Abstract: Methods for preparing a protein-enriched pectin composition in granular form, and the use of the product in edible foodstuffs and beverages.

Abstract: An improved flow configuration interconnecting first and second textile dyeing machines and their associated first and second pump assemblies such that dye circulated through the first dyeing machine by the first pump assembly is homogeneously intermixed with dye circulated through the second dyeing machine by the second pump assembly. The flow configuration includes a first elongated pipe and two baffle plates extending partially therewithin such that dye from the first pump assembly enters one portal of the pipe and flows along a first conduit partially formed by one of the baffle plates to encounter an opposing stream of dye circulated by the second pump assembly through an opposing portal in the pipe. The two streams meet within a mixing chamber defined intermediate the baffle plates and create a turbulent flow therein that blends the two dyes into a homogeneous mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process and apparatus for wetting textile fibers and the like. The process comprises supporting a mass of fiber to be wetted upon an air and water permeable support, the support being mounted between the closed bottom and the open upper end of a kier or the like. With a mass of fiber in place, liquid such as water or the like is applied to the top of the mass of fiber. This forces the occluded air out of the fiber in a downward direction and this air is removed from beneath the support. The disclosed apparatus is capable of carrying out the foregoing process. Essentially, the kier is provided with a vent to atmosphere just below the bottom of the support. A supply of liquid is maintained in the bottom of the kier and a pump is provided to supply this liquid to the top of the mass of fiber, for wetting the same.