Abstract: Improved methods and/or techniques for processing and/or extracting materials from cocoa beans. In certain embodiments, cocoa bean processing methods (e.g., using unfermented or fermented or roasted or non-roasted beans) which result in cocoa products with improved taste characteristics and/or increased levels of anti-oxidants and/or vitamins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH098773. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH098773, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH098773 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH098773.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH213992. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH213992, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH213992 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH213992.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH661125. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH661125, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH661125 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH661125.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH945438. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH945438, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH945438 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH945438.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH424126. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH424126, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH424126 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH424126.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH450823. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH450823, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH450823 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH450823.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH260114. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH260114, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH260114 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH260114.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH717591. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH717591, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH717591 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH717591.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH817100. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH817100, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH817100 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH817100.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH514730. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH514730, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH514730 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH514730.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH336383. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH336383, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH336383 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH336383.

Abstract: A flavor deterioration inhibitor which comprises an extract obtained by extracting Angelica keiskei, avocado, Cassia tora, Plantago asiatica L, hawthorn, fermented tea leaves or semi-fermented tea leaves with water, an organic polar solvent or a mixture thereof; and a deterioration smell inhibitor for citral or a citral-containing product. By adding the above flavor deterioration inhibitor to foods, drinks or oral care products, it is possible to inhibit the deterioration of a flavor which is easily affected by light, heat, oxygen and so on. In particular, a remarkable inhibitory effect can be achieved on deterioration due to light. By blending the above deterioration smell inhibitor with citral or a citral-containing product, the generation of the deterioration smell (caused by p-cresol and p-methylacetophenone) due to the passage of time or heating can be effectively inhibited.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026431. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026431. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026431 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026431 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH756491. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH756491, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH756491 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH756491.

Abstract: A primary composition comprising all essential nutrients of a fruit or a plant material, which has an increased stability, bio-availability and miscibility, and a process of forming same are provided. An oral composition containing the primary composition in a foodstuff, food supplement, cosmetic preparation or a pharmaceutical preparation is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to produce a yeast-derived product as well as a yeast autolysate or yeast extract comprising at least 1% w/w reducing sugar based on the total dry matter weight of the yeast extract or yeast autolysate. The invention also relates to a process to produce a reaction flavour. The yeast extract or yeast autolysate is very suitable for the production of a reaction flavour.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH162086. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH162086, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH162086 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH162086.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C971 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C971 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C971 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C971, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C971. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C971.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05B912 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X05B912 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05B912 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05B912, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05B912. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05B912.

Abstract: A coffee cherry is harvested, preferably in a sub-ripe state, and quick-dried to provide a basis for numerous nutritional products. Such coffee cherries and portions thereof may be particularly characterized by their extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/or vomitoxin (DON, deoxynivalenol).

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH140757. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH140757, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH140757 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH140757.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH007769. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH007769, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH007769 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH007769.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026708. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026708. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026708 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026708 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4980321658 is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention include the seeds of soybean 4980321658, the plants of soybean 4980321658, to plant parts of soybean 4980321658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4980321658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments of the invention include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments of the invention also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4980321658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4980321658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments of the invention further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4980321658 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026437. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026437. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026437 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026437 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026434. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026434. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026434 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026434 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific compounds from the structural class of vanillyl lignans or the salts and/or mixtures thereof for modifying or masking unpleasant taste impressions, in particular bitter, astringent, and/or metallic taste impressions. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for masking unpleasant taste impressions, in particular bitter, astringent, and/or metallic taste impressions. The invention further relates to specific preparations containing an effective amount of vanillyl lignans or the salts and/or mixtures thereof to be used in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026473. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026473. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026473 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026473 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026361. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026361. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026361 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026361 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026677. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026677. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026677 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026677 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026458. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026458. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026458 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026458 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to dry solid crystalline, powder, granular or amorphous forms of agave sweeteners that retain beneficial nutrients present in agave syrup and remain stable for extended periods of time. Methods for manufacture of the dry sweeteners from agave nectar are provided that employ a process comprising lyophilization. Methods for producing agave sweeteners in crystalline, powder, granular or amorphous form are provided. In addition to extended stability, manufacture using lyophilization techniques retain beneficial characteristics of the agave nectar that are lost when it is dried by other techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011905. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011905. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011905 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011905 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a novel method for producing a terpene 8-glycoside. The present invention provides a method for producing a terpene 8-glycoside by means of glycosyltransferase acting on the 8-position of terpenes. The present invention provides a transformant transformed with a gene for the glycosyltransferase acting on the 8-position of terpenes and a method for producing such a transformant. The present invention provides a plant modified to suppress the expression of a protein having glycosylation activity on the 8-position of a monoterpene compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to packaged long shelf life edible products, in particular dairy products, comprising tamarind extract, neb neb extract and weak organic acids. These packaged long shelf life edible products can be stored during at least 12 months under conditions of high temperature and high humidity level. The present disclosure also describes the manufacturing process for making the same.

Abstract: A pearl sugar particle includes granulated sugar and at least one additive, wherein the at least one additive is distributed homogeneously throughout the pearl sugar particle. A composition including a plurality of pearl sugar particles and a process for preparing a pearl sugar are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH748474. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH748474, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH748474 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH748474.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a coffee extract rich in variety and in which the features of coffee are enhanced. A roasted product prepared by following a step for mixing and roasting coffee beans with at least one material selected from among oolong tea, pu'erh tea, red tea, roses, jasmine, hops, hibiscus, lemon grass, the berries of Japanese pepper, rosemary, vanilla, sugar beets, Kombu, Azuki beans, kidney beans, peas, soy beans, almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, pumpkin seeds, sweet chestnuts, walnuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, hazel nuts, pecan nuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, peanuts, rice, barley, malt, buckwheat grains, Job's tears, mandarin orange peels, orange peels, Kabosu peels, grapefruit peels, Sudachi peels, Yuzu peels, lime peels, lemon peels, blueberries, prunes, cherries, Japanese persimmons, pineapple, bananas, grapes, mangoes, peaches, apples, black peppers, chili peppers, sugar cane, ginger, garlic, onions, carrots, burdock roots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn.

Abstract: Malic acid-enriched plant extracts useful as food additives are described.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15120100 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15120100, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15120100, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15120100, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15120100. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15120100. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15120100, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15120100 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B817 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08B817 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B817 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B817, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B817. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B817.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH719460. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH719460, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH719460 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH719460.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH451860. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH451860, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH451860 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH451860.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S110139 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S110139, to the plants of soybean cultivar S110139, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S110139, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S110139. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S110139. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S110139, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S110139 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH391357. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH391357, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH391357 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH391357.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH518293. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH518293, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH518293 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH518293.