Abstract: A method of predicting at least one target food function of a candidate protein comprises providing an amino acid sequence for the candidate protein; computer processing, by at least one processor executing a trained computer model, the amino acid sequence of the candidate protein to predict a set of candidate amino acid sequences having intrinsic disorder, wherein the intrinsic disorder may comprise a lack of stable secondary structure along at least about 10% of the length of an individual candidate amino acid sequence; and computer processing, by at least one processor executing a trained computer model, the set of candidate amino acid sequences to generate an output that may be indicative of the predicted target food function or target food functions of the candidate protein. Compositions and food products comprising the candidate protein are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fitting that can include a body and a spacing element. The body can have an insertion end that defines a cavity and which includes an end face. The spacing element can extend into the cavity from the interior surface of the cavity and can be configured to engage the component when the component is inserted through the insertion end into the cavity so that the component is spaced apart from the interior surface of the cavity. An adhesive, such as a two-part epoxy, can collect about the spacing element and can form a band of adhesive that fixedly and sealingly couples the fitting to the component. A method of forming a joint is also provided.