Patents Issued in February 7, 2019
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Publication number: 20190037859Abstract: A device for forming a sheeted dough from a dough piece, which includes: (i) a lower tray arranged so as to support the dough piece during a forming operation, (ii) an upper tray, and (iii) a forming actuator arranged so as to move the upper plate in relation to the lower plate, in such a way as to be able to press the dough piece between the lower tray and the upper tray in order to form a sheeted dough, the lower tray containing a system of mobile ejectors that can assume a so-called retracted position in such a way as to form, overall, a continuous surface with the lower tray, and a so-called raised position in such a way as to form a raised surface in relation to the lower tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: EKIMInventors: Cyrill HAMON, Sébastien ROVERSO, Faustine CALVARIN
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Publication number: 20190037860Abstract: A system for handling culinary preparations, which includes: a mounting (I) including an upper surface arranged to receive a culinary preparation, and a plurality of feedthroughs extending between the upper surface and a lower surface; a transfer device including a plurality of projecting portions; a relative movement system being arranged to position the system in a low position, in which no projecting portion projects relative to the upper surface of the mounting, and a high position, in which one end of at least one projecting portion is made to project through the feedthroughs, relative to the upper surface of the mounting; and a handling tool including oblong elements arranged to be inserted between projecting portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Cyrill HAMON, Sébastien ROVERSO, Didier RASCLE
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Publication number: 20190037861Abstract: A pizza dough capable of being fermented in 30-60 minutes, allowing for the mass production of pizza dough snacks, is disclosed. The dough comprises a flour, a leavening system comprising yeast and yeast extract, and a sweetener. The combination of the ingredients, in particular the sweetener and leavening system, results in a dough and final product that displays the organoleptic properties of pizza, yet the dough only has a fermentation time of about 30-60 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Kerin Kennedy, Mark Lindsley
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Publication number: 20190037862Abstract: Method and device for carrying out the method of mechanically harvesting inner and outer meat fillets from a poultry carcass breast cap. A poultry breast cap (23) is conveyed while being supported inversed to its natural position on a carrier (17) through a path of conveyance (25). The outer fillet is cut along a keel bone of the poultry breast cap (23) to enable separation of the inner and outer fillets. After separation and successive harvesting of the outer and inner breast fillets the carcass remains are discarded. The device (1, 13) for carrying out the method comprises means (15, 17, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43) for performing at least the steps of conveying, separating and harvesting inner and outer breast fillets, and discarding carcass remains.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Rijk Slagboom, David Scott Hazenbroek
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Publication number: 20190037863Abstract: Method and apparatus (1, 11) for longitudinally cutting poultry legs along a contour defined by an inwardly extending bone structure. The method comprises the steps of, and the apparatus (1, 11) having means (25) for, suspending at least one poultry leg at its ankle joint, and conveying the thus suspended poultry leg along a pre-defined path of conveyance (21). At least one cutting unit (1) with a directionable knife (73) is provided in the pre-defined path of conveyance (21). The at least one poultry leg is positioning such that it is lined-up for a longitudinal cutting engagement by the directionable knife (73), and the directionable knife (73) is brought into cutting engagement with the thus positioned poultry leg. During cutting engagement, position and cutting direction of the directionable knife are continuously adjusted to follow the contour defined by the bone structure of the poultry leg, while the positioned poultry leg is conveyed past the directionable knife (73).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Juul Floris van den Berg, David Scott Hazenbroek
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Publication number: 20190037864Abstract: Methods of reducing surface microbial contamination of a poultry carcass comprising subjecting the poultry carcass which has previously been scalded and de-feathered to hot water of between 50° C. and 95° C. for between 1 second and 120 seconds; and related apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: MOY PARK LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Lytle, Paul Gardiner
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Publication number: 20190037865Abstract: A fish handling unit for processing live fish is provided. Such fish handling unit includes an inspection system configured to inspect a plurality of live fish. A conveyor assembly transports the live fish to the inspection system. At least one robotic cell is in communication with the inspection system. The robotic cell has a controller configured to control operation thereof. An end effector is operably engaged with the robotic cell. The end effector interacts with the live fish moving along the conveyor assembly, based on information determined by the inspection system and received by the controller. The end effector may optionally be an integrated gripper and injection assembly capable of orientation and injection of the live fish. Associated devices and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Jorn Stale Pettersen, Remy Kristian Oddoy, Johan Odd Moflag, Steffen Langseth
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Publication number: 20190037866Abstract: An arrangement and method for slicing a fish fillet. The arrangement comprises a slicing space which is isolated from its surroundings and unmanned, receiving means for receiving a cutting platform comprising a fish fillet (10) into the cutting space, said cutting platform being fillet specific so that it is arranged to be replaced with the fish fillet (10) adapted on it, a cutting blade (9), which is non-rotating and adapted in the slicing space, a cutting actuator adapted to bring the cutting blade (9) into a linear cutting movement in relation to the cutting platform to detach a slice from the fish fillet (10), and transfer means arranged to transfer the blade to such a position in relation to the cutting platform where the subsequent slice is cut off from the fish fillet (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: ARCTIC IP INVESTMENT ABInventors: Jari RUUTTU, Petteri KINNUNEN
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Publication number: 20190037867Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and cooking seafood or crustacea has a container with an interior volume defined by a tapered wall, a basket removably received in the interior volume of the container, a pipe positioned adjacent to the wall of the container and having a plurality of apertures adapted to direct the flow of water through holes of the basket, and a connector fluidically connected to the pipe and having a portion extending outwardly of the tapered wall of the container. The basket is tapered so as to be nestable within the tapered wall of the container. The basket has an indentation with holes extending over the pipe. A pot is spaced from the container and nestably removably receives the basket therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Tim MCDONALD
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Publication number: 20190037868Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing freeze-dried shrimp that, after cooking by hot water pouring, present a larger apparent size than conventional ones and present a plump, elastic texture. [Solution] Raw material shrimp are heated by dipping them in hot water at 65 to 75° C. until the shrimp have an internal temperature of 60 to 70° C., and then the shrimp are frozen and subsequently freeze-dried. With this method, it is possible to obtain freeze-dried shrimp that present a larger apparent size and plump, elastic texture after cooking by hot water pouring, as compared with conventional ones obtained by conventional methods for producing freeze-dried shrimp employing heating by boiling in boiling water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Haruka TAMORI, Takateru NAKAYAMA, Kazuki YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20190037869Abstract: A method for controlling an atmosphere in a space which is at least partially filled with agricultural or horticultural products comprises the steps of (a) measuring an amount of at least one metabolite such as acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate and/or ethanol produced by the products, (b) measuring at least one of (i) an amount of oxygen absorbed by the products and (ii) an amount of carbon dioxide produced by the products, (c) determining a relationship between the measured amount of the metabolite and the measured amount of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide, (d) analyzing the determined relationship to detect a potential onset of fermentation in the products and (e) selectively adjusting a level of at least one component of the atmosphere in the space on the basis of the analysis. An installation for carrying out this method is also claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Jan-Kees BOERMAN, Peter Anthon Cornelis KOOIJMAN
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Publication number: 20190037870Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a creamer comprising; (a) i) incorporating a mineral into an oil component by high shear mixing to provide a first composition; and ii) mixing the first composition with an aqueous component to provide a second composition; or (b) i) incorporating a mineral into an aqueous component to provide a first composition; and ii) mixing the first composition with an oil component to provide a second composition; iii) homogenizing the second composition from step ii) of (a) or (b) to provide an oil-in-water emulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Lennart Fries, Christoph Reh, Lucile Waksman, Christopher James Pipe, Martin Leser, Chrystel Loret
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Publication number: 20190037871Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a cheese, the process comprising the steps of (i) providing milk; (ii) acidifying the milk, where the mild is acidified with carbon dioxide to a pH of 6.2 to 6.6 when measured at a temperature of 29 to 38° C. to provide an acidified milk; (iii) inoculating the acidified milk with a starter culture, wherein the inoculation is a direct vat inoculation, to provide an inoculated acidified milk and making the cheese therefrom; wherein the inoculated acidified milk contains a coagulant, wherein the coagulant comprises at least a microbial protease coagulating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: AILEEN KACVINSKY, WILLARD KNOESPEL, DIRK KUCKELSBERG, THOMAS MICHAEL ROULEAU, TIMOTHY JOHN ARMSTRONG
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Publication number: 20190037872Abstract: The invention pertains to a cheese analogue, comprising water, a root or tuber starch, native potato protein and a fat component. The cheese analogue of the invention has an improved stretch and body, and less off-taste, than known imitation cheese types. The invention further pertains to a method of making said cheese analogue, as well as to food products comprising the cheese analogue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Jacob BERGSMA
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Publication number: 20190037873Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing coffee cream, comprising the following steps: (1) preparing oil phase; (2) preparing aqueous phase; (3) add aqueous phase to the oil phase to mix them, stir evenly and perform sterilization; (4) dissolve coffee extract in 40-70° C. water and perform sterilization; (5) add the sterilized aqueous solution of the coffee extract to the sterilized oil-water mixture, stir evenly and homogenize; (6) stir the homogenized material at a temperature of below 10° C. for 1 hour at a low speed, then perform filling, and preserve under a frozen condition below ?18° C. Compared with traditional technology, the present invention has the following advantages. The present invention improves the process conditions, adjusts feeding sequence of components. After the coffee powder is sterilized alone, it is mixed with the sterilized water-oil phase. By this process, it solves the problem of damage of surface tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: SHANGHAI HI-ROAD FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Haihu HUANG
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Publication number: 20190037874Abstract: A method of preparing a self-emulsifying fat composition comprises the steps of: providing a fat composition comprising triglycerides; separating a portion from the fat composition; reacting the separated portion with glycerol to obtain a reacted portion comprising monoglycerides (MG) and diglycerides (DG); and reintroducing at least part of the reacted portion into the fat composition to obtain a self-emulsifying fat composition comprising predetermined amounts of MG and DG.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Bunge Loders Croklaan B.V.Inventors: Jun Ma, Christiaan Van Rooijen, Helen Cornelia Smit
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Publication number: 20190037875Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to chocolate compositions containing dry milk chocolate and extraneous flavor compositions that impart a crumb chocolate flavor to a fat-based confectionery. The extraneous flavor compositions of the present disclosure can comprise (a) a highly volatile compound, (b) a lactone compound, and (c) a caramelic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Kristina FRICKE, Peter SCHIEBERLE, John P. MUNAFO, John DIDZBALIS
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Publication number: 20190037876Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-hydrogenated cocoa butter replacer chocolate and manufacturing method thereof consisting of the following percentages of raw materials: a non-hydrogenated vegetable oil: 35-50%; a white sugar: 30-50%; a cocoa powder: 6-30%; a milk powder: 5%-40%; a maltodextrin: 1-10%; a soybean protein: 2-8%; a glyceryl monostearate: 1-5%; a soybean phospholipid: 0.2-0.5%; a polyglycerol polyricinoleate: 0.1-0.3%; a sucrose fatty acid ester: 0.1-0.3%; a food flavor: 0.01-0.1%. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: (1) The non-hydrogenated cocoa butter replacer chocolate of the invention does not contain hydrogenated vegetable oil and does not contain trans-fatty acids and can meet people's requirements in health and nutritious foods in today's society.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: SHANGHAI HI-ROAD FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Haihu HUANG
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Publication number: 20190037877Abstract: Methods and systems for ropes used to catch livestock such as a cattle roping lariat. In one embodiment, the lariat includes a set of strands, each strand including a set of yarns surrounding a central core. The set of strands are twisted to form a twisted rope. The lariat is manufactured using a set of components including a head box, a tree-cross box with a branched strand tree device and a cross device, and a tail box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Albert Dale Mikelson
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Publication number: 20190037878Abstract: Disclosed is a receptacle and valve assembly (100) for use in a device (1) for dispensing frozen confection (13). The receptacle (8) comprises a product compartment (20) containing the frozen confection located inside a bottle and having a tubular outlet (22). The valve (7) comprises a tubular inlet (41) having a deformable gasket (43) on an outer surface thereof. The tubular inlet (41) of the valve is receivable within the tubular outlet (22) of the receptacle to allow the deformable gasket (43) to form a fluid-tight seal with an inner wall of the tubular outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Alberto GARCIA NARANJO, Paul SCOTT
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Publication number: 20190037879Abstract: A frozen desert holder holds flat for carrying in a purse or bag, and includes two opposing flaps which fold out above a handle portion. The handle portion includes a vertical passage for an ice cream stick, and the flaps catch drips which otherwise would fall onto a consumer's hand. The holder may be made from an absorbent biodegradable material having a water impermeable material backing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Mohamed Abdelbaky
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Publication number: 20190037880Abstract: Described is a method for the preparation of protein rich milk and a tofu-like product from decupled sunflower, flax, camelina or hemp meal that is, sunflower, flax, camelina or hemp milk and a coagulated product from a cold pressed sunflower, flax, and camelina or hemp meal. Sunflower, flax, camelina and hemp meal, a by-product of sunflower, flax, camelina and hemp oil processing is typically used as a feed ingredient for livestock animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Darcelle Julie Graham, James Duncan House, Lee Anne Murphy
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Publication number: 20190037881Abstract: A food product comprising a co-processed mixture, which mixture comprises at least one plant protein-containing composition and at least one rice carbohydrate-containing composition, which is particularly useful as a meat extender or a meat analogue, products containing said food products and processes for obtaining them.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: SÜDZUCKER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT MANNHEIM/OCHSENFURTInventors: Liv JANVARY, Rudy WOUTERS
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Publication number: 20190037882Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of turbine mixing during enzymatic hydrolysis of aquatic protein from species such as fish, aquatic mammals, crustaceans and/or mollusks, to obtain high quality aquatic protein hydrolysates, having very low oxidation, improved organoleptic profile and improved biological activity of interest, for human consumption and cosmetics. The turbine mixing can inhibit oxidation during hydrolysis, contribute to an increase in the bio-activity and decrease the bitter taste of the final product. The process can vary in starting material, pre-treatment, type and amount of enzyme, hydrolysis conditions, time, degree of hydrolysis and post-treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Bomi FRAMROZE, Roald ROGNE
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Publication number: 20190037883Abstract: Provided is a vegetable protein-containing food having an excellent texture, preferably also having good flavor/taste. The vegetable protein-containing food can be produced by adding transglutaminase and glucose oxidase or adding transglutaminase, glucose oxidase and phospholipase to a food raw material containing a vegetable protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.Inventors: Yuki TOHO, Nao OSANAI, Hiroaki SATO
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Publication number: 20190037884Abstract: A ruminant dietary supplement in the form of a pressed shelf-stable solid pill or bolus that effervesces when administered into the reticulum of a ruminant and releases calcium and dried active yeast.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Peter H. Franz, Marty J. Nelson, Michael L. Nelson, Bradley Welding Kolstad, Nathan C. Upah, David J. Muysson, Dennis M. McKilligan
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Publication number: 20190037885Abstract: Use of a sophorolipid in the preparation of a feed supplement for the improvement of feed efficiency in an animal. A feed supplement comprising a sophorolipid and lysolecithin mix is also provided for improving the feed conversion rate of an animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David John GARNETT, Lloyd COOPER
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Publication number: 20190037886Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a feed product comprising the steps of: providing a lactylate product, wherein the lactylate product comprises at least 30 wt. % of C10-C16-fatty acid lactylates, in liquid form at a first location; transferring lactylate product in the liquid form to a transport unit; transporting the lactylate product in the transport unit to a second location, with the lactylate product being in solid form, in liquid form, or in an intermediate state during transport; if the lactylate product is solidified or partly solidified, converting the lactylate product to the liquid form in the transport unit; removing the lactylate product from the transport unit in liquid form at the second location; and, contacting the lactylate product in liquid form with a feed product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: PURAC BIOCHEM BVInventors: Nikolaos VOGIATZIS, Symone KOK, Barbara Lara VELDHUIS-STRIBOS
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Publication number: 20190037887Abstract: An animal feed supplement and its preparation method are disclosed. The preparation includes combining a nutritive animal manure ash with a sugar source in a liquid medium or solution. The animal manure ash and sugar source react to solidify to form the animal feed composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Dirk E. Axe
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Publication number: 20190037888Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling hairball formation in animals, particularly for treating and/or preventing hairball formation, elimination, and/or discharge by companion animals, including cats and dogs, by limitation of dietary minerals. The methods comprise feeding the animals in need of such treatment compositions comprising from 0.60% to 0.74% calcium by dry weight of the composition; from 0.50% to 0.69% phosphorous by dry weight of the composition; and from 0.06% to 0.28% sodium by dry weight of the composition, in an amount and for a time sufficient for treatment and/or prevention of hairball formation in the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dennis JEWELL, Luis MONTELONGO
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Publication number: 20190037889Abstract: Embodiments of a method and supplement for preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress, including ulcer conditions, in animals are disclosed. The supplement comprises mastic gum and an emulsifying agent such as lecithin. The supplement may also comprise B vitamins, one or more prebiotics or probiotics, and one or more minerals as well as, pH buffers and flavoring. A disclosed method of preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress comprises orally dosing an animal with the supplement at least one daily.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Kaeco Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Terry, Leon Kratochvil, James Harless, Tom Kratochvil
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Publication number: 20190037890Abstract: A process produces a water, juice, and/or milk-based ready-to-drink jellified product including at least two separate homogeneous gel masses, and adjacent separate gel masses have different gel strengths. The process includes the steps of, in order: separately preparing at least two liquefied gel compositions, each containing an aqueous and/or juicy and/or dairy base mixed with carrageenan and galactomannan; separately preheating each of the compositions; separately mixing each of the liquefied gel compositions; separately cooling down each of the liquefied gel compositions, while keeping a constant agitation of the mass of each of the liquefied gel compositions; and sequentially dosing each of the liquefied gel compositions into a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Jean-Pierre Bisson, Jean-Marc Delort, Anne Marcout
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Publication number: 20190037891Abstract: A method of producing a canned hydrogen infused beverage having the steps of: providing a can; introducing a solid that includes metal into the can; filling the can with a carbonated liquid having water; generating molecular hydrogen from the reaction of the solid and the water; and sealing the can. A can formed through such a process is likewise disclosed. An alternative process is further disclosed that provides the mixing of Magnesium into a mixture prior to the filling on a larger scale and, for example, within the reservoir or bowl of the filler. Both carbonated and non-carbonated configurations are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Rick Smith
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Publication number: 20190037892Abstract: Method for freezing olive oil which achieves the sustaining of the polyphenols until the time of its' consumption. The method is performed immediately after the collection of the fruit olives from the tree, with the addition of nitrogen, the cold extraction of the oil and the remaining of the oil pulp in water of 27° C. temperature at the softening for 30?. The product is being transferred in stages at storage tanks with nitrogen supply and gradual at stages reduction of the temperature by 5° C. and remaining in each storage tank for 12 hours until its temperature reaches 6-7 degrees, after which it is being packaged and frozen with slow in stages freeze to ?18 0 C to ?23° C. Due to this method the product maintains during the whole internal of freezing the colour and aroma and the taste it has during its transformation into oil, organic characteristics that reappear exactly the same after it has been defrosted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Asterios Volonakis
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Publication number: 20190037893Abstract: Provided are food products that have structures, textures, and other properties comparable to those of animal meat, and that may therefore serve as substitutes for animal meat. Also provided are processes for production of such ground meat-like food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Dariush Ajami, David Anderson, Jesse Dill, Timothy Geistlinger, Kenny Mayoral, Huu Ba Ngo, Thomas Noriega, Deya Suarez-Trujillo, Michael Timmons, Troy Walton, Daniel Angus Ryan
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Publication number: 20190037894Abstract: A soup stock extraction device includes a stock take-out part that is connected to a bottom of a tank containing water and ingredients used for soup stock extraction and that is used to take out a stock including flavor compounds extracted from the ingredients and dissolved in the water, and a residue discharge part for discharging a residue of the ingredients. The stock take-out part includes a tubular body that is connected to the bottom of the tank and receives the stock and the residue flowing therein from the tank in a process of stock extraction, a screw conveyor disposed inside the tubular body, and a stock take-out port provided on the tubular body to take out the stock inside the tubular body. The residue discharge part includes the screw conveyor and a residue discharge port provided on the tubular body to discharge the residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: ARIAKE JAPAN Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kineo OKADA
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Publication number: 20190037895Abstract: A molded food product which has an excellent shape retention property as well as causes little scorch of the ingredient, particularly carbonization of carbohydrates during production, and a method for producing such molded food product are provided. The molded food product contains a binder including a koji-fermented grain liquid composition. The fermented grain liquid composition is preferably amazake, sake cake, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Satomi SHIRAISHI
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Publication number: 20190037896Abstract: The present application discloses long-lasting cooling formulations which comprise at least one cooling agent and are suitable for use in confectionery products. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the cooling agent is WS-30 (glycerol ester of p-menthane-3-carboxylic acid) In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced cooling attributes for mints and chewing gum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANYInventors: Sonya JOHNSON, Gloria SHELDON, Minmin TIAN
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Publication number: 20190037897Abstract: A composition containing one or more water-insoluble cooling agents, each having a water solubility of 2 mg/g or less, and being encapsulated in a water-soluble matrix including at least one water-soluble carbohydrate; and at least one emulsifier, and a method for producing the same are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Jung-A KIM, Adam TOTH, Ronald GABBARD, Samantha RENNIE, Willy W. LEE
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Publication number: 20190037898Abstract: Reduced fat, shelf stable double emulsion condiments. The condiments produced have a reduced fat content, shelf stability, and an enhanced taste profile. The process of making the products is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDInventors: Wenbo ZHANG, Yang MENG, Claudio RATTES, Stephen LOMBARDO, Milda EMBUSCADO
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Publication number: 20190037899Abstract: The present invention relates to an intramolecular trans-sialidase (IT-sialidase) enzyme from Ruminococcus gnavus and fragments thereof. It also relates to methods of production of the IT-sialidase or its fragments, in addition to uses of the IT-sialidase, its fragments, or compositions comprising the IT-sialidase. One of the uses of the IT-sialidase or its fragments encompassed by the present invention is a method for production of 2,7-anhydro sialic acid derivatives. Further uses of the IT-sialidase enzyme include the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of infections and respiratory conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Nathalie Juge, Marie Maguelonne Monestier, Robert Andrew Field
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Publication number: 20190037900Abstract: The present invention relates to a lipid system which not only improves stability during digestion and oral bioavailability of various bioactive compounds in a safe and effective manner, but also in many cases enhances the effects of said compounds. The present invention also relates to formulations or compositions comprising lipid systems carrying bioactive compounds for use as immunotherapy potentiators or adjuvants for patients with cancer or immunological disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicants: UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MADRID, IMDEA ALIMENTACION, HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO INFANTA SOFIAInventors: Carlos TORRES OLIVARES, Luis VÁZQUEZ DE FRUTOS, Marta CORZO, Pablo ARRANZ, Ana RAMÍREZ DE MOLINA, Guillermo REGLERO RADA, Viviana LORIA KOHEN, Marta GÓMEZ DE CEDRÓN, Juan MORENO RUBIO, Moises LAPARRA LLOPIS, Enrique CASADO SÁENZ
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Publication number: 20190037901Abstract: The invention describes sweetening compositions and methods to prepare sweetening compositions containing steviol glycosides, salts, and other natural or synthetic sweeteners with improved solubilities and sensory profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Mel Clinton Jackson, Samuel Mel Jackson, Dean Edward Francis
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Publication number: 20190037902Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bacterial strain, L. plantarum GOS 42 (DSM 32131), isolated preparations and compositions thereof; and their use in medicine, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Jörg Thilo Fischer, Marcus Rudolf Götz, Göran Molin, Siv Ahrne
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Publication number: 20190037903Abstract: A nutritional composition comprises a protein component, a lipid component and a carbohydrate component, minerals, vitamins and water, wherein the protein component comprises at least two different protein sources; wherein the first protein source is hydrolysed collagen; the lipid component provides at least 30 EN % of the total energy of the composition and the first source of protein represents 35-95 wt % based on the total weight of the protein component. The nutritional composition provides a homogeneous emulsion of high energy density (e.g. at least 3 kcal/mL) and high protein density (e.g. at least 14 g/100 mL).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Edmundo BRITO DE LA FUENTE, Susanne KEIM, Ericka Pestana, Jose Maria Mainou-Sierra, Maria Femanda MARTINEZ-BOCK, Eileen WALLENFELS, Susanne Wiegand
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Publication number: 20190037904Abstract: A food-based protein formulation includes a puree of one or more fruits and/or vegetables and protein. The source of the protein may be plant-based or animal based. Exemplary sources include whey protein and hydrolyzed collagen. The formulation may be packaged in 160 calorie servings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Sean R. Daly, Jonathan R. Thompson, Andrée K. Armand
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Publication number: 20190037905Abstract: In an embodiment, a peeling device includes: a vertical rotation disk 110 provided in a rotation shaft that extends horizontally; a plurality of fruit and vegetable holders 131 rotatably provided around a rotation axis of the vertical rotation disk 110, each supporting a fruit or vegetable K in a support portion 131C that extends from a disk surface 110A of the vertical rotation disk 110; and a peeler main body 202 that moves along an axial direction of the fruit or vegetable K in a state in which a peeler blade 202A is pressed against the fruit or vegetable K. At a peeling position, the fruit or vegetable K is rotated by the fruit and vegetable holder 131 being rotated, and full-periphery peeling by the peeler blade 202A is performed by the peeler main body 202 moving along the axial direction of the fruit or vegetable K.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Hirotaka Ichijo, Masakuni Anada, Katsuhito Sasahara, Takahiro Karino
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Publication number: 20190037906Abstract: A roasting assembly for roasting coffee beans includes a housing, a drive shaft, an outer drum, an inner drum, and a heating unit. The drive shaft is rotatably mounted on a front wall of the housing. The outer drum is disposed in the housing and is coupled to be driven by the drive shaft to rotate. The inner drum is disposed in the outer drum and is coupled to be driven to rotate with the outer drum. The heating unit is disposed to heat the outer drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Kai-Cheng Chiu
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Publication number: 20190037907Abstract: A frozen condiment selected from the group consisting of sauces, pastes, pâtés, creams and pizza toppings, having hygienic and organoleptic features comparable with those of a corresponding fresh condiment, which is in the form of granules having a porous surface, having an average weight of 6.0 g or less and essentially homogeneous in size having a diameter comprised between 1 mm and 20 mm, and apt to determine a rapid and uniform thawing of the deep-frozen condiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Ambiente E Nutrizione S.R.L.Inventor: Giuseppina Cerea
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Publication number: 20190037908Abstract: A series screw rod ripening and extruding device for rice noodles production, and the device comprises a first-level screw rod self-ripening extruding machine and a second-level screw rod thread-extruding machine The invention also relates to a manufacturing method of rice noodles utilizing the series screw rod ripening extruder. The device of the present invention can be used to manufacture rice noodles, during which process ripening extrusion strength and shearing force increased, and the rich noodles made by this device contains plenty of gel. The production capacity is higher and it is energy-saving remarkably, the production efficiency is improved and furthermore, the device can be maintained conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Qinlu LIN, Simin ZHAO, Yunhui CHENG, Lizhong LIN, Huaxi XIAO, Tao YANG, Huiqiu CHEN, Lin ZHANG, Dong XU, Yuqin DING, Wei WU, Yue WU