Abstract: This invention relates to a novel alpha-amylase, a process for its preparation and the use of the amylase. The invention relates to a newly identified polynucleotide sequence from Alicyclobacillus pohliae comprising a gene that encodes the novel alpha-amylase enzyme. The invention features the full length coding sequence of the novel gene as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional protein of the gene. The invention also relates to methods of using these proteins in industrial processes, for example in food industry, such as the baking industry. Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention suitable for producing these proteins and cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) An unsaturated polyester resin comprising fumaric acid building blocks and/or a methacrylate functional resin, whereby the resin has a molecular weight Mn of from 450 up to and including 10000 Dalton and the amount of such unsaturated polyester resin and methacrylate functional resin is from 30 up to and including 80 wt. %; (B) An ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A); present in an amount from 10 up to and including 60 wt. %; (C) A core-shell rubber in an amount from 0.1 up to 6 wt. %, whereby the core has a Tg of less than ?30° C. and the average particle diameter of the core-shell rubber is from 50 up to and including 1000 nm; and (D) An epoxy compound in an amount from 0.3 up to and including 10 wt. %; whereby the amounts are given relative to the total weight (in g) of the summed amount of (A), (B), (C) and (D).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-methyl-oxazole-5-carboxamide, an intermediate in the synthesis of pyridoxine, by reacting lower alkyl 4-methyl-oxazole-5-carboxy-late with a molar excess of anhydrous, liquid ammonia.

Abstract: Isolated polypeptide with an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 8 or 9.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising resveratrol in a liquid crystal gel network formed by a phosphate ester surfactant and a co-emulsifier. The present invention also relates to the process to make such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates a process of production of beadlets comprising at least one hop acid salt in a matrix comprising at least one protein, to such beadlets and to the use of such specific beadlets in feed as well as in feed premixes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions containing finely dispersed carotenoids. The novel compositions of this invention can be used as colorants or additives for food, beverages, animal feeds, cosmetics or drugs. The colorant composition may be a liquid or a solid composition. The solid composition comprises at least one carotenoid which is dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate and optionally, a protein, a modified protein or mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate is starch or modified starch, wherein the amount of starch or modified starch is from about 10 wt-% to 60 wt-% of based on the total weight of the matrix, and wherein the concentration of the at least one carotenoid is at least 2% based on the total weight of the composition. Preferably ?-carotene is used as a solid water-dispersible colorant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sesquiterpenes and derivatives thereof as components of animal feed or feed additives for the improvement of animal performance as well as to the corresponding animal feed or feed additives containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid rope having a core containing high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) yarns surrounded by an outer layer containing steel wire strands, wherein the core is coated with a plastomer, the plastomer being a semi-crystalline copolymer of ethylene or propylene and one or more C2 to C12 ?-olefin co-monomers and the plastomer having a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 870 and 930 kg/m3.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for additive fabrication which provides a substrate which helps the newly hardened resin layer to separate from the substrate while providing a substrate of appropriate strength and durability. In an embodiment, the substrate is a multi-layer substrate comprising a transport layer and a structural layer, the transport layer comprising a polyolefin or a fluoropolymer, and the structural layer comprising a semi-crystal line thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.

Abstract: (Modified) sorghum protein is used as novel protective hydrocolloid for active ingredients, especially fat-soluble active ingredients and/or colorants. Included are compositions comprising (modified) sorghum protein and at least one active ingredient and to their manufacture, as well as to the (modified) sorghum protein itself and its manufacture. These compositions are used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, personal care or pharmaceutical compositions, and to food, beverages, animal feed, personal care and pharmaceutical compositions containing such a (modified) sorghum protein and such a composition, respectively.

Abstract: Single-core and multi-core microcapsules are provided, having multiple shells, at least one of which is formed of a complex coacervate of two components of shell materials. The complex coacervate may be the same or different for each shell. Also provided are methods for making the microcapsules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new organic compounds, to their synthesis as well as to their use in organic synthesis, especially in processes forming intermediates (building blocks) for the synthesis of vitamin A or ?-carotene or other carotenoids.

Abstract: A protocol for pasteurizing microbial cells is disclosed. The protocol has three stages, a first heating stage, a second plateau stage at which the cells are held at a (maximum and) constant temperature, and a third cooling stage. The heating and cooling stages are rapid, with the temperature of the cells passing through 40 to 80° C. in no more than 30 minutes in the heating stage. The heating rate is at least 0.5° C./minute and during cooling is at least ?0.5° C./minute. The plateau maximum temperature is from 70 to 85° C. By plotting the pasteurization protocol on a time (t, minutes) versus temperature (T, ° C.) graph, a trapezium is obtained having an area less than 13,000° C. minute. This results in a smaller energy input and a better quality oil results having a peroxide value (POV) of less than 1.5 and an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 1.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of novel benzotriazoles as well to novel benzotriazoles obtained by the novel process. This novel economical process provides products in high purity and yields.

Abstract: We describe the use of chemically defined media for the fermentative production of valuable compounds on an industrial scale. Microbial strains which are suitable for fermentation on an industrial scale using a chemically defined medium include fungal, yeast and bacterial strains. Suitable strains can be obtained as wild type strains or by screening and selection after mutagenic treatment or DNA transformation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a dicarboxylic acid comprising fermenting a fungal cell in a vessel comprising a suitable fermentation medium, comprising adding a gas flow which comprises 20 to 35 v/v % of oxygen and less than 0.1v/v % of carbon dioxide to the fermentation medium, and maintaining an average partial carbon dioxide pressure of at least about 0.35 bar in the fermentation medium, and producing the dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to micronized crystals of atorvastatin hemi-calcium, a method for the preparation of micronized crystals of atorvastatin hemi-calcium and a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising said micronized crystals of atorvastatin hemi-calcium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an injector for use in gas phase analytical systems and methods comprising a metal housing, provided with a carrier gas inlet, a split outlet, a column outlet of the injector, a sample inlet, a liner, and a heater device comprising at least one coil for radio frequency inductive heating the housing with a predetermined temperature program and for providing a predetermined spatial temperature profile in the injector. The injector according to the invention allows performing gas phase analyses, especially GC analyses with reduced discrimination. Advantages of heating with a heater device comprising a coil for inductive heating include a homogeneous heating profile of the housing including parts connected thereto, with heating rates that can be varied widely. A further advantage is that the injector can be operated as a conventional S/SL injector at a predetermined temperature, or as PTV injector or thermal desorption injector with certain predetermined temperature programs.