Abstract: The creation method of a fishhook with attractant covers the following steps: (1) pour attractant and clad material into ethanol, then stir them uniformly to form suspension. The solid content of suspension should be controlled between 10% and 50%; (2) by means of spray or soak, make suspension hang and stick to the surface of fishhook, then realize solvent evaporation via blowing hot wind. The attractant acted as solute is fixed to the surface of fishhook, which covers the whole fishhook. The fishhook made upon this invention, as for fishing, it is of no need to bring your own bait but just put fishhook into water. The attractant enveloping fishhook will send out scent and attract fish school in water. The combination of fishing bait and fishhook as an organic whole cannot only improve fishing rate but also be easier to carry.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder device keeps fishing poles organized, stable and safe during transportation of the fishing poles. The device includes a first mount and a second mount each mounted to a gunwale of a boat. A first holder is pivotally coupled to the first mount and has an aperture positioned therein for receiving a handle of a fishing pole. A second holder is pivotally coupled to the second mount. The second holder has an opening positioned therein that is alignable with the aperture for receiving a tip of the fishing pole.

Abstract: A device to hold a fishing rod or a similarly-shaped object. The holder has a generally cylindrical shape with a longitudinal upper opening, whereby the edges of the opening can be drawn together and the diameter of the cylindrical holder decreased, so as to hold generally cylindrical-shaped objects, such as a fishing rod, of varying diameters. The holder can have a stem which can be received by a bore in a mounting bracket that allows the holder to rotate. A nub on the stem fits into slots in the bore, so that the holder can be fixed in one position.

Abstract: A combination of a footwear sole or an over sole with a scented pad in which the scented pad is received on the bottom of the sole. The scented pad is retained by clip devices that are integrated into the sole during manufacture or added to a footwear sole or over sole. The scented pad is removable from the clip devices for replacement after use. The scented pad may receive scented chemical from a bottle that is attached to a receiver cap attached to the heel of the sole. The chemical transfers through a tube that is connected to a pump for dispersal of chemical from the tube onto the scented pad while a hunter is walking.

Abstract: This application belongs to the field of methods of forming animal decoys for outdoor usage. The decoys include a main body, which is made of ethylene vinyl acetate material and is collapsible. The main body is made from two sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate material with edges which are attached to each other. At the bottom of the main body, there is a hole to allow air flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slow-release plant preservation device for use in an aqueous environment and method of use thereof to increase plants vitality, the device comprising a preservation composition that is slowly released into the aqueous environment.

Abstract: Compositions described herein are purposed to attract gravid mosquitoes to oviposit in a preferred environment. The composition for directing the oviposition of mosquitoes comprises one or more attractants and N—P—K additive, wherein the N—P—K additive is mixture that contain chemical elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The attractants can be modified to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of different kind of mosquito. The composition described above, can be modified to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of the Anopheles species of Culicidae. The composition can also include cooked whey, n-heneicosane and/or tetradecanoic acid methyl ester to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of the Aedes species of Culicidae. The composition can also be modified to provide a composition for facilitating the oviposition of the Culex species of Culicidae.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impregnable matrix of plant, animal or synthetic origin or mixtures of same in different proportions, containing an antimicrobial compound uniformly distributed throughout the whole composition, in which the compound is a compound of a transition metal, particularly Cu4S04(OH)e. The application also relates to the method for impregnating the matrix with a compound, comprising steps of (a) absorbing or impregnating the antimicrobial compound; (b) centrifuging or pressing or crushing; (c) air drying; and (d) binding and obtaining the active principle. The invention further relates to the use of the method for the preparation of a matrix having antimicrobial properties and to the use of the matrix in the preparation of solid supports or solid materials for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, medical or veterinary use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a freshness-retentive film having high antibacterial characteristics. In the freshness-retentive film according to the present invention, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of palmityldiethanolamine, stearyldiethanolamine, glycerol monolaurate, and diglycerol monolaurate is present on at least one surface of the film at 0.002 to 0.5 g/m2.

Abstract: A method for enhancing amidohydrolase activity of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) is disclosed. The method comprising administering a phenoxyacylethanolamide that causes the enhanced activity. The enhanced activity can have numerous effects on biological organisms including, for example, enhancing the growth of certain seedlings. The subject matter disclosed herein relates to enhancers of amidohydrolase activity.

Abstract: A composition for controlling pests includes a compound represented by the formula (1) or N-oxide thereof: and 4-oxo-4-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]-butyric acid. A method for controlling pests has a step of applying to plants, plant seeds, bulbs, or soil where plants grow an effective amount of the composition for controlling pests. The composition for controlling pests and the method for controlling pests exhibit excellent controlling efficacy on pest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising isolated gougerotin and at least one fungicide (I) in a synergistically effective amount, with the proviso that fungicide (I) is not gougerotin. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a formulation including a nanoparticle including a polymer-associated triazole compound with an average diameter of between about 1 nm and about 500 nm; wherein the polymer is a polyelectrolyte, and a dispersant or a wetting agent. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosure describes application to various plants and fungi as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests having an excellent control efficacy on pests. A composition for controlling pests comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description, or N-oxide thereof; and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a group of azole-type compound, a group of strobilurin-type compound, a group of phenylamido-type compound, a group of a compound for controlling rice blast, a group of a compound for controlling sheath blight of rice, and a group of fungicidal compound selected from fludioxonil, ethaboxam, tolclofos-methyl, and captan; shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description, or N-oxide thereof; and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of neonicotinoid compound, synthetic pyrethroid compound, phenylpyrazole compound, macrolide compound, diamide compound, and insecticidal compound selected from the group consisting of pymetrozine, pyridalyl, pyriproxyfen, spirotetramat, sulfoxaflo and flupyradifurone, which has an excellent control efficacy on pests.

Abstract: The invention provides a process of removing or preventing biofouling, particularly on surfaces of industrial and agricultural equipment in contact with aqueous liquids. The process employs an antifouling composition of stabilized active halogen having a low pH.

Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of 3-alkyl-5-fluoro-4-substituted-imino-3,4-5 dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides. Also provided are methods of controlling a fungal disease such as Septoria tritici, comprising administering an effective amount of the fungicide compound to at lease one surface associated with the plant, seed or soil.

Abstract: Described herein are synthetic bait compositions and methods for manufacturing synthetic baits that dissolve instantaneously in aqueous media or over a period of seconds up to about 40 days and attract marine organisms. The synthetic baits utilize chemotactic cues to attract marine organisms.

Abstract: Insect control devices and associated methods are generally described. In some embodiments, the insect control device includes one or more substrate materials impregnated or otherwise loaded with an active species (e.g., a pyrethroid). In some cases, the device may provide protection against insects over prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: A pest biocontrol method and device for flying insects configured to be used with solar power is disclosed. The device includes a solar panel, a solar rechargeable battery pack, a solar charge controller, an insect-attracting lamp and/or a semiochemical vial, and a biopesticide-spraying device. This biocontrol device can be used with or without a trap fan to draw in insects, and an exit fan that draws out infected insects to be released. The said device accomplishes AIR (Attract-Infect-Release) method of insect biocontrol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural pesticide formulation containing: A) botanical products having an arthropod repellent effect (preferably mixture of garlic and chili oils) and B) an entomopathogenic fungus strain or a blend of entomopathogenic fungi strains specific for said arthropod control (preferably blend of Beauveria bassiana strains). The formulation is useful in the control of coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) in coffee plants and of other important insects in corn crop fields and green-house crop fields (flowers and vegetables).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as rodents, birds including geese, deer and other herbivores such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms such as predators. Specifically provided are FIFRA exemption-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food forming drum (1) comprising a multitude of rows (2?) of product cavities, each row comprising a multitude of product cavities, wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members (78) made from a porous material with interconnecting pores. The present invention further relates to a food forming apparatus comprising a food forming drum and a porous member. Additionally, the present invention relates to a movable unit to transport a drum and a method to change a drum or clean the food forming apparatus.

Abstract: A wheat bran processed product satisfying the following (a) to (d): (a) a degree of gelatinization of 45% to 100%; (b) a lipid content of 3.8 mass % or less; (c) a moisture content of 2.5 mass % or more; and (d) a grain size of 0.1 mm or more.

Abstract: A restraining pen for livestock is provided for humane, safe and efficient handling of livestock. A restraining or knocking pen is provided that has features for securely receiving an animal such that the animal may be subject to knocking or veterinary operations and subsequently released from the pen without danger to the animal or human operators. A novel design provides for a compact footprint of the pen and an economical use of space.

Abstract: Moulding device for moulding three-dimensional food products from a mass of foodstuff which can be transferred by pumping, for example a meat mass of minced meat. The device comprises a moulding drum (16) having a peripheral surface contain ing multiple series of cavities (44) extending in the peripheral direction. The device comprises a mass feed device which is arranged in a filling position with respect to the peripheral surface of the moulding drum. The peripheral surface is embodied as a profiled peripheral surface having a shaping profile. Multiple shoe segments (42) are provided which are arranged next to one another and which have a profiled inner side with a profile which is in meshing engagement with the shaping profile. The shoe segments have freedom of movement with respect to one another, at least in the direction of the rotation axis, in order to each remain individually aligned with respect to the profile of the section with which the inner side of the shoe segment is in meshing engagement.

Abstract: The invention provides a method that enables stable production of frozen minced fish meat that is excellent in frozen-state storage stability and is less likely to suffer from decreased gel-forming ability during frozen storage in a practical and productive manner, even when a fish meat raw material contaminated by visceral organs is used. Such method can be applied to the industrial production of minced fish meat. The invention also provides frozen minced fish meat produced by such method. Production of minced fish meat using a fish meat raw material contaminated by visceral organs, and, in particular, the kidneys, which are difficult to remove in the process of production, comprises adding sugar and sugar alcohol, a polymer phosphate, and a non-chelating basic additive other than a polymer phosphate and adjusting the pH level of the minced fish meat to 7.5 or higher using the polymer phosphate and the non-chelating basic additive other than a polymer phosphate.

Abstract: A system for dehydrating raw produce without introducing excess heat to the produce, including a first chamber for holding warm, moist air, a second chamber connected in fluidic communication with the first chamber for cooling and drying warm, moist air received from the first chamber, and a filter operationally connected between the first and second chambers for removing suspended particulates from warm, moist air flowing therethrough with a drain operationally connected to the second chamber for removing water therefrom. A third chamber is connected in fluidic communication with the second chamber for receiving cool, dry air therefrom and for receiving raw produce for drying, and a wind current generator operationally connected to the second chamber to urge cool, dry air therefrom and into the third chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for packaging a young fresh coconut in a brand labeled net bag. The process comprises of dehusking the selected young fresh coconut and then immediately dipping the firm inner nutshell in food-grade water based anti-oxidant solution. Further, the selected young fresh coconut is air-dried by refrigerating the firm inner nutshell and immediately processing the refrigerated inner nutshell through an automated shrink wrap heat tunnel to seal the coconut in a heat shrinkable plastic film. Further, the sealed young fresh coconut is then encased in a brand labeled net bag that has a specialized drinking straw inserted between the product labels at the top-end of the net bag. Further, the drinking straws can be unflavored or embedded with flavors designed with one pointed-end used to puncture the eye of the coconut to allow the consumer to immediately consume the fresh coconut water.

Abstract: Provided are a yoghurt material for making a homemade yoghurt at home and a yoghurt making method using the yoghurt material. The powdery yoghurt material comprises: a milk powder and a lactic acid bacterium fermented at an ordinary temperature, wherein the powdery yoghurt material is converted into a yoghurt when the material to which water was added is fermented. The powdery yoghurt material further comprises a casein powder, an oligosaccharide and a propionic acid bacterium. The milk powder includes a whey as a main ingredient. Additionally, provided is a yoghurt making method using such a powdery yoghurt material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lactase solution comprising a lactase solution comprising less than 10 g/kg of poly and oligosaccharides, a process for the production of such a lactase solution from an untreated lactase solution, a sterilized lactase, whereby such lactose is filter sterilized in-line with the milk production process.

Abstract: Donor milk has become a standard of care for feeding preterm infants, particularly those with gestational ages of 34 weeks or less, whose mothers are not lactating or not producing sufficient milk quantities. However, prior to distribution, donor milk is required to undergo pasteurization, typically using the Holder method, which is believed to destroy immune proteins in the milk and denature many other proteins. Donor milk has been found to contain concentrations of chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors, evidencing the value of donor milk over formula. In light of the findings, donor milk is supplemented with chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors that are found to be lower in the donor milk as compared to mother's own milk.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an agent for imparting hydrogenated oil flavor that can impart a hydrogenated oil flavor leading to thick sweetness and rich taste to an oil product containing a reduced amount of hydrogenated oil. [Means of Solution] Provided is an agent for imparting hydrogenated oil flavor formed from (E)-6-octenal.

Abstract: A reduced sugar corn syrup (RSCS) and at least one of a reducing saccharide or a thinboiling starch are used as ingredients for the preparation of food products such as caramels, chewy confectionaries, jelly gum confectionaries, bakery and confectionary fillings, flavored syrups, ice cream variegates, dessert toppings and the like.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method capable of easily promoting drying of rice confectionary dough and shortening the drying time without influencing the quality. Rice confectionary dough is dried after adding oils and fats to the dough, thereby allowing drying of the dough after forming to be promoted and the drying time to be shortened.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of producing beta-casein-containing compositions and products obtainable by such methods. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method of producing beta-casein compositions using controlled microfiltration first at a temperature higher than 20 degrees C., followed by cooling of the retentate to 0-15 degrees C. and a second microfiltration of the cooled composition resulting in beta-casein containing permeate.

Abstract: A decorated edible baking liner for accommodating a bakable article, characterized by an edible paper in a strap-like confining printable structure having at least one first end and at least one second end. The first end includes at least one interlocking member for joining to a second end to form a three dimensional (3D) configuration around the circumference of a bakable article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated vegetable-based food product which comprises contacting with asparaginase at high temperature and subsequent drying.

Abstract: A method of improving the quality of wine during the production, fermentation and/or aging process comprising the steps of providing sound energy source(s) capable of generating sound energy over a plurality of frequency ranges, coupling the sound energy source(s) to the wine, determining a specific frequency range within the frequency ranges that resonate undesirable yeast, exposing the wine containing the undesirable yeast to sound energy sweeping through a bandwidth around the specific frequency to cause the yeast to act as a cavitation nucleus and implode. Further, using sound energy to degas oxygen, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the wine and to cause the sonochemical effect simulating aging. Additionally, for a sweeter wine, the sound energy is used to end the fermentation process by inactivating all the yeast.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrate food composition and the use said food composition for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or seasoned dish. The dissolution or dispersion of the known high-salt food concentrates in water or through a dish may often take several minutes, while a rapid dissolution and dispersion through the dish is of high importance. Therefore, there is a need for a food concentrate that allows high dilution rates while maintaining the taste impact and which food concentrate dissolves relatively rapid in hot water or a hot dish. It has been found that a food concentrate in the form of a gel having a pH lower than 3.5, comprising water, sodium salt and a gelling pectin, dissolves quickly in hot water or a hot dish.

Abstract: A crispy and puffy snack food, such as a chip, and method of making the same is disclosed. The method includes mixing potato flour with oil and water and cooking the mixture; adding more water and extruding the cooked mixture; rolling the extruded mixture to a sheet; cutting the sheet into shapes; drying the shapes; puffing the shapes; and optionally coating the puffed shapes with oil, salt, and/or seasonings. The shapes may be round or polygonal with a diameter or sides about 1.3 to about 5 cm in length and have a bulk density of about 60 to about 120 g/L and an undulating surface due to trapped air pockets. The snack food can include other vegetable ingredients and flavorings.

Abstract: An enhanced sweetener made from granules of a carrier, such as sucrose, embedded with molecules of a high potency sweetener, such as stevia extract. The process for making the enhanced sweetener involves dissolving the high potency sweetener in warmed water and mixing the resulting solution with the heated carrier. The resulting slurry is then dried, optionally under reduced pressure. The apparatus for producing the enhanced sweetener includes one or more heated agitators connected to a heated, airtight blender, which can be evacuated with a vacuum pump. The result is an enhanced sweetener with a homogenous distribution of high potency ingredients that retains the functionalities of sugar necessary for food preparation, improves the spreading of the sweetness throughout the food, and reduces aftertastes. Other high potency ingredients and carriers may also be used in the process.

Abstract: The invention describes sweetening compositions and methods to prepare sweetening compositions containing steviol glycosides, salts, and other natural or synthetic sweeteners with improved solubilities and sensory profiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food intake regulating agent which improves anorexia and overeating and is safe for ingestion for a long term. The present invention relates to a food intake regulating agent containing 3 kinds of amino acids: threonine, methionine and tryptophan, as active ingredients.

Abstract: Methods for concentrating phenolics in a solution and compositions related to the concentrated phenolics are provided. In particular, methods and compositions are described relating to concentrated phenolics obtained from cranberry feedstock extracts combined with fumaric acid as beverage additives. Additionally, methods for obtaining phenolics from feedstocks using resin absorbtion and elution are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a powder consisting of 0.5 to 8% by weight of water and a dry material consisting of 88 to 95% by weight of an acerola fruit dry extract and 5 to 12% by weight of magnesium, calcium, zinc, sodium or potassium hydroxide or carbonate, the method of preparing same and the applications thereof for stabilising a natural dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fermentation processes. The objective of the invention was to provide methods for producing nisin containing ferments and formulating such ferments into preservatives. It was in particular an object of the present invention to provide improved processes for producing nisin containing ferments by simple and efficient (batch) culturing and allowing for simple down-stream processing either into a liquid, semi-liquid or a dry powder product, having sufficient nisin content and stability, good handling properties and satisfactory organoleptic properties. Such processes are provided, as well as the products that can be obtained with it and their use as food preservative.

Abstract: A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for processing layered food products (40), comprising a conveyor (42) for transporting layered food products (40), and plural rollers (41) located above the conveyor (42) to contact the layered food products (40) transported on the conveyor (42). The invention also relates to a method for processing layered food products (40) lying on a conveyor (42) by subsequent groups of rollers (41) located above the conveyor (42).

Abstract: Disclosed is a smoking article containing a rod containing a smokable composition, an optional wrapper for the rod, and at least one polymer or oligomer comprising monomer units of a polycarboxylic acid ester disposed on or in the rod, the wrapper, or both. The polycarboxylic acid ester contains an acid moiety having at least two carboxylic groups, and at least two alcohol moieties independently selected from those corresponding to a cycloalkyl alcohol or an aryl alcohol. The cycloalkyl alcohol or aryl alcohol is a flavorant, or chemesthetic agent, or both. In addition, a method for the controlled release of these flavorant or chemesthetic agents is described, which comprises pyrolyzing at least one polymer or oligomer.