Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the crystallization of a solid phase from a liquid, characterized in that the liquid during crystallization is subjected to ultrasound in the absence of transient cavitation. In particular the liquid is sonicated under such conditions of time and frequency that nucleation of stable crystals in the liquid is induced without exceeding the cavitation threshold and the occurrence of transient cavitation and the accompanying flavor deterioration is avoided. The liquid preferably is a triglyceride oil such as a vegetable oil or animal fat, e.g. liquefied milk fat.

Abstract: A dispensing device for the machine washing of laundry comprises a receptacle for receiving an amount of detergent product having filling opening means and a body wall which includes a plurality of apertures for dispensing detergent product. The device includes a rigids spacing means which is formed around the body wall for spacing laundry from the dispensing apertures.

Abstract: Process for preparing a flavoring composition suitable as a butter flavor block by subjecting triglyceride fats, fatty acids or fatty acid derivatives to oxidizing conditions, comprising:(a) admixing an anti-oxidant to triglyceride fats, fatty acids or fatty acid derivatives at least to a concentration which is sufficient to increase the induction period of the fat by a factor of 1.5,(b) heating the mixture for 0.5 hours-1 week at 50.degree.-150.degree. C. under access of atmospheric oxygen and in the presence of water,under the condition that the triglyceride fats, fatty acids or fatty acid derivatives contain at least one poly-unsaturated fatty acid with an omega-3 non-conjugatable double bond system in an amount of >0.01 wt. %. Such fatty acids or derivatives of fatty acid are preferably obtained by partially hydrogenating a natural vegetable glyceride fat.

Abstract: Mesomorphic phases of edible surfactants can advantageously be added to food products to provide for example structuring or fat-replacement. Preferably the mesomorphic phases are present as bulk phases in finished or ready to eat food products. The compositions include lactose.

Abstract: A "H" partition and blank therefor to divide the products in a carton, particularly a display carton having a window. The partition includes a window which facilitates visual and physical access through the window in the display case to products in the rear of the carton, particularly when access is through the front of the carton.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a thickened liquid bleaching composition with a low initial viscosity during manufacturing and an increased final viscosity, using a hypochlorite-soluble detergent-active material and a soap, whereby the soap is partly or completely caused to be formed in situ in the composition by incorporating therein a material which generates fatty acid in the composition. Typical examples of such materials are fatty acid esters of lower alcohols.

Abstract: Esters of pyroglutamic acid having the structure: ##STR1## where R' and R" are the same or different and are each represented by H or the groupingCH.sub.3 [(CH.sub.2).sub.w (CHCH.sub.3).sub.x (CHOH).sub.y (CH.dbd.CH).sub.z ]--wheren is an integer of from 1 to 3w is zero, or an integer of from 1 to 21x is zero, or an integer of from 1 to 4y is zero, or an integer of from 1 to 2z is zero, or an integer of from 1 to 4provided that the total number of carbon atoms in each of said grouping will not exceed 22;and provided also that when the subgrouping (CH.dbd.CH) is present, then the total number of carbon atoms in said grouping will be from 16 to 22. Synthesis, and uses of the said esters in topical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A concentrated fabric softener having a dual cationic high active system, a sufficient level of fluorescent dye to whiten cotton garments, and a non-ionizing base. The dual active system is included at levels of greater than about 10% and preferably comprises a difatty amido ammonium methyl sulfate and a ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride in a ratio of at least 1.5:1. Use of the concentrated softener results in reduced container size and greater manufacturing efficiencies. Inclusion of fluorescent dye restores whiteness/brightness to cotton garments yellowed by age.