Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a laundry detergent sheet. Preferably, the laundry detergent sheet is capable of dissolving in a laundry cycle of an automatic washing machine. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first shelf-stable solution, preparing a second non-shelf-stable solution comprising a portion of the first shelf-stable solution, applying the second non-shelf-stable solution onto a surface, and drying the second non-shelf-stable solution on the surface.

Abstract: There is described an isolated rhizobacterial strain for enhancing total lipid yields in an oilseed crop having a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence consisting of SEQ ID NO.:1; or the nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO.:1 having a substitution, a deletion and/or an addition of one or more nucleotide; or a nucleotide sequence having sufficient homology with the nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO.:1 for enhancing total lipid yields, or a nucleotide sequence capable of hybridization with a first primer consisting of SEQ ID NO.:2; and/or a second primer consisting of SEQ ID NO.:3; and/or a nucleotide sequence capable of hybridization with a probe consisting of SEQ ID NO.:4; and variants thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a laundry detergent sheet. Preferably, the laundry detergent sheet is capable of dissolving in a laundry cycle of an automatic washing machine. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first shelf-stable solution, preparing a second non-shelf-stable solution comprising a portion of the first shelf-stable solution, applying the second non-shelf-stable solution onto a surface, and drying the second non-shelf-stable solution on the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a laundry detergent sheet. Preferably, the laundry detergent sheet is capable of dissolving in a laundry cycle of an automatic washing machine. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first shelf-stable solution, preparing a second non-shelf-stable solution comprising a portion of the first shelf-stable solution, applying the second non-shelf-stable solution onto a surface, and drying the second non-shelf-stable solution on the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a laundry detergent sheet. Preferably, the laundry detergent sheet is capable of dissolving in a laundry cycle of an automatic washing machine. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first shelf-stable solution, preparing a second non-shelf-stable solution comprising a portion of the first shelf-stable solution, applying the second non-shelf-stable solution onto a surface, and drying the second non-shelf-stable solution on the surface.

Abstract: A flexible laundry sheet made of a mixture of at least a thickening agent, detergent, water and polyvinyl alcohol. The thickening agent is comprised of polymers such as starch, modified starch, or cellulose that, when dried, produce a material that remains solid and flexible when dry, yet dissolves completely in water. The constituents, once mixed in the proper proportion, produce a liquid that is poured onto a drying plate, and after drying results in a flexible, dry, laundry sheet which may be added to laundry. Once in contact with water the laundry sheet dissolves and releases its active ingredients, which may include detergents, surfactants, water softeners, chelating agents, dyes, fragrances, clothes softeners and bleaching agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel nutritional and cosmeceutical compositions comprising an oil extracted from the seeds of Boraginaceae, particularly Buglossoides arvensis, in the range of from 1 to 100% by weight of the total composition. The oil has particular advantages over oils extracted from other seeds in that the oil is comprised of from 14% to at least 17% stearidonic acid and less than 7% gamma-linolenic acid. The oil composition is particularly suited for oral or topical administration and for dietary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare uses.

Abstract: Compositions, dietary supplements and medical foods for the treatment of symptoms of inflammatory disorders may include gamma-linolenic acid or dihomogammalinolenic acid, an inhibitor of ?5 desaturase, and optionally stearidonic acid or ??3 arachidonic acid. Preferred formulations may be in the form of a good tasting, preferably milk or fruit based drink, or a dried powder. Compositions reduce inflammation and inhibit increase in serum arachidonic acid associated with gamma-linolenic acid. The compositions of the invention may also be used for the treatment of cytokine mediated disorders in patients in need thereof.