Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for hygienically reconstituting and delivering food preparations, such as drinks, comprising a metering and mixing device (3) connected to a container (4) containing a base liquid, in the form of a package (2) configured to be connected to a base station (5). The metering and mixing device comprises a pump for metering the liquid, a diluent intake and a mixing chamber. Coupling means (51) are provided for providing the diluent supply and the means for driving the liquid pump.

Abstract: A squeezable assembly (9) for shelf-stable, chilled or frozen pasty products comprising—a body formed by a tube or a container presenting a bottom (11), lateral walls (15) and a rim (12) in the accordion form,—a rigid plastic cap (13) attached to the end of the tube or the rim (12) of the container comprising an aperture (16),—a cover seal (14) to close the aperture (16) and—a product (2) contained in the assembly (19).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatizing compositions suitable for the biogeneration of mixtures of compounds that are able to develop or enhance a typical baked type aroma upon heating of bakery products such as bread an the like. These process includes the bioconversion of at least two amino compounds and at least one reducing sugar in the presence of a yeast. The invention also provides an aromatizing composition, a dough containing the same and methods for imparting an improved baked type aroma to dough products that are to be baked.

Abstract: This invention relates to new immortalized human pre-adipose cell lines capable of differentiating into adipose cells and methods of obtaing the immortalized cells. In particular, the present invention pertains to immortalized pre-adipocyte cell lines derived from white adipose tissue and methods of producing the cell lines. The immortalized pre-adipocyte cells are capable of maturing into immortalized white adipose cells useful in developing drugs, food ingredients and supplements against obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active agent, in particular a metalloproteinase inhibitory agent of casein-derived peptides obtained by hydrolysis of casein by a food grade bacteria. The invention also relates to the manufacture of an active agent, in which a food grade bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus helveticus is contacted with casein in order to perform a hydrolysis and obtain casein-derived peptides exhibiting metalloproteinases inhibitory property. The present invention also includes isolated and purified inhibitory peptides obtained by hydrolysis of casein by the bacteria.

Abstract: A die plate for an extruder is coupled directly to a fluid-driven motor on one side and to an extruder on the other side. Suitable fluid inlet and outlet passages are formed in the die plate to supply the motor with fluid and withdraw fluid. A cutter assembly includes a housing to receive the motor within and is coupled for rotation to an output shaft from the motor, so that in use blades mounted on the housing are caused to rotate into the path of extrudate and to sever it.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for extracting arabinogalactans from coffee comprising enzymatically hydrolysing whole or ground green or roasted coffee beans thereby obtaining an aqueous dispersion comprising partially hydrolysed coffee beans and arabinogalactans. Furthermore, the invention also encompasses products where the coffee derived arabinogalactans are used such as a glassy matix, pure soluble coffee and a beverage composition.

Abstract: Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube (2) containing stacked capsules (8) furnished with an opening (24) for the capsules to pass through the tube, means (4) of aligning the tube allowing the tube (2) to be aligned through a capsule receiving zone (5) for the capsules to descend by gravity into this zone. The alignment means (5) comprise means (6) for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube (2) is moved with its opening (24) oriented downwards, in the direction of the position in which the tube is aligned with the reception zone (5).

Abstract: Method of obtaining a frothy drink from a cartridge, the said cartridge being made up of at least one chamber containing at least a preparation for a drink. The method comprises injecting into the said cartridge a predetermined volume of fluid, a first part of which essentially consists of air which is compressed in the cartridge to a pressure lower than the pressure at which the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the said cartridge and a second part of which consists of water, or possibly of a mixture of air and water, which is injected after the first part into the cartridge so as to make it possible to obtain the drink by causing the internal pressure to increase until the cartridge opens or the drink flows freely through the cartridge thus allowing the drink to be discharged and froth to be formed.

Abstract: Capsule-dispensing cabinet intended for supplying machines with the aim of preparing drinks or other food preparations, comprising: a body, a plurality of buffer storage housings (3, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35) forming a capsule buffer store, intended to be supplied by a plurality of removable tubes (2) containing stacked capsules, each tube and buffer storage housing (3) being arranged relative to one another so as to form an aligned stack of capsules. Each buffer storage housing (3, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35) comprises individual selection means (5) enabling a capsule contained in the stack to be released and collection means (6, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65) enabling the capsule thus released to be collected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (15) for foaming milk by means of external suction equipment (35), used as in accessory for espresso machines or similar domestic appliances. Said device comprises a fixed part that can be connected to the steam supply conduit (1) of said machines and an easily interchangeable disposable part (26) containing all parts that come into contact with the milk. The invention is characterised in that components of the disposable parts and in some embodiments of the invention even the entire disposable part consist(s) of thin-walled plastic tubes of the drinking straw type, which can be produced in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner by extrusion and subsequent thermoplastic forming. The use of the inventive device obviates the need for the inconvenient cleaning of conventional foaming nozzles and eliminates hygiene problems.

Abstract: A device for preparing a whipped food, including a container portion that contains a food component and that is configured for receiving a fluid for mixing with the food component to produce a fluid mixture. A film conditioning conduit is associated with the container portion to receive the fluid mixture with gas bubbles entrained therein as a food product. The conduit includes a restriction channel associated with the container portion downstream thereof to receive the food product. The restriction channel has a cross-section sufficiently small and a length sufficiently large to selectively feed bubbles in the food product that are smaller than a preselected maximum bubble size. The conduit also includes a deceleration channel and fluid communication with the restriction channel downstream thereof to receive the food product. The deceleration channel substantially reduces the flow speed of the food product.

Abstract: A pressure container is used for receiving viscous substances and has an outlet valve (14) which can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. A movable valve element (18) can be moved in the direction toward the interior of the container for unblocking an opening cross section. Since, on the one hand, a large opening cross section is desired and, on the other hand, it is necessary to overcome a very high initial resistance because of particles penetrating into the interior of the container, it is proposed to provide at least two opening cross sections which can be unblocked in sequence by actuating the valve. By means of this an initial small actuating force is achieved along with a still large opening cross section when the valve (14) is completely opened.

Abstract: Pressurized receptacle for dispensing a viscous product comprising a container (1) equipped with a dispensing valve; the valve has a valve pot (2) and a valve element (10) secured to a translatable dispensing stack subjected to the action of a spring (6); the valve element cooperates with a seat (5) borne by the valve pot in order to close the valve under the action of the spring; the spring is compressed in order to open the valve by an operating means acting on the dispensing stack; the product to be dispensed is ejected from the receptacle through the valve and the dispensing stack. The dispensing stack bears on the side directed away from the valve at least one helical ramp (71, 72) of the same axis as the valve; the operating means is a rotary collar (12) fixed in translation with respect to the container, the said collar having at least one stud (14b) which can cooperate with the helical ramp or ramps in order to cause a translational movement of the dispensing stack when the collar is rotated.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a chilled or shelfstable pasty concentrated composition comprising starch dispersed in an aqueous base and an oily or fatty base, the aqueous base containing at least one dissolved aw depressing agent and Maillard reaction components.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oil-in-water emulsion wherein the oil droplets of a diameter in the range of 5 nm to hundreds of micrometers exhibit a nano-sized structurisation with hydrophilic domains with a diameter size in the range of 0.5 to 200 nm and being formed by a lipophilic additive.

Abstract: A sintered powdered confection and methods for making the same are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foodstuff having creamy to pasty characteristics having one or more biopolymers and water and having a homogeneous microstructure wherein the biopolymers are present in a very fine microscopic distribution and without discernible coarse clusters. This foodstuff is produced by mixing the constituents of the foodstuff to form a starting mixture of liquid to pasty consistency; cooling the starting mixture to a product temperature of below 0° C. with simultaneous continuous mixing and without aeration to produce a freeze-texturized homogenous mixture of the constituents of the foodstuff; and allowing the product temperature to rise to a distribution and consumption temperature of 4° C. and above.

Abstract: The invention is a depositing device (5) for depositing flowable food containing gas comprising a pressurized feed line conveying flowable food containing gas under pressure into the food; piston (60) means operatively connected to the feed line comprising a piston and a chamber (61); an outlet to deliver food at the atmospheric pressure into moulds (85). The device comprises a pressure retaining means (9) arranged to retain the product in the chamber at the same pressure as the line pressure and to deliver the product through the outlet as pressure in the chamber increases from the line pressure upon descent of the piston in the chamber.

Abstract: Process for preparing a cornet consisting of a substantially conical wafer (22) prior to the filling of said cornet with an ice-cream; in order to preserve the crunchy nature of the wafer, the inner wall of the cornet is sprayed with liquid chocolate (23); this chocolate solidifies rapidly in order to form a coating layer for separating the wafer and the ice-cream. The process is characterized in that the inside of the cornet is sprayed with an excess quantity of chocolate to guarantee that no coating-gap zone remains on the inner wall of the wafer, the excess liquid chocolate collecting, under gravity, at the bottom tip of the corner; prior to solidification of said excess, the excess is sucked out of the cornet, subsequent solidification of the coating layer thus making it possible to establish a continuous barrier over the inner wall of the wafer.