Abstract: Security token (20) comprising: a substrate (21) and; an authentication element mounted to the substrate and formed from a solid material containing one or more minerals. Furthermore, a security token authenticator and method comprising: an optical detector arranged to generate a signal in response to an interaction of light with an authentication element within a security token, the authentication element formed from a solid material containing one or more minerals; and a processor configured to: compare the generated signal with a previously obtained signal from the authentication element; and provide an output based on the comparison.

Abstract: Systems, methods and programs for updating a visualization are provided. A visualization is updated dynamically based on new or modified data or schema in at least one data store. For example, a computing device may poll a data store for changes, determine whether a change has occurred, update aggregations of the data, generate at least one new aggregation of the data, determine whether a visualization change is needed, determine the visualization change for a display of attributes, send the visualization change to a display device; and send a notification to a user indicating the visualization change. The visualization change includes at least one of position on a display, size of a graphic and type of the graphic for an attribute.

Abstract: There is provided a palm olein composition comprising: (a) palm olein oil (b) (i) a lactic acid ester selected from an ester of lactic acid and a C12 to C22 fatty acid, salts thereof and mixtures thereof; or (ii) a fumaric acid ester selected from an ester of fumaric acid and a C12 to C22 fatty alcohol, salts thereof and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising monoglycerides and diglycerides, wherein the monoglycerides and diglycerides have an iodine value of at least 30; and wherein the fatty acids of the monoglycerides and diglycerides contain C22 fatty acids in an amount of at least 4.5 wt % based on the total amount of fatty acids of the monoglycerides and diglycerides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersion comprising (i) a triglyceride continuous phase; (ii) a triglyceride dispersed phase; and (iii) a mono or di ester of glycerol and Moringa oil.

Abstract: Security token (20) comprising: a substrate (21) and; an authentication element mounted to the substrate and formed from a solid material containing one or more minerals. Furthermore, a security token authenticator and method comprising: an optical detector arranged to generate a signal in response to an interaction of light with an authentication element within a security token, the authentication element formed from a solid material containing one or more minerals; and a processor configured to: compare the generated signal with a previously obtained signal from the authentication element; and provide an output based on the comparison.

Abstract: A portable token and systems and methods for identification and authentication of the same are disclosed. The portable token may be utilized for a variety of purposes and uses a thin section of rock as a unique identifying element, which is extremely resistant to forgery or duplication. Identification and authorization of tokens is achieved by a system that uses optical examination of the microstructure and the refractive properties of crystalline minerals within the identifying element, by transmitted polarized light techniques. Comparison between stored reference data and acquired examination data is the basis for verifying authenticity. The naturally-occurring three-dimensional orientations of the optical axes of mineral crystals contribute to the identification information by their effects.

Abstract: Engineering problems are concerned with identifying a design that minimises or maximises certain parameters whilst satisfying certain constraints. Known methods can be extremely computationally demanding as often effort is expended performing calculations on sub-optimal designs.

Abstract: An edible composition has a first part including a first particulated gel and at least one other part including a second particulated gel, the first part being substantially unmixed with the other part or parts. An edible composition includes a particulated gel in a continuous phase of a hydrocolloid gel. A process for the preparation of such edible compositions is provide.

Abstract: A moulding apparatus and a method for producing a food product from a food mixture/formulation having a heat sensitive binding agent are described. The apparatus has a component which includes a barrel with a nozzle on one end. A heater is associated with the nozzle to heat a food mixture/formulation which is to be fed under pressure therein to a preselected upper temperature and thus form a food paste. A differentially heated mould is associated with the nozzle to receive the food paste to be ejected therefrom and then to form a moulded food product from the food paste.