Abstract: A multi-layer self-separating gel is described. A food composition comprising a first layer and a second layer comprises water, low acyl gellan gum, and an emulsifier. The composition can further comprise a third layer. A process of preparing a multi-layered food composition can comprise the steps of dry blending the low acyl gellan gum and the emulsifier to form a dry blend; adding the dry blend to water to form a mixture; agitating the mixture; heating the mixture to a temperature above about 54° C.; subjecting the mixture to high shear mixing at a temperature above about 54° C.; cooling the mixture to about 54° C. while continuing to mix said mixture; and ceasing the mixing of the mixture. Lack of protein in the gel minimizes its allergenicity; the gel is vegetarian; and the gel's physical properties allow for the potential of creating a shelf stable product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for obtaining one or more copies of a movie or media via the internet using a computer having a hard drive and a digital media device. A movie or media is made up of a set of digital files. The methods include downloading the set of movie or media digital files that have been purchased or authorized for use by the user to the hard drive, wherein the set of files is stored on the hard drive for a length of time necessary to transfer said files to a recordable medium in the digital media device; transferring the set files to the recordable medium in the digital media device; and automatically deleting the set of files from the hard drive without input from the user. The method preventing other non-authorized users from file sharing or copying the files.