Abstract: This application covers a process of lowering or preventing an increase in the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood of humans and animals by including a yeast product or yeast fraction in the daily diet in an amount of up to 30% of the total food intake. The preferred additive is yeast glycan as described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,867,554.

Abstract: This application concerns a method for treating a flocculated homogenate of whole cell glucose isomerase derived from the microorganism Actinoplanes so that the preparation can be dried, preferably after being extruded into cylindrically-shaped particles. The critical step in this method is the addition of a water absorbing smectite filler to the flocculated homogenate prior to drying. The floc also may be frozen and thawed prior to addition of the filler.

Abstract: A gummed adhesive formulation is disclosed which contains as its major component a depolymerized waxy starch ester, preferably an oxidized waxy starch acetate or succinate. Quick tack properties imparted to tape by this formulation are superior to those resulting from an adhesive made from a thin boiling waxy starch and are comparable to those of animal glue at 11 lb/ream remoistening level.

Abstract: This application concerns a method of preparing high fructose syrups from unrefined high glucose syrups (produced by an acid-enzyme or enzyme-enzyme conversion) by treating the substrate with glucose isomerizing enzyme without the addition of cobalt and/or magnesium salts.

Abstract: Process for treating corn protein with an alkylene oxide to produce a corn protein derivative that is soluble in a moderately alkaline aqueous medium. The process can also be used to produce a corn protein derivative that is more soluble in 50% aqueous ethanol than in 70% aqueous ethanol. Corn protein suitable for treatment by this process is obtained directly from corn gluten or from zein.

Abstract: Immobilized glucose isomerase is prepared by mixing 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight whole microbial cells containing glucose isomerase with one part by weight agar, combining the resultant mixture with an organic solvent, recovering discrete particles of agar gel with the whole microbial cells entrapped therein and drying the agar gel particles. The immobilized glucose isomerase has long half life stability when used in a column in a continuous process to convert glucose to fructose.

Abstract: In the brewing of beer, spent grain at about 90% moisture from a straining tank having no internal rotating rake is collected and pumped to a centrifuge which reduces the moisture of the spent grain to about 70% and provides spent grain liquor of about 2.0 to 4.5% or more of total solids. The spent grain liquor is stored in a tank at 165.degree. F. to 170.degree. F. and held until it is used up to 50% of the sparge liquid for a subsequent brew in the straining tank. The spent grains at about 70% moisture are directed to a large holding tank. Nutritious brewery waste streams are added thereby increasing the nutritional value.

Abstract: This application discloses a solvent based nail polish remover comprising 85.0 to 99.5% acetone or ethyl acetate solvent and 0.5 to 15% gelling agent, preferably hydroxypropyl cellulose acetate gelling agent. The gelled remover has a viscosity of 1,000 to 10,000 centipoise and possesses little odor due to the low rate of solvent evaporation when compared to acetone alone. The consistency of the gel allows it to be packaged in a collapsible tube to avoid breakage or spillage. The process includes the steps of adding the gelling agent to the acetone or ethyl acetate solvent after the addition of the other ingredients.

Abstract: A water-resistant suntan gel comprising an alcoholic solvent, a sunscreen agent, emollients, a selected acid which enhances the binding ability of the gel film to the skin and a gelling agent for the solvent. The composition prevents sun damage to the skin and promotes an even tan. The composition forms a film on the skin, which film is water insoluble yet easily removable.

Abstract: An overprint lacquer comprising a solvent, a resin, a plasticizer, and a gelling agent. The gelling agent is hydroxypropylcellulose acetate. The coatings of this gel-containing lacquer show improved adhesive characteristics and improved durability when compared with conventional overprint lacquers that have higher nitrocellulose content. Also, the viscosity of the lacquer is more readily controllable due to the presence of the gelling agent.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for producing a yeast protein by treating the yeast medium with zinc at critical points in the process to protect the endogenous nuclease when the pH of the medium is raised during separation of the protein from the cell walls. The endogenous nuclease then is available to reduce the nucleic acid content of the protein during a subsequent incubation step.The yeast cells are ruptured by homogenization; extracted to remove the protein from the cells; and the cell wall debris separated by centrifugation. The soluble fraction is treated with alkali to enable the endogenous ribonuclease to degrade the nucleic acid. Specifically it has been found that adding zinc to the growing yeast, or to the cells before homogenization, or to the homogenate of cell walls and yeast protein before it is made highly alkaline will permit the endogenous nuclease of the yeast to degrade its own nucleic acid to tolerable levels.

Abstract: A process for making a useful product from yeast cell walls is disclosed. The process involves autolysis of whole yeast cells followed by separation of the insoluble cellular debris which is homogenized, extracted, and again separated into solubles and insolubles fractions. The insolubles fraction is edible when purified and increases the viscosity of aqueous solutions while imparting a fat-like mouthfeel to the same. The insolubles fraction is called yeast glycan.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a water resistant adhesive composition for use in the manufacture of corrugated board and its preparation. The adhesive is prepared by using a thin boiling or modified waxy variety starch of a fluidity of at least 25 as a component in the gelatinized carrier portion of the adhesive. This produces a high solids carrier which results in a final adhesive of good stability whose use enables corrugated board to be produced at faster than normal rates. This adhesive is particularly useful to increase production rates of heavy weight and multiwall board.

Abstract: A batter mix for covering food products, so that bread crumbs will adhere to the food product to form a coating, said mix comprising starch, derived from corn or other grains having the genetic composition fl.sub.1 fl.sub.1, and water. The starch in the batter mix may also have been treated with mild oxidizing agents.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the production of methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose ethers having a degree of molar substitution (M.S.) of greater than 2. The methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose ethers are prepared at low cost under mild conditions and are particularly useful in gelling organic solvents having a solubility parameter of 8 - 16. They also have compatibility for mixtures of organic solvents and water and are helpful in gelling such solutions when the percentage of water in such mixtures is up to about 60%.

Abstract: A gelled perfume formulation comprising conventional perfume oil or a commercial perfume composition and a polymeric carbohydrate derivative which acts as the gelling agent. The gelled formulation is applied on the skin as a smooth thin film. The composition possesses aesthetically pleasing clarity and enduring fragrance. This perfume can be conveniently transported and easily dispensed.

Abstract: This application covers the use of a cationic starch and a polyacrylamide polymer as a retention aid in the manufacture of paper. The resulting paper containing the additives is characterized by improved retention of pigments.

Abstract: Hydroxypropyl starch acetate having a degree of molecular substitution of hydroxypropyl radicals of about 3 to about 6 and a degree of substitution of acetyl groups of about 0.5 to about 0.9. The gum is dispersible in cold water, has good elasticity, excellent mouth feel, and excellent chewing quality.

Abstract: Process for preparing a thermal converting starch by reacting an alkaline hypochlorite oxidized starch with a water soluble aluminum salt. The treatment provides a starch product which when pasted at high temperatures will degrade to give a low viscosity material. The process includes the steps of slurrying oxidized starch in water and treating the oxidized starch with a water soluble aluminum salt.

Abstract: A tray feeder including a corrugated sheet folding apparatus for rapidly feeding a plurality of corrugated sheets stored in a gravity hopper attached to the apparatus and folding the sheets into a tray shape for reception of cans or other goods, the feeding and folding of the sheets being done in a continuous, smooth and rapid flow (as opposed to the intermittent flow of the tray feeders of the prior art). The corrugated sheets are stacked in the hopper in such a manner that the upper portion of the foremost sheet is overhung in relation to the central and lower portion of the same sheet with the overhung stacking of the sheets causing the foremost sheets to separate at the upper portion thereof thereby breaking the vacuum between the upper portions of the sheets.