together are —CH2—CH2—CH2—; or iii) n is 2 or 3 and R1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, useful in modifying flavours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.

Abstract: A sweetener composition comprising xylose, a sugar alcohol and brown seaweed extract in solid form, preferably powdered or crystalline form. The sugar alcohol is preferably an erythritol and the brown seaweed extract is preferably obtained from Laminaria japonica. The sweetener composition can further comprise one or a combination of additional vitamins, minerals, probiotic cultures, and other plant-based extracts.

Abstract: A computerized food purchase history system automatically determines a current food diet (e.g., based on an automatically maintained food purchase history). The computerized device automatically compares the current food diet with nutritional goals, to identify nutritional differences, and analyzes the nutritional differences, to identify potential changes to the current food diet using said computerized device. The process of analyzing nutritional differences ranks the potential changes based on a previously established measure of emotional resistance to dietary change. The potential change ranked as having the lowest nutritional differences within a calorie limit and an emotional resistance limit is selected as a recommended change to the current food diet. The computerized device then automatically outputs the recommended change to the current food diet from the computerized device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preventing or controlling an inflammatory skin disorder (such as acne) in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a diet that is low in fructose, oligosaccharides and/or polyol sugars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a lipid and protein component-containing composition comprising large lipid globules, preferably coated with polar lipids, and to the compositions obtained thereby. Optionally, the lipid and protein component-containing composition is spray-dried. The obtained compositions are for feeding infants and young children.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fermented infant or follow on formula comprising non digestible oligosaccharides for decreasing duration of crying, reducing crying episodes, and incidence of colics in infants.

Abstract: A food composition that includes at least the following essential nutrients: water, choline, omega-3, omega-6, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, threonine, valine, histidine, arginine; vitamin A; vitamin C; calcium; iron; vitamin D; vitamin E; vitamin K; thiamin; riboflavin; niacin; vitamin B6; folate; vitamin B12; biotin; pantothenic acid; phosphorus; iodine; magnesium; zinc; selenium; copper; manganese; chromium; molybdenum; and chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing water soluble oil palm leaf powder and concentrate. The most preferred method includes the steps of (a) cleaning the leaves with water or an acid with pH lower than 5.5 and salts to produce an extract, (b) extracting the oil palm leaves with a solvent which has polarity index above 2.5 such as methanol, ethanol or ethyl acetate or any combination thereof, especially catechins or ethanol and water which are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food consumption (c) filtering and/or centrifuging the extract, (d) sterilizing the extract and (e) microencapsulating the extract from step (d) to form the water soluble oil palm leaf powder and concentrate.

Abstract: Nutritionally enhanced nutraceutical Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran are provided, as well as a method of using the same to reduce Insulin Resistance in animals, especially humans with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. Provided in various example embodiments are mixtures of elevated levels of nutraceutical compounds, including but not limited to gamma-oryzanol, inositol, ferulic acid, tocotrienols and phytosterols and pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions thereof. Steps are provided including evaluating insulin resistance parameters, initiating therapy including providing therapeutic amounts of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Rice Bran Fractions from rice bran to treat pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes or others with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome, managing compliance with the therapy, and monitoring and reevaluating the therapy.

Abstract: Nutraceutical composition of plant foods, for the preparation of food products, comprising water; sodium, potassium, iron, calcium and manganese ions; retinol, retinoids; thiamine; riboflavin; niacin; pantothenic acid; ascorbic acid; soluble plant fibers, said composition being characterized in that said substances are brought by the use, for the preparation of said nutraceutical composition, of plant foods such as: solanum tuberosum tuber(s), cucurbita pepo fruit(s), daucus carota root(s), allium cepa fruit(s), capsicum fruit(s), extra virgin olive oil, cooking salt, prunus dulcis seed(s), said plant foods being respectively present in 3:2:2:1:0.15:0.14:0.132:0.02 ratios, calculated based on the weight of the used edible part of said plant foods.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized liquid nutritional compositions, including stabilized infant formulas, which comprise a first insoluble calcium salt, a second insoluble calcium salt and an emulsifier. The first insoluble calcium salt and the second insoluble calcium salt have different average particle sizes. The stabilized nutritional liquids are stable emulsions with good mineral suspension. Methods of manufacturing the stabilized liquid nutritional compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of alternan as texturizing agent, particularly as fat or oil replacer in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, a homogeneous composition comprising alternan and water, the use of the homogeneous composition as texturizing agent in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, and foodstuffs and cosmetic preparations comprising alternan as texturizing agent or a homogeneous composition comprising alternan.

Abstract: The invention discloses an oligosaccharide mixture derived from cow's milk that can be easily spray dried comprising (a) a soluble oligosaccharide population which is the same as that of soluble oligosaccharides found in cow's milk and (b) ?-galactooligosaccharides formed by the action of ?-galacotsidase on lactose and the milk oligosaccharides. The mixture having a total monosaccharide content of less than 5% w/v and a lactose:oligosaccharide ratio of less than 20. Nutritional compositions, especially infant formula, comprising the oligosaccharide mixture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprising branched fructan molecules, wherein said branched fructan molecules have; a molecular weight of between about 0.3 to about 3 kDa;and/ora fructan chain length of about 2 to about 15 fructose units and/or an elution time of 7 to 22 minutes when on a Dionex HPAEC-PAD column. The invention also embraces a feed or food supplement comprising such compositions, a method of producing a composition comprising branched fructan molecules, and a method of making a feed or foodstuff.