Abstract: The process of producing a melon extract by the following steps: providing at least one whole melon comprising flesh; steaming the outside surface of the whole melon to thereby soften the outside surface of the melon and remove microbials from the outside surface of the melon; reducing the size of the whole melon to form melon pieces; and introducing the melon pieces into the first finisher and utilizing the finisher to remove the melon flesh from the melon pieces such that at least from about 1/16 inch of flesh remains on the melon pieces and form melon extract from the flesh that is removed from the melon pieces.

Abstract: The disclosed are a soft drink having both an excellent fruity aroma and a fruity afteraroma once swallowed, and a method for manufacturing the same. The further disclosed are a grape skin extract, rich in precursors of 3-mercaptohexan-1-ol having good aroma, for use in manufacturing the soft drink, and to a method of preparation of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detoxifying plant constituents from Jatropha, a detoxified material of Jatropha for producing a nourishment and uses thereof for producing a nourishment. Detoxification is performed with alkali (sodium hydroxyde) and short chain alcohol (methanol), resulting in removal of toxic phorbol esters.

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: Gnetum extract which can be obtained from Gnetum fruit or Gnetum seeds that provide antimicrobial action and antioxidative effect (radical scavenging action) without carrying out special operation. The relevant Gnetum extract has various physiological (pharmacological) actions and can be used as active ingredients of foods , nourishments (nutritional supplements), medicines, cosmetics, etc. In addition, Gnetum extract is obtained by immersing sliced or ground Gnetum fruit or Gnetum seeds in water or water containing organic solvent and aging.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a tea extract having enriched aroma by using an inexpensive enzyme without adding any chemically synthesized aroma components. A method for producing a tea extract which comprises performing a treatment with a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme simultaneously with and/or after the extraction of a tea extract from a starting tea material, wherein, in the treatment with the polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, the pH of the tea extract is 3-7 and the treatment time is 3-48 hours.

Abstract: To provide a tea extract more excellent in flavor, with formation of deposits inhibited, the present invention provides a method for producing a tea extract, comprising the step of treating a raw material tea by using raw tea leaves and an enzyme preparation having a polygalacturonase activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the viral and microbial content of biological extracts which contain solids. It is provided that the method comprises the steps (a) provision of the biological extract which contains solids, comprising a biologically active substance, selected from enzymes, proteins and peptides, or a mixture of such substances; and (b) subjecting the biological extract provided in step (a) to a high-pressure treatment; wherein the biological activity of the biological extract which contains solids after the high-pressure treatment is at least 50% of the biological activity of the biological extract which contains solids before the high-pressure treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a starting material, and a manufacturing method therefor, which starting material contains a lipophilic component with flavors or odors typical of pungent components, such as capsaicin, and bitter components, such as turmeric extract, and which is able to effectively suppress the taste and/or odor of the lipophilic component, while also not causing the ingredients to separate. Also disclosed is a composition for food and drink, cosmetics, and medicine, etc., to which this starting material is added. Further disclosed is a liquid composition in a form in which said starting material is dispersed in water. Provided is a complex that contains a lipophilic component, a substance (A) selected from a group comprising plant sterols, ?-oryzanol, isoflavone, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and combinations thereof, and cyclodextrin. Also provided is a composition to which the complex has been added.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and enhancing the levels of jasmonates from cacao plant sources. In a preferred embodiment, jasmonic acid and 12-hydroxy jasmonate sulfate are detected in various cocoa products, and the levels of these compounds can be manipulated to increase the beneficial health effects of a food product made with the cocoa products The invention includes methods to prepare edible products containing cocoa jasmonates.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S090252 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S090252, to the plants of soybean S090252, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S090252, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S090252 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S090252, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S090252, 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 the cultivar S090252 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Meat extract (warm and/or cold blooded animal) having a protein content of at least about 50% or greater and is substantially fluid or pourable at ambient temperature of about 15-25 degrees C. or more. The meat extract may have a viscosity ranging between about 1000 cP to no more than about 40000 cP for temperatures of about 20-80 degrees C. The meat extract may have a protein content of at least about 50%-about 70% with an extract moisture content of about 25%-40%, and a salt content of less than about 5%, e.g., less than 1%. The protein may have a minimum of about 22% of total essential amino acids, e.g., about 3.0% of L-Leucine and/or about 0.2% of L-Tryptophan. Also disclosed is a process of manufacturing a meat extract by extracting meat with water and at least one enzyme, e.g., a proteolytic enzyme, e.g., at least one endopeptidase (amino-endopeptidase and/or at least one carboxy-endopeptidase) and/or at least one exopeptidase, e.g.

Abstract: A white mustard essential oil having from about 30% to about 35% 4-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate, by weight. An enriched white mustard essential oil having about 30% to about 80% 4-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate, by weight. A food or beverage product can include the enriched white mustard essential oil. A flour including a mustard flour, wherein the mustard flour is substantially free of sinalbin.

Abstract: Provided is a purified green tea extract, which contains catechins at high concentration and is reduced in unpleasant astringent taste. The purified green tea extract according to the present invention contains (A) non-polymer catechins and (B) rutin. A content weight ratio [(B)/(A)] of the rutin (B) to the non-polymer catechins (A) is not greater than 0.03, and a ratio of gallate forms in the non-polymer catechins (A) is from 0.01 to 70 wt %.

Abstract: Proteinaceous beverages and compositions comprising a cocoa extract which comprises cocoa polyphenols, an edible acid and a stabilizer and processes for formulating said beverages and compositions, shelf-stable proteinaceous beverages and compositions that do not require refrigeration and/or beverages and compositions wherein the cocoa polyphenols have an extended shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota wherein the modulating comprises adding an extract of birch bark to animal feed. The invention further relates to a feed composition comprising a birch bark extract for enhancement of animal performance and gastrointestinal health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota wherein the modulating comprises adding an extract of bark to animal feed. The invention further relates to a feed composition comprising a bark extract for enhancement of animal performance and gastrointestinal health.

Abstract: This invention provides an acid-resistant malt extract useful to add a clear or transparent color to acidic food and beverage having a pH value of not less than 2 and less than 4.6, without generating suspended or sedimented insoluble matter; and a manufacturing method therefor. The malt extract of the present invention is obtained by adjusting the particle diameter of insoluble particles contained in the malt extract to less than 0.9 ?m by way of, for example, filtering an untreated liquid malt extract or a treated liquid thereof using a filter having a pore diameter of 0.9 ?m or less.

Abstract: A beverage composition includes water, milk solids, a tea material, and a pH buffer that itself includes a lactate salt and a carbonate salt. The pH buffer reduces or eliminates precipitation of milk protein when dissolved milk solids are mixed with acidic tea components. Methods of preparing the composition, and packaged beverages are also described.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 7509171 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seed of soybean cultivar 7509171, to the plants of soybean 7509171, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7509171 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7509171 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7509171, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7509171 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 the cultivar 7509171 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates a process of production of beadlets comprising hygroscopic plant extracts in a matrix comprising at least one starch and/or starch derivative, to such beadlets and to the use of such specific beadlets in food (for humans and animals) as well as in premixes.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 21151712 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 21151712, to the plants of soybean 21151712, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 21151712 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 21151712 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 21151712, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 21151712 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 the cultivar 21151712 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new strain of the genus Bifidobacterium and the components of its supernatants of cultivation in the form of various preparations (functional and new foods, probiotics, symbiotics, supplements, nutraceutics and medications) with the purpose of improving the defences and reducing the risk of disease. Its mechanisms of action include: (i) regulation of the intestinal glycosylation favouring that of healthy individuals, (ii) modulation of the interactions between the epithelial cells and the intestinal microbiotics, favouring the adhesion of beneficial bifidobacteria and (iii) regulation of the immunological responses. The products included are stable in gastrointestinal and technological conditions which guarantee their exploitation.

Abstract: With the object of providing a bottleable green tea beverage for selling hot, a bottleable green tea beverage was prepared, which is a bottleable green tea beverage containing a green tea extract obtained by extracting green tea leaves, wherein the content in epigallocatechin gallate and gallocatechin gallate is 380 mg/l to 1500 mg/l as a total value, the content of glutamic acid is 20 mg/l to 120 mg/l, the diff-use transmittance is 1.0% or less, and the pH is 5 to 7.

Abstract: The Toona sinensis extract of the present invention is prepared using supercritical fluid technique, wherein the method includes steps of: (a) drying the leaves of T. sinensis; (b) pulverizing the leaves as particles; and (c) extracting the particles with supercritical carbon dioxide to obtain the T. sinensis extract. This supercritical T. sinensis extract not only can decrease blood sugar level, but also promotes lipid degradation, inhibits the formation of huge lipid droplet and improves the metabolic symptoms. Accordingly, the T. sinensis extract further is able to be prepared as food supplement and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 7629164 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7629164, to the plants of soybean 7629164, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7629164 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7629164 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7629164, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7629164 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 the cultivar 7629164 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 76171112 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 76171112, to the plants of soybean 76171112, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 76171112 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 76171112 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 76171112, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 76171112 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 the cultivar 76171112 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 72143110 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 72143110, to the plants of soybean 72143110, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 72143110 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 72143110 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 72143110, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 72143110 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 the cultivar 72143110 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Composition comprising an anti-inflammatory plant extract from rosehips together with a cartilage-protective substance, and a method of producing the rosehip extract.

Abstract: A method for producing a concentrated cereal-based extract for the production of food products, in particular clear and haze-free cereal-based beverages.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to controlling nematode infestation. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling nematode infestation by providing recombinant DNA molecules to the cells of a plant in order to achieve a reduction in nematode infestation. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the recombinant DNA molecule for use in protecting plants from nematode infestation.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phospholipids and particularly those comprising at least 40% phospholipid and at least 80% phospholipid as a percentage of total fat in the extract, comprising polyunsaturated and saturated phospholipids, in a ratio of saturated phospholipid to monounsaturated to polyunsaturated phospholipid of about 6:3:1 respectively, or comprising at least 40% phospholipid and less than 40% protein and methods for their production from dairy products.

Abstract: A method to prepare seaweed degradation product comprising contacting a bacterium having 16S rRNA sequence consisting of the nucleic acid sequence as recited in SEQ ID NO: 1 with a seaweed is provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 7537171 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7537171, to the plants of soybean 7537171, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7537171 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7537171 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7537171, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7537171 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 the cultivar 7537171 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 7017301 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7017301, to the plants of soybean 7017301, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7017301 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7017301 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7017301, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7017301 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 the cultivar 7017301 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing cocoa beans wherein fermented cocoa pulp is mixed to cocoa beans and wherein the mixture of fermented pulp with cocoa beans is further processed. The invention also relates to cocoa beans that are obtained or obtainable by methods of the present invention, to the use thereof for preparing food products, preferably chocolate products, or cocoa products, including cocoa extracts, and to food products and cocoa products, including cocoa extracts thereby obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of globe artichoke, NUN 4006 AR or Symphony F1, which is characterized by producing high quality, green heads for the fresh market and/or the processing industry.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6214260 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6214260, to the plants of soybean 6214260, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6214260 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6214260 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6214260, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6214260 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 the cultivar 6214260 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 77266152 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 77266152, to the plants of soybean 77266152, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 77266152 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 77266152 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 77266152, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 77266152 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 the cultivar 77266152 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 7802136 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7802136, to the plants of soybean 7802136, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7802136 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7802136 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7802136, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7802136 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 the cultivar 7802136 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of decarboxylated phenolic acid derived from chlorogenic acid of coffee as well as products comprising decarboxylated phenolic acid derived from chlorogenic acid of coffee, especially a coffee extract, and methods of producing such products. Coffee comprises chlorogenic acids, according to the invention these chlorogenic acids can be transformed into decarboxylated phenolic acids. The resulting decarboxylated phenolic acids have antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as ingredients in food and beverage products and to treat certain health conditions.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a coffee bean extract containing beneficial compounds.

Abstract: A simple and efficient method for the production of stable, clear, high-potency oat extracts is disclosed. The method employs the use of differential dissociation constants and ultrafiltration to stabilize extracts, prevent hazing, and prevent the loss of functional activity as an anti-irritant and anti-oxidant. Also disclosed are compositions of oat extracts derived from whole oat grains and oatmeal. Further disclosed are compositions of oat extracts for use in cosmetic, nutraceutical, therapeutic medical and veterinary preparations.

Abstract: An extract derives from plant parts of Rutaceae plant family to be incorporated into a cooking oil composition for reducing oil adsorption into food fried in the cooking oil composition thereof.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6238359 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6238359, to the plants of soybean 6238359, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6238359 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6238359 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6238359, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6238359 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 the cultivar 6238359 with another soybean cultivar.

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: Solids, including fibers can be easily removed from olive juice by mixing the olive juice with a water-miscible solvent to form two phases and separating the phases. Preferably the solvent is ethanol.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6342078 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6342078, to the plants of soybean 6342078, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6342078 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6342078 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6342078, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6342078 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 the cultivar 6342078 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6540220 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6540220, to the plants of soybean 6540220, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6540220 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6540220 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6540220, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6540220 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 the cultivar 6540220 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S070150 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S070150, to the plants of soybean S070150, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S070150 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S070150 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety S070150, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S070150 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 the cultivar S070150 with another soybean cultivar.