Abstract: The invention relates to a dental filling material containing at least one polymerizable (meth)-acrylic acid ester, characterized in that it contains 20 to 90% by weight, calculated on the total composition, of a compound consisting of the structural element E2 and at least one of the structural elements E1 and/or E3 and/or E4 of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl or an unsubstituted or CH.sup.3 --C.sub.3 H.sub.7 --substituted phenyl radical, R.sub.2 denotes a CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCOO(CH.sub.2).sub.n --]or ##STR2## or R.sub.1, n denotes 0, 1, 2 or 3, and M denotes titanium or zirconium.

Abstract: In the closable lid assembly comprising two elements joined together by means of a hinge, provision is made for the first element or lid to have a channel-shaped peripheral cavity designed to receive the peripheral relief of the second element, in the form of a small frame, which has a flat flange designed to delimit the opening of the packaging onto which the assembly is applied. Either or both the flanks of the peripheral relief have corrugations which cooperate with the vertical walls of the channel provided in the movable lid element, such corrugations forming an airtight seal between the two elements of the assembly. In order to improve further the airtightness of the closure, a gasket is also provided on the bottom of the cavity and comes into abutment against the relief of the small frame.

Abstract: Multi-textured snack chips are made by first forming moist starch agglomerates, and then mixing the agglomerates with a dry starch material to make an agglomerate/starch composite containing agglomerates of moist starch and discrete regions of dry starch material. The agglomerate/starch composite is formed into chips and then baked and/or fried. The resulting snack chips have an initial crispness and a continued crunchiness.

Abstract: Acidic beverages, e.g. juices and carbonated beverages containing calcium citrate malate are disclosed. These beverages inhibit the erosion of tooth enamel that normally occurs during consumption of acidic beverages. A nutritional regimen of administering an acid beverage (pH below 5.5) containing from 35 mg to 270 mg calcium per 6 ounce (180 ml) serving (0.02% to 0.15% w/v of calcium) in the form of calcium citrate malate, for preventing tooth enamel erosion is disclosed. This beverage comprises water, sweetener and flavor or juice.

Abstract: A tablet dispensing container comprehending a tubular sleeve, a reciprocating element and a locking mechanism. The tubular sleeve forms the container and has two opposing openings therein; a dispensing opening in the lower end and a reciprocating element opening in the upper end. The reciprocating element is attached to the tubular sleeve and is biased toward the upper end. A user manually depresses the reciprocating element which forces the end with the tablet accommodating mechanism through the dispensing opening thereby dispensing a tablet. A locking mechanism prevents the reciprocating element from reciprocating when in a locked position. The locking mechanism permits reciprocation of the reciprocating element when in the unlocked position. The locking mechanism is adapted to remain in either the locked or the unlocked position until manually moved to the other position. Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a visual signal which indicates when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position.

Abstract: This invention relates to fruit juice product, and in particular to a citrus juice product which has a high total dietary fiber content. The fiber is derived from citrus fruit and does not have any papery off-flavors or gritty taste. The juice product is not viscous and does not gel.

Abstract: This invention comprises a personal cleansing synbar with improved rinsing based on a Heavy Cut, ultra mild, good foaming, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate of which at least about 23% has alkyl chains of 16 and 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a hydrocarbyl-amidoalkylenesulfobetaine synthetic detergent surfactant; cleaning solvent; and buffer provide superior filming/streaking and good cleaning of both glass and hard to remove greasy/oily soils. Preferred compositions contain at least one cosurfactant. The compositions can be used to clean glass without excessive spotting/filming while being sufficiently strong to be used for general cleaning purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 5-C-hydroxymethylhexose compounds and their derivatives which exhibit sugar-like functionality when used in food compositions. The derivatives include stereoisomers, di-, tri-, and polysaccharides, alkyl glycosides, polyol, and alditol derivatives. Also disclosed are sugar substitute compositions and food compositions containing these compounds and their derivatives.

Abstract: Reduced calorie, fiber containing food products containing a fat substitute are disclosed. The fat substitute is made of a fat or oil and polymeric liquid crystal prepared from a polysaccharide and a solvent, preferably water. This fat substitute can be used to replace fat in a variety of food products.

Abstract: A toothbrush employing a non-pinching resilient twin beam structure to connect the brush handle to the brush head, the twin beam structure having one beam which is wider in cross-sectional width than the other beam in order to prevent soft oral tissue from entering the opening formed between the beams and being pinched between by the interior surfaces of the beams during deformation of the twin beam structure.

Abstract: A method and package for simultaneously microwave heating or baking a plurality of articles such as brownies, cupcakes, muffins or cookies or the like. The method includes the steps of arranging the plurality of articles in a predetermined, vacant-center array within an ovenable container, non-sealingly enclosing the array of articles in the container so that the articles share a common headspace, and applying microwave energy for a sufficient period of time to effect the heating or baking. The method may further include preparing a bakeable batter, subdividing the batter into a plurality of equal portions with one portion in each of a plurality of like receptacles so that, upon being baked, each of the portions becomes one of the articles. A package is also provided to facilitate practicing the method.

Abstract: A process for preparing dibenzylidene-D-sorbitol compounds, particularly meta substituted halogenated derivatives, by reacting D-sorbitol with an aromatic aldehyde, particularly those substituted at the 3 position with a halogen, in the presence of an acid catalyst, and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 aliphatic alcohol reaction medium. The resulting product is purified by subsequent washings with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 aliphatic alcohol. Higher yields of the product, shorter reaction times, and simplified removal of impurities may be realized using this invention.

Abstract: Processes of the present invention provide economical methods for preparing derivatives 5-C-hydroxymethyl-D-aldohexose and their bicyclic anhydro tautomeric forms. The 5-C-hydroxymethylation process comprises an enzymic oxidation reaction followed by a condenation reaction with formaldehyde.

Abstract: An unsaturated or low saturated frying oil which imparts the beefy or tallow flavor to foods that is characteristic of animal fats is disclosed. This oil is made by a process of esterifying glycerine with the unsaturated fraction of animal fat and then deodorizing or refining the resultant triglyceride. The unsaturated fraction of the animal fat contains minor fatty acids which produce this flavor on heating. Usually less than 5 mg of cholesterol/100 gm is in the oil.

Abstract: Countercurrent liquid/liquid extraction processse for fractionating complex triglyceride mixtures to selectively remove "light" impurities (primarily MMM trglycerides) from MML/MLM triglycerides, or to selectively remove MML/MLM triglycerides from "heavy" impurities (primarily MLL/LML and LLL triglycerides), wherein M is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 fatty acid residue or mixture thereof, and wherein L is a C.sub.18 -C.sub.24 fatty acid residue or mixture thereof, are disclosed. In the case of "light" impurities, an oil stream containing MMM and MML/MLM triglycerides is passed countercurrently to a solvent stream containing a polar solvent or a supercritical fluid that is partially miscible with the oil stream to selectively remove the MMM triglycerides. In the case of "heavy" impurities, an oil stream containing MML/MLM, MLL/LML and LLL triglycerides is passed countercurrently to the solvent stream to selectively remove the MML/MLM triglycerides.

Abstract: Absorbent polymeric macrostructures that are porous and comprise an interparticle crosslinked aggregate having a circumscribed dry volume greater than about 10.0 mm.sup.3. The interparticle crosslinked aggregate comprises a multiplicity of precursor particles of substantially water-insoluble, absorbent, hydrogel-forming, polymer material; and an interparticle crosslinking agent reacted with the polymer material of the precursor particles to form crosslink bonds between the precursor particles. Because of the particulate nature of the precursor particles, the macrostructure has pores between adjacent precursor particles. The pores are interconnected by intercommunicating channels such that the macrostructure is liquid permeable.

Abstract: Polyol fatty acid polyesters having at least four fatty acid ester groups are fortified with fat-soluble vitamins and used in pharmaceutical compositions for treating and/or preventing hypercholesterolemia in animals, especially humans, and in low-calorie foods.