Abstract: Provided are pest control compositions, including pest repellent and pesticidal compositions, containing solavetivone, 5-epi-?-vetivone or a derivative or analog thereof, alone or in combination with one or more additional active ingredients. Also provided are formulations containing the compositions and methods of use.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a composition that includes (or is formed from): (a) hydrogen peroxide; (b) an organic acid; (c) chelator; and (d) surfactant, wherein the composition includes less than about 0.1 wt. % of an anticorrosive agent. Kits that include the composition, as well as methods of using the composition (e.g., as a disinfectant) are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nematicide composition and a method using said composition, for controlling plant pathogenic nematodes. Said composition comprises as active principles, oligomers derived from monomers of gallic acid, quinic acid, caffeic acid and methylated derivatives thereof; also contains hydrocolloids, carbohydrates, water-soluble proteins and agriculturally acceptable excipients. The method for controlling nematodes comprises applying the nematicide composition on the soil of infected crops at appropriate doses and time intervals.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions having an effective amount of aclonifen and the other herbicides pendimethalin and diflufenican. These herbicidal compositions have an improved application profile.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are veterinary compositions including imidacloprid or an analogue thereof; a pyrethroid; a solvent selected from the group consisting of N-methyl pyrrolidone, N-ethyl pyrrolidone and mixtures thereof; and dimethyl sulfoxide. The veterinary compositions of the invention are useful in methods of controlling parasites on or within warm-blooded domesticated animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of plant material, especially seeds. The method uses vacuum pressure for disinfecting seeds from pathogens. Seed disinfection is important as seeds infected by pathogens could propagate them and lead to high losses of the crops. The method is applicable to seeds from cucurbit species specifically watermelon, melon, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and gourds but also seeds from solanaceous species specifically tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.

Abstract: A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): wherein Q represents a divalent 5-membred aromatic heterocyclic group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P2; A represents a 5- to 10-membered monocyclic or fused ring heterocyclic group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P1; R1 and R2 each represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; R4, R5, and R6 each represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, has excellent control activity against pests.

Abstract: Disclosed is an arthropod pest control composition having an excellent controlling effect on arthropod pests, which comprises an amide compound represented by formula (a): a spinosin compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, and X1 and X2 each represents a hydrogen atom, or X1 and X2 are taken together to form a single bond, and one or more compounds selected from Group (A): Group (A): the group consisting of fipronil, pymetrozine, a compound represented by formula (b): and a neonicotinoid compound containing a nitroguanidine structure.

Abstract: Herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A), (B) and (C) wherein (A) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (B) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of the compounds of the formula (II) and their salts (C) denotes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (C-1) thienecarbazone-methyl; (C-2) pyroxsulam; (C-3) halauxifen; (C-4) pinoxaden; (C-5) pyroxasulfone; and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: To provide a high active herbicidal composition having a broad herbicidal spectrum. A herbicidal composition comprising (a) nicosulfuron or its salt, (b) prosulfuron or its salt and (c) at least one herbicidal compound selected from the group consisting of mesotrione, bicyclopyrone, dicamba, dicamba ester, bromoxynil, bromoxynil ester and their salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ select B vitamins; pyridoxine and its salts; and thiamine and its salts in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for killing microorganisms in a body of water that has been treated with ozone in the presence of bromide ions with the method comprising the steps of carrying out the ozonization of a body of water in the presence of bromide ions, adding a metal ion donor to the body of water, and adding a hypobromite ion scavenger to the body of water to interact with the metal ion donor to enhance a metal ion concentration in the body of water while suppressing the oxidization of the bromide by the Ozone to produce bromate.

Abstract: A biocide-free sponge cloth prewetted with a hygroscopically acting inorganic salt is provided. The spone cloth is based on regenerated cellulose which is mechanically reinforced with fibres and/or a web and includes a hygroscopically acting salt. The sponge cloth has an aw value of less than 0.80. On account of the low aw value, the sponge cloth has an antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungicidal and/or fungistatic effect. The hygroscopically acting salt is preferably magnesium chloride. It can be combined with further inorganic salts, with low molecular weight, mono- or polyhydric alcohols, with sugars, sugar esters, mono- or polybasic carboxylic acids, esters of mono- or polybasic carboxylic acids and/or with hydrophilic polymers. The sponge cloth is preferably produced by the viscose process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthetic coating containing oxidized and/or phosphorous copper, the method for obtaining the coating and the uses of said coating. The present invention further relates to an oxidized and/or phosphorous copper powder making it possible to obtain the coating of interest, the method for manufacturing said coating and its uses.

Abstract: Methodologies, formulations, and kits suitable for decontaminating environments containing bacterial spores by degrading the spores. Formulations contain papain, at least one germinant, and optionally one or more additional enzymes. Methods for killing a bacterial spore include contacting a bacterial spore with the formulation for a duration sufficient to kill the spore, or for a duration sufficient to render the spore susceptible to being killed by a reagent and then contacting the spore with the reagent for a duration sufficient to kill the spore.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling Ceratocystis spp. in a plant and/or reducing losses in harvested crops, the method comprising applying to a plant and/or locus for plant growth an effective amount of at least one biological control agent selected from Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilus, and metabolites produced therefrom. The present invention also encompasses the use of a composition comprising at least one biological control agent selected from Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilus, and metabolites produced therefrom for controlling Ceratocystis spp. in a plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a biological system which provides the dual function of killing termites and other wood damaging insects while also producing a by-product substance having the capability of repairing damage by termites and other insects to wood and related cellulosic products. The present invention, a biological system, toxic to termites, is provided which produces a means by which damage caused by termites is repaired, said means comprising a by-product produced by a modification of the bacteria of the genus Gluconacetobacter. Preferably, the biological system is in the form of toxic bait.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attracting tool that is convenient, inexpensive, and useful for hunting. The present invention provides an attracting tool comprising an exothermic composition and an attractant, the exothermic composition containing an oxidation accelerator having an iodine adsorption number of not more than 700 g/kg, an oxidizable metal powder, and water, wherein at least the exothermic composition is housed in an air-permeable container bag.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising novel endophytes capable of promoting germination endophytes that have a symbiotic relationship with plants. The present disclosure further provides methods of improving seed vitality, biotic and abiotic stress resistance, plant health and yield under both stressed and unstressed environmental conditions, comprising inoculating a seed with the novel endophyte strains and cultivating a plant therefrom.

Abstract: A composition for controlling insect pests comprising an extract from Clitoria ternatea comprising SPCs which have insecticidal activity and/or which repel the insect pest and/or deter the insect pest from laying eggs and/or influence the position of egg laying and/or deter the insect pest from feeding on a plant, wherein the composition optionally comprises a carrier.

Abstract: A return flow conveyor device for warming food product includes an inlet tray upon which to place the food product, an outlet tray and a platform to transfer the food product from the inlet tray to the outlet tray, warming the product within a warming compartment of a housing. Positioning means are provided to move the platform. The platform is pivotally connected to the positioning means so that the platform may be positioned horizontally, vertically or combination thereof, during the cycling process. Transportation platform as well as inlet and outlet trays have arrays of appendages which pass in-between each other making possible for the transportation platform to pick up a food item from the inlet tray and after passing it by the heating elements depositing a food item onto the outlet tray.

Abstract: A matchbox oven is disclosed. The matchbox oven includes a housing having a cavity and first and second openings. A surface is movable only in a single axis and a single plane, a first portion of the surface is located substantially within the cavity when a second portion of the surface is located substantially outside the cavity, and the first portion of the surface is located substantially outside the cavity when the second portion of the surface is located substantially within the cavity. A plurality of stoppers are attached onto the surface, wherein two of the stoppers substantially block the first and second openings when one of the first and second portions of the surface is located within the cavity.

Abstract: A baking device is provided. The baking device includes a housing enclosing a baking compartment, the baking compartment enclosed by top and bottom walls, right and left walls, and a door that is pivotably mounted to the housing, the housing further comprising a vent that fluidly connects the baking compartment to the atmosphere and is arranged to allow fluid communication of air within the baking compartment to exit the housing. A blower arranged in fluid communication with the housing, and configured to, when operating, urge air into the baking compartment from the ambient, wherein operation of the blower forces air from within the baking compartment to flow out of the housing to an environment outside of the housing through the vent.

Abstract: In some embodiment of the invention, systems and methods relate to a container formed by a compressible mat and flexible strip. The strip can be formed into a closed shape, positioned on top of the compressible mat and pressed into the mat. A crevice can thereby formed along a bottom edge of the strip. The crevice can prevent material poured into the formed closed area from leaking underneath the strip.

Abstract: A cooking mechanism and method of making a flat bread that does not require any flipping of the dough product and that which achieves an irregular temperature profile during the cooking process is described.

Abstract: Device for food processing that facilitate the user the food processing preferably turnovers in a fast way and as a result, saves time and energy in this kind of work, which is comprised of a base element with two parts that can be folded in an independent way. In addition, it is provided with a top contact element and a closing element type lever. Besides, all the products produced with this device will came out in identical shape and size.

Abstract: A machine comprises at lease one pair of cylindrical extensions coupled to gears driven by a rotating shaft for opening the extensions for insertion of a flat blank and closing the cylindrical extensions onto the flat blank. The flat blank is folded and rolled. A second set of gears, operated by a rotating shaft, crimps, at least partially fries, cuts and directs finished products to the next step in processing and packaging.

Abstract: A food bar includes a base or crust, along with a cheesecake filling provided on the base. The cheesecake filling is non-flowable and is made with real cream cheese but without the use of preservatives. The cheesecake filling has a water activity of less than 0.6, enabling the filling to exhibit an extensive shelf life without refrigeration.

Abstract: A snack bar is produced in accordance with a method employing an extrusion apparatus to include a base or crust, a primary filling provided on the base and a second filling or topping embedded in, yet externally exposed from, the primary filling. The primary and secondary fillings are co-extruded, with an extrusion nozzle for the secondary filling being located directly adjacent an extrusion port for the primary filling. The primary filling is non-flowable, while the secondary filling is preferably flowable. The extrusion nozzle can be repositioned either between or during extrusion operations to alter a repeating pattern for the secondary filling.

Abstract: A skinning device for removing skin from an animal carcass has a housing, a manipulation arm extending from the housing, an cutting blade, a motor driven tooth roll mounted on the housing having plurality of tooth wheels arranged in axially spaced apart arrangement such that the space between adjacent tooth wheels has a pre-set distance. The tooth wheels have circumferentially arranged teeth projecting outwardly therefrom adapted to grab the skin with the circumferentially arranged teeth and pull it towards the cutting blade. The skinning device includes a support structure mounted on the housing arranged in proximity to the tooth roll, and is adapted to engage the skin while the skin is simultaneously being pulled off the carcass. Strippers are arranged in the space of pre-set distance and circumferentially surround at least a space portion where the arc-shaped contour essentially follows the tooth roll.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the form of suspension of sausages from a stick includes: a pressing member for pressing against the stick two sausages which are at an uppermost position of a sausage loop suspended from the stick; and a moving mechanism for supporting the pressing member at a position where the pressing member is capable of pressing the two sausages and for causing the pressing member to be movable in a longitudinal direction of the stick. The pressing member has two pressing surfaces for downwardly pressing the two sausages which are positioned on both sides in the horizontal direction with respect to a center of the stick, the pressing being effected at positions which are spaced apart from an outer peripheral surface of the stick and are on both sides of the stick in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: Processing line and method for inspecting a poultry carcass and/or a viscera package taken out from the poultry carcass, wherein the poultry carcass and/or viscera package moves in the processing line and wherein the inspection is carried out by an inspector selecting a particular poultry carcass and/or viscera package as to be rejected, wherein the selection of the particular poultry carcass and/or viscera package to be rejected is executed by the inspector without touching said poultry carcass and/or viscera package.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat tissues, including fish, beef, poultry and pork. In particular, the compositions and methods reduce light-induced discoloration.

Abstract: A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dairy and milk treatment industries for obtaining lactose-free milk and assessment of byproduct in particular, particularly to milk treatment industry through different separation means such as micro and nanofiltration equipment. One of the purposes of this invention is to provide a delactosed or lactose-free milk with sensory profile equivalent to a normal pasteurized milk using essential separation steps to reduce product costs. Another purpose of this invention is to determine the effect of milk natural components concentration on organoleptic properties to achieve the first purpose of this invention. Another purpose is to determine percentage between retentate and permeate to get a sensory profile equivalent to a normal pasteurized milk.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the production of curd and for the production of cheese from said curd, in particular a Swiss-type cheese, wherein a precursor is inoculated with a starter culture comprising a strain of dairy Propionibacteria, a strain of lactic acid bacteria and a source of lacticin. The invention further relates to curds and cheeses obtainable by the method as well as to a starter culture for producing a cheese, comprising a strain of dairy Propionibacteria, a strain of lactic acid bacteria and a source of lacticin.

Abstract: The present invention provides various whey protein compositions as nutritional formulations suitable for use as ready-to-use liquid compositions that are shelf-stable and contains high level of intact whey protein content. The present invention further provides the methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides having beta-1,3-galactanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for brewing coffee can include providing an integrated beverage system that can include a grinding system, a roasting system, and a brewing system. The integrated beverage system can be used with a container that can contain unroasted coffee beans or coffee grounds, where the integrated beverage system can be configured to accept the container and can roast, grind, and brew coffee.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cocoa beverage through a low temperature process is described. The process promotes the incorporation of desirable flavorings and biologically beneficial flavanols and methylxanthines. The low temperature brewing process prevents the beverage from entering the water-lipid chemical spinodal during low temperature storage and consumption, which would result in an unappealing phase separated liquid. Implementations of the invention are described based on raw unfermented cacao beans, fermented cacao beans, and roasted cacao beans steeped in water or flavored water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding machine, particularly for lollipops, with a die set that, during production, rotates around an axle. The present invention further relates to a molding machine with a container for the stick and to a method to assemble or disassemble a die set from the axle of a molding machine.

Abstract: A machine for making a liquid or semi-liquid product of the frozen type which includes a container for processing the liquid or semi-liquid product, provided with a loading opening; a stirrer positioned inside said container; a refrigeration system, provided with a heat carrying fluid, and comprising a heat exchanger, associated with said container; said container, stirrer and heat exchanger forming a batch freezing unit, a supplying unit for supplying a basic liquid product, associated with said container for releasing a basic liquid product designed to be mixed with a basic powder; closing means for the supplying unit, operatively acting on the supplying unit and capable of being activated and deactivated to allow supplying of the basic liquid product; a control unit, designed to control the refrigeration system, said stirrer and the closing means.

Abstract: A display batch freezer for ice-creams, sorbets, slushes and similar products, formed by a bench with a shelf in which a plurality of batch freezing receptacles having stirrers and being closed by respective lids is fitted, provides at each batch freezing receptacle a fixed support on which a tool is fitted removably for collecting the product; the tool has a gripping part and a collecting part; the tool is arranged with the gripping part outside the lid and with the collecting part inside the lid, and the lid has an opening for the tool to pass through the lid. Therefore, the hygiene is guaranteed during the product collection.

Abstract: Methods for reducing flying insects from animal feeds or animal feed supplements involve, in a location accessible to flying insects, providing a livestock animal with an animal feed or a liquid supplement and a palatant or a molasses replacement in an amount effective to reduce flying insects from occupying an area on and around the animal feed or the liquid supplement. The palatant or the hydrolyzed whey within the palatant may account for at least about 2 percent of the animal feed or liquid supplement by weight. The hydrolyzed whey may be hydrolyzed whey, whey permeate or delactosed whey permeate containing melanoidins.

Abstract: A wiggle-shaped food product, and a method of cutting a wiggle-shaped food product strip is disclosed. The method includes cutting an undulating slice from a food product, the slice having two opposed undulating first surfaces, wherein the first surfaces are spaced apart by a slice thickness, wherein the first surfaces have a first undulation amplitude parallel to the slice thickness, and cutting a wiggle-shaped strip from the slice, the strip having two opposed undulating second surfaces, the two first surfaces and the two second surfaces extending longitudinally, wherein the second surfaces are positioned at an angle to the first surfaces, the second surfaces are spaced apart by a strip thickness, the second surfaces have a second undulation amplitude parallel to the strip thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray dried 20-65% of natural mango pulp base powder which is composed of 21-55% of fat which can be used as an alternative to mango based desserts, soft serve ice creams and fillings. A functional fat filled natural mango powder comprise of 21-55% by weight of fat, 1-5% by weight of one or more proteins, 0.5-5% by weight of one or more emulsifier system, 1.5-2.0% by weight of buffers, 1-5% by weight of water and the balance is made up of non-starchy carbohydrates, antioxidants and stabilizers. Optionally flavor, color and anticaking agents can be supplemented to the composition. The above composition can be used directly or after reconstituted with water, to prepare foods such as desserts, fillings, mango shake. A functional fat filled natural mango powder can be conveniently used to develop processed food products such as soft serve ice cream, mango whipped toppings, mango mousse, mango puddings, kheer, custard, shrikhand, mango lassi.

Abstract: Disclosed are starch-based powdered clouding agents for dry beverage mixes and beverage mixes including such powdered clouding agents. The starch-based powdered clouding agent may consist essentially of retrograded maltodextrin and is substantially free of titanium dioxide. Methods of preparing beverage mixes including such powdered clouding agents are disclosed. The powdered clouding agents may be added to water to form a cloudy solution or to a dry beverage mix that may form a beverage having an opacity substantially the same as a comparable natural beverage when reconstituted with water.

Abstract: A beverage comprising protein, plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, a fruit and/or vegetable preparation, and a stabiliser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing vegetable products, which effectively sterilizes fungi, yeast, pathogenic bacteria, spores of a sporogenic microorganism, etc. growing in raw vegetables and cooked vegetables, using a non-heat-treated ultra-high pressure sterilization process.

Abstract: A system for pasteurizing a liquid product includes at least one liquid component that can be pumped, including a supply container for making the unpasteurized product available, an inlet line for conveying the unpasteurized product, a pasteurization circuit for pasteurizing the product, and an outlet line for conveying the pasteurized product. The pasteurization circuit includes a buffer container for holding the product during a prescribed constant contact time for pasteurization and a fluctuating flow rate of the product through the buffer container.