Abstract: A method for making a granulated Stevia sweetener is described. The resulting sweetener has a desirably high solubility level.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to human milk compositions and methods of making and using the same. In particular, the disclosure features methods of using human milk compositions to feed subjects before and/or after surgery or medical operations and that are useful in promoting recovery.

Abstract: Cheese products comprising less than 10 wt % modified pyrodextrin are disclosed. The cheese products with added modified pyrodextrin have similar melt, firmness, and stretch characteristics as compared to a cheese product without added modified pyrodextrin.

Abstract: Provided is means of powderizing a liquid component, wherein the powderizing agent contains an oil and/or fat composition, the oil and/or fat composition contains an oil and/or fat component which contains one or more types of XXX-type triglycerides having fatty acid residues X, each with x carbon atoms, at positions 1 to 3 of glycerin, x, the number of carbon atoms, is an integer selected from 10 to 22, and the XXX-type triglyceride is contained at 50% by mass or more relative to a content of the oil and/or fat component being 100% by mass; or the powderizing agent, wherein the oil and/or fat composition is a powder oil and/or fat composition having a loose bulk density of 0.05 to 0.6 g/cm3, the oil and/or fat component contains a ?-type oil and/or fat, and a particle of the powder oil and/or fat composition has a plate shape.

Abstract: A kit for making a mosaic design using multiple pieces of like sized and shaped pieces of candy is disclosed. The kit comprises a matrix holder comprising a plurality of enclosed wall spaces arranged in regular array, and a supply of candies which can be of an ovoid size and shape of so-called jelly beans. The mosaic spaces are sized and shaped to accept these candies. Some of the candies can be of a variety of colors or can otherwise have visual appearances differing from other candies. When the candies are arranged within the matrix, an artistic mosaic picture is presented. In effect, the kit user has, by the choice and arrangement of candy colors, painted an image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frozen confection comprising freezing point depressants in an amount of from 25 to 35% by weight of the frozen confection, wherein the number average molecular weight <M>n of the freezing point depressants is from 200 to 250 g mol?1, and wherein the freezing point depressants comprise erythritol in an amount of from 0.25 to 5 7% by weight of the frozen confection.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and an automatic system for recovering protein powder meal, crude and pure omega-3 oil and purified distilled water from a mixture of animal tissue processed in a filter-drier-reaction tank. Animal tissue, for example fish, and organic solvent are directly or indirectly fed into the filter-drier-reaction tank. The filter-drier-reaction tank mixes, heats, and separates solid and heavy liquid portions of the mixture, the organic solvents are automatically recycled back in to the system after distillation. The solid portion is retained in the filter-drier-reaction tank and baked. Solid protein powder product (the protein powder meal) is thus recovered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-soy oilseed protein products, very low in, or free of, beany, green, vegetable or similar flavour notes and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The non-soy oilseed protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting non-soy oilseed protein source with water to form an aqueous non-soy oilseed protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous non-soy oilseed protein solution from residual non-soy oilseed protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous non-soy oilseed protein solution to a pH between about 1.5 and a value about 1 pH unit lower than the typical pH of isoelectric precipitation to solubilize the bulk of the protein and form an acidified non-soy oilseed protein solution then separating the acidified non-soy oilseed protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of a pulse protein product having a protein content of at least about 60 wt % (N×6.25) d.b. which is soluble in aqueous media at a pH of less than about 4.4 and heat stable at that pH range is adjusted in pH to a pH of about 6 to about 8. The resulting product is further processed by drying the product, recovering and drying any precipitated pulse protein material, heat treating and then drying the product, or heat treating the product and recovering and drying any precipitated pulse protein material. The pulse protein product may be used in dairy alternative beverages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing highly digestible, partly hydrolyzed keratinaceous material, preferably from feathers, hair, wool, hooves or nails, comprising the steps of (1) hydrolyzing keratinaceous material in the presence of water, in a hydrolyser with heat and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 100 bar, and (2) concurrently drying and grinding the resultant hydrolyzed keratinaceous material in an air turbulence mill at about atmospheric pressure such that the drop in pepsin N and/or ileal digestibility is less than 10%, and/or the pepsin and ileal digestibility remain higher than respectively 75% and 80%, wherein the resultant keratinaceous material comprises at least partly insoluble material, and wherein the average particle size of the dry product leaving the air turbulence mill measured as d50 in volume fraction, as measured with laser diffraction using a dry powder Beckman Coulter particle size analyzer, is between about 20 ?m and about 0.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include a composition that can include one or more saponins and one or more non-pathogenic bacterial strains. In an embodiment, a method of treating an animal to reduce the bactericidal effect of protozoa is included. The method can include administering a composition comprising saponins and administering a composition comprising at least 1×107 colony forming units (CFU) per gram of one or more bacterial strains. The saponins can reduce a bactericidal activity of protozoa within the animal on the one or more bacterial strains. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to an animal feed additive containing a protein kinase C inhibitor selected from diurnoside, cestrumoside and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of copper-calcium sulphate as an animal feed additive. When used in animal breeding, a low dose of copper-calcium sulphate can achieve a growth promoting effect of a high dosage of copper sulphate, and thus can be used as an animal basic nutritional supplement to substitute low-copper preparations in the breeding of poultry, livestock or aquatic animals. Copper-calcium sulphate, used as a novel, efficient and safe feed additive in the feed processing industry and animal breeding industry, can reduce the dosage of copper ion by nearly 50-70% while maintaining the production, significantly reducing use of copper in husbandry so as to reduce the cost, the poisonous effects and the pollution, making it a promising copper compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a forage-based Pill and Paste Carrier for feeding to horses, donkeys, livestock and pets. More particularly, the Pill and Paste Carrier is formed into a hollow cylinder or disk shape, and can accept and hold a pill, a semi-solid or a liquid, or be filled with a paste. Provided is a method for making a Pill and Paste Carrier by formulation of a forage-based mixture, including a binder and a flavor enhancing substance, as well as any additive to promote animal health, then pressing and drying the formed hollow cylinder or disk and optionally filling with a formulated paste. Further provided is a method of administering medications to healthy animals or animals with acute or chronic health issues, who often make this process very difficult.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to palatable beverages and compositions such as non-chocolate flavored water soluble dry powder compositions comprising a cocoa extract which comprises cocoa polyphenols, and an edible acid. The present subject matter further relates to processes for formulating said beverages and compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a frozen onion soup au gratin, wherein heating of the frozen onion soup au gratin produces an onion soup au gratin comprising, in the following order from bottom to top: a first layer comprising onion soup, a second layer comprising at least one partially submerged bread piece or crouton and a third layer comprising gratinated cheese, wherein the first layer remains substantially free of immerged cheese.

Abstract: An instant freezer apparatus able to freeze consumable fluids and food having a freezing point lower than water is disclosed. The apparatus and method of the present invention is directed to a freezer typically able to instantly freeze consumable fluids and food without altering their chemical compositions. The instant freezer apparatus generally comprises a main frame and a removable freezing module. The apparatus may further comprise a freezing fluid injection system such as a liquid carbon dioxide tank or a liquid nitrogen tank fluidly connected to the main frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.

Abstract: There is provided an ambient-stable, packaged snack food product and methods of forming it by extrusion. The snack has a baked, porous body having a primary component including one or more of potato, legumes, pulses and cereals. The body of the snack includes from 40 to 85 wt. % of the primary component; optionally from 1.0 to 25 wt. % dairy powder; optionally from 5 to 18 wt. % of a sweetener, such as sugar; and from 5 to 25 wt. % oil. The body has a porosity of between 45 and 70%. It has a moisture content in the range 1-2 wt. %. In addition it has a viscosity, as tested, of less than about 200 cp, indicating a high proportion of cooked starch. It has a breaking point (for texture) in the range 10,000 to about 26,000 grams.

Abstract: The present invention, in an embodiment, is a product having an outer shell with at least one first legume and an inner portion with at least one second legume. In an embodiment, the at least one first legume is different from the at least one second legume and the outer shell includes at least a first layer and a second layer where the first layer is different from the second layer. In an embodiment, the product is a ready-to-eat food and the outer shell is crispy.

Abstract: Disclosed here are enhanced compositions of meat snacks, jerky, jerky sausage or similar products with dehydrated meat powders or broth powder.

Abstract: A method for preparing cut and frozen vegetables includes washing the vegetables to eliminate any residues of earth or other substances and materials which may have accumulated during the harvest. Next, the vegetables are mechanically treated to isolate the edible part thereof. Subsequently, the vegetables are cut into strips of thickness between 2 mm and 5 mm, and of width between 2 mm and 20 mm, through the use of a cutting device so as to define strips that can have a shape preferably chosen from that of spaghetti, tagliatelle, pappardelle and the like, more generally any long pasta format. Next, the method involves steam-cooking and air-drying the strips. Once the strips have dried, they are divided into portions corresponding to a preset quantity. Finally, such weighed portions are frozen to a temperature between ?18° C. and ?30° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foodstuff, containing: a) juice, pith, flesh, skins; or other constituents of at least one citrus fruit, b) at least one 4-hydroxyflavanone of the formula (I), in which R1 represents hydrogen or a hydroxy group a or methoxy group and the carbon atom at the position (C2) designated by * is present in a (2S) or a (2R) configuration or in any mixture of the two configurations, and also, if applicable, c) further flavorings or flavoring preparations, with the proviso that the constituent (b) is present in a sufficient quantity to improve the acidic and/or bitter taste of the constituent (a).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining value-determining contents, such as flavouring substances, vitamins, and polyphenols, from foods (13), having the following steps: a) providing a food (13), b) adding a plant oil (15) as an extractant, c) grinding the food (13) and the plant oil (15) into a mash (21), and d) separating the mash into an extraction phase, which is an oil phase (25), and a solid phase (29) as a raffinate phase. The food (13) and the plant oil (19) are ground very finely, said grinding process being defined in that the food (13) together with the plant oil (15) is ground until the oil phase (25) has an average particle size of less than 300 ?m, preferably less than 100 ?m, particularly preferably less than 20 ?m.

Abstract: A flavor composition comprising at least one transmembrane compound and/or at least one nucleotide derivative that modulates, increases and/or enhances the activity of an umami receptor is provided that can be used to enhance the umami taste and/or palatability of food products. In certain, non-limiting embodiments, the flavor composition comprises at least one nucleotide derivative and/or at least one transmembrane compound, optionally at least one nucleotide, optionally at least one first amino acid, optionally at least one second amino acid.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions with enhanced sweetness per weight when compared to the sweetener carbohydrate or sweetener polyol component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Long-lasting sweetener formulations which comprise at least one encapsulated sweetener compound and are suitable for use in confectionery products are disclosed. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the sweetener compound is stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside M, steviobioside, rubusoside and dulcoside A. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced sweetness duration for chewing gum.

Abstract: Provided is a composition which comprises (a) okara or whole soy or a mixture thereof, and (b) a fiber-containing pectin product or pectin, wherein the weight ratio between components (a) and (b) is from 0.1:1 to 75:1. The composition is useful for increasing the cohesion of solid food, such as soy patties.

Abstract: The invention provides oligosaccharide compositions, wherein arabinoxylan is present in said composition in amounts of 40-70% (w/w) of dry solid con-tent (DS) and the oligosaccharides have a dispersity (D) of 10-17. The oligosaccharide compositions are useful as bulking agents and for increasing the mouthfeel of a food product.

Abstract: Orally dissolvable compositions are provided which comprise a nutritional supplement for subjects in physiologically stressful states. The orally dissolvable compositions may comprise one or more water-soluble film strips for oral (buccal or sublingual) administration to a subject. The composition of the nutritional supplement may comprise combinations of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, copper, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, choline, and one or more flavorants.

Abstract: Disclosed here are methods to deliver protein to people in need of high protein. Also disclosed are methods to improve the protein content of comfort foods. Dehydrated meat powder or broth may be used to enhance the protein content of comfort foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional formulation containing a pea protein isolate, characterized in that the pea protein isolate: contains between 0.5 and 2% of free amino acids, has a viscosity: from 13 to 16×10?3 Pa·s. at a shear rate of 10 s?1, from 10 to 14×10?3 Pa·s. at shear rate of 40 s?1, and from 9.8 to 14×10?3 Pa·s. at a shear rate of 600 s?1, has a solubility: from 30 to 40% in pH zones from 4 to 5 from 40 to 70% in pH zones from 6 to 8. The invention also relates to the use of this nutritional formulation as a single protein source or as a food supplement, intended for infants, children and/or adults.

Abstract: A crushing machine for a vegetable food product frozen in blocks, or in IQF form, the machine having a box-like body defining a crushing chamber. The box-like body has an inlet port through which the frozen food product is put in the crushing chamber, and an outlet port through which a frozen crushed product is discharged from the crushing chamber. In the crushing chamber a crushing unit is mounted, having a plurality of crushing rollers, each of which is arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and has, peripherally, teeth arranged to cut the frozen product into blocks, or IQF form, for splitting it into the above described fragments of predetermined size. The rotation axes of the crushing rollers are parallel to each other. The outlet port is associated with a distribution valve arranged to adjust the amount of crushed product discharged from the machine through the outlet port.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process for the preparation of pellets containing wheat gluten, including: ?A preparatory step, in which a raw material containing at least 50 wt. % wheat gluten is brought to a particle size distribution having a D90 of at most 175 ?m, to form a feeding material; and ?A pelletizing step, in which the feeding material is formed into pellets.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of nicotine and may have other benefits, e.g., lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by relatively low nicotine content.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of nicotine and may have other benefits, e.g., lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by relatively low nicotine content.

Abstract: The aerosol-generating article (10) comprises a plurality of segments assembled in the form of a rod (11). The plurality of segments includes an aerosol-forming substrate (20) and a mouthpiece filter (50) located downstream from the aerosol-forming substrate (20) within the rod (11). The aerosol-generating article (10) further comprises activated carbon (45) disposed between the aerosol-forming substrate (20) and the mouthpiece filter (50) within the rod (11).

Abstract: There is provided a package for tobacco products or tobacco related commodities or smoking devices (20; 120; 220; 320), wherein the package (20; 120; 220; 320) includes an information encoding pattern (10; 110). The information encoding pattern comprises at least one first area (12) having a first conductive or dielectric property and at least one second area (14; 14a, 14b, 14c) having a second conductive or dielectric property. The first conductive property is different from the second conductive property and the first dielectric property is different from the second dielectric property. The information encoding pattern is configured to be detectable by a capacitive touch screen (24), e.g. a touch screen of a mobile device (22), such as a smartphone or tablet computer, when the information encoding pattern interacts with the touch screen, i.e. when the information encoding pattern approaches and/or touches the touch screen.

Abstract: An analysis and/or treatment device (100) for at least one smoking article (60). comprising a closable receptacle (4) for receiving the at least one smoking article (60) therein; a reservoir (62) for a fluid treatment material (8, 9); a hollow injection needle. (2) interiorly insertable into the smoking article (60) received in the receptacle (4) and operably connected to the reservoir (62); means (3) for moving the treatment material (9) from the reservoir (62) through the needle (2) into the interior of the smoking article (60); and at least one sensor means (15) provided in the receptacle (4) for detecting at least one parameter characterizing a property of the smoking article (60) and/or characterizing the treatment conditions in the receptacle (4).

Abstract: Provided is an atomizer, the atomizer includes a housing assembly. The housing assembly defines an air intake hole on an upper end thereof. The air intake hole fluidly communicates with outside, the housing assembly defines an atomizing chamber, a liquid storage chamber, and an air intake passage therein. The liquid storage chamber and the air intake passage are spaced from each other, and the liquid storage chamber fluidly communicates with the atomizing chamber. An end of the air intake passage fluidly communicates with the air intake hole, an opposite end of the air intake passage extends to a lower end of the housing assembly, and fluidly communicates with the atomizing chamber at a lower end of the atomizing chamber. The present disclosure further provides an electronic cigarette having aforementioned atomizer.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching un-vaporized e-liquid prevents un-vaporized e-liquid from exiting the mouthpiece of an atomizer or vaporizer. A liquid catch chamber is positioned after the outlet from a vaporizer's heating element, with a liquid deflection barrier between the outlet from the vaporizer's heating element and the outlet from the catch chamber. Protrusions around the outlet apertures may further restrict the flow of un-vaporized e-liquid out of the outlets. Further, absorbent materials may also be used to retain the e-liquid within the catch chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smoking machine for an electronic cigarette, relating to the technical field of electronic cigarettes. The smoking machine for an electronic cigarette comprises: a housing; a rotary disc installed on a side surface of the housing, a central axis of the rotary disc is parallel to a horizontal plane, and the rotary disc rotates relative to the housing with the central axis of the rotary disc as a center, a disc-body smoking through hole is provided on an end face of the rotary disc, a housing sealing member is disposed on a side surface of the housing, a sealing ventilation hole penetrating into the housing in a horizontal direction is provided in the housing sealing member, and an end face of the housing sealing member is in contact with the end face of the rotary disc; and a main control circuit board electrically connected to the rotary disc.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid storage assembly, an air adjusting assembly and a liquid adjusting assembly. The air adjusting assembly includes an air adjusting ring and an air adjusting seat. The liquid adjusting assembly includes a liquid adjusting seat, an inner sleeve pipe and a liquid barrier ring. When the air adjusting ring is rotated, an area of the air intaking hole communicated with the air intaking slot is adjusted. When the liquid adjusting seat is rotated, the liquid barrier ring is brought to rotate by the inner sleeve pipe, to cause the first liquid intaking hole and the second liquid intaking hole to be communicated with each other or staggered from each other. An electronic cigarette having the atomizer is also provided.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a cartridge, housing, mouthpiece, and linkage. The cartridge includes first and second compartments each having an air inlet and outlet. The housing encloses the cartridge, and includes air inlets, air outlets, and a guide slot. The mouthpiece includes an air inlet in fluid communication with the housing air outlets. The linkage extends through the guide slot and is connected to the cartridge and the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece and the cartridge are rotatable with respect to the housing from a first position to a second position. When the cartridge is in the first position, the housing obstructs the air inlets and outlets of the first and second compartments. When the cartridge is in the second position, the air inlets and outlets of the first and second compartments are in fluid communication with the housing air inlets and outlets respectively.

Abstract: A vaporization device assembly comprising programmed or preset with dose amount and time of dose information for a vaporization substance being delivered by said vaporization device assembly with a means for notifying a user of timing related to inhalation of vaporizable substance in a vaporization device, method of using the same, a charging case, a kit, and a vibration assembly.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a device for detecting and charging electronic articles, and more particularly for charging batteries in electronic cigarettes.

Abstract: An electronic pipe includes a pipe section comprising an outer shell with a coil placed around and along the inside surface of the shell. The pipe section also may include a connector element coupled to a connector element on a battery section, with both connector elements structured to transmit an electric current from the battery to the coil. A material container is insertable into the pipe section such that the coil is disposed between the inside surface of the outer shell and the material container. The coil is capable of initiating a combustion reaction inside the material container.

Abstract: A clothing item that allows a user to display an erasable static message to an audience surrounding the wearer of the clothing item. The clothing item comprises or a shirt and a plastic sheet that is fixedly attached to the front of the shirt. The clothing item may further comprise of a cord that attaches to the shirt and an erasable marker that attaches to the cord. In still a further embodiment of the clothing item, a second strip of material can be attached to the shirt, the strip will allow a user of the shirt to erase the static message and replace it with another static message. The clothing item allows a user of the clothing item to deliver a static message to those around his or her immediate periphery. The clothing item can be used by people suffering from communication disorders to express themselves.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are flocked shapewear garments. The flocked shapewear garments comprise a fabric, an elastomeric coating, and flocking fibers embedded in the elastomeric coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a molded cup bra having a first bra cup portion and a second bra cup portion adapted to accommodate breasts of a user. The molded cup bra further includes a first fabric layer adapted to absorb perspiration that is at least adjacent to a skin surface of the user when the molded cup bra is worn, and a second fabric layer provided on inner side of said molded cup bra adapted to reprieve the skin surface of the user from the impact of synthetic materials touching the skin.