Abstract: A method of controlling a weed including applying trifludimoxazin and glyphosate potassium salt to the weed or a habitat of the weed, wherein an application rate of trifludimoxazin is approximately 6.25 to 12.5 g per 10000 m2 and an application rate of glyphosate potassium salt is approximately 1540 g per 10000 m2.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections in a plant. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an improvement in the fungicidal compositions. The present invention relates to a fungicide composition based on dithiocarbamate and another fungicide compound and a method for protecting plants against fungal diseases using said composition. The invention also relates to the water-dispersible granular formulations comprising a combination of mancozeb and a copper fungicide for controlling fungal infection such as Downy Mildew Powdery mildew and Anthracnose.

Abstract: An antimicrobial cleansing composition is disclosed that comprises about 0.25 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of at least one bisbiguanide antimicrobial active; up to about 15 wt. % of at least one C2-C8 glycol; about 0.1 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. % of a first surfactant comprising an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer; at least one additional surfactant selected from the group consisting of a C8-C16 alkyl polyglucoside and an amine oxide; and water. The antimicrobial cleansing composition passes European Standard EN-1499.

Abstract: This patent is for a kill and protect surface disinfectant and a hand sanitizer for combatting contact infection spread. The kill and protect surface disinfectant composition is comprised of between about 0.20% (w/w) to about 1.00% (w/w) benzalkonium chloride; between about 0.25% (w/w) to about 3.00% (w/w) hydrogen peroxide; between about 0.25% (w/w) to about 0.75% (w/w) 3-(tri-methoxysilyl)propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride and between about 95.25% (w/w) to about 99.30% deionized water. The hand sanitizer is comprised of between about 0.05% (w/w) to about 0.20% (w/w) benzalkonium chloride; between about 0.20% (w/w) to about 0.50% (w/w) 3-(tri-methoxysilyl)propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride; between about 0.25% (w/w) to about 0.75% (w/w) phenoxyethanol and between about 98.55% (w/w) to about 99.5% (w/w) deionized water. The two work together to safeguard a community from contact infection spread.

Abstract: Provided are foams and foamable formulations for the decontamination of surfaces, such as disinfection from COVID-19. The formulations can allow deposition of a uniform layer of foam on a given surface without spontaneous drainage of water and with near zero flowability. The foam can adhere to slanted surfaces and surfaces comprised of a variety of materials, including wood, glass, and stone, enabling safe and effective viral decontamination in a number of settings.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of textiles, and particularly discloses an antibacterial fiber, a preparation method thereof, and an antibacterial textile product. A preparation method of an antibacterial fiber includes the steps of: opening textile fibers, and spraying the textile fibers with organic complex copper solution by a mass ratio of the organic complex copper solution to the textile fiber of 1:(2-4) to provide an antibacterial fiber. An antibacterial fiber made by the preparation method and a textile product made from the antibacterial fiber are further disclosed in the present application.

Abstract: According to various examples of the present disclosure, a biocidal dispersion includes one or more inorganic glass comprising copper particles. The biocidal dispersion further includes a dispersant, a thickener, or a mixture thereof. The inorganic glass comprising copper is homogenously distributed about the biocidal dispersion and is in a range of from about 3 wt % to about 88 wt % of the biocidal dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially purified or isolated endophyte strain from a plant, wherein said endophyte is a strain of Curtobacterium laccumfaciens and/or Arthrobacter sp., and wherein said endophyte provides improved environmental stress tolerance to plants into which it is inoculated. The present invention also relates to plants infected with the endophytes and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an endophyte strain isolated from a plant of the Poaceae family, wherein said endophyte is a strain of Erwinia gerundensis which provides bioprotection and/or biofertilizer phenotypes to plants into which it is inoculated. The present invention also discloses plants infected with the endophyte and related methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important crop species.

Abstract: Present invention relates to new strains of Bacillus paralicheniformis with improved ability to form biofilm and colonize the rhizosphere when compared to their parental strains from where they are derived.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biocontrol compositions against plant fungal pathogens and methods of use thereof for the prevention or reduction of crop loss or food spoilage. The biocontrol composition may comprise at least one microbe, or a secondary metabolite of the at least one microbe, with anti-fungal or anti-pathogenic activity. The methods and compositions disclosed herein may prevent or inhibit the growth of a variety of different pathogens, including pathogens of the genus Penicillium. The biocontrol compositions may be applied to a plant, a seed, or a produce thereof or to a packaging material used to transport or store the produce.

Abstract: Novel strains of the insect-pathogenic fungus, Metarhizium var. anisopliae fungal strain BNL 101 deposited in the CABI UK Centre, United Kingdom, having ICI CC Number 506833; or BNL 102 deposited in the CABI UK Centre, United Kingdom, having ICI CC Number 506834; or a culture having the identifying characteristics thereof, are disclosed. The present invention also discloses methods of using the fungal strains, and spores obtained therefrom, to control insects, and provides a natural pest control preparation. The preparations and compositions comprise several unique and desirable features, such as a wide host range or alternatively a selective host range, and a consistent pathogenicity. The preparations and compositions have a high virulence (insecticidal activity), that is 2 times to 3 times, or greater, mor virulent (insecticidal) than compositions or preparations that do not contain the preparation or composition, and especially that do not contain the BNL 101 or BNL 102 fungal strain, or spores therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated bacteriophages having specificity and lytic activity against strains of Campylobacter species, methods of using the bacteriophages, progeny and derivatives derived therefrom, to control the growth of Campylobacter species in various settings (e.g., food safety, sanitation, modulating microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics).

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods relating to insecticides. In additional embodiments according to the present disclosure, administration devices and methods of such are also described. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein comprise “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein further comprise an insecticide, for example natural pyrethrins or derivatives thereof. Compositions and methods as described herein utilize effective amounts of active ingredients of such compositions to induce knockdown and/or mortality of pests based on synergistic action of the “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract and natural pyrethrins together.

Abstract: A cookie molding machine having a removable belt cassette for a conveyor belt and/or a cutting tool of a new type and/or a foldable second conveying device having externally closed joints and/or a funnel having removable funnel plates and/or a roller locking system of a new type.

Abstract: A conveying screw for a cutting and separating device, including a screw shaft having at least one helical screw flight integrally moulded thereon, which, in an installed position, has a front flank for transporting a foodstuff by pushing, a rear flank arranged on the opposite side, and, at its distal end between the front flank and the rear flank, a cylindrical portion, which is formed in the transition region to the front flank of the screw flight with a sharpened cutting edge, the sharpened cutting edge having a positive rake angle (?) arranged between the front flank and a processing plane oriented at right angles to the screw shaft. The cutting performance of the cutting and separating device are significantly improved as the sharpened cutting edge is formed from a groove made on a distal end of the front flank, the outer contour of which groove cuts into the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A piping structure (1A) comprises a first pipe (10) to which food (H) is supplied, a plurality of second pipes (20) provided downstream of the first pipe (10) and connected to the first pipe (10), and a plurality of third pipes (30) provided downstream of the second pipes (20), a number of the plurality of third pipes being connected to each of the second pipes (20).

Abstract: A method for batching articles constituted by solid food products having a first property and a first quantity. The first property may be lean degree and the first quantity may be weight. The method provides a conveyor system and a batcher having a plurality of batcher heads such that articles within the batcher heads may be selected and batched according to a first target range of the first property and a first target interval of the first quantity. The method may ensure that different grades of the first property may not contaminate each other.

Abstract: A humic acid type fruit bagging-free film agent and an application thereof are provided. The humic acid type fruit bagging-free film agent is prepared by: dissolving sodium alginate into water, adding TWEEN-20 and SPAN-20 after stirring evenly, and stirring for mixing to form sodium alginate solution; dissolving humic acid potassium into water, adding glycerin then mixing to form humic acid potassium solution; stirring the sodium alginate solution and the humic acid potassium solution evenly to form agent A; and dissolving calcium chloride into water to obtain agent B. When in use, the agent A is sprayed onto a fruit surface, and then agent B is sprayed. It can not only be antibacterial, anti- freezing and pest-resistant, but also shorten film-forming duration and have better film-forming property. Shading performance is improved, and problems of rough fruit surface, serious rust and dim color caused by using paper bagging can be solved.

Abstract: A method of producing coffee tablets for making coffee from roasted coffee beans and other ingredients, including: roasting and grinding coffee beans to obtain two or three fractions of different granularity, forming a serving dose and feeding ingredients sequentially into a moistened press matrix and mixing them, pressing tablets and simultaneously heating a superficial layer, controlling and packaging tablets. A blend, a roasting degree, a fraction size, weight and density are selected in a coffee tablet in such a manner so that a cup of premium coffee could be brewed at home, in an office, in a car, a train and a plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amorphous porous particles comprising sugar, a bulking agent and surfactant, having a closed porosity of between 20 to 60% a sphericity of at least between 0.8 and 1. In a further aspect the present invention relates to a process of making said amorphous porous particles and their use as bulk sugar replacers in food products such as fat based confectionery products for example, chocolate.

Abstract: Disclosed are confectionery products having a texture and other attributes of a potato chip or snack chip, but which is made from candy ingredients.

Abstract: A food dispensing system (1) including a graphite-based compound (6) that increases the heat transfer between a food storage compartment (3) and adjacent pipes (4), which may contain a propylene glycol fluid, for cooling the food product stored within the storage compartment (3). To assist with the production of a frozen food product, the system (1) may include a freezing chamber (16) adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to pipes (23) adapted to freeze the food product. A heating chamber (26) may also be adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to piping (28) adapted to heat the food product stored within the heating chamber (26). A controller (31) may adjust the temperature of the fluids within the pipes (4, 23, 28) to store the food products at desired temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a protein from a plant material, wherein the method comprises the steps of i) mechanically disrupting the plant cells to obtain a plant juice in the presence of a reducing agent, ii) treating the plant juice to cause aggregation of chloroplast membranes, iii) removing the aggregated chloroplast membranes by precipitation and/or microfiltration, iv) subjecting the plant juice to ultrafiltration, and v) subjecting the soluble plant protein concentrate to hydrophobic column adsorption to remove residual chlorophyll, phenolic compounds and off-odors in a single column passage. The present invention also pertains to an apparatus and system for plant protein isolation based on this method. The isolated proteins can be economically obtained in batch scale and in large scale. Further, the invention is directed to a protein obtained by the method of the invention, a food product comprising thereof, and a use thereof.

Abstract: An isolated plant protein comprising both native and denatured proteins, food compositions containing such isolates, and methods for preparing isolated plant protein are disclosed. In some embodiments, the hardness and gel elasticity of the isolated plant protein can be controlled by controlling the amounts of native protein and denatured protein present in the plant protein isolate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for improving feed efficiency in poultry, reducing morbidity and/or mortality in poultry from gastrointestinal disease, and reducing pathogen load in poultry and/or reducing pathogen contamination of meat or eggs from poultry, comprising administering Faecalibacterium prausnitzii or compositions made therefrom, e.g., an extract from a culture of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii or a composition comprising optionally dried live cell or cell components and/or supernatant from a Faecalibacteriuria prausnitzii culture (FPS) to the poultry; together with compositions useful in said methods, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one amino acid, (ii) a controlled release lipid matrix, and optionally (iii) at least one acceptable pharmaceutical or food grade additive and/or excipient and a related method for the treatment of amino acid supply or protein deficiency in a monogastric subject, preferably a human subject or a pig, are disclosed as well as a feed or feed additive comprising the composition for a monogastric animal, preferably a pig.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are granules for inclusion in feed or feed additive compositions as well as methods for making and using the same for improving the performance of a ruminant animal with respect to one or more of improved feed conversion ratio (FCR), improved weight gain, improved feed efficiency, improved carcass quality, and/or improved milk production.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a reduced calorie beverage or food product employing fermentation of a plant-derived juice or liquid and removing the ethanol therefrom. This invention also relates to an apparatus for performing the process for preparing a reduced calorie beverage or food product and to the reduced calorie juices and juice products created using this process and apparatus.

Abstract: Provided herein are extracts of sugarcane straw or bagasse, methods of preparing the extracts, and the use of the extracts in compositions that have antioxidant activity, anti-inflammation activity, and antimicrobial activity that can be used as multifunctional ingredients. Further provided are methods of using the extracts to treat or ameliorate conditions involving oxidation, inflammation, skin and food enzymes inhibition activity capacity and microbial growth.

Abstract: A food with an extended shelf-life and a method of extending shelf-life of food is provided herein. The extended shelf-life is provided by treating the food with at least one shelf-life extender selected from a group consisting of an isothiocyanate, a non-aromatic cyclic ketone, a boronic acid, a ligand and their precursors.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a food product from a wet mass of waste materials arising from production processes for producing products like beer, whisky, vodka, gin, tequila, liqueurs or citrus-fruit based distillates, cider, sake, soy sauce is provided. An enzyme is added to the waste materials that is suitable for breaking down possible gluten residues in the materials and making the enzyme act for a period between 15 and 30 minutes. The waste materials are boiled for at least 20 minutes. The waste materials are cooled and centrifuged to eliminate most of the water present in the waste materials. The materials are dried at a temperature between 70° C. and 100° C. for a time between 60 and 120 minutes, by a radio frequency dryer so as to obtain, at the end of drying, a product with relative humidity between 14 and 2%.

Abstract: A process for using bacterial or fungal metalloprotease and trypsin to solve problems associated with conventional protease extraction techniques by dramatically reducing temperature, incubation time and proteolysis during protease extraction. The present disclosure relates to a protease treatment for increasing yield from plant or other material by extracting nutrients from the fibrous waste portion of milled plant material while preserving the nutritional and functional qualities of the extracted material for use as a food product. The process preserves the quality of the extracted material, including beta glucan and protein, by utilizing low temperatures and minimal protease activity and digestion time during extraction.

Abstract: Provided is a solid paste composition for heat cooking which has excellent softening properties when cooked and has reduced stickiness during heat cooking. This composition contains 19 mass % or more, on a dry mass basis, of starch and 4.0 mass % or more, on a dry mass basis, of a protein. The composition also has a value (?1) of a frozen slice X of a frozen product of the composition prepared under a predetermined condition is 16.0 or less. The composition has a value (?) of the frozen slice X of the composition prepared under a predetermined condition satisfies the formula ?1×?1?7.0 in relation to the value ?1.

Abstract: Cocoa or cinnamon is mixed at least one enzyme to form a mixture, and the mixture is combined with a cereal food composition. In one embodiment, the cereal food composition is extruded or otherwise formed into a plurality of cereal pieces after the mixture is combined with the food composition. In another embodiment, the mixture is coated onto cereal pieces formed from the food composition. Preferably, the at least one enzyme includes at least two carbohydrases, and can also include soluble fiber enzymes, and even one or more fat soluble enzymes. In each case, the at least one enzyme is deactivated, either during working of the cocoa or cinnamon after combining with the cereal food composition or prior to the mixture being combined with the cereal food composition.

Abstract: A preparation method of dried scallop is provided and includes: pretreating scallops, impregnating the pretreated scallops with one of the mixed solution of konjac glucomannan and sodium salt, the mixed solution of carrageenan and sodium salt, and the mixed solution of sodium alginate and sodium salt; and then drying the impregnated scallop. The preparation method effectively prevents scallop from cracking, scattering and other quality deterioration during high-temperature drying. The dried scallop processed in this way presents a high rehydration rate. After rehydration, the dried scallop has moderate hardness, high elasticity and good color, good quality and good flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing food. Particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a fruit-containing product using high pressure pasteurization. The fruit-containing product obtained by the method of the invention is microbiologically safe and can be stored at ambient temperatures. The fruit-containing product according to the invention can be used to feed babies and infants during mixed diet introduction.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel flavor composition containing a Jerusalem artichoke extract, and methods of preparation and uses thereof in improving, enhancing or modifying flavors in consumables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to natural vanillin compositions comprising at least one compound chosen from 4-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)oxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde and 4-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-5-methoxybenzaldehyde. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining natural vanillin compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2; the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and each of R1 to R4, when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R5 or OR5 group, R5 representing a C1 to C5, or even a C1 to C5, alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R1 to R4 represents —OH; and/or when R1 and R2 are taken together, and/or R3 and R4 are taken together, represent a OCH2O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group; as an ingredient to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to sweetener and/or umami compositions, methods of making same, products comprising same, and methods of improving mouthfeel in a product, e.g., a savory or umami food or beverage. In various aspects, the disclosed compositions comprise a sweetening agent and/or an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In various aspects, the disclosed sweetener compositions comprise a sweetening agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed savory compositions comprise an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed taste modulator composition can further comprise an additional CaSR modulator. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing the off-taste of a food or beverage wherein the off-taste is selected from the group consisting of licorice, astringency, bitterness and sweet lingering comprising adding about 10 to about 40 ppm, phloretin to the food or beverage wherein the phloretin is provided in the substantial absence of a bitterness-masking aroma substance selected from the groups consisting of homoeriodictylol, homoeriodictyol sodium salt, homoeriodictylol potassium salt or mixtures thereof and wherein the phloretin does not significantly enhance the sweetness of the article or composition.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may be drawn to a device having an inlet and a chamber. Immobilized lipase, immobilized protease, and immobilized amylase may be contained within the chamber. The device may also include an outlet, wherein a flow path extends from the inlet, through the chamber, and to the outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for a dietary supplement, a food supplement, and/or a nutritional supplement, useful in the generation of butyrate in the gastrointestinal track or gut of a mammal for effecting and improving health and wellness. The present disclosure also relates to the use of a dietary supplement provided in a therapeutically effective amount as a replacement for probiotics and prebiotic usage. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to a dietary supplement composition including a low therapeutic dose of tributyrin either alone, or in combination with prebiotics and/or probiotics to enhance health and wellness. Furthermore, the present disclosure also relates to a low dose dietary supplement composition which generates therapeutic amounts of butyrate in the gut of a mammal independent of the state of the microbiome to achieve desired health benefits of butyrate.

Abstract: A fortified salt mixture includes sodium chloride salt grains and a multi-supplement food-additive admixed with the sodium chloride salt grains. The multi-supplement food additive includes particles, and each particle includes a core having a first supplement and a binder, a coating on the core, and a second supplement in the core and/or in the coating. A method for fortifying salt ncludes combining a first supplement, a second supplement, a binder and a coating to yield a multi-supplement food-additive; and admixing the multi-supplement food-additive with sodium chloride salt grains.

Abstract: An egg-based liquid mixture includes egg white and egg yolk. The total cholesterol content is reduced by at least 50% with respect to the total cholesterol content of a natural egg and the caloric content is reduced by at least 40% with respect to the caloric content of a natural egg.

Abstract: Shelf-stable, extruded food products are provided which are suitable for young children due to their fast-melting characteristic. The food products include at least an extruded cereal component with a crunchy but also soft texture. The cereal component includes soft flour, fiber, carbonate, and milk powder. The cereal component is also characterized by limited fat and sugar content. The extruded food products may optionally include one or more fillings. The extruded food products have a shelf life of at least about 6 months when stored at about 20° C. in sealed packaging.

Abstract: A pouched product adapted for release of a releasable component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include a water-permeable fabric pouch formed so as to define a cavity therein, and a composition contained within the cavity of the water-permeable fabric pouch, the composition including one or more releasable components that are released from the composition under mouth conditions and that are capable of movement through the water-permeable fabric pouch. The composition includes nicotine and at least one particulate non-tobacco material. The pouched product also includes at least one capsule contained within the cavity of the water-permeable fabric pouch, the capsule having a capsule wall surrounding an inner payload comprising at least one botanical.