Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spreadable granola butter that is an emulsion of granola particles in an oil. The present disclosure also provides a method of making a granola butter from granola. The method includes subjecting the granola to particle size reduction to form reduced size granola particles; and emulsifying the granola in a fat to form the granola butter. The present disclosure also provides a method of providing nutrition to a human, the method including orally administering a granola butter to the human, and the granola butter is an emulsion of granola particles in an oil. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the granola butter is free of one or more common food allergens, such as gluten, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soya.

Abstract: A threaded chocolate includes a bolt-shaped chocolate having a shape of a bolt; and a nut-shaped chocolate having a shape of a nut and formed to be fitted to the bolt-shaped chocolate. Shapes of threads of the bolt-shaped chocolate and the nut-shaped chocolate are each formed by a differentiable curve, and the shapes of the threads each have arc-shaped crests and arc-shaped roots. A radius R of each of arc shapes of the arc-shaped crests and roots is four or more times 0.1 mm and twelve or less times 0.1 mm.

Abstract: A jelly confectionary includes a sugar selected from a group consisting of isomaltulose, trehalose and combinations thereof. The jelly confectionary further includes at least one gelling agent and water. The sugar in the jelly confectionary is 30 to 50 wt. % based on a total weight of the jelly confectionary. A process for producing the jelly confectionary includes bringing a composition of the sugar, gelling agent and water to a pouring temperature, pouring the composition into a mold maintained at a mold temperature and drying the composition in the mold for at least two weeks.

Abstract: A microchannel freezing cylinder assembly is disclosed that includes an inner cylinder located within an outer cylinder. Multiple grooves are located on the exterior of the inner cylinder that form multiple microchannels when the inner cylinder is located within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder includes an inlet header and a distribution header, with multiple orifices located in a ridge between the inlet header and distribution header. The distribution header is in fluid communication with the microchannels.

Abstract: A machine used for making liquid or semi-liquid food products, specifically ice cream, comprises a container for processing liquid or semi-liquid base products by means of a stirring device driven by a motor. The stirring device comprises an external mixing structure to which a shaft is fixed so that the motor can drive it in rotation. Keyed to the shaft are scraping elements which scrape the product off the inside walls of the processing container.

Abstract: In some examples, a system may be configured to generating flour having a uniform particle size of less than 100 Microns from whole insects. For example, the may include generating a slurry from whole insects by adding water while blending the whole insects using one or more mixers to generate an insect slurry. In some cases, the water is added to the insect parts to reduce the viscosity and to assist in separating the whole insects into parts. In some cases, the insect slurry may be filtered.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising, (i) protein at a protein content of at least about 16% by dry weight, wherein at least about 50% by dry weight of the protein has an amino acid sequence encoded by one or more fungal genomes, and (ii) one or more materials selected from the group consisting of a flour, an oil, a flavoring agent, and a nutritional supplement, wherein the composition has a water content that is less than or equal to about 30% water by weight.

Abstract: A composition containing medium-chain fatty acids or salts or mono-, di-, triglycerides, esters or amide derivatives of medium-chain fatty acids in an optimized ratio is for use as a feed additive for animals. An animal feed, supplemented with the composition containing the medium-chain fatty acids or derivatives, can be fed to animals.

Abstract: African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a very large complex DNA virus that is rapidly spreading through the largest pork producing country in the world, China. ASFV causes high mortality in pigs and is currently a foreign animal disease to North America and most European countries. There is currently no effective vaccine and the virus is known to be transmitted through the oral route via consumption of contaminated feed. ASFV is capable of surviving in feed and feed ingredients subjected to varying environmental conditions simulating transoceanic shipment. The present invention relates to a feed additive that is effective at mitigating ASFV in cell culture and in feed and feed ingredients.

Abstract: Compositions for improving the bioavailability of methionine. In general, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and essential oil(s). More specifically, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and a plurality of coated particles comprising essential oils. Administration of said compositions improves animal health and performance, e.g., increased fermentation in ruminants or increased milk fat and/or milk protein in lactating ruminants.

Abstract: Agglomerated compositions comprising essential oils dispersed in matrix, wherein the essential oils have improved stability. Also provided are compositions comprising a source of methionine and the agglomerated essential oil compositions, and methods of using said compositions to improve animal health and performance.

Abstract: To provide a feed that does not pollute rearing water, improves the immunity activity of leptocephalus larvae, is capable of directly feeding eel leptocephalus, and is capable of effectively inducing the growth of said larvae into glass eels. This micro-encapsulated aquaculture feed includes: an oil phase 11 having an oil-soluble nutrient component; a water phase 13 which is present inside the oil phase 11, and which includes a water-soluble nutrient component; and a film 15 which includes the oil phase 11 and the water phase 13. The water-soluble nutrient component includes at least one hydrolysate from among hydrolysates of amino acids, oligopeptides, and proteins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions to increase the uptake of fat soluble vitamins from animal feed through increase in fat digestibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A specific bacterium in a companion animal can be improved by adjusting the diet of the animal to increase the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of bacterium or to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of bacterium. The specific type of bacterium can be one or more of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, or Clostridium perfringens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable cartridge filled with a single serve portion of a liquid ingredient to be combined with a base liquid for the preparation of a liquid product, e.g. a beverage concentrate to be combined with water, e.g. carbonated water, for the preparation of a beverage suitable for human consumption. The cartridge comprises a vertically extending channel that extends to a dispensing aperture in the bottom of the cartridge and one or more dispensing passages extending between a reservoir and the outside of the cartridge. The dispensing passages are provided with outlet openings located adjacent the aperture such that the base liquid and the liquid ingredient are dispensed in parallel flows, the liquid ingredient subsequently coating the exterior of the stream of base liquid, such that actual mixing of the liquid ingredient and base liquid only takes place after both have been dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional drink in the form of a liquid oil-in-water emulsion that comprises: 25-70 wt. % virgin olive oil; 25-70 wt. % of water; 1-15% by weight of water of a sweetening agent selected from saccharide sweeteners, polyol sweeteners and combinations thereof; 0.5-8 wt. % of an emulsifying agent selected from protein emulsifiers, phospholipids and combinations thereof; and flavouring. This nutritional drink provides the nutritional benefits of virgin olive oil, can easily be consumed and even appeals to consumers who do not like the characteristic taste of virgin olive oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for removal of antibiotic residues from food products by irradiating the food product with a dose of ionizing gamma radiation for an effective duration of time. The food product undergoing irradiation by ionizing gamma radiation is selected from a group of dairy and poultry products and its likes thereof.

Abstract: An extract or composition containing an extract derived from Terminalia ferdinandiana (T. ferdinandiana) leaf as an antimicrobial agent to preserve or prolong storage or shelf-life of perishable animal and/or plant based products. Optionally, the extract can include T. ferdinandiana fruit extract. The leaf extract can be a methanolic, aqueous, ethyl acetate, alcohol, chloroform or hexane extract. The composition can be an antimicrobial agent for perishable animal and/or plant based products, such as food for humans or animals. Also, a method of inhibiting or controlling growth of bacteria on a food preparation surface, on a food preparation tool or utensil, on food packaging or on an internal or external surface of a food product, the method including applying bacteria includes applying a composition containing an extract of Terminalia ferdinandiana (T. ferdinandiana ) leaf, such as by dipping or drenching.

Abstract: A novel granola-based product with reduced RAG: SAG ratio and a corresponding method of manufacture are described herein. The granola-based food product includes a binder and dry mix that includes low-RAG oat flakes. Additionally, the granola-based food product has a RAG: SAG ratio of less than or equal to 6.

Abstract: A food mixture may include an oil/fat composition that comprises fine plant particles and a plant oil or fat, and a plant-derived dried food that is embedded in the oil/fat composition. The fine plant particles may have as average particle diameter of 0.3 to 30 ?m , the plant oil/fat may be a fluid at 20° C., and the oil/fat composition may contain the fine plant particles in an amount of 10 to 80 mass %.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fermented seasoning containing 5?-nucleotides derived from fermentation at a high concentration without externally adding 5?-nucleotides and a method of producing the same. In a case where the nucleic acids are externally added, display of additives is indispensable on an ingredients description, and thus it cannot be said that the fermented seasoning have no chemical seasoning additive or made by natural brewing; however, with the fermented seasoning relating to the present invention, it is unnecessary to display additives on the ingredients description, and thus it is possible to appeal an added value to nature oriented or natural oriented consumers.

Abstract: A taste and flavor profile modifying composition is described. The composition includes a blend of glucosylated steviol glycosides and residual steviol glycosides which can modify the intensity of a taste and/or flavor in a food or beverage product.

Abstract: A portioned pure (about 100%) stevia extract. The invention allows for a use of pure (about 100%) stevia extract as tabletop sweetener, i.e., in an amount yielding a sweetness which is comparable to the sweetness of a sugar cube or table spoon.

Abstract: Methods of preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly rebaudiosides A, D and X are described. The method includes expression of UDP-glucosyltransferases from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, which are capable converting certain steviol glycosides to rebaudiosides A, D and X. The highly purified rebaudiosides A, D and X, are useful as non-caloric sweetener in edible and chewable compositions such as any beverages, confectioneries, bakery products, cookies, and chewing gums.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seasoning product and to the use of the seasoning product for cooking food. The seasoning product is an assembly of a sheet of flexible burn resistant material such as a baking paper, and a composition of three layers comprising a first layer of animal fat, a second layer of flavorings and a third layer of an oil coating of the flavorings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a stable and homogeneous liquid composition that is suitable for enteral administration comprising a digestive enzyme product and nutrients from a nutritional formula having specific amount of nutrients. The invention further provides a method for efficiently and effectively administering a therapeutically effective dose of the stable and homogeneous liquid composition by means of an enteral tube.

Abstract: A human milk fortifier composition comprising one or more human milk oligosaccharide. Said human milk fortifier composition may be tailored to fortify the breastmilk of a multiparous woman.

Abstract: Synthetic nutritional compositions tailored for infants of specific ages comprising cholesterol in concentrations reflecting those found in human milk produced for infants of the same specific ages, and nutritional systems comprising them.

Abstract: Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions comprising cholesterolin concentrations reflecting those found in human milk produced by mothers of infants of the corresponding gender at the corresponding stage of lactation, and nutritional systems comprising them.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of preparing non-gelatin soft capsules filled with an edible semi-solid or liquid material, the method comprising the general step of thermoforming a gentled film (membrane) into capsule that will be filled with (primarily) food and/or beverages.

Abstract: A processed ingestible plant having a coating, and a method for coating an ingestible item. The coating imparts a long lasting texture to the ingestible item. The coating mimics the exterior tissue of an edible plant, and includes parts that are derived from multiple fragments of edible plant exterior tissues.

Abstract: A technique relates to tracking a foodstuff. A device images human consumable code formed on the foodstuff, the human consumable code being part of the foodstuff, the foodstuff being unpackaged. A coding associated with the human consumable code is determined. Product information of the foodstuff is retrieved from a computer system by using the coding. The product information of the foodstuff is provided on the device.

Abstract: An herb dispenser is provided. The herb dispenser includes a housing. A receptacle is secured to the housing and includes an inlet and an outlet. An herb may be placed within the receptacle. At least one electronic scale may weigh the herb. The present invention further includes a grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism includes a motor and an herb grinder disposed within the housing. The grinding mechanism includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is positioned to receive an herb from the outlet of the receptacle. The herb dispenser further includes an onboard computer to receive commands from a user and automate the electronic scale and the grinding mechanism to dispense an amount of ground herb from a first delivery port of the housing.

Abstract: An orbital plant material feed assembly includes a drum structure and hopper assembly. An external surface of the drum structure has a curved shape and includes a peripheral groove. A width of the peripheral groove varies along the external surface of the drum structure. The hopper assembly may define a compression space between the drum structure and a portion of the hopper assembly that covers a portion of the peripheral groove.

Abstract: The method for intermediately storing double-length substantially cylindrical semi-finished products comprises the step of providing a tipping apparatus and forming double-length substantially cylindrical semi-finished products in the tipping apparatus. The method further comprises the steps of providing a cutting device and cutting the double-length semi-finished product into single products with the cutting device and providing a packer and packing single products in the packer. The method yet further comprises the steps of transporting the double-length semi-finished products from the tipping apparatus to the cutting device and transporting the single products from the cutting device to the packer, and intermediately buffering double-length substantially cylindrical semi-finished products in a buffer arranged between the tipping apparatus and the cutting device.

Abstract: An additive for a cigarette for smoking a smoking medium comprises a non-flammable carrier, a body of semisolid cannabis extract oil for consumption by smoking that is supported on the carrier in a manner so as to leave a gripping portion of the carrier which is uncovered by the semisolid cannabis extract oil such that the gripping portion protrudes from the body of semisolid cannabis extract oil for handling. Additionally, there is disclosed a holder for a cigarette that includes a non-flammable gripping portion for handling the cigarette and a transversely enlarged filter portion defining a fluidic passageway to enable combustion smoke to pass through the same, where both the gripping and filter portions are arranged to be located within the tubular container of the cigarette. Furthermore, there is disclosed a method for forming a cigarette including an internally located holder distinct from the tubular container of the cigarette.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a smoking device for vaporization including a first area for including a smokeable material, a second area for including a vapor-forming material, and a perforation allowing vapor to exit the cartridge upon heating the cartridge.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-forming substrate; and an outermost wrapper around at least a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate, wherein an outer surface of the outermost wrapper forms at least part of an outer surface of the aerosol-generating article, and wherein the outermost wrapper includes a metallized substrate comprising a substrate layer and a metal layer radially outward of the substrate layer, the metal layer having a thickness of less than or equal to about 100 nm.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprising: an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a mouthpiece (14) secured to a downstream end of the aerosol-generating substrate, the mouthpiece comprising: a first hollow tubular segment (24) of elastically deformable material; and a second hollow tubular segment (30) adjacent to and upstream of the first hollow tubular segment, the second hollow tubular segment (30) defining a chamber (32) for receiving an insert unit (50). The first hollow tubular segment defines an opening through which an insert unit can pass from the exterior of the mouthpiece into the chamber (32) of the second hollow tubular segment. At least a portion of the first hollow tubular segment inwardly projects into the opening to define at least one elastically deformable projection (26).

Abstract: A filter unit for a smoking article includes a tube having a first portion and a second portion, wherein an inner diameter of the first portion is different from an inner diameter of the second portion. The filter unit also includes a sleeve at least partially surrounding the tube. Also described are a smoking article having the filter unit and a kit including a smoking article and the filter unit.

Abstract: A heating device for an electronic smoking apparatus has a heating element encased in a bulb so that e-liquid does not come in contact with the heating element, but rather is heated indirectly by the bulb. The heating element is in electrical communication with electrical contacts exterior of the bulb, which contacts are placed in electrical communication with a power source such as a batter. The bulb can be made of glass, quartz, or similar inert silica-based compositions. The bulb can be shaped and sized to accommodate the components of a variety of electronic smoking apparatus. The bulb includes an indentation or an external protrusion that functions as a reservoir to receive and retain inhalant material such as liquids, concentrates or herbal material.

Abstract: A carbon residue cleaning system comprising a cleaning solution provided in a container. The cleaning solution is disposable into a chamber of a smoking paraphernalia to clean a surface therein. The system includes a first cap and a second cap configured to removably engage with the smoking paraphernalia to hermetically seal the chamber and retain the cleaning solution therein.

Abstract: A package including a body portion, a sealing portion, and a combustible plant-based material is disclosed. The body portion can include a combustible or burnable material.

Abstract: A container includes a base and a lid defining a first compartment therebetween for storing unused snus, wherein at least the lid or the base includes a reconfigurable wall to enable a user to form or enlarge a second compartment for storing used snus on the other side of said wall to the first compartment. The reconfigurable wall is formed of contiguous polygons configured to move relative to a boundary of the reconfigurable wall and relative to each other under applied pressure so as to be arrangeable in a first, convex configuration and arrangeable in a second, concave configuration. The second compartment is formed or enlarged when the contiguous polygons are arranged in the second, concave configuration.

Abstract: The method for providing an aerosol-generating device for use with a shape-transformable aerosol-forming substrate comprises providing an aerosol-generating device comprising a device housing comprising a moulding cavity. The moulding cavity at least partially corresponds to a moulding space between a first mould half and a second mould half of a mould, the first mould half and the second mould half being internal surfaces of the device housing. The method further comprises the step of providing a flat aerosol-forming substrate adapted to change shape when pressed into the moulding cavity and being transformed into a non-flat aerosol-forming substrate. The invention also refers to a flat aerosol-generating article and a kit comprising a flat aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the inhalation of vaporizable substances.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods to facilitate partially automated production of fluid-filled vaporizer cartridges are disclosed. A device can include a vaporizer cartridge configured to be sealably assembled by a press-fit after filling. Systems and methods include systems and methods for filling an array of partially-assembled vaporizer cartridges and for assembling a array of filled, partially-assembled vaporizer cartridges simultaneously.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substrate. The vaporizing unit comprises a housing and a heating element and a transfer element disposed in the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the transfer element to vaporize the aerosol-generating substrate. The housing of the vaporizing unit has a proximal end. A portion of the transfer element extends beyond the proximal end of the housing. The vaporizing unit is configured such that the transfer element is the initial part of the vaporizing unit to penetrate into the reservoir of the capsule as the distal end of the capsule is moved towards the proximal end of the vaporizing unit.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a wick with improved aerosol production properties relative to a traditional wick, for example one formed of silica fiberglass cord. According to some aspects, the wick is formed of discontinuous fibers that are not packed together and that have varying orientations, creating a plurality of voids, or spaces, between the various fibers and along the length of the wick. This design of voids along the length of the wick allows for rapid wick saturation and air exchange. Because of this, a user can take successive long puffs without noticing much difference in vapor production, as the liquid quickly (e.g., within seconds) replenishes in the wick.