Abstract: The present invention relates to a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens K2G strain, which is excellent in removal of anti-nutritional factors and in protease activity, and shows excellent antimicrobial activity against pathogens and reduced productivity of viscous substances, a method for producing a fermented soybean meal using the strain, a fermented soybean meal produced therefrom, and a feed composition including the same. The fermented soybean meal prepared by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens K2G strain according to the present invention has few anti-nutritional factors such as trypsin inhibitors, soybean oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, a high content of crude proteins, and high protein solubility, and also consists of small-sized peptides digestible by livestock due to low-molecularization, thereby being effectively used as a high-quality vegetable protein feed having excellent absorption rate and feed efficiency.

Abstract: Methods and compositions utilizing organism consisting of the strains within the order Clostridiales for improving health of animals. Disclosed methods comprise administering an effective dose of a composition comprising organism consisting of the strains within the order Clostridiales to an animal, including for example, a broiler or hen, thereby improving said animal's health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition for stabilizing fish meal.

Abstract: A process of encapsulating or coating amino acid particles is provided for producing an encapsulated amino acid feed product for ruminant animals. The encapsulated amino acid feed product comprises substantially uniform, round and dust free pastille granules. When the encapsulated amino acid feed product is fed to a ruminant animal, the product delivers high amounts of absorbable amino acid to the animal for direct nourishment, wherein the amino acid is not substantially fermented in the rumen of the animal. In an aspect, the process is a low-cost, high capacity, continuous process that produces a composition comprising greater than 50% by weight of a nourishing amino acid. The superior handling quality of the pastille granules allows for their use in further formulation of animal feeds, where homogeneous distribution of nutrients throughout the final feed mix is desired.

Abstract: A reformatted insect food product comprising a measured amount of a mixture of at least one nutrient source suitable for an aquatic organism formed into a dispensable unit, and a method of manufacturing a reformatted insect food product comprising: creating a mixture comprising at least one nutrient source suitable for an aquatic organism; separating out a pre-measured amount of the mixture; and forming a dispensable food unit using the measured amount of the mixture.

Abstract: A capsaicin flavored non-alcoholic carbonated beverage product and to a process for producing such beverages is disclosed. The beverage comprises, an extract of capasicum-containing pepper, in addition to other ingredients. The extract is obtained by subjecting capasicum-containing peppers to a water extraction process at a sub-boiling point temperature.

Abstract: Beverages having an improvement in continuity of aftertaste caused by Rebaudioside D (RebD) and Rebaudioside M (RebM) and methods of production thereof. A content (A) of catechin compound(s) in beverages is adjusted to within a certain range, a total content (B) of RebM and/or RebD in beverages is adjusted to within a certain range, and B/A is adjusted to within a certain range.

Abstract: In a method for the inactivation of microorganisms in liquid foods, a liquid food is mixed with a pressurized, liquefied gas at a pressure which is sufficient to maintain the liquefied gas in the liquid state. The mixture of food and gas is then depressurized to a pressure at which the liquefied gas is vaporized. According to the invention, before or during the depressurization to the second pressure, the mixture is guided through a pipeline and brought up to a flow speed in the pipeline which is sufficient to form cavitations in the liquid food.

Abstract: A method for processing food products (12) includes transporting the food products by a first conveyor (11), an X-ray unit (13) positioned between the intake end and the discharge end of the first conveyor to acquire a first set of product-specific data relating to the food product transported. At least one first optical camera (17), assigned to the first conveyor, is used to acquire a second set of product-specific data relating to the food product. A control unit (18) is used to receive and integrate the first and second data sets to analyze the composition of the food product and determine parameters for the food product. Based on the determined parameters of the food product, the food product is cut with a cutting unit, under the control of the control unit.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved antioxidant for food, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, as well as compositions that contain this antioxidant as preferably the only additive having an anitoxidative effect.

Abstract: Provided are food and drink ingredients produced from wheat grain which has a low level (2-30%) of total starch branching enzyme II activity and an amylose content in the starch of at least 50% (w/w), and processes for producing and using the ingredients. Also provided are foods produced from the ingredients which may be used in humans to improve one or more parameters of metabolic health, bowel health or cardiovascular health.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a preparation method of rice noodles with low glycemic index, and belongs to the technical filed of food processing. According to the disclosure, by adding debranching enzymes and an emulsifying agent into rice starch, resistant starch is prepared and obtained through one-step extrusion, and then, other food raw materials are compounded to form the low glycemic index rice noodles through secondary extrusion. By using the characteristic that V-type crystals are formed by complexing the emulsifying agent and amylose, the disclosure adds the debranching enzymes and the emulsifying agent into a rice starch raw material for extrusion processing. The debranching enzymes added in a first-step extrusion processing process perform limited hydrolysis on starch to reduce starch branching and improve a content of the amylose.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, provided is a method for manufacturing a solid bouillon seasoning (A), said method comprising a step for preparing a mixture (E) which comprises a raw edible meat (B) and a bouillon (C) having a higher inosinic acid concentration (mass %) compared to the edible meat (B), and a step for drying the mixture (E) by the microwave vacuum drying method.

Abstract: A flavour composition is provided. The composition includes a characterizing flavour and a taste modifying composition. The taste modifying composition includes at least four non-polar amino acids and at least one polar amino acid. The at least four non-polar amino acids are present in equal molar concentrations.

Abstract: A composition includes (i) rebaudioside M, (ii) a glucosylated steviol glycoside and (iii) an effective amount of a taste modifier. A sweetened composition includes the composition and at least one other sweetener, and a sweetened consumable containing the composition or the sweetened composition. Methods of making the composition, sweetened compositions and sweetened consumables are also provided. Methods of using the compositions to reduce the amount of sugar present in a sweetened consumable, to enhance the sweetness of sweetened compositions and sweetened consumables, and/or to modify a characteristic of a sweetened consumable is further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to probiotics, in particular probiotics capable of bio-converting olive polyphenols. The invention relates to a method of selecting a probiotic strain or probiotic strain mixture. Further aspects of the invention include the use of a probiotic strain to increase the bio-efficacy of olive polyphenols and a composition comprising a probiotic strain for use in the potentiation of a therapeutic effect and/or a prophylactic effect of oleuropein.

Abstract: A composition comprises a cohort of at least five isolated unique strains of a single species of bacteria, wherein the species of bacteria is represented in the mammalian microbiome, and wherein the cohort of isolated strains exhibit different and diverse catabolic capability thereby increasing the chances that one or more of the strains in the composition will find a nutritional niche in the infant GI tract.

Abstract: A food bar includes a mixture of dry ingredients including a protein and a binder including a sweetener. The food bar is able to maintain an initial texture so that the amount of force required to cut the food bar after storage of the food bar is substantially the same as the amount of force required to cut the food bar initially.

Abstract: A method of treating Alzheimer's associated pathology includes a step of identifying subject having a pathology that is associated with Alzheimer's disease. A fasting mimicking diet (FMD) is then administered to the subject for a first time period. Methods for treating amyloid plaque formation and/or elevated levels of tau protein as well as neuroinflammation are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a complementary nutritional composition characterized by a low glycemic load and/or index and/or comprising an ingredient characterized by a low glycemic index for use in treatment, prevention and/or reducing the risk of a metabolic syndrome disorder appearing later in life.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and compositions to achieve and maintain a desirable in vivo phenotype during fermentation and processing of food products for human or animal consumption. The methods and compositions of this invention require an activator that acts as a metabolic trigger for Mammalian Milk Oligosaccharide (MMO) consumption phenotype without necessarily requiring oligosaccharides (i.e a sugar polymer of 3 or more monosaccharides) within the fermentation medium. Compositions containing a non-oligosaccharide activator (e.g. monomers and dimers, and combinations thereof) may be used in fermentation processes of this invention. Turning on MMO-related genes without the use of oligosaccharides is one method of preparing activated commensal bacteria.

Abstract: A tube feeding composition includes from about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % of fruit and vegetable, at least 3 wt % of whole grain, a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, and a fat. The tube feeding composition has a desirable viscosity profile for tube feeding applications and may be manufactured using at least two homogenization steps.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable juicing device having a feed tube, a juice collector and a grating disc carrying a frusto-conical sieve, the grating disc having a first array of grating teeth, a secondary processing surface with a second array of grating teeth; each tooth having one leading edge and one trailing edge, wherein the juice collector has either an internal helical ramp with an elevated discharge nozzle or a circumferential trough having a lowest point that leads to a discharge nozzle.

Abstract: A liquid nicotine formulation for generating an inhalable aerosol in an electronic cigarette comprising nicotine and oxalic acid in which there is an excess of oxalic.

Abstract: There is provided a flavored vaporizable formulation comprising (i) one or more solvents; (ii) a flavor; and (iii) one or more cyclodextrins; wherein the flavored vaporizable formulation contains water in an amount of from 0 to 10 wt. % based on the vaporizable formulation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for automatically delivering tobacco into a tobacco receiving cavity in a cigarette casing, including a packer module with movable fingers for compressing tobacco.

Abstract: Device for grinding and mixing of herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, preparing and dispensing of cigarettes and method for the application thereof The subject of the invention is a device for grinding and mixing of herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, preparing and dispensing of cigarettes, the device comprising a grinding chamber (2) for holding and grinding the herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, wherein the grinding chamber (2) has a plurality of tubes (9) for holding pre-rolled cigarette papers (17) and receiving ground herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, a carousel (10), which is rotatable around a central axis (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for filling paper tubes with tobacco, comprising an attachment for receiving the paper tube, a pressing tool guided by a guide unit with a pressing die, the device comprising a container for receiving tobacco with a container outlet, the pressing die being movable from a first position, in which first position the bore is released, into a second position for introducing the tobacco into the paper tube, and the attachment, the container outlet and the guide unit being arranged along an axis.

Abstract: A smoking article filter includes a recess to receive a filter insert unit. The filter insert unit is secured to the filter once inserted. The filter and the filter insert unit may include additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.

Abstract: A pack is provided for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack com-prises a tube having a substantially cylindrical shape. The tube has a hole defined by an open end of the tube for receiving an e-cigarette into the tube, such that the e-cigarette is held in the tube. The pack further includes a re-charging mechanism for re-charging an e-cigarette held within the tube, and a light for indicating a char-ging state of the e-cigarette in the tube. The light is located at the open end of the tube adjacent the hole for receiving the e-cigarette into the tube.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device includes a liquid supply (34) and an atomizer in a housing. The liquid supply (34) includes at least two container members (34a, 34b) attachable to one another through a connection mechanism to form a liquid supply main body. Each of the container members (34a, 34b) may have an outlet (341a, 341b) sealed by a sealing member (342a, 342b) and a second end which is closed, and an aerosol channel (343a, 343b) formed between the container members.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a main body; a cartridge detachably coupled to the main body, comprising an air inlet hole through which external air is introduced, and configured to store a liquid material and generate aerosol by heating the liquid material; a cigarette detachably coupled to the main body, comprising a solid material, and disposed on a path along which the aerosol generated in the cartridge flows such that the aerosol passes through the solid material and is discharged to outside; and a cover detachably coupled to the main body to cover the cartridge coupled to the main body and comprising: a cigarette hole through which the cigarette is coupled to the main body; and a ventilation hole formed at a position adjacent to the air inlet hole of the cartridge and configured to discharge the aerosol remaining in the cartridge to the outside or introduce the external air.

Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge and tank guard including an elongated member. The long member is a cylindrical member. The long member has a vertical hole located through a middle section. The interior of the hole is surrounded by a flexible material. This material allows a glass cartridge or tank to be removably secured within the hole. A second material is placed around the flexible material. The second material is a hard, protective material that prevents the cylinder from being crushed. The long member has an ergonomic exterior. This exterior is created by tapering the long member inward at the center.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating device and at least two consumables. Each consumable includes an aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating device further includes a device housing comprising at least two receiving chambers, wherein each consumable is accommodated in a separate receiving chamber of the at least two receiving chambers. The aerosol-generating device further includes at least two mouthpieces, wherein each mouthpiece of the at least two mouthpieces is aligned with a separate consumable of the at least two consumables and wherein the aerosol-generating device is configured to isolate airflows through separate, respective mouthpieces of the at least two mouthpieces.

Abstract: Vapor provision apparatus including a reservoir housing defining a reservoir for liquid, a liquid transport element for transporting liquid from the reservoir to a vaporizer for vaporization and a channel for the liquid transport element, wherein the channel has a sidewall at least partly defined by a section of the reservoir housing; wherein the liquid transport element comprises a first portion arranged to deliver liquid to the vaporizer and a second portion extending along the channel, wherein the channel has a cross-section that corresponds with the cross-section of the second portion of the liquid transport element in the channel, and wherein the section of the reservoir housing that defines the sidewall of the channel has one or more openings to provide fluid communication between the liquid transport element in the channel and liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: The present application refers to a tobacco evaporator and a heating control method comprising a housing and a suction nozzle connected to the housing; a first chamber and a second chamber which are defined inside the housing, a heating element is defined in the second chamber; a mesh filter layer structure is defined between the first chamber and the heating element to position a substance to be evaporated, and uniformly heat the substance to be evaporated when the heating element generates heat; a thermal insulation structure is defined outside the second chamber to thermally insulate the second chamber while the heating element generates heat. The present application realizes technical effects that the tobacco evaporator has short preheating time, small battery energy consumption, and can bake softly tasted and uniformly baked smoke.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer includes a heating element having a generally upside-down cup shape. An air warming space is defined within the cup shape, and intake air is delivered into the air warming space. Vaporization media is delivered adjacent a top wall of the heating element. The heating element warms the vaporization media so that it flows downwardly along a side wall of the heating element. The side wall of the heating element is heated sufficient to atomize the vaporization media. Warmed intake air from the air warming space is drawn through the atomized media, forming a vapor that can be inhaled by a user.

Abstract: A vaporization apparatus configured to support a vaporization rig and a heating element, comprises a body including a back end, a front end, and a top surface. The front end includes a hole that extends towards the back end, the hole being configured to support the heating element. The top surface defines a receptacle sized to support the vaporization rig, the hole and the receptacle being positioned to align a heatable portion of the vaporization rig with a heat generating portion of the heating element.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system (includes a cartridge, a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, and an aerosol-generating device. The cartridge includes a cartridge housing and a solid aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating device includes a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge, an airflow inlet, and an airflow sensor. The airflow sensor is in fluid communication with the airflow inlet and the cavity). The aerosol-generating device includes a bypass air inlet in fluid communication with the cavity, an electric heater configured to heat the liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a power supply, and a controller. The aerosol-generating system is configured so that the cartridge housing substantially prevents airflow through the bypass air inlet when the cartridge is received within the cavity.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomization core comprising an atomizing core body, and the atomizing core body is provided with an e-liquid storage chamber for receiving e-liquid and a heating chamber for accommodating the heating element, the heating element is abutted against an outer wall of one end of the e-liquid storage chamber for transferring heat to the e-liquid in the e-liquid storage chamber to atomize the e-liquid when the heating element generates heat, the e-liquid storage chamber and the heating chamber are disconnected to each other; the atomizing core body further comprises a heat insulating bracket sleeved between the e-liquid storage chamber and the heating chamber for thermally insulating the e-liquid storage chamber when the heating element generates heat. The present invention achieves that the smoke atomized by the electronic cigarette atomization core is pure in taste, has no risk of inhaling metal ions, and is healthy.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for receiving an article including aerosolizable material and a ventilation region, in which apparatus the aerosolizable material can be heated to volatilize at least one component of the aerosolizable material to generate a flow of aerosol for inhalation by a user, and related systems and methods. The apparatus includes a housing into which the article can be inserted to be heated; a first opening in the housing to allow air to flow into the housing when the user draws on the apparatus or the article; and a first airflow control arrangement configured to, in use, when the article is inserted in the housing, control the amount of airflow through the first opening in the housing in order to control the amount of airflow passing into the article through the ventilation region.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a heater configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette, the heater including a first electrically conductive heating element formed along a first path on an electrically insulating substrate, a second electrically conductive heating element formed along a second path on the electrically insulating substrate, and a temperature sensor track formed along a third path in a region between the first path and the second path; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; and a controller configured to control the power supplied from the battery to the heater and monitor a temperature sensed using the temperature sensor track.

Abstract: An intelligent induction atomizer comprises a main shell and a bottom shell detachably mounted at the lower end of the main shell. A bottle container, a middle baffle and a control mainboard are arranged in the main shell. The atomizer can be used for sterilization by means of infrared inductive atomization, and adopts the battery to supply power, thereby being convenient and safe to use; and multiple purposes can be fulfilled by adding or changing liquid in the bottle container.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: A one-piece garment, specially a onesie for infants and toddlers, comprising a magnetic closure system, wherein a caregiver may quickly and efficiently change an infant's diaper without having to remove the one-piece garment and without having to struggle with the closure mechanism. An improved onesie magnetic closure system having a front panel containing one or more magnets of a positive or negative polarity, and a back panel containing a corresponding number of complementary magnets having an opposite polarity. The magnetic elements of the front and back panels are attracted and attach to each other, such that the back panel overlaps the front panel and removable attached thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable strap comprises an elongated length and mating fastening portions on one side of the strap adjacent to one end of the strap. Gaps or spaces between the mating fastening portions or members provide a tactile effect or response when adjusting the strap to the closed position. The strap is permanently or releasably secured at one end to an attachment point or stabilizing component. The opposite end with the mating fastening portions folds to mate the portions and secure the strap in a closed configuration. The length of the strap can wrap around an object to mate the fastening portions. Alternatively, the length can interact with an additional stabilizing component or guiding member before mating the fastening portions to secure the strap.

Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be position along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion comprises a fabric layer and a discontinuous polymer layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and second side opposite the first side. The polymer layer is deposited on the second side of the fabric layer. The polymer layer forms covered fabric areas where the polymer is applied to the fabric layer and noncovered fabric areas where the polymer is not applied to the fabric layer. The noncovered fabric areas provide openings in the discontinuous polymer layer, thereby exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is greater than the noncovered fabric areas.

Abstract: Articles of athletic garments, particularly sports bra and methods of treating the athletic garments with a shear thickening fluid (STF) are disclosed. The athletic garment comprises a STF treated fabric. The STF treated fabric in contact with the wearer's body part restricts movement of the body part when the shear stress exceeds the shear stress threshold value and stretches and conforms to the wearer's body part when the shear stress is less than the shear stress threshold value. The STF treatment method may include immersing the untreated fabric in a diluted STF bath, metering an amount of the fluid on the fabric, and removing the diluent from the treated fabric.

Abstract: A conductive composite yarn/sewing thread comprising: a) a core formed of at least a first strand of a conductive metal of 40 or higher gauge, and b) at least one inner cover wrapped around the core in a first direction at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete coverage of the core by the inner cover; c) at least one outer cover wrapped around the at least one inner cover, wherein the outer cover is wrapped in a second direction opposite to a direction of a cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped, at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete cover of the cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped; wherein one of the inner cover or the outer cover contains a second strand of conductive metal of 40 or higher gauge, and is configured such that a distance between said second strand and said at least first strand is substantially constant; and d) optionally, a lubricant, and a stretch conductive composite yarn, comprising: a core formed from an elastic yarn, an

Abstract: The present invention provides a vest assembly, for wearing around a body of a user performing physical activity. The vest assembly includes a front plate and a rear plate each having a perimeter that includes a plurality of slits. The slits allow for insertion of a plurality of straps. A slit of the front plate tensions one of the straps together with a corresponding slit of the rear plate to fit the vest assembly around the body of the user.