Abstract: A rigid foam or composition allowing a rigid foam to be obtained made from polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate. The rigid foam or composition includes polyols selected from polyester polyols and polyether polyols; the polyols include: 5 to 50% of a polyester polyol A by weight relative to the total weight of the polyols; and a polyol B selected from polyester polyols B and polyether polyols B. The polyester polyol A is of general formula Rx-Ry-Z-Ry?-Rx? in which Z is a C3 to C8 alcohol sugar chosen from glycerol, sorbitol, erythritol, xylitol, araditol, ribitol, dulcitol, mannitol and volemitol. Ry and Ry? are diesters of formula —OOC—Cn-COO— in which n is between 2 and 34, and Rx and Rx? are identical or different C2 to C12 monoalcohols.

Abstract: An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable proteins, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

Abstract: An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable proteins, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

Abstract: An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable protein, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

Abstract: An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises at least one inclusion included in a matrix which comprises vegetable proteins including at least wheat gluten and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 6 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the step of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, (ii) shaping said dough by at least cutting the dough in dough pieces and agglomerating said dough pieces with at least one inclusion to obtain an agglomerate, and (iii) heating said agglomerate, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A food stuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff.

Abstract: A rigid foam or a composition allowing a rigid foam to be obtained, including a polyester polyol or a polymer including a polyester polyol, the polyester polyol being obtained by a first polycondensation (a) of a C3 to C8 sugar alcohol Z and two identical or different C4 to C36 diacids Y and Y? and a second polycondensation (b) of the product obtained in (a) with two identical or different C2 to C12 diols X and X?.

Abstract: A polyester polyol of formula produced by a first polycondensation (a) of a sugar alcohol Z in C3 to C8 and two diacids Y and Y? which are the same or different in C4 to C36, and a second polycondensation (b) of the product produced in (a) with two diols X and X? which are the same or different in C2 to C12, the polymer including such a polyester polyol. Also, a method for producing the polyester polyols and the use thereof in foams, adhesives, coatings or elastomers of polyurethane or polyisocyanurate.

Abstract: A rigid foam or composition allowing a rigid foam to be obtained made from polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate. The rigid foam or composition includes polyols selected from polyester polyols and polyether polyols; the polyols include: 5 to 50% of a polyester polyol A by weight relative to the total weight of the polyols; and a polyol B selected from polyester polyols B and polyether polyols B. The polyester polyol A is of general formula Rx-Ry-Z-Ry?-Rx? in which Z is a C3 to C8 alcohol sugar chosen from glycerol, sorbitol, erythritol, xylitol, araditol, ribitol, dulcitol, mannitol and volemitol. Ry and Ry? are diesters of formula —OOC—Cn-COO— in which n is between 2 and 34, and Rx and Rx? are identical or different C2 to C12 monoalcohols.

Abstract: A process for producing a five-membered polycycloaliphatic carbonate including a step of reacting a suspension of a powdered sugar alcohol within a carbon dioxide source and a catalyst compound which is soluble in the carbon dioxide source at the reactional temperature. The invention also concerns a process for producing non-isocyanate polyurethane and/or a polycarbonate and/or polyethers including the step of obtaining a five-membered polycycloaliphatic carbonate according to the process for producing a five-membered polycycloaliphatic carbonate.

Abstract: A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising an acetal or a hexitan ether preferentially of a long-chain alkyl sorbitan, arlitan or mannitan, its use in the treatment or prevention of Gram-positive bacterial infections, its use as a hygiene or dermatological product for external use and a method for disinfecting surfaces.

Abstract: A food composition and more particularly a moist pet food comprising a proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining such food composition. Also, a food composition for use in improving digestion or improving periodontal health in a companion animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising a deoxyhexose alkyl acetal or ether or the mixture of isomers thereof, the use thereof in treating or preventing Gram-positive bacterial infections, the use thereof as hygiene or dermatological product for external use, and also a method for disinfecting surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition of monoanhydro-hexitol monoalkyl ether isomers bearing an alkyl ether radical (OR) at C-3, C-5 or C-6 of the monoanhydro-hexitol, in which the alkyl group (R) is a linear or branched, cyclic or noncyclic hydrocarbon-based group comprising between 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a method for disinfecting a surface and/or equipment contaminated by bacteria, said method comprising applying to said surface or equipment to be disinfected, a composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising an isomer mixture of monosaccharide alkyl monoethers or monoacetals, its use in the treatment or prevention of Gram-positive bacterial infections, its use as a hygiene or dermatological product for external use and a method for disinfecting surfaces.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a mixture of C4-C8 and C9-C18 alkyl monoether of saccharide, comprising: a) a first step of acetalization or trans-acetalization of a saccharide or of a mixture of saccharides with a C4-C8 aliphatic aldehyde or the acetal thereof, b) a second consecutive or simultaneous step of acetalization or trans-acetalization of the product obtained in a) of the saccharide or mixture of saccharides with a C9-C18 aliphatic aldehyde or the acetal thereof, c) a step of catalytic hydrogenolysis of the saccharide acetals obtained, and d) a step of recovery of a mixture of C4-C8 and C9-C18 alkyl saccharide monoethers. The invention further relates to a mixture of C4-C8 and C9-C18 alkyl saccharide monoethers and the use thereof as a surfactant.

Abstract: A composition based on phenolic resin comprising at least one phenolic resin, a vegetable protein hydrolysate, preferentially a wheat gluten hydrolysate, and an agent for accelerating curing, and also to the process for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition of monoanhydro-hexitol monoalkyl ether isomers bearing an alkyl ether radical (OR) at C-3, C-5 or C-6 of the monoanhydro-hexitol, in which the alkyl group (R) is a linear or branched, cyclic or noncyclic hydrocarbon-based group comprising between 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a method for disinfecting a surface and/or equipment contaminated by bacteria, said method comprising applying to said surface or equipment to be disinfected, a composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A flexible or semi-flexible foam, or a composition making it possible to obtain a flexible or semi-flexible foam, including a polyester polyol or a polymer comprising a polyester polyol. The polyester polyol is obtained by a first polycondensation (a) of an alcohol sugar Z in C3 to C8 and of two identical or different diacids Y and Y? in C4 to C36 and a second polycondensation (b) of the product obtained in (a) with two identical or different diols X and X? in C2 to C12.

Abstract: A rigid foam or a composition allowing a rigid foam to be obtained, including a polyester polyol or a polymer including a polyester polyol, the polyester polyol being obtained by a first polycondensation (a) of a C3 to C8 sugar alcohol Z and two identical or different C4 to C36 diacids Y and Y? and a second polycondensation (b) of the product obtained in (a) with two identical or different C2 to C12 diols X and X?.

Abstract: A polyester polyol of formula produced by a first polycondensation (a) of a sugar alcohol Z in C3 to C8 and two diacids Y and Y? which are the same or different in C4 to C36, and a second polycondensation (b) of the product produced in (a) with two diols X and X? which are the same or different in C2 to C12, the polymer including such a polyester polyol. Also, a method for producing the polyester polyols and the use thereof in foams, adhesives, coatings or elastomers of polyurethane or polyisocyanurate.