Abstract: Provided are a functional film capable of efficiently adsorbing and decomposing ethylene, a functional container, and a method for retaining freshness of a plant or a food. The functional film of the present invention is obtained in the following manner: a substance having a catalytic capability of decomposing ethylene is added in a plastic film material having an ethylene adsorption effect, or applied to or deposited on a surface of the plastic film material. The functional container of the present invention is obtained in the following manner: a substance having a catalytic capability of decomposing ethylene is added in a plastic material having an ethylene adsorption effect, or applied to or deposited on a surface of the plastic material.

Abstract: Processes and methods for producing dried fruit which has been treated with sulphur dioxide. Such processes and methods are particularly adapted for producing golden raisins which have relatively low concentrations of sulphur dioxide. To produce golden raisins, fresh sultana grapes are subjected to sulphur dioxide fumigation before undergoing a series of washing and rinsing steps which may include a cold water bath, a hot lye bath, and cold water sprays before being placed into drying tunnels. After drying, golden raisins may be undergo an additional treatment of sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: A food composition and pharmaceutical composition with strains of lactic acid bacteria for modulating blood glucose are provided, comprising an isolated lactic acid bacteria strain. The isolated lactic acid bacteria strain is at least one selected from a group including a GL-104 strain of Lactobacillus reuteri (CCTCC NO: M209138), an AP-32 strain of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius (CCTCC NO: M2011127), a TYCA06 strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus (CGMCC No: 15210), and an MH-68 strain of Lactobacillus johnsonii (CCTCC NO: M2011128), or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cheese. The cheese has one or more flavour characteristics of a sheep cheese and/or a goat cheese. The method most preferably comprises mixing a milk with a coagulant, a starter culture, a strain of Yarrowia lipolytica and a strain of Kluyveromyces lactis, and wherein the milk comprises or consists of bovine milk having a milk fat content.

Abstract: A method for producing herb cheese, in particular for producing hard cheese, which is enriched with herbs, spices or the like, with the herbs introduced by machine. For this purpose, raw cheese mass having about 80% milk removed is filled into cheese molds, which are preferably arranged in a vat of a cartridge press, and subsequently pressed. At the same time, respectively, herbs, spices or the like are introduced uniformly into the cheese molds parallel to the raw cheese mass.

Abstract: A whole coffee bean manufactured by the process of providing roasted coffee beans including a surface and naturally occurring lipids, mixing a cannabinoid solution including lipophilic cannabinoids and a polar solvent having at least 90% ethanol by volume to yield an ethanol solution, applying the ethanol solution to the roasted coffee beans, evaporating the polar solvent from the beans to enable lipophilic attraction between the naturally occurring oils in the coffee beans and the cannabinoids. The ethanol and the cannabinoids cooperate to inhibit pathogenic microbial growth by sterilizing the surface of the coffee bean, whereby the coffee bean is imparted an improved shelf life exceeding the shelf life of control by at least 10%.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a comestible includes providing a comestible mass (22), forming said comestible mass into a comestible structure (26) having a desired shape using a forming station (20), and applying a packaging material (54) to a surface of said comestible structure (26) while said comestible structure remains in contact with a portion of said forming station (20).

Abstract: A laver snack includes laver on the lower side forming a bottom; the edible adhesive applied to the laver on the lower side; the additive including hemp seed powder adhered to the edible adhesive; the laver on the upper side covering the above additives, forming a top; and hemp oil applied to the laver on the upper side.

Abstract: Oilseed meal improved food products The present invention relates to a food product comprising a co-processed mixture, which mixture comprises at least one plant protein-containing composition and at least one oilseed meal, which is particularly useful as a meat extender or a meat analogue, products containing said food products and processes for obtaining them.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated thraustochytrid microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof. The invention is further directed to biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, cultures, methods of producing microbial oils, and methods of using the isolated thraustochytrids, biomasses, and microbial oils.

Abstract: A gas injection system for injecting a gas into a liquid to form a solution includes a flow channel that conveys a liquid from an upstream inlet configured to receive the liquid and a downstream outlet configured to dispense the solution, sparger positioned in the flow channel, a solution pressure detection device configured to sense a pressure of the solution in the flow channel, and a liquid valve configured to regulate flow of the liquid in the flow channel based on the pressure sensed by the solution pressure detection device. The sparger is configured to inject the gas into the liquid through the porous surface as the liquid flows across the surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceutical compositions, foods, beverages, cosmetic compositions, diet supplements) comprising deuterated caffeine. The provided compositions may be useful for treating and/or preventing various diseases and conditions, such as obesity, causing weight loss, increasing metabolic rate, reducing appetite, increasing energy expenditure, increasing urine output, increasing sodium excretion, reducing edema, a pain disorder, apnea, hypotension, an encephalopathy, a neurological or psychiatric disorder, and an inflammatory disorder.

Abstract: A system includes a first unit configured to generate and apply radio frequency (RF) energy to a load positioned in the first unit during a first time period, wherein the load is at a first temperature at a start of the first time period and at a second temperature different from the first temperature at an end of the first time period; and a second unit configured to receive the load at the second temperature and to cause heat transfer by impingement to the load during a second time period different from the first time period, wherein the load is at a third temperature at an end of the second time period. A processing yield associated with the load is higher than if the load undergoes impingement processing to change from the first temperature to the third temperature.

Abstract: The disclosure herein discloses a processing method of soaking-free mixed beans, and belongs to the technical field of deep processing of grains. By performing a combination of water supplementing and high-temperature fluidization processing on the mixed beans, embryos of the mixed beans slightly crack from one side by a width of 0.

Abstract: Provided are debittered chickpea based protein concentrates, methods of manufacturing thereof and food products comprising the protein concentrates.

Abstract: A method of preparing frozen breaded poultry meat in which the poultry meat is compressed into a solid form, frozen, formed into portions, batter-breaded while frozen, and par-fried. The par-fried breaded poultry meat portions may then be cooked for consuming. The method enables the control of portion size independent of the shape, and provides a frozen breaded poultry meat portion that when cooked, has the appearance and the texture of whole muscle meat, independent of trimmings content.

Abstract: An egg food product is provided that when mixed with baby food and given regularly to a baby will reduce the likelihood of the baby developing a food allergy to eggs. The egg food product is produced by taking whole eggs or egg whites and mixing or whipping them, either by themselves or with other ingredients such as rice, tapioca, wheat, corn, nut flours, soy flour, or bean flour. An acid or acid salt containing food product such as citric acid, lemon juice, and cream of tartar may be added while mixing or whipping the eggs in order to help firm the eggs or egg whites and allow them to retain more air. The resulting batter is then baked in order to produce a cake-like product. The resulting cake is then dried in order to remove substantially all moisture. The dried cake is then ground or milled into a powder.

Abstract: A process for the application of a predetermined amount of oil to food pieces comprises: (a) providing or receiving a plurality of cut or shaped food pieces; (b) applying an oil-water emulsion to the food pieces for a time sufficient to provide a predetermined amount of oil to the food pieces and so that the food pieces have an initial moisture level after applying the oil-water emulsion; and (c) reducing the initial moisture level, in the absence of frying in oil, to a moisture level of from about 0.2 to about 80% by weight to provide a cooked food product, comprising said predetermined amount of oil, wherein step (c) does not comprises frying the food pieces in hot oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing food ingredients from Stevia rebaudiana plant and their use in food products, beverages and other consumables. Obtained compositions are useful as flavors, sweeteners, antioxidants, and other functional ingredients.

Abstract: A process for producing a plant-based food product includes providing a suspension including starch and protein, heating the suspension to obtain a warm suspension, preparing a suspension including partly hydrolyzed starch by treating the warm suspension with at least one starch degrading enzyme, subjecting the suspension including partly hydrolyzed starch to heat treatment to obtain a heat-treated suspension including the partly hydrolyzed starch, cooling the heat-treated suspension, and fermenting and/or acidifying the suspension including the partly hydrolyzed starch, and further cooling and/or adding jam, beta-glucan, flavoring and/or additives to said suspension, and obtaining a plant-based food product.

Abstract: The method extracts an extract containing sea cucumber saponins. The extract is separated from sea cucumber meat exclusively by a specific heat treatment without conducting any chemical treatment with the use of an enzyme, ethanol, etc. The method includes: a step for heating sea cumbers from a starting temperature to a target heating temperature by a first temperature gradient; and a step for decreasing the temperature by a second temperature gradient that is gentler than the first temperature gradient to thereby extract the sea cucumber extract. The sea cucumber extract is stored as a sea cucumber extract material in the form of a liquid concentrate, etc. Then an appropriate amount of the sea cucumber extract material is added to, for example, another sea cucumber extract material having been separated and extracted from sea cucumbers with a lower saponin content.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition, which may be used for treating neurological and developmental disorders in human subjects, includes trans-resveratrol, ginkgo biloba, Coenzyme Q10, and natural flavonoids blend, in which a content of the trans-resveratrol is about 250 mg; a content of the ginkgo biloba is about 120 mg; a content of the Coenzyme Q10 is about 100 mg; and a content of the natural flavonoids blend is about 256 mg. The natural flavonoids blend may include quercetin, fisetin derived from strawberries; and anthocyanidin and anthocyanin derived from European blueberry extracts. The dietary supplement composition according another aspect includes at least three of trans-resveratrol, ginkgo biloba, Coenzyme Q10, and natural flavonoids blend. The dietary supplement compositions further includes zinc gluconate, cyanocbalamin and taurine.

Abstract: Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants 1 to 2 months of age or up to 1 month of age wherein, the concentration of lysine is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing fruit or vegetables in order to obtain a flowable mass, such as juice or puree and includes a receptacle, an extraction unit for mechanically extracting juice and pulp from the fruit or vegetables, the unit being located within the receptacle for discharging the juice and pulp into the receptacle, a motor unit, drivingly connected to the extraction unit, an outlet unit for collecting flowable mass from the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating a food product with a batter, comprises a frame having a conveyor belt mounted on a rotatably driveable belt support member. The coating apparatus comprises a batter pump for pumping batter from a batter container towards an upper applicator positioned over the conveyor belt to form a stream of batter flow from the applicator means to the conveyor belt to provide batter to an upper surface of the food product. The front roller is positioned at the food product entry section to provide a layer of batter on the conveyor belt at the entry section by a thrust on the batter towards the entry section by the front roller and/or the conveyor belt. The coating apparatus comprises a batter overflow device positioned at the entry section and is mounted between the transport run and the return run of the conveyor belt.

Abstract: The invention provides extruded ready to consume food products comprising: corn and at least one of grain and dry edible mushroom, including processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A device for storing and supporting a smokable sleeve comprises a body defining a chamber for storing the smokable sleeve, and a sleeve holder connected to the body for supporting the sleeve in a fillable position, the sleeve holder comprising an aperture for releasably receiving the sleeve. The device may comprise two or more spaced apertures for receiving a sleeve or a plurality of sleeves. The sleeve holder may be integrally formed with the body or releasably connected to the body such that the sleeve holder is disposed either outside of the chamber or within the chamber. The device may be a rigid or resilient material such as plastic, cardboard, or paper.

Abstract: Variable-capacity store for cylindrical articles of the tobacco processing industry; the store comprises a conveying assembly comprising a first conveyor having a substantially helical shape; a second conveyor having a substantially helical shape and arranged above the first conveyor; and a linear transfer conveyor, which is adapted to convey the articles from the first conveyor to the second conveyor, having a variable length and, by extending and shortening, changes the area of the first conveyor from which it picks up the articles and the area of the second conveyor to which it feeds the articles, thus varying the capacity of the store.

Abstract: A smoking accessory container is disclosed. The storage area of the smoking accessory container is configurable using one or more compartments. Accessory securing mechanisms may be implemented in the storage area of the smoking accessory container. A framework of a cigarette rolling device may be implemented on the outer surface of the smoking accessory container.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprises a tobacco rod (12) and a mouthpiece (14) secured to a downstream end of the tobacco rod (12), the mouthpiece comprising: a tubular element (20) defining a longitudinal channel, wherein the tubular element (20) is provided adjacent the downstream end of the tobacco rod (12); a downstream segment of filter material (24), wherein the downstream segment of filter material (24) is downstream of the tubular element (20) and spaced apart from the tubular element (20) to define a cavity (26) between the tubular element (20) and the downstream segment of filter material (24); and an extinguisher element (22).

Abstract: A method for making a sub-unit of a smoking article, specifically an HNB smoking article, includes preparing a rod segment, of the tobacco industry and wrapping a connecting strip of wrapping material round that rod segment, about a wrapping axis, in such a way that a first portion of the connecting strip is superposed on a first end of the rod segment and a second portion of it is axially protruding from the first end of the rod segment thereby defining a tubular wrapping which encloses a containment chamber. Then a filling material of the tobacco industry is placed inside the containment chamber. The method also includes a step of making a wall, transverse to the wrapping axis, defining an at least partial closure of the containment chamber, specifically by folding an end portion of the second portion the connecting strip.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for deodorizing exhaled smoke or vapor. A tube may be provided for receiving a stream of exhaled air. An emitter coupled to the tube may be operable to emit a deodorizer chemical into the stream of exhaled air in the tube. A deodorizer chemical source may be coupled to the emitter for delivering the deodorizer chemical to the emitter.

Abstract: A consumable component for an aerosol provision system includes an outer housing including an outer wall extending between first and second end walls to define an interior chamber; a plurality of elements of solid aerosol forming material for generating an aerosol for user inhalation, wherein the plurality of elements of solid aerosol forming material are retained within the interior chamber by the housing and wherein the first and second end walls comprise openings to allow air to flow into the interior chamber through the first end wall and out of the interior chamber through the second end wall during use, and a heater located within the interior chamber and configured to heat the elements of solid aerosol forming material during use to generate a vapor for user inhalation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices and related methods of delivering aerosol to a user. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing providing multiple aerosol pathways having a mouth-end opening through which aerosol can be inhaled by a user, the housing defining a first aerosol delivery pathway in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening and a second aerosol delivery pathway separate from the first aerosol delivery pathway and in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening. An atomizer including a heating element or piezoelectric element and a liquid transport element in fluid communication with an aerosol precursor composition is provided in fluid communication with the first aerosol delivery pathway. A flavorant-infused material is positioned within the second aerosol delivery pathway and adapted to produce a second aerosol upon contact between the flavorant-infused material and flowing air.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for manufacturing an atomizing assembly thereof. The electronic cigarette comprises a liquid reservoir used for storing an e-liquid, and an atomizing assembly received in a shell. The atomizing assembly comprises: a liquid-absorbing element connected to the liquid reservoir, wherein the liquid-absorbing element is made of porous ceramic, and has a liquid-absorbing surface for absorbing the e-liquid and an atomizing surface; and a heating element embedded in the liquid-absorbing element, wherein the edge of the heating element is internally tangent to the atomizing surface, and the heating element is used for converting the e-liquid absorbed by the liquid-absorbing element into smoke. The electronic cigarette further comprises a power supply assembly received in the shell, connected to the atomizing assembly, and used for supplying power for the heating element.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for manufacturing an atomizing assembly thereof. The electronic cigarette comprises a liquid reservoir (150) used for storing an e-liquid, and an atomizing assembly (160) received in a shell (120). The atomizing assembly (160) comprises: a liquid-absorbing element (164) connected to the liquid reservoir (150), wherein the liquid-absorbing element (164) is made of porous ceramic, and has a liquid-absorbing surface (1642) for absorbing the e-liquid and an atomizing surface (1652); and a heating element (166) embedded in the liquid-absorbing element (164), wherein the edge of the heating element (166) is internally tangent to the atomizing surface (1652), and the heating element (166) is used for converting the e-liquid absorbed by the liquid-absorbing element (164) into smoke.

Abstract: An atomizing device supporting multiple inhalation modes includes the following components: the main body housing, the main support, the upper end cover, the atomizer placed on the atomizer base, and the lower end cover. A method of using the atomizing device is further provided. The atomizing device of the present invention supports three inhalation modes, and the inhalation mode and the airflow channel can be switched synchronously; the temperature control for aroma generation during low-temperature baking is accurate, the utilization of cigarettes is sufficient and the inhalation comfort is satisfying. Likewise in the “cigarette tar atomizing+cigarette baking” mode, smoke from the atomized cigarette tar and the smoke from the cigarette baking are fully mixed to yield a rich aroma that is comfortable to inhale, and provides a satisfactory smoking experience.

Abstract: A heating assembly includes a body defining a heating compartment adapted to receive a vapour generating substance; at least two heaters between which the vapour generating substance is placeable within the heating compartment in use; a movement mechanism adapted in use to move at least one of the at least two heaters between a first and second position, the distance between the at least two heaters being less when the at least one heater is in the first position than when in the second position, wherein the distance between the at least two heaters when the at least one heater is in the first position being such that the separation of the at least two heaters applies pressure to the vapour generating substance when located in the heating compartment; and a switch adapted in use to control the movement of the at least one heater by the movement mechanism.

Abstract: A laser heater assembly for a vaporizer includes a power source, a laser source, a lens, and a reaction chamber. The lens is disposed within the optical path. During operation, the laser source emits light, the light propagating along an optical path during operation of the light source. The lens receives the emitted light from the laser source, and outputs a modified light having an energy profile that is substantially spatially uniform. The modified light traverses at least a portion of an opening of the reaction chamber and vaporizes a vaporization substance (e.g., a dry plant material) received within the reaction chamber. The emitted light can be collimated light, and the modified light can be a homogeneous line profile beam.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device for heating a cigarette to generate aerosol, the aerosol generating device includes an inner wall configured to form an accommodating space for accommodating at least a portion of the cigarette; a coil provided outside the inner wall, surrounding at least a portion of the accommodating space, and configured to generate an induced magnetic field; a heating body provided in the accommodating space and comprising a ferromagnetic substance that generates heat by the induced magnetic field; and a supporting portion configured to support the heating body and integrally molded with the heating body, wherein the inner wall supports the supporting portion and is integrally molded with the supporting portion.

Abstract: A vapor provision system includes an inhaler component and a base unit, wherein the inhaler component includes a thermal store; and the base unit includes a receiving zone for receiving the inhaler component; and a source of energy for heating the thermal store in the inhaler component when the inhaler component is located in the receiving zone such that heat from the heated thermal store is used to vaporize at least a portion of a vapor precursor material to form a vapor for inhalation by a user when the inhaler component is removed from the receiving zone.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision system includes an inhaler component for generating vapor from a vapor precursor material, and a base unit to which the inhaler component may be selectively coupled and uncoupled; wherein the base unit is configured to establish an identifier for the inhaler component and, when the inhaler component is coupled to the base unit, to provide the inhaler component with an amount of consumable for use by the inhaler component for generating vapor for user inhalation when the inhaler component is uncoupled from the base unit; wherein the base unit is further configured to establish a record of the identifier for the inhaler component in association with an indication the consumable has been provided to the inhaler component.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette assembly, which includes a housing with a top cover, a cigarette body which includes a battery, an atomizer, a cartridge, and a mouthpiece supported by a cigarette housing, an opener unit which includes a pair of first track member at the housing, a pair of second rack member at the cigarette housing, pair of gear communicating between the pair of first rack member and the pair of second rack member respectively, an elongated bar member communicating with the top cover to control the top cover to an open position or a close position, an atomizer control unit which comprises a control bar member, a position guiding member, and a guiding groove for turning on and off the atomizer simultaneously when moving to the open position and the closed position respectively.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a housing assembly, a cartridge, a control circuitry and a push actuating arrangement. The push actuating arrangement includes an atomizer movably supported in the housing assembly, a mouth piece connected to the atomizer and movably supported in the housing assembly, and an actuating member movably mounted on the housing assembly to operate between an idle position and an actuated position. In the idle position, the actuating member is moved to retain the atomizer and the mouth piece in the housing assembly. In the actuated position, the actuating member is driven to move with respect to the housing assembly so as to expose the mouth piece to an exterior of the housing assembly for user's smoking.

Abstract: An undergarment has a fabric body having a base layer and a lining layer. The lining layer is adjacent to an inner side of the base layer and has an odor controlling and antimicrobial layer being away from the base layer and a leak-proof layer being adjacent to the base layer. The odor controlling and antimicrobial layer has a bamboo charcoal fiber layer and a coffee ground fabric layer. The undergarment has advantages of moisture absorption, leak-proofness, odor control, and antimicrobial function.

Abstract: A wearable article has a front elastic belt region, a back elastic belt region, a crotch region, a waist opening, and two leg openings. Each elastic belt region has a laminate having an inner sheet, an outer sheet, and an elastic member. The elastic member is bonded continuously for at least about 10 mm in the direction of stretch in a region adjacent side edges of the elastic belts. At least the outer sheet includes a first repeating pattern of apertures having a Longitudinal Orientation. Each aperture has an aspect ratio of no more than 3, a transverse dimension APT of at least 0.4 mm, and a longitudinal dimension APL. APT is at least 10% greater than APL. The apertures are spaced apart with a longitudinal pitch DF2 of no more than 5 mm and a transverse pitch DF1. APL is not larger than 50% of DF2.

Abstract: A garment including a first waistband having a first end that is the uppermost portion of the garment and a second end of the first waistband that is spaced apart from the first end of the first waistband, the first end of the first waistband is either functional, configured to grip a garment wearer's waist to secure the garment to the wearer or is decorative and non-functional, and a second waistband spaced apart from the first end of the first waistband and includes the second end of the first waistband permanently or releasably attached and concealed therein, the second waistband is functional, configured to grip a garment wearer's waist to secure the garment to the wearer.

Abstract: A garment for use by lactating mammals, the garment comprising a body capable of providing heat therapy or cold therapy and one or more straps connected to the body such that the straps are capable of holding the body in place on a user's breasts, udder, or dugs. The garment may allow hands-free application of heat therapy and/or cold therapy to the user's breasts. The garment may have openings capable of holding breast pump flanges, allowing the garment to be worn while using a breast pump. The fit of the garment 1 may be customizable for the comfort of the user. The garment 1 may be large enough to cover the entirety of both of the user's breast simultaneously and may conform to the user's breasts. The use of the extenders 10 may allow the garment 1 to provide compression to decrease milk supply when desired.

Abstract: A groin guard has a cushion cup and a rigid cover. The cushion cup has a concave surface, a convex surface, and a foam layer. The foam layer is a block integrally formed by a foaming material. The rigid cover is integrally combined with the convex surface of the cushion cup via an injection process. The groin guard is visually appealing and is enhanced in protection and wearing comfort.

Abstract: The dynamic accessory for protection, bracing, and stabilization of the tibial plateau, kneecap, and knee designed in the specified form, embodied by a single, open, continuous piece, including elastic microfiber fabric, neoprene, foam padding, and breathable and non-breathable fabric that surrounds the perimeter of the user's leg under the knee and in an enveloping maneuver surrounds the tibial plateau and knee, encircling it and closing onto itself and its ends, without covering the popliteal fossa. The stabilizers, specially designed to be situated inside the sectorized pocket that is designed in a concave and convex curved shape, used to promote the kinesthetic function. They also create an air chamber in order to avoid condensation from sweat and allow ventilation, as well as providing space to adapt to the users leg according to the activity carried out. Connected devices are added to implement the function of the accessory.