Abstract: The present invention relates to an alginate gum, a method for formation of an alginate gum, optionally in particulate form, and methods of use and the use thereof for example in cheese production.

Abstract: A method for preparing functional edible oil rich in phytosterol esters and diglycerides includes steps of: 1) adding phytosterol, triglyceride and a molecular sieve into a reactor, wherein a ratio of the phytosterol and the triglyceride is 1:2-1:6, a molecular sieve amount is 50 g/L; heating to 45-60° C., stirring and ultrasonically treating for 30-60 min; 2) adding 5-20g/L lipase, 100-200 ppm antioxidant, stirring and reacting for 8-12 h with a temperature of 45-60° C. and an atmospheric pressure, stopping heating and naturally cooling to a room temperature; and 3) after reaction, removing the lipase and the molecular sieve by centrifugation, for obtaining the functional edible oil rich in the phytosterol esters and the diglycerides. Products of the present invention do not need separation and purification, and operation is simple.

Abstract: A technique for imparting a mild soft texture inherent to chocolate, particularly a melt-like texture, to the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article. In the present invention, the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article comprising a chocolate dough, a surface structure of the baked chocolate confectionery not adhering to the fingers at 40° C., includes a soft portion in which the maximum particle size of solids as measured by a micrometer is 40 ?m or less.

Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a ready-to-drink cocoa beverage containing high levels of beneficial cocoa polyphenols in a milk or soymilk base. The method incorporates an ultra high temperature treatment followed by a homogenization step. Cocoa powder levels can be selected from about 3.5% to about 10% by weight, while the mouthfeel, solution stability over time, and taste remain acceptable.

Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a frozen confection product with improved freeze-thaw stability. In particular, the invention relates to a method comprising a post pasteurization acidification step. The present invention also relates to products obtainable by such a method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage machine with at least three distinct zones 1, 3, 4. A first zone 1 for storing a liquid or semi-liquid product at ambient temperature, a second zone 3 for processing the stored product, in particular for cooling the product to a predetermined serving temperature, and a third zone 4 for storing the cooled product and maintaining it at the predetermined serving temperature. From the third zone 4 an iced beverage can be dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yogurt product that is frozen wherein the yogurt product comprising 50-100% fermented yogurt mix, preferably 80-100%, more preferably 90-100% fermented yogurt mix, and the degree of overrun of the mix is between 20 to 150% by volume, preferably 30-60%. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing such a product.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a meat substitute composition, comprising providing plant fibers having a water content of at least wt % and mixing with vegetable protein, followed by extruding the homogeneous dough in a co rotating twin screw extruder having intermeshing screws under addition of water, and texturing the extrudate in a container wherein the extrudate is subjected to a temperature of between 50° C. to 10 20° C. and a pressure of between 10 to 70 bar for a time period of 2 to 20 minutes, thereby providing the meat substitute composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional product comprising a biological material derived from eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle and its uses. The invention, especially discloses a feed for early live stages of aquatic animals such as fish or crustaceans comprising isolated eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle or a material derived thereof. Methods for harvesting, isolating and preservation of the biological barnacle material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for “sous-vide” cooking includes receiving food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters and looking up a default time-temperature pair in a cooking services database. When the default time-temperature pair is suitable for yielding a cooked food meeting the food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters, a cooking control routine is derived from the default time-temperature pair. Subsequently, a cooking process may be performed in accordance with the cooking control routine.

Abstract: Food concentrate in the form of a semi-solid gel comprising: • Water • From 10 wt % to 40 wt % of sodium salt and potassium salt taken together, based on the weight of the total water content of the food concentrate, calculated as (weight of sodium salt+weight of potassium salt)/(weight of sodium salt+weight of potassium salt+weight of total water content))*100 (in %). • iota-carrageenan, wherein the iota-carrageenan is dissolved in the water, wherein the ratio (Na+ cations/(Na+ cations+K+ cations))*100 (in %) is from 40 to 90 wt %. Furthermore a corresponding production process and the use of the food concentrate for preparing a bouillon, a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoned dish.

Abstract: Provided is a cylindrical puffed snack food comprising a plurality of inner rope parts and a plurality of outer rope parts, wherein the inner rope parts and the outer rope parts are formed by using a die head comprising a circular inner nozzle part and an annular outer nozzle part provided around the inner nozzle part, wherein the inner nozzle part comprises a plurality of inner nozzle recesses, which have arc-shaped cross sections and are disposed around an outer circumferential surface facing the outer nozzle part in the circumferential direction, the outer nozzle part comprises a plurality of outer nozzle recesses, which have arc-shaped cross sections and are disposed around an inner circumferential surface facing the inner nozzle part in the circumferential direction, the outer nozzle part is provided in such a way as to be continuously rotatable around the inner nozzle part, and a total length of the arcs of the plurality of inner nozzle recesses is ? or more and ¾ or less of a length of a circumference

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel liquid seasoning and a method for producing the liquid seasoning. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel liquid seasoning that retains the function of salted rice malt, has a good balance among umami, sweetness and saltiness, has a less koji smell and is highly convenient, and to provide a method for producing the liquid seasoning.

Abstract: Co-precipitates of a water insoluble food ingredient material and a hydrophilic polymer, and edible aqueous microdispersions of such co-precipitates are provided. The water insoluble food ingredient material may include rebaudioside D and the hydrophilic polymer may include carboxymethyl cellulose. Methods of making co-precipitates of a water insoluble food ingredient material and a hydrophilic polymer are provided.

Abstract: A food seasoning comprising a mixture hops that have been re-hydrated in an aqueous solution of beer, salt, and zest from a grapefruit measured in specific quantities.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions with enhanced sweetness or reduced caloric content per weight when compared to the sweetener carbohydrate or sweetener polyol component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is the treatment of mushrooms to enhance their vitamin D content while preserving characteristics typically associated with fresh mushrooms. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing fresh mushrooms to a UV source having wavelengths in the UV-B range at a dose level in the range of about 0.02 J/cm2 to about 1.5 J/cm2. In some embodiments, the exposure time can be in the range of about 1 second to about 35 seconds. In some embodiments, the UV source is operated at a power in the range of about 1 Watt per linear foot to about 50 Watts per linear foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of flavan-3-ols. In particular, the present invention provides a way to increase the bioavailability of flavan-3-ols. Embodiments of the present invention relate to the use of at least one carbohydrate with a glycemic index of less than 50 in a composition comprising at least one flavan-3-ol for increasing the bioavailability of said flavan-3-ol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of formulating a dietary supplement in which a formulator utilizes one or more of the safety limit amount, the clinical efficacy range and the Paleolithic intake amount range for an ingredient in the dietary supplement to determine a common range, and then subtracts from the common range the un-supplemented intake of the ingredient of the target consumer to determine the safe and effective range for the dietary supplement which the formulator may incorporate into a dietary supplement.

Abstract: Fast dissolving edible solid nutritional supplement compositions having one or more calcium mineral sources, a citric and malic acid component, and an edible carbon dioxide-generating bicarbonate component in an amount sufficient to aid in dispersing the calcium mineral source but without inhibiting the chelate complex formation between the calcium mineral source(s) and the citric and malic acid component. Each of the calcium mineral source(s), the citric and/or malic acid component and bicarbonate component have at least about 90% particulates with a particle size of less than about 74 microns. Also, a method for preparing these compositions.

Abstract: Described are coated food products having a sugar (sucrose) coating, the coating exhibiting desirable levels of sucrose crystallinity and a desired sucrose ratio (total sucrose per total soluble solids), as well as methods or preparing such coated food products and coating.

Abstract: A stamping device and method to imprint designs, patterns, text or images into the milk froth of café latte, cappuccino or other espresso drinks. The invention comprises of a handle that is attached to a steel wire that is bent according to the design or motive. The surface of the steel wire is roughened up so it can hold liquid coffee that gets released into the milk foam during the stamping process.

Abstract: Provided is a method for blending of agricultural product utilizing hyperspectral imaging. At least one region along a sample of agricultural product is scanned using at least one light source of different wavelengths. Hyperspectral images are generated from the at least one region. A spectral fingerprint for the sample of agricultural product is formed from the hyperspectral images. A plurality of samples of agricultural product is blended based on the spectral fingerprints of the samples according to parameters determined by executing a blending algorithm.

Abstract: Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product. According to one embodiment the method comprises providing a base blend of tobacco, delivering a pre-determined quantity of said base blend of tobacco to an individual consumer-portion container and introducing an additive to the tobacco directly in the container. Apparatuses for such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method and assembly machine for producing multicomponent cigarettes, each having a number of portions. The assembly machine has a combining unit for forming groups of portions, each having at least two different first portions which are fed perpendicularly to their central axis; a first wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the combining unit, feeds them perpendicularly to their central axis, and winds a first sheet of wrapping material around each group of portions; and a second wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the first wrapping unit, feeds them perpendicularly to their central axis, and winds a second sheet of wrapping material around each group of portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cigarette paper for self-extinguishing cigarettes. The cigarette paper comprises bands onto which a material reducing the diffusion capacity is applied, wherein a band comprises two band-like outer zones (18a, 18b) and a band-like central zone (20) therebetween. The said material is applied substantially over the entire surface up to the outer zones (18a, 18b) of the band (10). The aforementioned material is additionally applied to at least 70%, preferably at least 75% and/or at most 95%, preferably at most 90% of the surface of the central zone (20). The surface (22) to which the said material is applied is path-connected. The surface of the central zone (20), to which the said material is applied is likewise path-connected.

Abstract: There is provided a filter for a smoking article, the filter including a filter segment of filter material and a flow restrictor. The flow restrictor is embedded in the filter segment and surrounded on all sides by the filter material. A cross sectional dimension of the flow restrictor measured perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the filter is between about 60% and about 95% of the diameter of the filter segment. There is also provided a smoking article including such a filter.

Abstract: A smoking article comprising a filter segment, the filter segment comprising a tow material and triacetin, wherein the filter segment further comprises an amino acid acetate salt and glycerine. The amino acid acetate salt and glycerine stabilise the triacetin in order to maintain the structural firmness of the tow material.

Abstract: A smoking pipe with a jacket containing an inner glass tube. The glass tube has a hole in its wall that aligns with a hole in the jacket. The pipe has a bowl holder that holds a glass bowl with a stem that extends proximate to the hole in the glass tube. The joint between the bowl stem and an insert in the bowl holder can form a frosted glass fitting. End-caps with threaded inserts can match glass threads on the ends of the glass tube holding the glass tube in the jacket. A decorated metal bowl holder can be mounted on the jacket and decorated with gems, glass and the like. The pipe can be manufactured using different types of premium woods for the jacket for design and beauty. The use of an inner glass tube that contains the smoke eliminates contamination and cools the smoke for inhalation.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening up the sheath of a cigar and lighting the cigar, comprising a lighter, comprising a lighter frame; and a cigar splitter attached to the base of the lighter frame by an outside surface of the cigar splitter. The cigar splitter comprises a housing having two open ends, an inside wall, and the outside surface, an axis parallel to the inside wall and passing through the two open ends, the two open ends permitting insertion of a cigar along the axis through one of the two open ends and to exit through another of the two open ends; a blade attached to the inside wall and oriented along the axis, the blade suitable for cutting an outer sheath of the cigar as the cigar is inserted through the cigar splitter along the axis; and a loop attached to the outside surface of the housing.

Abstract: A method for automated manufacturing of e-vapor devices may include establishing a procession of partially assembled, oriented cartridge units of the e-vapor devices in an assembly path. The method may additionally include preparing the cartridge units for filling while the cartridge units are moving on a first drum-to-drum transport path of the assembly path. The method may also include adding liquid to the cartridge units while the cartridge units are moving in a filling workstation of the assembly path. The method may also include preparing the cartridge units for sealing while the cartridge units are moving on a second drum-to-drum transport path of the assembly path. The method further includes sealing the cartridge units while the cartridge units are moving in a sealing workstation of the assembly path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for manufacturing multi-component segments for smoking articles, each having a removable wrap. The method includes feeding a stream of heat sources and aerosol-forming substrates along a moving delivery path; compacting into groups at least one heat source and an aerosol-forming substrate, each group corresponding to at least one multi-segment component, each multi-segment component having a first end adjacent the heat source and a second end adjacent the aerosol-forming substrate; wrapping the heat sources and aerosol-forming substrates in a web of material, said web having spaced apart lines of weakness; aligning each line of weakness proximate to a respective heat source; and cutting said web at a position proximate to the first end of the at least one multi-segment component, wherein at least a portion of said web forms a removable wrap being removable by breaking the wrapper at the respective line of weakness.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette capable of protecting the functional element on the surface of the main body of the electronic cigarette is provided. The main body of the electronic cigarette is provided with a functional element, a protection mechanism and a magnetic locating member; the protection mechanism is slidably connected to the main body of the electronic cigarette and is configured to cover the functional element; and the magnetic locating member is connected to the protection mechanism magnetically, and is configured to prevent the protection mechanism from randomly sliding on the main body of the electronic cigarette in a case that the functional element is exposed or covered by the protection mechanism. The present application avoids the exposure of the functional element, which prevents the functional element from being touched by mistake when the electronic cigarette is carried by the user, and allows the electronic cigarette to operate normally.

Abstract: A circularly knitted upper or lower torso garment, such as a brassiere or brief, and method of forming a circularly knitted brassiere are provided, the garment having a circularly knitted body formed of inner and outer layers, the circularly knitted body having at least one torso or waist band, the inner and outer layers overlapping along a fold line, and an elastomeric band positioned between the inner and outer layers proximate the fold line.

Abstract: The invention provides a rigid pocket square. The pocket square comprises at least one layer of wood, and optionally comprises a plurality of wood layers. In some embodiments, the pocket square has a rounded bottom region and a top region with a plurality of points. On the back of the rigid pocket square there may be an exposed fabric layer.

Abstract: An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra.

Abstract: A brassiere 1 comprises a main part 2 having a first cup portion 22 which contacts either one of right or left breast and a first band portion 21 extending from the first cup portion 22 to the side directions; a subordinate portion 3 having a second cup portion 32 configured to hold a control pad and a second band portion 31 extending from the second cup portion 32 to the side directions. The main portion 2 and the subordinate portion 3 are combined to be a matched pair of right and left so that the second band portion 31 laps over the first band portion 21; and the subordinate portion 3 is supported by the main portion 2 so as to form a space between the main portion 2 and the subordinate portion 3. With a brassiere as such, it is possible to reduce an oppressing feeling and pain on the chest or axilla on which a breast or lymph nodes had been removed as a breast cancer treatment.

Abstract: A wearable child seat costume includes a themed costume body having a shape and size that is complementary to the sitting area of a child seat. The costume body includes a plurality of openings that correspond to the safety straps of the child seat. The costume further includes a plurality of seatbelt pads, a pair of removable gloves, a removable mask and a removable cape.

Abstract: A reusable facemask includes a filter layer of material adapted to trap particles having a size range of known contaminant particles; and a porous layer of material located adjacent to the filter layer and adapted to continually sanitize contaminant particles trapped by the filter layer and contaminant particles passing through the porous layer by releasing free ions of elements selected from the group consisting of silver and copper.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a protective covering for keeping a user's leg clean while using power tools such as grass and weed trimmers or sprayers for various paints, stains and chemicals. The protective covering comprises a washable yet moisture resistant fabric. The V notch at the upper end allows for easily pulling the protective covering over user's pants and shoes, also leaving a slight opening for breathability. Fabric is flared at the lower end to protect user's shoes. Protective cover is held in place on the user's leg by a combination of hook and loop fastener and elastic strip attached at the upper end; this combination of hook and loop fastener and elastic strip allows protective cover to be attached above user's knee and to fit comfortably and snuggly as user moves about with the grass and weed trimmer. Preferably, the protective cover comprises a substantially conical, nonwoven polypropylene fabric.

Abstract: A hand facilitates interaction with a mobile touchscreen device. The hand garment has a base portion that covers the palm and fingers, and a thumb portion that covers a thumb of the wearer's hand. The thumb portion has a touch area that facilitates operation of a mobile touchscreen device with the thumb. In some examples, the touch area has an aperture that allows the tip of the thumb to emerge from the thumb portion, and a sealing mechanism that seals the aperture. In some examples, the hand garment also has a support mechanism, such as a pocket, a band, or a strap that holds, supports, and/or secures the mobile touchscreen device while a wearer operates the device.

Abstract: A high articulation glove includes a covering for a human hand. The covering includes a palm portion, a dorsal portion, a thumb sheath, an index finger sheath, a middle finger sheath, a ring finger sheath, and a small finger sheath. At least one hook or loop fastener is attached to a distal phalanx portion of at least one of the finger sheaths on a palm side of the covering. The at least one hook or loop fastener has a size smaller than the distal phalanx portion of the corresponding at least one finger sheath on the palm side of the covering it is attached to.

Abstract: A convertible scarf according to the present invention can be worn in a first wearing mode and a second wearing mode in which the scarf has an infinity scarf construction. The convertible scarf includes a scarf body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a free first end and a free second end. The scarf includes a first fastener disposed at the first end such that the first fastener at least partially overhangs the first end and is thus partially unsupported. The scarf also includes a second fastener disposed at the second end such that second fastener at least partially overhangs the second end and is thus partially unsupported. In the first wearing mode, the first and second ends are detached from one another and represent free tail ends, while in the second wearing mode, the first and second fasteners are detachably attached to one another to form the infinity scarf construction. Preferably, when mated together, the first and second fasteners are at least substantially hidden from view.

Abstract: A method for securing a belt to a pair of waders is described. In one embodiment, the method includes forming the belt, attaching a strip of material to a front side of the waders within a waist area of the waders, and looping the strip through an opening of the belt. In some embodiments, the belt includes a strap and a buckle. Forming the belt includes feeding an end of the strap through the belt buckle, folding the end of the strap back on itself after feeding the end of the strap through the belt buckle, and attaching the end of the strap to the strap.

Abstract: A knitted component formed of unitary knit construction includes a ridge structure and a channel structure. The ridge structure is biased to curl about a first axis in a first direction toward a compacted position. The channel structure is biased to curl about a second axis in a second direction toward a compacted position. The first direction is opposite the second direction. Courses of the ridge structure extend in the same direction as the first axis. Courses of the channel structure extend in the same direction as the second axis.

Abstract: A protective foot covering device keeps a wearer's foot dry, particularly while showering. The device includes a boot having an upper end, a lower end and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the upper and lower ends. The upper end includes a peripheral edge defining an access opening into a hollow interior of the boot. The boot further includes a shaft and a vamp. The shaft is coupled to and extends downwardly from the peripheral edge. The vamp is coupled to and extends forwardly from the shaft toward a toe of the boot. The boot has a slit extending therein defining first and second overlapping sections extending through the shaft downwardly from the upper end. A sole is coupled to and covers the lower end. A coupler is attached to the boot and removably couples the first and second overlapping sections together to close the slit.

Abstract: A shoe, especially to a sports shoe, which includes a sole element and a shoe upper part, wherein the sole element and the shoe upper part are thereby held together that a wire-like connection element is guided through eye- or tube-like sections at the sole element and at the shoe upper part. To allow the separation of the shoe upper part and sole at recycling in an easy manner and apart from that to make the shoe upper part and the sole exchangeable the eye- or tube-like sections are arranged in a lateral outer region of the sole element and eye- or tube-like sections are arranged in a lateral outer region of the shoe upper part.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a skate boot shell, including shaping tridimensional outer and inner sub-shells, and bonding the shaped sub-shells together through lamination. The lamination is performed after the sub-shells are shaped and includes applying heat to the sub-shells and/or pressure on one of the sub-shells toward the other against a mold surface. A skate with three sub-shells is also discussed.