Abstract: A pressurized receptacle that dispenses viscous product from a container that has a dispensing valve. The dispensing valve has a valve pot that is secured in the container opening which seats a spring that biases a dispensing stack and a valve element to a closed position. The biasing position can be selectively overcome by a rotary collar that interacts with a helical ramp that can house at least one stud that drives the dispensing stack and thereby the valve element open to allow dispensation to occur.

Abstract: An improved display is disclosed for a dispensing machine having a plurality of switches for dispensing a plurality of products. The improved display comprises a plurality of illuminators located in proximity to the plurality of switches. A decorative panel indicates the types of the plurality of products for dispensing by the dispensing machine. A mounting fixes the decorative panel for enabling the plurality of illuminators to illuminate the decorative panel. A control is connected to the plurality of switches for energizing the plurality of illuminators in response to an actuation of a selected one of the plurality of switches for indicating the dispensing of one of the plurality of products by the dispensing machine.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instant drink powder, preferably an instant coffee powder, which upon reconstitution provides improved foaming. The powder comprises particles having a porosity of at least 55%. The present invention also relates to the use of such a powder, as well as to the method of manufacturing said powder.

Abstract: The invention proposes a system for dosing a food product onto an object comprising a dosing device (1) for co-extrusion of at least 2 food materials at the same time to form a multi-component food product (30), said dosing device (1) comprising a core element (2) housing at least a first and a second supply (5a, 5b), said first supply (5a) having at least one orifice (6) connected to an extrusion channel (7) which is positioned coaxially to an extrusion channel (8) of the second supply (5b), and a cylindrical tube element (3) relatively rotatable to and enclosing the core element (2), having at least one aperture (3a), wherein said aperture (3a) is designed to be selectively brought into a coaxial position to the extrusion channels (8,7) of the first and second supplies (5a, 5b) by rotating the cylindrical tube element (3), allowing a co-extrusion of the food materials introduced into the supplies (5a, 5b) of the core element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of a soluble foamer ingredient and a soluble beverage or foodstuffs ingredient having a retarded solubility. The soluble foamer ingredient upon addition of a liquid induces the formation of or forms a foam this is achieved by an ingredient comprising a matrix and a gas under pressure. The soluble beverage or foodstuffs ingredient, which may be in the form of a powder is prepared in such a way that the solubility is retarded. Upon addition of a liquid the foamer and the beverage or foodstuff are separated before being dissolved resulting in a nice and neat physical separation in two layers, which is best visible if the colour of the foamer and beverage or foodstuffs powder are different. The present invention more specifically relates to a soluble cappuccino powder, which upon reconstitution results in a beverage with a large amount of white foam.

Abstract: A composition for an infant formula which includes casein protein and whey protein; a method of producing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional product for addressing malnutrition; and a method of addressing malnutrition which includes administering an effective amount of the composition are provided. The composition includes protein, free arginine; tryptophan and histidine, a lipid source and a carbohydrate source. In addition, the whey protein is sweet whey protein from which caseino-glyco-macropeptide has been removed.

Abstract: A stable oil containing LC-PUFAs in the form of triacylglycerols, in particular arachidonic acid (ARA), dihomogammalinolenic acid (DHGLA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), may be prepared by direct pressing of one or more biomasses obtained from the culture of a microorganism, especially of a fungus or of a microalga containing the acids ARA, DHGLA, DHA or EPA leading to a first press oil and by bringing a carrier oil entering into the composition of a foodstuff, a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product, into contact with the biomass cake, followed by pressing leading to a second press oil, and then by combining the pressed oils and refining the mixture under controlled conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabiliser systems which may be used in the manufacture of frozen dessert which comprise native rice starch, egg yolk as a natural emulsifier and fibres from vegetables, fruits or mixtures thereof. It also relates to a method for manufacturing a frozen confectionery using a stabiliser system that contains only natural ingredients. The invention, in another aspect, also concerns the frozen confectionery products thus produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pet food composition for regulating body weight and preventing obesity and related disorders in pets, which comprises as an active ingredient at least one plant or plant extract having the ability to stimulate energy expenditure and/or fat burning. The invention also relates to a method for improving the health of pets, particularly by preventing obesity and metabolic disorders associated with obesity in pets. It also relates to a method for increasing energy expenditure, controlling the glucose homeostasis and improving activity or mobility of the pet.

Abstract: A method for producing frozen desserts comprises the steps of: producing a frozen premix package at a first site, transporting the frozen premix package in the frozen state to a different, second site, and producing a frozen dessert, using a batch freezer, or a soft-ice machine on the basis of the frozen premix package defrosted at the second site, for instance a point of sale. The premix package contains a batch of premixed pasteurized ingredients for the production of a frozen dessert, wherein the premix is in a sealed packaging, and wherein the premix is in a frozen state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lactic acid bacterial micro-organisms that have been isolated and selected for their probiotic potential and their use for the preparation of petfood compositions intended to improve the health of pets, and to compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (3) for dispensing a liquid, the device being connectable to a container (4) containing the liquid and detachably connectable to a base station (5) having drive means (524), the device (3) comprising a liquid duct (69) and means (6) actuated by drive means (524) for effecting passage of liquid through the duct (69), characterized in that the device (3) comprises a cutter (101) for piercing a tamper resistant foil (41) positioned across the outlet of the container (4) and that means (103) for actuating the cutter are operable from outside the device (3).

Abstract: The invention concerns a cultured savoury base with increased umami power comprising: up to 80% of naturally derived compounds taken in the group consisting of glutamate, IMP and GMP, naturally food derived compounds such as organic acids, amino acids, peptides and aroma compounds.

Abstract: A process for making a frozen confectionery product by providing a mold with closed and opened ends in a refrigerated environment, filling the mold with a liquid mix to form a shell, removing non-solidified liquid mix from the mold, pressure-filling the shell in the mold with a frozen confection, inserting a stick in the frozen confection, removing the product from the mold and packing the resulting product. In such process, inclusions may be homogeneously distributed in the liquid mix or in the frozen confection or can be accumulated on the top of the frozen confection after filling the mold. The resulting product, a molded ice confectionery stick bar, is also an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cereal molded snack comprising cereal-based flakes agglomerated together with a mix of sugar and fat, wherein the flakes are mainly roller-dried flakes.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel microorganisms of the genus Bifidobacterium, that are useful in preventing diarrhea brought about by pathogenic bacteria. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of said microorganisms for the preparation of an ingestable support and to a composition containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to container (1) for storing and unloading bulk material comprising: —a vessel (2) presenting a closed end (3) and an opened end (4), —a hopper (5) placed inside the vessel (2) and tapering to a discharge outlet in direction of the vessel opened end (4), —a tearable membrane (7) closing the hopper (5) and the vessel (2). The invention relates also to a tank to be refilled by said container and a method for refilling the tank with the container.

Abstract: The invention concerns a base station (5) for a liquid dispensing apparatus, comprising drive means (93), means for supporting a container (4) having a dispensing device (3) which comprises a liquid duct (69) leading from the container (4) to an outlet (85) and means (6) for effecting passage of liquid through the duct (69), and coupling means (521) connected to drive means (93) and detachably connectable to the dispensing device (3) to actuate the means (6) for effecting passage of liquid through duct (69), characterized in that the means for supporting container (4) and dispensing device (3) comprise a holder (551), and in that the coupling means (521) are movable towards holder (551) to connect to dispensing device (3) and away from holder (551) after disconnecting from dispensing device (3).

Abstract: The invention concerns a port system (1) for fastening a container (3) comprising a vessel (2) and an outlet (6) to a connection system (14) presenting an inlet, said port system comprising: —a main skirt (4) connectable to the outlet (6) of the container presenting a connecting end and a discharge end (7), —a hopper (8) attached to the internal wall of the skirt and tapering to a discharge outlet (9) in direction of the main skirt discharge end (7), —a tearable membrane (10) closing the skirt discharge end and the hopper.