Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor generation. In particular the invention relates to a process for the preparation of a flavor composition. The process comprises combining glycerol with a quaternary ammonium compound, adding at least one flavor precursor to form a reaction mixture and heating the reaction mixture to form aroma compounds, wherein the glycerol is combined with a quaternary ammonium compound at a molar ratio ranging between 5:1 and 0.8:1. The flavor precursor comprises preferably an amino compound such as an amino acid. A further aspect of the invention is a food product comprising the flavor composition obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof. One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for remotely providing service functionalities for a beverage preparation machine (1). The beverage preparation machine (1) is adapted for preparing a beverage by receiving a capsule in a capsule extraction unit, circulating a carrier liquid, such as water in particular heated water, through said capsule in the extraction unit and by dispensing a resulting beverage. The machine is in data communication with a remote server (50) via a communication network (511, 501, 502). The machine (1) monitors (S1, S2, S3, S4) parameters related to the machine and submits (S5) the monitored parameters to the server (5). The server (5) initiates (S8, S9) a service functionality depending on the submitted parameters. The present invention further relates to a beverage preparation machine (1) adapted to support such a method and to a system (100) for remotely providing service functionalities for a beverage preparation machine (1) at a customer location (150).

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a; 1b) of two different heights (ha;hb) comprises a seat (11, 12, 13; 15) for receiving any of the cartridges (1a;1b). The seat is delimited by a first part (11,12,13) and a second part (15) that are relatively movable between an extraction position and a loading and/or ejection position. The first part has a first portion (11,12) and a second portion (13) that are relatively movable to delimit a cavity (12?) having selectively: a first depth (da) for receiving a cartridge (1a) of the first height (ha); and a second depth (db) for receiving a cartridge (1b) of the second height (hb). The seat has a depth detecting arrangement (20), such as a detecting arrangement comprising a control unit (21) connected to sensor (22) via a connection (23). The depth detecting arrangement is configured to detect a relative position of the first portion and the second portion to determine whether the cavity has at least one of the first and second depths.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides multi-component food products having a wet food component and a dry food component. The multi-component food product is shelf-stable and does not include any artificial preservatives. Methods for providing a shelf-stable multi-component food product having a wet food component and a dry food component without artificial preservatives to a consumer are also provided, as are methods for marketing such a shelf-stable multi-component food product.

Abstract: A capsule has an inlet face C formed by a circular section and a bulge section extending from the circular section so that the inlet face C is not symmetric in rotation. The capsule further has an optically readable code on a side wall of a cup-shaped body of the capsule opposite the bulge section. A beverage production machine has a capsule holder for holding the capsule in the beverage production machine so that the optically readable code can be read by a code reader. Liquid can be supplied to the capsule to produce a nutritional product. The optically readable code and the code reader can be prevented from being contaminated with liquid, vapor, dirt or the like. The beverage production machine can perform an automatic detection of the capsule type and a corresponding automatic setting of preparation parameters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in form of a flowable texture for preparing a food product, to a process for preparing a food product, and to the use of the composition for preparing a food product. In particular, the invention relates to a flowable composition comprising a first starch which is gelatinized and a second starch which is an un-gelatinized starch for preparing savoury food products such as bouillons, condiments, seasonings, sauces, gravies, stews, pan-fried dishes or soups.

Abstract: A process for preparing a flavor composition having an umami flavor/taste and a MSG content of less than 1 wt % (% weight by total dry matter) comprising the steps of: a) heating vegetable matter in water at any given temperature to give cooking water containing flavor-active compounds extracted from the vegetable matter; b) separating the vegetable matter from the cooking water; and c) concentrating the cooking water to provide the flavor composition. Claims are also directed to the composition obtainable from the process and to food products such as soups and snacks including the composition.

Abstract: A device (1) handles selectively a first capsule (2a) having a first flange (2a?) and a second capsule (2b) having a second flange (2b?) greater than the first flange (2a?). The device comprises a first part (10) and a second part (20) that are relatively movable from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing such capsule (2a, 2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule (2a, 2b). The device further comprises separation means (33) for separating such capsule (2a, 2b) from at least one of the first and second parts (10,20) when the first and second parts (10,20) are relatively moved from the extraction position to the transfer position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotic on expecting female mammals to boost the immune status of an offspring. The use can induce an enhanced response of the offspring after birth to an infectious antigenic exposure. Ultimately the use of probiotic in expecting females can induce a better protection of their offspring against infectious diseases.

Abstract: A system and method for determining replenishment information for capsules as replenishment for a beverage production machine are provided.

Abstract: A delivery vehicle comprising a core (1) surrounded by a digestible polymer shell (4) having a melting and/or softening point above the body temperature of an animal or human, wherein said core comprises a lipid and/or lipophilic active ingredient (2) dispersed in a continuous polymer matrix (3). The delivery vehicle can be used to release lipid and/or lipophilic active ingredients, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, supplements, traditional/herbal medicine, or combinations thereof, after a predetermined lag time following ingestion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic nutritional compositions for use to promote the maturation and/or repair of the liver and/or gut, and/or to treat and/or prevent and/or reduce the risk of liver and/or gut and/or metabolic disease. The compositions according to the invention have low MCT medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) content and low palmitic acid content.

Abstract: Use of a pomegranate skin extract for use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome, more particularly, fatty liver disease. More particularly, the pomegranate skin extract is used in inhibiting body weight gain in the prevention and/or the treatment of fatty liver disease in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of lipids and in particular aims at improving lipid absorption, for example under conditions of lipid maldigestion or malabsorption. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a sn-2 monoacylglycerol derivative, wherein the sn-1 and sn-3 positions are blocked by protective groups. The acyl group may be a fatty acid, for example one with anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: Beverage device (1) comprising an upper sub-assembly (2) comprising a brewing interface head (4) and a lower sub-assembly (3) comprising a capsule receiver (5) for being engaged by the brewing interface head (4) between a capsule handling position and a closure head position, wherein the upper sub-assembly (2) is hinged on the lower sub-assembly (3) to be pivotally movable between said two positions and the brewing interface head (4) comprises a frame (7) and a brewing interface member (8); said interface member (8) being arranged to be movable relative to the frame (7) between a disengaging-to-capsule position and an engaging-to-capsule position, wherein it further comprises latch means (9), associated to the brewing interface head (4) and the capsule receiver (5), which are arranged for latching the brewing interface head (4) to the receiver (5) in the closure head position.

Abstract: The invention relates to machine for preparing frozen confectionery comprising receiving means (1) forming a seat for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container (8), said receiving means comprising an heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface arranged to be in contact with an heat exchange portion (12) of the container (8) when the container is placed in the machine; wherein said heat exchange element(1a) has an inverted conical or curved shape or a plurality of inverted conical sections, or a combination of curved and inverted conical sections. The confectionery produced can be a frozen product such as soft ice or a chilled dessert such as mousse or whipped yogurt.

Abstract: Systems and assay methods are disclosed for detecting an autoantibody in a sample. In certain instances, the systems and methods employ a mass tag releasably connected to an antigen. The tag is thereafter released for detection. A tag can be detected by mass spectrometry or in certain instances the tag is fluorescent. Methods for diagnosing a disease or disorder in a subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention relates to trimethylamine as a biomarker in urine of the efficacy of prebiotics for the prevention of diet induced weight gain.