Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with organosilane reagent in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater pigment structuring when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with an improved degree of wet rub resistance.

Abstract: An animal food composition of improved palatability is disclosed having a dried meat containing coating which comprises meat, vegetable protein isolate and whey. The palatability enhancing material is applied to a nutritionally balanced animal food product as a dusting in order to enhance the palatability of the pet food product.

Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with a cationic monomer, preferably a cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of cationic epoxide monomers and cationic acrylate monomers, in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder has a greater affinity for pigments in a paper coating composition. This greater pigment affinity results in an improvement in the porosity of the final coating, thereby improving ink receptivity and printability on the coating surface.

Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with hydroxy alkyl acrylate in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater binder strength when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with an improved degree of water retention.

Abstract: A feed composition which limits the feed intake for animals, preferably swine, is disclosed which comprises grain or other feed materials and an intake limiting amount of a saccharide ester, preferably a saccharide ester selected from the group consisting of sucrose octaacetate, naringin, phenylglucopyranose, benzylglucopyranose, tetramethylglucose and glucose pentaacetate.

Abstract: A nonaqueous cell comprising an active metal anode, such as lithium, an ionically conductive cathode-electrolyte solution containing a solute dissolved in a liquid active cathode such as thionyl chloride, and wherein the cathode-electrolyte solution contains a boron-containing additive to alleviate initial voltage delay of the cell when discharged.

Abstract: A process for the reduction of undesirable flavor components contained in a vegetable protein material such as a soy isolate, is described. An aqueous slurry of the vegetable protein material is formed and contacted with a mold of the genus Rhizopus or Aspergillus under conditions that are sufficient to reduce the level of undesirable flavor components in the protein material, yet insufficient to result in substantial replication or growth of the mold.

Abstract: A method of producing a mineral enriched protein composition for use in the production of liquid foodstuffs comprising: Forming a hydrated gel of an alkaline earth salt, such as a calcium salt and adding the hydrated gel to a slurry of a soy protein isolate to form a mineral enriched soy protein composition. The composition can then be dried and upon resuspension in a liquid foodstuff results in improved suspension of the mineral in the foodstuff.

Abstract: The reduced calorie bread compositions of this invention incorporate an alpha-cellulose substituent and have a higher fiber content than comparable standard bread products. The compositions include standard ingredients as well as various effective amounts of non-standard ingredients which enhance the taste and improve the texture so that the reduced calorie, high fiber bread compositions have comparable eating quality and textures as standard bread products.

Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with an alkyl acrylamidoglycolate alkyl ether in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable protein adhesive binder provides greater binder strength when employed in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex. The modified binder also results in coatings with good ink receptivity.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of a vegetable protein is disclosed wherein the disulfide bonds of the protein are electrolytically reduced to provide a protein of improved functionality. Electrolytic reduction also results in unexpected removal of many of the naturally occurring pigments contained in a vegetable protein, such as soy protein, to provide a protein of improved whiteness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the slicing of items or products such as croissants and/or sandwich buns to minimize risk of injury and to assure uniform slicing, even with variations in the dimensions of the product. The apparatus comprises a holder for the item to be sliced on a support stand having a fixed surface and a movable cover. A support member spaced between the fixed surface and movable cover supports the item in alignment with a knife or slicer guide so that a user can slice an item such as a roll or croissant uniformly without risk of injury.

Abstract: A feed intake control apparatus for caged animals is disclosed which comprises a movable belt adapted to cover a standard feeding device such as a feed trough adjacent to a cage wherein a portion of the belt contains an opening to provide both an opened and closed position for the belt over the feeding device. A control device for the belt is also provided for preselected movement of the belt to either an opened or closed position to permit the animal access to a feeding device when the belt is in an opened position and denying the animal access when the belt is in a closed position. The feed intake control apparatus of the present invention is readily adaptable to existing cage and trough type feeding systems without elaborate or extensive modification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the removal of skin from fish, such as tuna, in which an aqueous dispersion of an at least partially hydrolyzed, modified starch is applied to the skin of a precooked fish. Drying of the dispersion causes the skin to peel, thereby facilitating removal of the skin from the fish.

Abstract: A reclosable carton which is easy to open and reseal is described comprising front and rear panels, connecting side panels with upper portions scored along vertical lines midway between the vertical edges of the side panels, a top flap for closure of the carton having an attached tab, wherein said tab and flap are secured to the side and rear panels by perforations to permit easy removal of the top flap with tab attached. A slot in the rear wall is provided to permit insertion of the tab upon reclosure of the carton which occurs when the top flap is folded along the common edge, created by the inward folding of the side panels along the vertical score lines of the side panel and the carton liner is folded over the top edge of the rear panel to reseal the liner and the carton.

Abstract: A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of the protein material and said dispersion is treated with a reducing agent in an amount sufficient to react with the disulfide bonds of the protein material in said dispersion. Initial treatment of the protein material with a reducing agent is followed by reaction of the treated dispersion with a carboxylic acid anhydride such as dicarboxylic acid anhydride, preferably phthalic anhydride in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material such that resultant alkali dispersions of the modified unhydrolyzed protein material have a relatively high viscosity but when used in paper coating compositions containing pigment and other materials such as latex produce relatively low and desirable coating viscosities. Improvements in pick strength, gloss, water holding and ink receptivity of coatings produced with the modified binder of the present invention is achieved.

Abstract: A process for the production of a dried basal material used for the preparation of a soy based cheese food particularly tofu is set forth wherein a slurry of a soy protein material is formed followed by heating such slurry to a temperature of at least about 220.degree. F. and the retention of such slurry in heated condition under positive pressure for at least a few seconds up to about a few minutes. Following heating of the slurry, the slurry is cooled and mixed with an edible oil which is added to said portein material in an amount sufficient to improve the whiteness of products which are produced with the basal material. The oil is preferably added to said soy material in a proteinaceous solids to oil ratio of between about 5 to 0.2:1. The mixture of oil and soy protein material is dewatered preferably by spray drying and then blended with other ingredients of a basal mix thereby forming a basal material for the production of soy cheese or tofu which has unusual characteristics.

Abstract: A skin sanitizing composition is disclosed which is particularly suited as a teat dip or udder wash for dairy cows which comprises at least one phenyl alkanol such as benzyl or phenethyl alcohol as the microbiocidal or sanitizing ingredient in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on a skin surface when the composition is applied thereto. An emulsifying amount of a surfactant is included to provide an aqueous dispersion of the phenyl alkanol ingredient, which enhances the germicidal activity of the microbiocidal or sanitizing ingredient. The composition may include an emollient if desired and has a typical pH of between about 4 and 7.

Abstract: An animal feed supplement in a solid, weather resistant block form and method of making is disclosed. The molasses based feed supplement block, intended for consumption primarily by ruminant animals, although not limited thereto, contains magnesium oxide as a blocking agent. The feed supplement also comprises a water absorbent clay, a phosphorous source and an edible fat or oil in sufficient quantities to set into a solid block in a relatively short period of time at ambient temperatures. A preferred block composition is prepared by a method which comprises admixing the molasses, water, phosphorous source and water absorbing clay under high speed shearing action for an effective amount of time to disperse the clay, admixing edible fat and dispersing it in the mixture and then admixing magnesium oxide to obtain a viscous nutrient mixture that thickens quickly. The mixture is then poured into molds or packages and solidifies to form a hard depackagable block.

Abstract: An animal feed supplement in a solid, weather resistant block form and method of making is disclosed. The molasses, based feed supplement block, intended for consumption primarily by ruminant animals, although not limited thereto, contains ferrous sulfate as a blocking agent. The feed supplement also comprises a water absorbent clay, a phosphorous source and magnesium oxide as well as an edible fat or oil in sufficient quantities to set into a solid block form in less than one hour at room temperature when admixed with the blocking agent. A preferred block composition is prepared by a method which comprises admixing the molasses, water, phosphorus source and water absorbing clay under high speed shearing action of an effective amount of time to disperse the clay, admixing edible fat and dispersing it in the mixture and then admixing ferrous sulfate and magnesium oxide to obtain a viscous nutrient mixture that thickens quickly.