Abstract: A low density spray dried product such as a detergent having a central body in the form of an irregular-shaped bead with a plurality of nodules or arms extending in a cruciform manner outwardly thereof.

Abstract: Method for fixing a handle to a package. The closing flap of a package is provided with the ears is attached, which strip rises to form a handle when the foldable ears bearing the strip are folded towards the strip.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the concentration of a surfactant in a liquid solution comprising a wheel rotatably mounted in a tank and having a portion which extends outwardly thereof. A series of progressively larger holes arranged on a circle concentric with the axis of rotation of the wheel are formed therein as are notches in the periphery of the wheel. Photoelectric cells are used to count the films formed across the holes and the notches in the wheel to provide an indication of the concentration of a surfactant.

Abstract: Soap bars having indicia extending between, and visible on opposing major faces, and process and apparatus for producing same, is disclosed. The indicia forming material is preferably a soap material having physical and chemical characteristics, except for coloration, similar to those of the base soap material making up the soap bar. The indicia material is extruded through indicia forming dies into the base soap mass immediately prior to the plodder nozzle which rough forms the final soap bar.

Abstract: Fittings for reducing cracking in soap bars including protrusions on the end flight on the worm or auger of a soap plodder to break up the glazed layer of soap formed by the wiping action of the end flight on the soap as it is discharged. The plodder is provided with a cone nozzle and fittings are provided for eliminating the spiral movement of the soap mass and forming a laminated bar by extrusion through aligned slots. The concept of the invention also includes the elimination of the central or the spongy mass of soap and the formation of a harder grain structure for the soap.

Abstract: A carton having a carrying handle attached to ears projecting from opposite edges of a closure flap.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing multi-colored soap, either in chip or bar form including the steps of preparing a soap slurry, solidifying the soap slurry, reducing the solidified soap to particulate form, spraying the solidified soap with a liquid coloring agent and drying the colored particulate soap. The dried particulate soap can be further processed by plodding to form variegated bars or used as soap chips, pellets or ribbons.

Abstract: A process for steeping grain wherein the steepwater is inoculated with an inoculum containing a microorganism of the genus Lactobacillus at or near the beginning of the steeping process. The process reduces the steeping time and increases the content of lactic acid in the steepwater. The process also reduces the amount of sulfur dioxide needed in the steeping process.

Abstract: Stable, homogeneous buttered table syrups are obtained by incorporating in the table syrup formulations an emulsion system consisting of at least 0.1% by weight sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, at least 0.2% by weight sorbitan monostearate, and at least 2.0% by weight butter. The sugar solids content of the table syrup is adjusted to be no less than 65% Brix, its viscosity is no less than about 300 cps and its pH is about 4.0-5.5. Table syrups containing the emulsion system exhibit good clarity and prolonged shelf life stability.