Abstract: The present invention relates to the long-term preservation of biological material. More specifically, it concerns a preservation container comprising: a biological container for containing biological material, a first shield configured for absorbing gamma-rays, a second shield configured for absorbing ambient neutrons, said second shield surrounding the biological container, the preservation container being of low-radioactivity background materials, and a method for preserving a biological material, comprising: a) providing a biological material in a confinement container, b) providing the preservation container of the invention, c) placing the confinement container containing the biological material into said preservation container, d) storing said preservation container containing the biological material in a room located under a material attenuating cosmic rays and induced particles, said material having a thickness equivalent to 1 m to 7000 m of water, for attenuating cosmic rays.

Abstract: Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Abstract: A nontoxic antimicrobial chemical trap that comprises a film comprising an antimicrobial layer that comprises nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and an antimicrobial substance selected from the group consisting of MgO and Mg(OH)2. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial trap comprises at least one additional layer of NCC above or below said antimicrobial layer. Methods of preparation of the antimicrobial chemical trap and of articles coated thereby are disclosed, as well as methods of controlling microbial population by use of the antimicrobial chemical trap, are disclosed as well.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an antimicrobial adhesive film including (a) providing an adhesive film including a substrate film and an adhesive layer formed on one surface of the substrate film, (b) forming a laminated film including an antimicrobial material layer/substrate film/adhesive layer by applying an antimicrobial solution including an antimicrobial material and a solvent on the remaining surface of the substrate film of the adhesive film and performing drying, and (c) manufacturing an antimicrobial adhesive film including a substrate film/adhesive layer/antimicrobial material layer by rolling the laminated film into a cylinder shape so that the antimicrobial material layer and the adhesive layer are brought into contact with each other to thereby transfer the antimicrobial material layer onto the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A biofilm sealant is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The biofilm sealant is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation biofilm sealant comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound.

Abstract: Rechargeable antimicrobial materials that can provide continuous sanitation of contact surfaces or liquids are provided that are based on functionalized sanitization particles that are either freestanding or coupled to a surface film. The sanitization particles have a carrier particle and one or more antimicrobial agents loaded into, adsorbed onto or bonded to each carrier particle. The antimicrobial agents may also be joined to a polymer or particulates of clay or zeolite that are coupled to the carrier. Sanitization particles may also be coupled directly to a film or through a chemical linker. The particles and films provide methods of enhanced inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria, inactivation and dissipation of biofilms, and the reduction or elimination of bacterial pathogens from surfaces, medical devices, on food or in food containers.

Abstract: Described herein is a blend of a folcysteine-based biostimulant and at least one agrotoxic substance, such as an herbicide or an insecticide. The blend is characterized by the formula B=(X)+(Y), wherein B represents the blend, X represents the folcysteine biostimulant in a concentration ranging from 0.50 to 2,000 g ai/ha, and Y represents the agrotoxic substance.

Abstract: A method of controlling Fusarium disease on potato, wherein the method comprises contacting potato tuber with a composition comprising lower alkyl naphthalene. The growth of Fusarium is controlled by treating the potato tuber with a composition comprising lower alkyl naphthalene.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a composition and a method excellent in plant protection effect against diseases and pests. The composition comprises fluopyram and fluxapyroxad, and the method comprises a step of applying fluopyram and fluxapyroxad to a plant or soil for cultivating the plant.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a fungicidal sterol biosynthesis-inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbicidal combination comprising a) carfentrazone ethyl; b) an organophosphorus herbicide and c) an imidazolinone herbicide

Abstract: The present invention disclosed fluoralkenyl compounds of general formula (I); wherein; R, R1, R2, R3, A and integers n, m and k are as defined in description. The present invention further discloses use of the compounds of general formula (I) to protect crops by controlling or preventing against undesired phytopathogenic microorganisms such as nematodes and phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for reducing the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a biocide against at least one strain of bacteria and/or at least one strain of yeast and/or at least one strain of mould in an aqueous preparation. The invention further relates to the use of a water soluble source of lithium ions for reducing the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of a biocide against at least one strain of bacteria and/or at least one strain of yeast and/or at least one strain of mould in an aqueous preparation.

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 microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: A microbial-based composition provides a co-cultured microorganism consortium in culture medium that includes one or more Acetobacter sp., Bacillus sp., Bifidobacterium sp., Enter ococus sp., Gluconacetobacter sp., Lactobacillus sp., Rhodopseudomonas sp., Saccharomyces sp., Pichia sp., and Trichoderma sp., as well as a carbon source and chlorine-free water. In some embodiments, the microbial-based composition is useful in the agricultural industry as a plant growth promoting and silage-enhancing agent. For plant growth promotion applications, the microbial-based composition may be applied to the foliar surface of a plant or to the plant growth medium, such as soil or hydroponic solution, surrounding the plant. In silage operations, the microbial-based composition may be applied to a cut plant product during one or more stages in the silage process.

Abstract: A composition derived or derivable from seaweed is provided. The composition comprises one or more plant hormones; and/or one or more acidic polysaccharides. Also provided is a method for producing a composition, including the step of extracting one or more agents from seaweed. A method of stimulating plant growth by applying a composition derived or derivable from seaweed is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted temperature-controllable oven comprising an oven body and an insulating partition plate; the insulating partition plate is arranged inside the oven body for dividing the oven body into an upper fuel gas baking chamber and a lower fuel gas baking chamber; a moveable glass cover plate that can be opened upwards is arranged at the top of the oven body; a front door plate that can be opened downwards is arranged at the front end of the oven body, and is hinged with the bottom of the oven body; a fuel gas heating device, a working platform and a baking rack are arranged in the upper fuel gas baking chamber; a control panel is arranged above the front door plate, and the control panel is provided with function knobs and a temperature-control panel for controlling the baking time and temperature, and the opening and closing of the gas path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a baking pan (1) for cooking food products in the oven, comprising a plurality of containment structures (3) exhibiting a bottom portion (4), a top portion (5) delimiting an insertion opening (6) and a lateral portion (7) emerging from the bottom portion (4) and connected to the top portion (5). The containment structure (3) is made integrally from a same paper sheet material; a container (8) made of paper sheet material is housed in the containment structure (3) and has a base (9), a lateral wall (10) emerging away from the base (9) and an upper edge (20) emerging from the lateral wall (10); also the container (8) is integrally made starting from a same paper sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for transferring sausage-shaped products, like sausages, containing a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing from a discharge device of a processing machine for processing the sausage-shaped products to a handling device for the sausage-shaped products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for removing a rod-like element, like a smoking rod, from a loading zone of a hanging line, wherein the rod-like element is arranged in a loading position of said loading zone, in which the rod-like element can successively be loaded with sausage-shaped products, like sausages, each of which contain a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing provided with a suspension element, like a suspension loop, through which the sausage-shaped products can be suspended on the rod-like element in the loading position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer arrangement for transferring sausage-shaped products, like sausages, to a rod-like element, like a smoking rod, provided in a loading position in a hanging line, each of the sausage-shaped products contain a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing provided with a suspension element, like a suspension loop, through which the sausage-shaped products can be suspended on the rod-like element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for removing a rod-like element from a loading position of a hanging line in which the rod-like element can successively be loaded with sausage-shaped products, each of which contain a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing provided with a suspension element through which the sausage-shaped products can be suspended on the rod-like element in the loading position.

Abstract: A heat exchanger apparatus has a heating stage with a product side and a hot water side and a cooling stage with a product side and a coolant side, and also regeneration stages with treated and un-treated product sides. There are valves including a cooling stage outlet valve, and pressure sensors, and pumps for pumping process liquid through the product sides. A PLC controller is programmed to operate the pumps with outlet valves closed to pressurize the product sides of the stages at a pressure dynamically maintained by control of the pumps in response to sensed pressure. The valves are controlled to firstly vent the heating and cooling sides of the heating and cooling stages with the product sides pressurized, and then in a second phase to vent the downstream (treated) product sides of regeneration stages. Also, an in-line holding time test is performed by monitoring time for step rises in temperature to reach a temperature sensor and the outlet end of a holding tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing food products from a yoghurt, the method comprising a step of heating the yoghurt with microwaves at a frequency of between 915 and 2375 MHz and at a temperature of between 60° C. and 65° C. for 10 to 15 seconds, a step of draining the microwave-heated yoghurt, a step of pressing the drained yoghurt then a step of adding at least one emulsifying and/or stabilizing and/or gelling ingredient to the pressed yoghurt.

Abstract: Methods for preparation of plant-based whey protein concentrates are provided. Also provided are the plant-based whey protein concentrates made using the methods. The methods utilize an enzymatic reaction to reduce the molecular weight of soluble carbohydrates in a plant-based whey and a single nanofiltration/ultrafiltration and/or diafiltration step to separate soluble non-protein components from the proteins.

Abstract: Processing of milk raw material produces a dairy salt. Preliminary treatment of the milk raw is carried out, with pasteurization and its concentration by nanofiltration through a filter with a pore size of 0.001-0.01 ?m, subsequent filtration of the obtained nanofiltration permeate through a membrane module with a pore size of 0.0001-0.001 ?m of a reverse osmosis unit, electrodialysis of the obtained RO retentate, concentration of the concentrate or its concentration and drying. The dairy salts may be manufactured and used to salt food products, beverages, granulated cottage cheese, potato chips, crackers, and dips. A masking fraction with organic acid, amino acid, fatty acid, and sugar portions successfully hides the off-notes otherwise associated with potassium compositions. Food products salted with any of the dairy salts described herein achieve reduced sodium content without compromising flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clean label beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with combination of a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins and only one hydrocolloid, high acyl gellan gum, which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing reduced fat/sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. The present invention also relates to a RTD coffee beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physically stable cheese composition comprising 55-75 wt % soft cheese and 25-45 wt % water; wherein the cheese composition has a viscosity from 2,000 to 4,500 cP at 10° C., and a pH from 4.0 to 4.8; and wherein particles comprised in the cheese composition have a median particle size distribution of 0.6 to 10 micro-meter, preferably of 0.9 to 7 micro-meter. The invention further pertains to a process for making the cheese composition.

Abstract: Food and beverage products including natural stabilizers, and particularly to replace EDTA, are provided. In particular, the food products comprise oil-in-water emulsions and the natural stabilizers include high molecular weight polymers which are effective to extend the shelf-life of the products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing process for the production of a lipid-fiber powder. In particularly the invention relates to a process for the production of a lipid-fiber powder having between 40 to 78 wt % of oil or fat (by weight of total lipid-fiber powder) and 22 to 60 wt % of a vegetable fiber (by weight of total lipid-fiber powder), wherein the fiber is characterized by having a rate of hydration between 15 to 500 cP/min and wherein the oil or fat has a solid fat content (SFC) at 20° C. below 12 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling the roasting of coffee using microwave heating, the method being characterized in that roasting is completed in a coffee roasting device by: using raw coffee bean physical property data, pre-stored in a microcomputer or PLC, and coffee roasting operation information, input through an input unit, to calculate a roasting time (roasting retention time), an external air flow (hot air) temperature, and an appropriate microwave output corresponding to the temperature to achieve the target roasting step; and continuously operating a magnetron to input microwave energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of confectionery production, particularly to the use of a modular, flexible process and the use thereof in combination with the confectionery cooling step of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided is a gummy candy comprising a fat and oil, a hydrophobic emulsifier, pyrroloquinoline quinone or a salt thereof, and gelatin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen soft-serve confection dispensing machine where the soft serve confection is a flavored frozen soft-serve confection having a base selected from ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and gelatos. The dispensing machine comprises one or more base hoppers, each base hopper being linked to a dedicated detachable base cartridge, a dedicated plurality of detachable flavour cartridges containing a flavour mix and a dedicated mixing chamber and storage slot associated with each detachable flavour cartridge. The detachable base cartridge and plurality of flavour cartridges are connected to one of the base hoppers. Control means are provided to enable a user to select a flavour mix from one of the dedicated flavour cartridges, and to cause the base and selected flavour mix to be mixed in the dedicated mixing chamber and then storing and refrigerating the mixture of the base and flavour mix in the storage slots to form a mixed frozen soft-serve confection for dispensing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped vegetarian meat product comprising: a) 30-80 wt. % water; b) 5-35 wt. % oil, said oil having a solid fat content at 20 degrees Celsius (N20) of at least 1.5%; c) 2-25 wt. % protein selected from algal protein, bacterial protein, dairy protein, egg protein, fungal protein, plant protein, and combinations thereof; d) 0-40 wt. % of one or more particulate ingredients selected from herbs, spices, vegetables and combinations thereof; wherein the vegetarian meat product contains at least 4 vol. % of oil droplets having an equivalent spherical diameter in the range of 100 micrometer to 1,000 micrometer as determined by means of micro computed tomography. This shaped vegetarian meat product has a very attractive juicy appearance and texture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pet food composition comprising at least one natural antioxidant and at least one synthetic antioxidant and at least one acidity regulator component to regulate the pH, wherein the pet food composition does not contain 1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline. Further, the invention comprises a method of producing the pet food composition as well as the use of the pet food composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are transgenic direct fed microbial strains and direct feed compositions for feeding to animals; method of generating and using such compositions to as probiotic, to increase probiotics, and in egg-laying animals, to lower cholesterol in eggs and enhance yolk color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to animal feed compositions comprising polypeptides having muramidase activity and uses thereof. In the Examples it is shown that feeding muramidase to broiler chicken increased apparent ileal digestibility of crude protein and crude fat.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a rumen-bypassing preparation which is produced at a low cost and simultaneously achieves the objects of protecting an active ingredient from release and decomposition in the first stomach and increasing release behavior in a target internal organ. A granular agent obtained thereby is also described. The method includes a step of applying vibration to a die head containing a melt of a coating agent for the rumen-bypassing preparation and a nutrient to bypass a rumen and having at least one injection port or to the melt, thereby injecting the melt from the injection port.

Abstract: Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Abstract: A beverage composition made with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk in liquid or dry powder form. Amelanchier alnifolia extract having Abscisic Acid is added to the skim milk in a multi-step process that utilizes CO2 to maintain the nutrient value of the extract. Crystalline fructose, natural flavorings, nutrients and carbonation are added to produce a flavorful beverage composition. A method to make a carbonated beverage composition with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk and Amelanchier alnifolia extract includes a series of steps to preserve the nutrient value of the extract.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for treatment of substrates—such as foodstuffs—with a high pH composition and an oxidizer. These systems and methods give rise to enhanced disinfection performance.

Abstract: A thawing machine includes a metal member supporting a pallet on which frozen objects are placed; an electric power supply which applies an AC voltage to the metal member so that a predetermined low current of 1 ? A or higher and 1000 mA or lower flows through the frozen objects; and a cover unit covering the frozen objects and having an air permeability and an electric conductivity, wherein the AC voltage is applied to the cover unit in addition to the metal member while the frozen objects are thawed.

Abstract: Popcorn machines having easily removable popping kettle assemblies are described herein. In some embodiments, a popcorn machine configured accordance with the present technology includes a cabinet and a pair of kettle supports mounted within the cabinet. A kettle assembly is configured to be positioned on the kettle supports and to pop popcorn placed in a kettle of the kettle assembly when the kettle assembly is in a popping position, and to discharge the popcorn when the kettle assembly is moved from the popping position to a dumping position. The kettle assembly can be lifted off the kettle supports in the popping position to facilitate removal of the kettle assembly from the cabinet for maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement, etc. In some embodiments, the kettle assembly can be stopped in the dumping position.

Abstract: A method of processing mince for making surimi comprises washing the mince with water; refining the mince in a perforated refiner drum that produces a layer of mince on the inside surface of the perforated refiner drum; and after washing and before refining, dewatering the mince with a screw press that removes water from the mince before feeding to the refiner drum.

Abstract: A process for making surimi comprises after performing a wash and dewater cycle on fish flesh, bringing the fish flesh to a dry solids content of about 14% by weight, followed by a first refining step of the fish flesh.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing process for the production of a bouillon powder. In particularly the invention relates to a process for the production of a bouillon powder comprising a lipid-fiber powder. The invention also relates to the product obtained and the use thereof for preparing a food product.

Abstract: A liquid seasoning contains ingredients that reduce changes in color and smell during preservation. The liquid seasoning has (A) a solid ingredient, (B) a water-insoluble powder, (C) a component selected from the group consisting of a fruit juice, a vegetable juice, a colorant, and combinations thereof, and (D) a viscosity adjuster.

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