Abstract: Dispensing assembly for dispensing a flowable food product, comprising: a bag-in-box type container for holding a product concentrate, the container having a concentrate outlet for releasing product concentrate from the container; a mixing unit spaced apart from the concentrate outlet, the mixing unit being configured for mixing the product concentrate with a liquid, the mixing unit having a concentrate inlet for receiving product concentrate released from the container, a liquid inlet for receiving the liquid, and a spout for dispensing as a flowable food product the product concentrate mixed with the liquid; and a duct arranged for guiding a flow of product concentrate along a flow path from the concentrate outlet of the container to the concentrate inlet of the mixing unit, wherein at least a section of the duct is flexible for flexibly adjusting the flow path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for aerating a liquid food product, wherein the system includes a bubble generator (5) for generating bubbles in a liquid food product flow. The bubble generator (5) includes a wall (23) having gas transmissive pores, which wall separates an air supply space (24) from the liquid food product flow, wherein an air supply (4) is provided for supplying air to the air supply space (24). The air supply (4) includes an air drying device (7) for drying air, preferably dehumidifying air, to be supplied to the air supply space (24) and/or a container (8) containing pre-dried air, said container (8) being arranged for supplying dried air to the air supply space.

Abstract: A system for preparing a liquid product, for example a beverage. The system comprises a product preparation assembly comprising a concentrate holder for holding product concentrate, a product feedthrough channel, and a concentrate supply channel for feeding a flow of product concentrate from said holder to said product feedthrough channel. The concentrate supply channel is provided with a valve member for regulating the flow of product concentrate, the valve member being movable with respect to the concentrate supply channel between a first position in which the flow of concentrate is blocked and a second position in which the flow of concentrate is enabled. The system comprises a product preparation apparatus configured to cooperate with the product preparation assembly.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a hot, milk-containing beverage in a coffee machine which comprises a brewing section and a milk section, wherein the milk section comprises a liquid milk concentrate supply and a mixing device in fluid connection with the liquid milk concentrate supply. Coffee machine for executing this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for aerating a liquid food product, wherein the system comprises a bubble generator (5) for generating bubbles in a liquid food product flow. The bubble generator (5) comprises a wall (23) having gas transmissive pores, which wall separates an air supply space (24) from the liquid food product flow, wherein an air supply (4) is provided for supplying air to the air supply space (24). The air supply (4) comprises an air drying device (7) for drying air, preferably dehumidifying air, to be supplied to the air supply space (24) and/or a container (8) containing pre-dried air, said container (8) being arranged for supplying dried air to the air supply space.

Abstract: An eductor suitable for use in an assembly for preparing a liquid product comprises a housing having a substantially cylindrical wall. The eductor comprises an injector valve which is displaceably arranged within the cylindrical wall from first position to a second position longitudinally spaced from the first position, and vice versa. On its outer surface the injector valve comprises two annular protrusions which are spaced from each other, each of the annular protrusions engaging the inner surface of the cylindrical wall for forming a seal therewith, said annular protrusions together with the inner surface of the cylindrical wall forming an annular chamber, said protrusions being arranged for isolating the annular chamber from fluid communication with any environment outside the annular protrusions when said injector valve is positioned in the first position or the second position or any position in between.

Abstract: A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device.

Abstract: An eductor suitable for use in an assembly for preparing a liquid product comprises a housing having a substantially cylindrical wall. The eductor comprises an injector valve which is displaceably arranged within the cylindrical wall from first position to a second position longitudinally spaced from the first position, and vice versa. On its outer surface the injector valve comprises two annular protrusions which are spaced from each other, each of the annular protrusions engaging the inner surface of the cylindrical wall for forming a seal therewith, said annular protrusions together with the inner surface of the cylindrical wall forming an annular chamber, said protrusions being arranged for isolating the annular chamber from fluid communication with any environment outside the annular protrusions when said injector valve is positioned in the first position or the second position or any position in between.

Abstract: A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device.

Abstract: Method for dispensing a foamed product, wherein gas is supplied to the product via a microfiltration device, includes a product dispensing system, provided with a holder which contains a product to be dispensed, and a product discharge arrangement for discharging product coming from the holder. The product discharge arrangement is provided with a microfiltration device which is connectable to a fluid supply for supplying gas to the product during product discharge.

Abstract: Cup for the preparation of a liquid product, having an inlet opening provided with a covering layer (16) with liquid-permeable perforations (17, 18, 19) for receiving a liquid suitable for a first preparation substance to be placed in the cup. The cup (10) furthermore has an outlet opening (24) for discharging the prepared beverage or dish, and a static mixer (5) which is in liquid communication with the outlet opening. On the side of the inlet opening the cup (10) is provided with a raised edge (65) on the circumference which extends to a predetermined distance (a) above the covering layer (16), so that a space for the accommodation of a body (60) filled with a second preparation substance is produced on the upper side of the cup (10).

Abstract: A cup for preparing a liquid product, having an outlet opening for discharging the prepared beverage or dish, which outlet opening is sealed with a seal prior to use, and having a space around the outlet opening. The seal includes a piercable seal.

Abstract: Cup for the preparation of a liquid product, having a first chamber part (25) for holding a preparation substance, an inlet opening provided with a covering layer (16) with liquid-permeable perforations (17, 18, 19) for receiving a liquid suitable for the preparation substance, an outlet opening (24) for discharging the prepared beverage or dish, and a static mixer (5) which is in liquid communication with the outlet opening (24). The static mixer (5) is a multi-step mixer.

Abstract: Cup for preparation of a liquid product, having a first chamber part (25) for holding a preparation substance, an inlet opening provided with a covering layer (16) with liquid-permeable perforations (17, 18, 19) for receiving a liquid suitable for the preparation substance, an outlet opening (24) for discharging the prepared beverage or dish, and a static mixer (5) which is in liquid communication with the outlet opening (24). The first chamber part (25) is of a substantially conical shape on an inner side between the inlet opening and the static mixer (5).

Abstract: Cup for preparing a beverage by means of an appropriate holder (30) which is suitable for use in a hot water appliance. The cup (10) comprises a cup-shaped dish element (11) for holding a preparation substance, said cup-shaped dish element having an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture (24). The cup-shaped dish element (11) is provided on an open side with a covering layer (16), so that an interior space (25) of the cup (10) is formed for holding the preparation substance. The covering layer (16) is provided with liquid-permeable perforations and substantially the greater part of the surface of the covering layer (16) serves as the inlet aperture for receiving a liquid suitable for the preparation substance.