Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising a hydroxyacetophenone and one additional antimicrobial agent. The mixture is particular useful for fighting Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound, a mixture comprising the compound, a method for producing such a compound, a compound obtained or obtainable by such a method, a mixture comprising one or more such compound(s), a flavour composition comprising such a compound or mixture, a composition serving for food or pleasure or pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of such compounds or such a mixture, as well as to the use of such a compound or of such a mixture for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing a sweet taste impression and a method for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing a sweet taste impression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid esters for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Furthermore, the present invention relates to mixtures comprising one or more of such fatty acid esters for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Additionally, the present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more of such fatty acid esters or such mixtures for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Moreover, the present invention relates to cosmetic, non-therapeutic uses of such a fatty acid ester, such a mixture or such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cultivation (preferably indoor) of Hydrangea species for increased production of phyllodulcin and the provision of a plant material, preferably a dried plant material, having an increased content of phyllodulcin.

Abstract: Suggested is a consumable emulsion, comprising: (i) 3 wt. % to 12 wt. % long chain triglycerides, (ii) 97 wt. % to 70 wt. % water, (iii) 0.013 wt. % to 20 wt. % additives, wherein the weight percent of the components i) to iii) are based on the total amount of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion is free from weighting agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a plant extract comprising phyllodulcin, a plant extract obtained or obtainable by such a method, a flavouring mixture comprising such a plant extract, a composition comprising such a plant extract, the use of such a plant extract or of such a flavouring mixture and a method for imparting or modifying a sweet taste impression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound or a mixture of two or more compounds of formula for modulating and/or optimizing the flavor of one or more sweet tasting substance(s), to a composition comprising such a compound or mixture and one or more sweet tasting substance(s) and to a product comprising such a composition. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for modulating and/or optimizing the flavor of one or more sweet tasting substance(s), to a method for producing a compound according to the invention and to the use of such a compound as a flavour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain cyclopropanated compounds as a fragrance. In particular, the compounds provide fruity and/or floral olfactory notes. Furthermore, the invention provides fragrance compositions and perfumed products comprising the cyclopropanated compounds as well as a method for producing a perfumed product. The invention also relates to a method of producing the cyclopropanated compounds and provides a number of novel cyclopropanated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biotechnological methods for producing saturated as well as unsaturated aldehydes, as well as mixtures thereof with at least one alpha-dioxygenase and at least one aldehyde dehydrogenase. The method can be carried out either fermentatively, as biotransformation or enzymatically. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vector system, as well as sequences and recombinant microorganisms comprising/encoding enzymes which can be used to produce the aldehydes and mixtures according to the invention.

Abstract: An antimicrobial mixture is disclosed, comprising: (a) a first antimicrobial agent selected from acetophenone derivatives of formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R2 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) a second antimicrobial agent selected from organic acids of undecylenic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, anisic acid, benzoic acid and esters thereof, para-hydroxybenzoic acid and esters thereof, caprylhydroxamic acid, dehydracetic acid, levulinic acid, perillic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbohydroxamic acid, sorbic acid, hydroxymethylaminoactic acid, cinnamic acid, 2-butyloctanoic acid, glyceryl caprylic acid and esters thereof, salts of the aforementioned organic acids, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing hesperetin dihydrochalcone from hesperetin as starting material. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for imparting or modifying a sweet taste impression using the hesperetin dihydrochalcone formed by the methods described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganisms for use in the treatment and/or prevention of skin conditions by topical application. In particular, the microorganisms are for use in the treatment and/or prevention of loss of skin barrier function, inflammatory conditions and/or growth of pathogenic microorganism. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions or products comprising the microorganisms Provided is also a cosmetic use of the microorganisms or compositions for application on the skin and a cosmetic method, in particular to improve the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture comprising one or more dicaffeoylquinic acids and tocopherol. Further, the invention relates to a cosmetic composition, a composition for food or pleasure or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a mixture. Moreover, the invention relates to the uses of dicaffeoylquinic acids, of mixtures comprising these or of compositions comprising such mixtures. Even further, the invention relates to the use of tocopherol for increasing the stability of one or more dicaffeoylquinic acids in a mixture or a composition.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methyl-cyclohexyl)pro-panal, 3-(4-Isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)propanal, 3-(4-isobutyl-6-meth-ylene-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal, or 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal as perfuming ingredients. Moreover, the present invention relates to perfume compositions and perfumed products comprising the before mentioned perfuming ingredients. Still more particularly, the invention relates to a method for producing said perfumed products and a method of imparting and/or increasing i) floral and/or ii) green and/or iii) lily of the valley odor characteristics to perfumed products. This invention also relates to 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methyl-cyclohexyl)propanal, 3-(4-Isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)propanal, 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methylene-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal, or 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexen-yl)propanal and a process for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising one, two, three or more compound(s) of formula (I) or consisting of two, three or more compound(s) of formula (I). The invention further relates to methods for producing a compound of formula (I) or a composition as defined herein, the use of a compound of formula (I) as defined herein as a fragrance substance, the use of a composition as defined herein as a fragrance substance mixture and the use of a compound of formula (I) or a composition as defined herein for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing one or more olfactory notes selected from the group consisting of the notes ambergris, woody and animalic. Moreover, the present invention relates to fragrance substance compositions and perfumed products as defined herein, methods for producing a perfumed product, methods for perfuming a product and methods for perfuming hair, skin, textile fibres, surfaces and/or ambient air.

Abstract: Suggested is a delivery system for food additives, comprising or consisting of the following components: (a) at least one food additive dissolved in a solvent and (b) at least one emulsifier and/or at least one hydrocolloid dissolved in water, characterized in that the delivery system is an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A bacterial ferment obtained by a method including the following steps: (a) culturing Lactobacillus species in at least one growth medium for at least 24 hours; (b) separating the mixture via centrifugation; (c) adding lactic acid to the supernatant obtained from step b) in an amount sufficient to lower the pH value of the supernatant; (d) stabilizing the resulting mixture with the addition of at least one preservative and/or at least one multifunctional; and optionally (e) filtering the mixture to remove any final precipitation.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics that comprise at least an active agent which cause stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin as a side effect. The invention in particular relates to a spray dried composition and the method as well as the use of the spray dried composition comprising said stinging, pricking, tingling and burning active agents to reduce and/or inhibit stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin.

Abstract: What is proposed is a continuous process for producing limonene which has the feature that beta-pinene or beta-pinene-containing starting materials are isomerized in a trickle-bed reactor in the presence of acid catalysts.