Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing a stable suspension of an acid beverage, wherein a hydrated protein stabilizing agent (A) and a flavoring material (B) are combined as a preblend (I) and combined with either a slurry of a homogenized protein material (C) or a homogenized preblend (II) of a hydrated protein stabilizing agent (A) and a slurry of a protein material (C) to form a blend and pasteurizing and homogenizing the blend wherein the homogenization of the blend is carried out in two stages comprising a high pressure stage of from 8000–30,000 pounds per square inch and a low pressure stage of from 300–1000 pounds per square inch; wherein the acid beverage composition has a pH of from 3.0 to 4.5.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for causing the polymerized excess monomer to separate from a molded lens by increasing the surface energy of the flange area of one mold piece, causing the polymerized excess monomer to stick thereto. Specifically when manufactured under inert atmosphere conditions, a particular manifold is needed to supply an oxygen bearing gas, air, to the area to be treated while preventing the oxygen from contaminating the lens manufacturing area of the molds or diluting the nitrogen atmosphere of other lens process areas. It has been found that generation of the ionized oxygen by means of a corona treatment electrode sufficiently increases the adherence of the polymer to the mold piece so treated.

Abstract: A method of automatically transferring contact lenses from a plurality of cups good positioned at a first location to a plurality of packages positioned at a second location wherein each good cup contains a transferable contact lens for placement in an individual blister package comprises a step of communicating positional information of good cup locations to a robotic device having an arm with one or more end effectors thereon, each end effector having a tip in connection with a vacuum and air pressure supply device, each end effector independently moveable with respect to the arm. Then, steps of applying a vacuum to the end effector tip to enable pick-up of a transferable lens from a cup located at a good cup location, and, controlling the robot to effect positioning of one end effector tip within the cup having the transferable lens therein to pick up the lens are performed.

Abstract: An animal food composition of improved palatability is disclosed having a dried meat containing coating which comprises meat, vegetable protein isolate and whey. The palatability enhancing material is applied to a nutritionally balanced animal food product as a dusting in order to enhance the palatability of the pet food product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a simulated milk protein product, suitable as a milk replacer for young animals with excellent suspension characteristics in water. The simulated milk product is formed by enzymatically treating a slurry of vegetable components. The slurry is then heated to inactivate the enzyme followed by drying and mixing with various minerals, vitamins and fats to form a nutritionally complete milk replacer for animals having excellent suspension characteristics in water.

Abstract: A process for the production of a dense, granulated protein gel is disclosd which is readily rehydratable with water at ambient temperatures, and upon rehydration with water functions as a meat extender in various natural meat products. The textured, granulated gel is prepared by hydrating a vegetable protein isolate having superior gel forming properties and a protein content of at least 90% by weight, followed by heating of the hydrated protein at a temperature between about 75.degree.-125.degree. C. to form a protein gel. The gel is granulated and dried to form a textured protein material which has excellent rehydration characteristics and is highly functional as a meat extender.