Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide composition comprising, by total weight of the composition (i) a pesticide comprising at least one water-soluble salt of an auxin herbicide; (ii) greater than about 1 wt % of an incompletely hydrated drift control agent suspended in a liquid medium; (iii) optionally, a hydration inhibitor component comprising choline chloride, a glycol, a glycol derivative, glycerine, a glycerine derivative or a combination thereof; and (iv) a suspending agent in an amount effective to impart shear thinning properties to the composition. In one embodiment, the suspending agent comprises (i) xanthan gum; and (ii) attapulgite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a timed-release-type granular agrochemical composition formed by coating primary granules that comprise a mixed composition containing an agrochemical active ingredient, a swelling substance, a surfactant, and, depending on the circumstances, the other formulants; the primary granules being coated with a mixed composition containing a binder, a hydrophobic substance, a carrier, and, depending on the circumstances, the other formulants.

Abstract: The invention is directed to plastisol coating formulations for agricultural uses. The plastisol-coated agrochemicals comprise a coating formed from a plastisol formulation, wherein the plastisol formulation comprises a suspension of polymer particles in a liquid plasticizer, and a solid agrochemical, wherein the coating is applied to the solid agrochemical and cured to form a film thereupon.

Abstract: A biocide-encapsulated microcapsule for use in paint includes a hydrophobic core formed by polymerization of a hydrophobic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond in presence of a free radical initiator; a cross-linking hydrophilic shell adapted to enclose the hydrophobic core and formed by polymerization of a hydrophilic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond and another cross-linking agent; and a biocide being a hydrophobic compound. The hydrophobic core and the cross-linking hydrophilic shell enclose the dispersed biocide. Therefore, the biocide is released from the microcapsule core in the long term such that a resultant dried paint prevents biofouling in the long term.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising, substantially consisting of or consisting of: —at least 30% of DMSO; and—at least 20% of a fatty acid methyl ester or a mixture of said type of esters, the fatty acid containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms, the percentages being in percent by weight in relation to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to the use of a composition of said type as a cleaning agent and/or dispersion and to a method for synthesizing said composition.

Abstract: A fungicidal or bactericidal composition containing an active ingredient A of an oxime-substituted amide compound represented by the formula (I), or its N-oxide or its salt, and an active ingredient (B) as a fungicidal or bactericidal compound: where in the formula (I), G1 is a structure of the following G1-1, G1-2, G1-3, G1-4, G1-5, G1-6, G1-7, G1-8 or G1-9, G2 is a structure of the following G2-1 or G2-2, W is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, halo (C1-C4) alkyl, (C1-C4) alkyl substituted by R10, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 alkenyl, halo (C3-C4) alkenyl, C3-C6 alkynyl or phenyl, R2 is a hydrogen atom, methyl or ethyl, provided that R2 is methyl or ethyl when G1 is a structure of G1-1, X1 is a chlorine atom, X2, X3 and X5 each is a hydrogen atom, X4 is a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom, and G2 is a structure of G2-1, Y3 is a chlorine atom, Y1, Y2, Y4 and Y5 each is a hydrogen atom, R3 is a hydrogen atom or methyl, or R2 and R3 may together form a cyclopropyl ring, R4 is a hydrogen atom, ha

Abstract: A reactive antibacterial compound is represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1 represents OCN-L-NHCOOR?, OCN-L-NHCONHR?, OCN-L-NHCOSR?, OCN-L-COOR?, or OCN-L-COONHR?. G1 represents OCN-M-NHCOOG?, OCN-M-NHCONHG?, OCN-M-NHCOSG?, OCN-M-COOG?, or OCN-M-COONHG?. L, M, R? and G? independently for each occurrence represent divalent alkyl and cycloalkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by up to 18 heteroatoms. R4 and G4 independently for each occurrence represent a divalent alkyl and cycloalkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by at most 18 heteroatoms. G2 and G3 independently for each occurrence represent —H, —F, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OCH3, —OCH2CH3, —OPr, —CN, —SCN, —NO, —NO2, a monovalent unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms. Z and X independently for each occurrence represent —COO, —SO3, or —OPO2OR5.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for improving plant growth. In one example, the compositions contain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria and at least one lipochitooligosaccharide (LCO), and may be applied to plant or seed to improve growth and/or yield. In one example, the improvement in plant growth is more than additive as compared to application of either the bacteria or LCO alone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymeric, ionic compound comprising at least 5 imidazolium groups, which compound is obtainable by simultaneously reacting glyoxal, formaldehyde, at least one C4-C8alkylene diamine, at least one protic acid, and a C8-C20alkylamine, especially by simultaneously reacting glyoxal, formaldehyde hexylene diamine, acetic acid and dodecylamine. The polymeric, ionic compound comprising at least 5 imidazolium groups shows advantageous antimicrobial properties, and may be used in various formulations for application fields including plant protection, personal care, home care, industrial or institutional or hospital disinfection, material protection, or pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions useful for coating medical devices which have antimicrobial (anti-infective) qualities and which are simple to manufacture and cost-effective, and therefore suitable for global use, including in developing countries with economic constraints, and in a cost-conscious healthcare environment. In one embodiment, disclosed are formulations that include chlorhexidine (CHX), curcumin (CUR), for example, curcumin C3 complex, and a silver (Ag) salt. Other embodiments pertain to compositions that include CHX, Ag and a lubricating agent. The antimicrobial coatings made according to embodiments of the invention are easier to produce, have superior efficacy and devices coated with this composition show initial release of antimicrobials and prolonged prevention of bacterial adherence, compared to currently available alternatives, to significantly reduce device-related infection especially catheter associated urinary tract infection.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein W, G, A, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the preparation of antiparasitic isoxazoline compounds enriched in an enantiomer using quinine-based chiral phase transfer catalyst. The invention also relates to novel quinine-based phase transfer catalysts and to a toluene solvent form of the isoxazoline compound of the invention.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate and diamine is provided. Also, a coating, a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous media, and a dry film containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate and diamine are further provided.

Abstract: A metal-EDTA compound/complex for combatting biofilms and/or treating wounds. The compound/complex comprises EDTA and from two to four metal ions. Of those two to four metal ions, at least two are different metal ions selected from Ag, Al, Au, Ba, Bi, Tl, Ce, Co, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ir, Mo, Rh, Ru, Ti, and Zn ions. The metal-EDTA compound/complex may exhibit any one or more of anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory activities in use and may increase the susceptibility of a biofilm and the microorganisms within said biofilm to attack by anti-microbial agents, helping to remove and sanitise the biofilm. A composition, wound dressing and medical device comprising the metal-EDTA complex are also provided. Uses of the metal-EDTA compound/complex as a medicament and/or to sanitise and/or substantially remove a biofilm from a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are photodynamic compositions that can contain a natural polymer scaffold and a photosensitizer, where the photosensitizer can be covalently or non-covalently attached to the natural polymer scaffold. Also provided herein are structures and objects that can contain the photodynamic compositions. Further provided herein are methods of making and using the photodynamic compositions.

Abstract: Use of a silicate mineral in a seed coating formulation, a seed coating formulation comprising a silicate mineral, a seed coated with said seed coating formulation and a method of making a coated seed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a humidity tolerant CO2 generator that operates in combination with an arthropod trap. The CO2 generator comprises a means for controllably adding solid pellets to an aqueous acid solution, and optionally includes a sound-based counting system for counting the number of pellets dispensed from a feeder reservoir and into a reaction chamber. The invention also provides a method of using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling micro biologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of the microorganisms species Pseudomonas trivialis, Pseudomonas lurida, Phaeophlebiopsis sp., Periconia macrospinosa for preventing and/or treating Fusarium head blight in cereal plants and/or grains.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for inhibiting seed germination. The methods comprise exposing a seed to a composition comprising one or more enzymes, one or more bacteria, and/or an enzymatic extract, wherein the one or more enzymes, one or more bacteria, and/or the enzymatic extract isolated from one or more bacteria are exposed to seed in a quantity sufficient to inhibit seed germination.

Abstract: In a method for preparing granules containing filamentary fungi, a filamentary fungi culture is mixed with at least one modified starch and a starchy flour, then fillers and possible nutrients are added to the obtained product, obtaining a paste that is subsequently subjected to granulation and drying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phytosanitary compositions with fungicidal properties that comprise a mixture of essential oils obtained from plants and agents with known fungicidal properties, such as alkali metal or ammonium bicarbonates, and compounds based on copper or the salts thereof, for use, principally, in contact-protection against fungal infections in cultivated plants and post-harvest, and also in other antifungal applications. In said compositions, the effect of the agents that have known fungicidal properties is potentiated synergistically by the aforementioned essential oils. The present invention also relates to the use of said essential oils as potentiators for agents with known fungicidal properties.

Abstract: A dough processing assembly includes a fixed frame, an entry area and an exit area for the dough subjected to the processes. The assembly includes at the entry area, a station for loading predefined quantities of dough in a receptacle. The assembly further includes at least one first conveyor belt, arranged downstream of the receptacle and adapted to receive and translate the dough; and at least one second conveyor belt, which is perpendicular and arranged below the first belt, for receiving the dough from the first belt. The assembly includes a station for dispensing the dough, at the exit area, provided with elements for folding the dough onto itself, for the juxtaposition of contiguous surfaces thereof so as to form configurations of the type of a layering, of a roll, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting the prone/supine position of fish (12) conveyed by means of a conveying device (13), comprising conveying the fish (12) by means of the conveying device (13) in the longitudinal direction (11) of the fish, optically scanning the ventral side (15) and dorsal side (16) of the fish (12) as a pair in order to determine a first brightness value profile of a first side and a second brightness value profile of a second side of a respective fish (12) by means of optical scanning means (14), determining a first ordered data series and a second ordered data series by ordering brightness values of the first brightness value profile and of the second brightness value profile according to a predefined ordering criterion, determining a first median from the first ordered data series and a second median from the second ordered data series, determining at least one differential value from the first median and the second median, and determining the prone/supine position

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction tool (10), configured and adapted for gutting fish (11) opened at the abdominal cavity, comprising a suction pipe (13) forming a main channel (12), wherein the suction pipe (13) has a connection (14) for a vacuum unit (15) at a free end and a suction opening (16) at the opposing end facing the abdominal cavity in the operating state, wherein the suction opening (16) laterally passes out of the suction pipe (13) and is thereby oriented radially in relation to the central axis M of the suction pipe (13), characterized in that an additional pipe element (23) for forming an auxiliary air channel (24, 31) is arranged in the region of the suction opening (16) of the suction pipe (13), wherein the pipe element (23) is arranged and adapted in such a way that a continuous suction air volume flow is maintained in the operating state of the suction tool (10). The invention also relates to an apparatus (17) and a method for gutting fish (11) opened at the abdominal cavity.

Abstract: A fruit ripening system and a fruit ripening method using the same are provided. The fruit ripening system includes an image capturing device, a ripening gas generator and a controller. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of a fruit within a closed container. The ripening gas generator is configured to supply a ripening gas to the closed container. The controller is configured to analyze the image of the fruit to determine an initial maturity of the fruit, determine a required ripening gas concentration according to the initial maturity and a target maturity, and control the ripening gas generator to supply the ripening gas to the closed container for controlling a ripening gas concentration within the closed container at the required ripening gas concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioactive sweet whey protein concentrate or composition for increasing e.g. cognitive functions particularly in young mammals such as pre-term or term infants, toddlers, children or young adults. The present invention further disclose a new concept for large-scale industrial production method of bioactive whey protein concentrates or compositions by use of mild heat treatment and pressure driven membrane separation.

Abstract: Suggested is a consumable emulsion, comprising: (i) 3 wt. % to 12 wt. % long chain triglycerides, (ii) 97 wt. % to 70 water, (iii) 0.013 wt. % to 20 wt. % additives, wherein the weight percent of the components i) to iii) are based on the total amount of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion is free from weighting agents.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A confectionery product for consumption before, during and/or after physical exercise is described. The confectionery product comprises a hard candy outer portion and a core of chewy candy encapsulated in the hard candy outer portion. The hard candy outer portion comprises a first nutritional supplement formulated for consumption before physical exercise. The core of chewy candy comprises a second nutritional supplement formulated for consumption during and/or after physical exercise. In use, the hard candy outer portion is consumed before the core so as to sequentially deliver the first and second nutritional supplements to the consumer. A method of sequentially delivering nutritional supplements respectively formulated to be consumed before, during and/or after physical exercise, and a method of preparing a confectionery product for consumption before, during and/or after physical exercise are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for freezing a liquid suitable for use by a frozen confection machine. The apparatuses, methods, and systems include a two-piece form suitable for producing a dense ice structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer system of natural ingredients for use in frozen aerated confection, the stabilizer system comprising 0.25-2.0 wt. %, preferably 0.30-1.5 wt. % of tapioca starch, and 0.05-0.40 wt. %, preferably 0.1-0.25 wt. % pectin. The invention further relates to the use of such a system and a frozen confection comprising the stabilizer system and the method of manufacturing the frozen confection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of producing a protein-containing powder including: (a) providing a protein-containing raw material; (b) freezing the protein-containing raw material at ?196° C. to ?80° C.; and (c) grinding the protein-containing raw material to obtain the protein-containing powder, wherein an average particle size of the protein-containing powder is smaller than a cell size of the protein-containing raw material.

Abstract: A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preparing a beverage comprising at least 2 g/L ?-glucan, wherein said ?-glucans have an average molecular weight in the range of 80 to 200 kDa. The methods involve mashing barley kernels comprising at least 10% ?-glucans and having a ratio of DP3/DP4 in said ?-glucan of at least 3 in the presence of ?-amylase and endo-1,3(4)-?-glucanase activity. The beverages have a viscosity providing a good mouth-feel, and at the same time they comprise ?-glucans, which are able to aid in lowering LDL cholesterol levels. The beverages are generally stable and can be stored for months at room temperature without a significant decrease in ?-glucan content.

Abstract: Caffeine-adsorbing materials, caffeine-adsorbing systems, and decaffeination system suitable for removing caffeine from a solution; methods for removing caffeine from a solution; and methods of making the caffeine-adsorbing materials are described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auger dip apparatus for the application of antimicrobial solution to raw food. Embodiments of the present disclosure may use an auger as a single moving part to move the food work pieces through the application area for antimicrobial solution. Embodiments of the present disclosure are simple with only one moving auger part to move the food pieces, and the bearing for the moving part, supporting the shaft of the auger, may be configured to be outside of the cabinet with the reservoir of the antimicrobial solution, so that the bearing is not in contact with the antimicrobial solution. This provides for less maintenance and downtime, particularly unscheduled downtime, than a system using more complicated exposed parts. The present disclosure also permits a more compact and lighter configuration for an assembled application unit.

Abstract: A system to control the conditions of an aging room for food in which independent feedback loops control the dry bulb temperature and the dew point while controlling the difference between the vapor pressure in the room and the vapor pressure of the food stuff being aged, thereby controlling the “aging” of the food stuff and its quality.

Abstract: Provided is a powdery breader including a starch at a proportion of 75% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less, in which the powdery breader includes, as the starch, a lowered molecular weight starch having an amylose content of 5% by mass or more and a peak molecular weight of 3×103 or more and 5×104 or less, at a proportion of 3% by mass or more and 45% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the powdery breader, in which a content of oversized particles retained on a sieve with openings of 0.1 mm in the powdery breader is 20% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less, and in which the powdery breader is used for one or two or more deep-fried (-like) food products selected from the group consisting of hot showcase storage, room temperature storage, chilled storage, frozen storage, and microwave cooking.

Abstract: An oven operable for cooking at both atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressure, and a method of cooking are disclosed. The oven comprises a housing, defining a chassis comprising a cavity capable of receiving a food package. Moreover, the oven comprises at least one heating element, a gas outlet connectable to a vacuum source. The oven further has a maximum weight capacity for the food product and wherein the chassis is arranged to have a total heat capacity in the range of 1.5-3.0 times that of a heat capacity of water having the same weight as the maximum weight capacity of the oven. Hereby a simple and cost-efficient oven is presented, that is capable of heating a food product while the food product is kept in a sub-atmospheric pressure inside the oven.

Abstract: Described herein is a corn protein concentrate comprising 55%-80% corn protein on a dry basis, an a* color value between about 0 and 4, and a b* color value between about 15 and 3, and less than about 2% oil on a dry basis; and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Described herein are natural food colorant compositions that includes acylated anthocyanins extracted from black goji and at least one buffer solution, methods of making, and products using the same.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the coloring of foodstuffs with recombinant, purified, and/or isolated cyanobacteriochromes (CBCRs). The CBCRs can affect the apparent color of a food by selective absorbing or fluorescing particular wavelengths of light. The CBCRs can have either colorfast properties, in which the CBCRs consistently appear as having a single color, or color changing properties, in which the CBCRs can switch between two states that each appear as a different color.

Abstract: A precipitated purge protein is obtained from animal muscle tissue purge. Animal muscle tissue purge is mixed with a food grade acid to form an aqueous acidic solution of animal muscle tissue purge. The acidic solution is mixed with a food grade base to precipitate the protein in the solution. The precipitated protein then is recovered.

Abstract: This document relates to ground meat replicas, and more particularly to plant-based products that mimic ground meat, including the fibrousness, heterogeneity in texture, beefy flavor, and red-to-brown color transition during cooking of ground meat.

Abstract: This document relates to ground meat replicas, and more particularly to plant-based products that mimic ground meat, including the fibrousness, heterogeneity in texture, beefy flavor, and red-to-brown color transition during cooking of ground meat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protein drink comprising, each with regard to the total weight of the drink, 3 to 20% by weight proteins, 0.5 to 5% by weight fat, 70 to 95% by weight water and 0.5 to 15% by weight carbohydrates, of which 0.5 to 10% by weight is sugar. According to the invention, the protein drink consists of 80-100% by weight of meat broth. It is produced by the production steps: grinding meat, producing a meat broth, bringing the meat broth containing all the ground meat to the boil, finely pureeing, pouring the protein drink into bottles or cans and sterilising the protein drink.

Abstract: A meat aging chamber suitable for residential or portable use is provided. An aging apparatus comprises a refrigerated aging cabinet having a climate created by environmental apparatus. A server in a cloud resource communicates with a control circuit in the aging apparatus and with a portable interactive device. In a setup mode the portable interactive device communicates with a control circuit in the aging apparatus via a communications interface to identify the user to the control circuit. In an operating mode the communications interface enables communication between the cloud resource and the control circuit. A sensor module provides current values to the cloud resource for controlling operation in accordance with a software program embodying the aging protocol. The cloud resource can inform the smartphone of aging progress and alarm conditions. Physical features enable embodying the functions of a commercial aging chamber in a residential sized unit.

Abstract: The present application relates to a technique for extracting mogroside V. Provided is a method for extracting high-purity mogroside V from Siraitia grosvenorii. The specific steps comprise: pre-treatment of a raw material, extraction, centrifugation, enzymolysis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, decolorization, concentration, microwave drying, and pulverization. The invention utilizes a membrane-based technique for separation and purification, and only uses pure water as a solvent to eliminate usage of an organic solvent. The method can be easily performed, has a simple process, and provides a safe, environment-friendly, high quality, and low-cost product. The method can be used to realize continuous large-scale industrial production.