Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the prevention or reduction of haze in a beverage by the addition of an prolyl-specific endoprotease and to new beverages obtainable by the method according to the invention. It also relates to new endoproteases. Sequence information of a genomic DNA, cDNA as well as protein sequenses.

Abstract: The present invention describes protein hydrolysates: obtainable by the hydrolysis of a protein containing substrate; comprising free amino acids and peptides; and wherein the molar fraction of at least one free amino acid, present in the protein hydrolysate is at least a factor 2.5, preferably at least a factor 3, more preferably at least a factor 3.5 times higher than in a hydrolysate of the same protein containing substrate which has been completely hydrolysed to free amino acids, wherein the molar fraction of the at least one free amino acid in the protein hydrolysate is at least 25%; and wherein the Amino Acid Quotient (AAQ) in the protein hydrolysate is at least 10%. These protein hydrolysates can be used in the preparation of food compositions, wherein these protein hydrolysates provide for novel and unexpected flavours. Moreover these protein hydrolysates are applicable in personal care applications.

Abstract: A stabilized enzyme composition comprising an amount of at least one enzyme, an amount of a polyol for stabilizing the enzyme and an amount of an acrylamide polymer thickening agent, characterized in that as the acrylamide polymer use is made of a —(CH2CR(CONH2)— polymer, in which R is either hydrogen or a methyl group. The concentration of the polyacrylamide in the composition varies from 0.05 to 15 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilized enzyme composition comprising a polyol and an acrylamide polymer thickening agent. The concentration of the polyacrylamide in the composition varies from 0.05 to 15 wt. %.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispensing system for benzoyl chloride and an antimicrobial agent which antimicrobial agent is a macrolide or an aminoglycoside antibiotic. The dispensing system comprises a first container containing a composition comprising benzoyl peroxide suspended in an aqueous solvent and further includes a viscosifying agent and a second container containing a second composition, wherein the second composition comprises an antimicrobial agent in a solvent and further comprising a viscosifying agent. The solvent is present in a concentration which is too high for direct application.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for obtaining enzymatically hydrolyzed proteinaceous material for human consumption. The process involves the use of essentially only one exopeptidase, in combination with one or more suitable endopeptidase, to obtain improved base characteristics and process economics under conditions which minimize microbial contamination.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for topical application of an enzyme, wherein the enzyme becomes incorporated in a peelable film, for instance a polyvinyl alcohol film, after its application. In this way, the release of enzyme-containing dust particles from the site of application is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for topical application of an enzyme, wherein the enzyme becomes incorporated in a peelable film, for instance a polyvinyl alcohol film, after its application. In this way, the release of enzyme-containing dust particles from the site of application is prevented.

Abstract: A flavor enhancer which is low in monosodium glutamate, which is substantially free of 5′-IMP and 5′-GMP and which enhances both meat, vegetable and diary flavors. The use of the flavor enhancer in flavoring compositions and food and feed applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses stable vitamin C concentrates suitable for use in a multichamber dispenser. The compositions have a pH above about 5 and preferably should contain a xanthan and/or a carbomer as a viscosifier.

Abstract: A dual chambered dispensing system allows for application of an aqueous composition containing a biologically effective compound which is adequately stabilized. The system separately contains the stabilized biologically effective compound composition in one chamber and an aqueous basic composition in the other. Both compositions are simultaneously delivered from the dispensing system, whereupon the compositions are mixed to result in a final composition suitable for direct application.

Abstract: The present invention describes stable water-in-oil emulsions comprising the following components: water, oil, a labile compound of interest, a stabilizing agent and an emulsifier. The labile compound present in the water phase is stabilized by addition of a stabilizing agent which preferably is a polyol. Specific emulsifiers are described which give rise to stable emulsions in the presence of high amounts of a polyol.

Abstract: A flavor enhancer which is low in monosodium glutamate, which is substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP and which enhances both meat, vegetable and dairy flavors. The use of the flavor enhancer in flavoring compositions and food and feed applications.

Abstract: The oxidative deterioration of water-containing products for human consumption, e.g. beverages and oil and/or fat based products is minimized by introduction of immobilized yeast. Yeast is immobilized in and/or on a solid material which allows only very slow penetration by water. Thin layers material of such a yeast-bearing solid, e.g. paraffin, wax, can be applied to the lining of crown corks. The yeast will retain sufficient viability, even after pasteurization of the contents of a container closed with the crown cork. The yeast will minimize the oxygen concentration in the contents between the time of pasteurization and eventual consumption of the contents.

Abstract: A food-grade oxygen scavenger for removing oxygen from foods and beverages in containers is prepared by immobilizing dried yeast containing at least 92% dry matter in a solid material such as wax or paraffin. The solid material allows for very slow penetration of water and permits the yeast to contact only water that penetrates therethrough. The immobilized yeast is coated on an inside surface of a container or on a surface of a closure such as a stopper that is on the inside of the container when closed. After adding a food or beverage and closing the container, the immobilized yeast removes oxygen from the container. The closed container and its contents can be pasteurized and the yeast retain sufficient viability to remove oxygen.

Abstract: The invention relates to structural genes consisting of DNA sequences encoding non-processed and partly processed thaumatin, to the various allelic forms of said non-processed thaumatin and to recombinant DNA's and plasmids comprising said structural genes coding for the various allelic forms of preprothaumatin, and naturally and/or artificially modified preprothaumatin in various stages of its natural processing, and to the use of said recombinant plasmids to transform microorganisms, particularly bacteria in which said genes are expressed.

Abstract: The invention relates to DNA sequences encoding the various allelic forms of mature thaumatin, and cloning vehicles comprising said DNA sequences and their use in transforming microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to structural genes comprising encoding non-processed and partly processed thaumatin, to the various allelic forms of said non-processed thaumatin and to recombinant DNA's and plasmids comprising said structural genes coding for the various allelic forms of preprothaumatin, and naturally and/or artifically modified preprothaumatin in various stages of its natural processing, and to the use of said recombinant plasmids to transform microorganisms, particularly bacteria in which said genes are expressed.

Abstract: The invention relates to yeasts of the genus Kluyveromyces, in particular K. lactis, acting as hosts for the expression of preprothaumatin or its various allelic and modified forms or their maturation forms, which yeasts contain an rDNA plasmid comprising a structural gene encoding for a thaumatin-like protein, an autonomous replicating sequence derived from K. lactis (KARS), a yeast regulon derived from the GAPDH-genes of S. cerevisiae, and a selection marker, e.g. the trp-1 or the lac-4 gene from S. cerevisiae and K. lactis, respectively. Optionally the plasmid also contains a transcription terminator from a yeast. Further the preparation of such yeasts and the preparation of thaumatin-like proteins with such yeasts and the proteins so obtained are claimed. The yeast described give a better expression than obtained with E. coli as described in EP-PA (A2) 0 054 330 and 0 054 331, published on June 23, 1982.