Abstract: A special replaceable filled container for use in a dispenser, the container having a diaphragm closure, wherein a portion of the closure is to be movably controlled to modulate the flow of the contents such as particulate material therefrom.

Abstract: A portable dispenser unit includes a stand on a base and having a liquid reservoir on top communicating with a nozzle located under a dispensing head therebelow controlled by a normally closed valve device. The head is receptive of a supply of flowable particulate material from a container equipped with a closure providing a combination adapter for coupling the container in supplying relation with the head, a seal to assure product freshness, a device for modulating material flow from the container into the head, and a device for preventing trademarked product substitution. Particulate material metering rotor in the head, and said valve device are selectively operable through a manual device which may be optionally coupled continuously with the metering rotor or releasably coin coupled with the metering rotor. To provide hot beverage, an electrical heater is carried by the reservoir.