Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the formation of monochloropropanediols (MCPDs) or monochloropropanediol esters (MCPDEs) in triacylglyceride oil, comprising the steps: (a) admixing the triacylglyceride oil with (1) an auxiliary oil wherein the auxiliary triacylglyceride oil has higher phospholipid and/or wax content than the triacylglyceride oil; and/or (2) the gum extract from an oil; (b) degumming the triacylglyceride oil admixture and/or optionally allowing the insoluble components to crystallize; (c) optionally concentrating the insoluble and crystallized components from the triacylglyceride oil admixture (1) by applying a centrifugational force on the triacylglyceride oil admix and/or (2) by allowing the insoluble and crystallized components to settle by gravity; (d) separating insoluble and crystallized components from the triacylglyceride oil admixture and/or optionally applying one or more processes selected from degumming, physical refining, chemical refining, neutralization, interest

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the formation of monochloropropanediols (MCPDs) or monochloropropanediol esters (MCPDEs) in triacylglyceride oil, comprising the steps: (a) concentrating insoluble components in liquid triacylglyceride oil by (i) applying a 5 centrifugational force on the triacylglyceride oil whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and/or (ii) allowing the insoluble components to settle by gravitational force whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; (b) separating the triacylglyceride oil from the insoluble components; (c) optionally applying additional refining steps and (d) applying heat treatment to the triacylglyceride oil. A purified 10 triacylglyceride oil obtainable by the method of the invention is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for purification of a primary triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps of washing the primary triacylglyceride oil, trapping assisted removal of chlorinated precursors of MCPDEs by admixing the primary triacylglyceride oil with an auxiliary trapping agent; crystallising the auxiliary trapping agent or the primary triacylglyceride oil; and separating solid and liquid phases of the product.

Abstract: A method for purification of a triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps: (a) admixing the triacylglyceride oil with an auxiliary trapping agent, wherein the melting temperatures of the triacylglyceride oil and the auxiliary trapping agent are substantially different, wherein the auxiliary trapping agent is soluble in the triacylglyceride oil, and wherein the auxiliary trapping agent is more polar than the triacylglyceride oil; (b) (i) crystallising the auxiliary trapping agent by cooling the mixture of step (a) below the melting temperature of the auxiliary trapping agent, wherein the auxiliary trapping agent has a higher melting temperature than the triacylglyceride oil; or (ii) crystallising the triacylglyceride oil by cooling the mixture of step (a) below the melting 10 temperature of the triacylglyceride oil, wherein the triacylglyceride oil has a higher melting temperature than the auxiliary trapping agent; and (c) separating solid and liquid phases of the product of step (b).

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the formation of monochloropropanediols (MCPDs) or monochloropropanediol esters (MCPDEs) in triacylglyceride oil, comprising the steps: (a) concentrating insoluble components in liquid triacylglyceride oil by (i) applying a 5 centrifugational force on the triacylglyceride oil whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and/or (ii) allowing the insoluble components to settle by gravitational force whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; (b) separating the triacylglyceride oil from the insoluble components; (c) optionally applying additional refining steps and (d) applying heat treatment to the triacylglyceride oil. A purified 10 triacylglyceride oil obtainable by the method of the invention is also provided.

Abstract: A method for purification of a triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps of concentrating the insoluble components in the melted triacylglyceride oil, by applying a centrifugational force on the liquid triacylglyceride oil whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and/or allowing the insoluble components to settle by gravitational force whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and separating the triacylglyceride oil from the insoluble components. A triacylglyceride oil obtained by the method of the invention for use in food production is also provided.

Abstract: A method for purification of a triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps: (a) admixing the triacylglyceride oil with an auxiliary trapping agent, wherein the melting temperatures of the triacylglyceride oil and the auxiliary trapping agent are substantially different, wherein the auxiliary trapping agent is soluble in the triacylglyceride oil, and wherein the auxiliary trapping agent is more polar than the triacylglyceride oil; (b) (i) crystallising the auxiliary trapping agent by cooling the mixture of step (a) below the melting temperature of the auxiliary trapping agent, wherein the auxiliary trapping agent has a higher melting temperature than the triacylglyceride oil; or (ii) crystallising the triacylglyceride oil by cooling the mixture of step (a) below the melting 10 temperature of the triacylglyceride oil, wherein the triacylglyceride oil has a higher melting temperature than the auxiliary trapping agent; and (c) separating solid and liquid phases of the product of step (b).

Abstract: A method for purification of a triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps of concentrating the insoluble components in the melted triacylglyceride oil, by applying a centrifugational force on the liquid triacylglyceride oil whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and/or allowing the insoluble components to settle by gravitational force whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and separating the triacylglyceride oil from the insoluble components.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic infant formula composition with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids in specific proportions and a relatively high content of unsaturated fatty acids, preferably polyunsaturated fatty acids. This composition is for infants, preferably preterm infants. This composition has been designed to promote the healthy establishment of cognitive function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic nutritional compositions, especially infant formula compositions, with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids (or MFCAs) and particularly in specific proportions. The invention also relates to the use of said compositions to promote liver and/or gut maturation in infants or young children and/or to reduce the risk of liver and/or gut disease in infants or young children.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lipid composition comprising at least 5 wt % of a structuring agent dispersed in oil or fat wherein the structuring agent comprises at least 50 wt % of triacylglycerol containing a glycerin skeleton esterified with one type of saturated fatty acid having a chain length of either 10:0, 12:0 or 14:0. Further aspects of the invention are: the structuring agent, a food product comprising the lipid composition, the use of the lipid composition as a structure stabilizer or a moisture barrier in a food product; and a method for preparing the lipid composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lipid compositions. In particular the invention relates to compositions comprising a structuring agent dispersed in edible fat. Between 0.1 and 30 wt. % of the structuring agent may be dispersed in between 70 and 99.9 wt. % edible fat. The structuring agent may comprise at least 10 wt. % of diacyclglycerols having a very long chain saturated fatty acid residue with a chain length between 26 and 32 carbons inclusive. The lipid composition may be an organogel. Further aspects of the invention are a food product comprising the lipid composition; the use of the lipid composition as a moisture barrier in a food product; and a method for preparing the lipid composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic infant formula composition with a low content of medium-chain fatty acids in specific proportions. This composition is for infants, preferably preterm infants. This composition has been designed to promote and/or ensure a balanced growth.

Abstract: A palatant composition can be derived from cocoa butter or a fat blend with a similar compositional profile and can be combined with a food composition to enhance the palatability of the food composition. Alternatively or additionally, a mixture of different fatty acids can be used. Mono-ethanolamine can be subjected to a heat treatment and an amidation reaction with the fat blend to make the palatant composition. The resultant palatant composition can be used with the food composition at a ppm level, for example 10-1000 ppm relative to the food composition. The palatant composition can also be delivered in a free-flowing, encapsulated form and packed in a sachet to use as supplement to main meals.

Abstract: Apparatus and processes for automated diagnostic testing may include cuvette dispensing, test sample dispensing, reagent dispensing, incubation, photo-optical measuring, and a control in operative communication with the cuvette dispensing unit, the test sample dispenser, the reagent dispenser, the incubation unit, and the measuring unit. A cuvette removal location, a reagent removal location, a measuring location, and a collection receptacle may be situated along a first common circular arc having first geometric center. A cuvette-moving arm and a reagent-dispensing arm have a common axis of rotation passing through this geometric center. A sampling position, a sample dispensing position, an additional rinsing position, and an additional washing position, may all be provided on a second circular arc having second geometric center that has a second axis of rotation for a rotatable sampling arm of the test sample dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD di-esters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, crude oil is liquid-liquid extracted to remove chlorine donors before it is further refined.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD diesters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, plant material is washed to remove chlorine donors before a crude oil is produced that subsequently is further refined.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of oil refinement. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of processes to produce refined oils, substantially free of contaminants, such as glycidyl esters, for example. In accordance with the present invention, such refined plant oils free of glycidyl esters may be obtained by using plant oil or a plant oil fractions having a maximum level of 3 weight-% diacylglycerols (DAG) in the oil refinement process.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of refined oils. In particular, the present invention relates to refined plant oils substantially free of chlorinated contaminants, such as monochloropropanediol (MCPD), in particular 3-MCPD di-esters, and to a process to produce such oils. To achieve this, at least one alcohol is added to the oil during refinement.

Abstract: A flow metering device for pulmonary function tests. The device has a sensing element extending in a longitudinal direction and defining an inner volume and an adapter unit. The sensing element is a measuring tube with open ends, and a pressure difference inducer is arranged in the measuring tube between the open ends. The pressure difference inducer is in contact with the measuring tube, partially occupies the inner cross section thereof, and is formed by spoke arms joined in pairs in a single point. The spoke arms in a pair close a given angle with one another, and pressure offtake grooves are formed in the surfaces of the spoke arms perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the measuring tube. Such pressure offtake grooves enable a radial averaging of pressure. The adapter unit is provided with pneumatic low-pass filters formed as integral parts thereof.