Abstract: Suggested is a mixture of matter, comprising: (a) steviol glycosides, (b) starch degradation products and (c) one or more phenolic sweetness-enhancing aroma substances selected from the group formed by hesperetin, phloretin, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, 7,3-dihydroxy-4?-methoxyflavan and 5-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-2-chromanone. On condition that components (a+b) and (c) are present in a ratio by weight of from 1.

Abstract: A sweetener composition is described comprising agglomerated particles. The agglomerated particles include one or more core particles which consist of a first carrier substance having a relative sweetness of less than 0.3 and present in an amount of from 45 to 10 wt % (based on the weight of the composition). A coating is disposed around the one or more core particles, the coating comprising a second carrier substance having a relative sweetness of less than 0.3 and present in an amount of from 45 to 10 wt % (based on the composition weight) and a high intensity sweetener having a relative sweetness of greater than 100 and present in an amount of from 10 to 80 wt % (based on the composition weight).

Abstract: A food intolerance prevention system where the user eats a day 1 bar on the first day, a day 2 bar on the second day, and a day 3 bar on a third day. Wherein each of the three (3) bars, and all 3 bars have different feature proteins and fats.

Abstract: The invention pertains to powdered nutritional compositions comprising large lipid globules and micronized carbohydrate or carbohydrate microcrystals. Preferably the nutritional composition is an infant or follow on formula or a growing up milk. The invention also pertains to the use of micronized carbohydrate or carbohydrate microcrystals for improving flow and reducing cohesiveness of a powdered nutritional composition with large lipid globules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid milk fortifier composition for administration to infants, which fortifier composition comprises lipids in an amount of above 75% of the caloric content. The fortifier may be administrated to infants either as a supplement to human breast milk or to infant formulas. The present invention also relates to the use of the fortifier composition as well as a kit of parts for use in providing a lipid and/or calorie adapted body weight dependent nutrition to infants.

Abstract: Novel food products to be consumed, preferably in the form of snacks, distinct in that they are fat-free, non-allergenic, and have a texture very similar to dried fruit, such as peanuts. In particular, the novel non-allergenic snacks are obtained by compressing specific vegetable proteins, preferably vegetable proteins and more preferably pea proteins.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a food product configured to be reheated in a microwave, thermal or convection oven, comprising wholly or partially impregnating a substrate with a stabilizer composition; wherein the stabilizer composition includes: one or more gums selected from the group consisting of carrageenan gums; locust bean gum; guar gum; xanthan gum; gellan gum and mixtures thereof in a concentration of 5 wt % to 30 wt %; salt selected from sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof in a concentration of 10 wt % to 50 wt %; one or more polyglucose components selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin; polydextrose; starch and combinations thereof in a concentration of 20 wt % to 60 wt %, calculated by weight of dry matter; a phosphate component in a concentration of 0 to 7.4 wt %; and optional further edible ingredients in a concentration of 0 to 40 wt %; wherein the concentration ranges given add up to total 100 wt %.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a food product including wholly or partially impregnating an edible substrate that may be meat, poultry, fish, vegetable, fruit or dairy food with a stabilizer composition wherein the stabilizer composition includes: 5 wt % to 30 wt % of one or more gums calculated by weight of dry matter; salt, selected from sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof; one or more polyglucose components selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin; polydextrose; starch and combinations thereof; a phosphate component; and optional further edible ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method to eliminate gram negative bacterial pathogens from food or produce. This method includes the steps of exposing produce or food to an electrically conductive medium having an anode and a cathode; inserting the anode of the electrically conductive medium into a water flume; connecting the cathode of the electrically conductive medium to a conveyor belt to convey the produce or food through the water flume for increasing the negative electrostatic charge on the surface of the pathogen cells selected to cause cell lysis; and attaching one or more misters to the roof of a water chamber to disperse the water in the water chamber. When DC current is applied to any pathogen cell that is gram negative, it overrides the internal governing electrostatic charge controlling the pathogen cell causing cell lysis. This is the “Achilles heel” of gram negative bacteria pathogen cells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to Paenibacillus polymyxa strains, compositions of the strains, anti-contaminant compositions, and methods of using the strains and compositions to inhibit growth of microorganisms, including pathogens causing spoilage of products, such as human food, pet food, and flowers.

Abstract: A freeze dry foodstuff finishing process and system produces foodstuffs that are ready for immediate consumption and preserved, while reducing or eliminating the need for chemical preservatives. The foodstuff finishing process generally comprises a plurality of drying steps with an intervening freezing step, which may be performed by a system comprising one or more ovens, freezers and freeze dryers. Foodstuffs will typically be prepared with one or more flavorings before the finishing process occurs.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to taste modifiers of formula (I) wherein, n is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 hydroxyalkyl, C1-C5 dihydroxyalkyl and —CHYCOOH wherein Y is selected from C1-C3; R3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C3 alkoxy; R4 is hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; R5 is selected from hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together a bivalent radical —CH2—; that are able to impart, enhance or modify salt or umami taste

Abstract: Ingesting a food etc. which is in a unit package form per meal and contains, in the unit, not less than 0.3 g of histidine as an ingestion amount per meal is effective for improving mental energy and biorhythm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically hulling freshly harvested pistachios are provided. An array of rollers is provided, wherein an alternating pattern of rollers is utilized; wherein rollers having a gritty surface alternate with rollers having a novel, perforated surface. The novel, perforated surface includes hull impact edges formed in preferably diamond shaped perforations in an expanded metal sleeve. These edges fracture the pistachio hulls into larger fragments, avoiding fouling of the huller by sticky mastic carried by the inner surface of the freshly harvested pistachios. The huller is thereby capable of operating with little or no water.

Abstract: An apparatus for roasting coffee beans comprises a roasting chamber for containing coffee beans. The roasting chamber is positioned within a resonant cavity of a waveguide. A microwave emitter produces microwave energy within the waveguide with one or more stable high intensity microwave regions within the roasting chamber to heat the coffee beans in the roasting chamber to a temperature sufficient to roast the coffee beans. A device configured to move the coffee beans within the one or more high intensity microwave regions is coupled to the roasting chamber.

Abstract: A method of reducing the amount of matrix-bound NNK in cured tobacco plant material is provided comprising reducing the amount of lignin in the cured tobacco plant material. A further method of reducing the formation of matrix-bound NNK during the curing of tobacco plant material is described comprising reducing the amount of lignin therein prior to curing.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a cut stem with increased filling capacity comprises tearing a rod-like stem material having a water content of 20 to 50% by weight, shredding the torn rod-like stem material, and subjecting the rod-like cut stem material to expansion treatment.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) incorporates a liquid release component of a sustained release liquid delivery material (20) comprising a closed matrix structure having a polymer matrix defining a plurality of domains. A liquid composition is trapped within the domains and is releasable from the closed matrix structure upon compression of the material. The polymer matrix is formed of one or more polysaccharides cross-linked by multivalent cations. The concentration of multivalent cations in the closed matrix structure varies such that along a line extending through the liquid release component from the outer surface of the closed matrix structure to the centre of mass of the liquid release component, the highest concentration of multivalent cations within 250 microns from the outer surface is at least 1.5 times the highest concentration of multivalent cations within 500 microns from the centre of mass.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) incorporates a liquid release component of a sustained release liquid delivery material (20), the liquid delivery material comprising a closed matrix structure having a polymer matrix defining a plurality of domains. A liquid composition is trapped within the domains and is releasable from the closed matrix structure upon compression of the liquid release component. The polymer matrix is formed of one or more anionic polysaccharides cross-linked by multivalent cations. A filler comprising one or more amphiphilic polysaccharides is incorporated within the polymer matrix. The one or more amphiphilic polysaccharides of the filler are selected from starch chemically modified to be amphiphilic and starch derivatives chemically modified to be amphiphilic.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to smoke pipes to draw smoke from a bowl with burning material, through a cooling chamber, and into a mouthpiece. The smoke pipes each include a coupler, a bowl, and a cooling chamber. The coupler removably receives the cooling chamber and the bowl. Material is burned in the bowl and resulting gasses are drawn into the cooling chamber and then into the mouthpiece by applying suction to the mouthpiece. The smoke pipes may include downstems extending into the cooling chamber from the portion of the coupler into which the cooling chamber is removably inserted. The cooling chambers may be capable of holding liquid. The smoke pipes may also include a perforated disc removably placed between the cooling chamber and the coupler so that after the smoke passes through the cooling chamber it then passes through the disc and into the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A novel, portable cigarette holder, extinguisher ashtray, which is capable of fitting into the pocket, purse or handbag of a smoker. The holder-ashtray has been designed with a special throat consisting of three precision placed throttles that firmly holds the inserted cigarette by compressing the sides of the lighted cigarette, causing the lighted cigarette to be extinguished and held without damage for relighting. The holder-ashtray has restricted internal throat throttles which press the sides of a lighted cigarette butt inserted into the holder-ashtray and smothers the cigarette. The entrance to the holder-ashtray is flared to enhance entry of the lighted end of the cigarette into the holder-ashtray. The interior of the holder-ashtray is gradually flared away from the throat to encourage the cigarette butt to drop into the interior of the holder-ashtray once the cigarette has been inserted past the throttles in the throat.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented for an e-cigarette device that atomizes the liquid through ultrasonic vibrations, thereby generating micro-droplets that can be absorbed through breathing, similar to breathing in a mist or vapor. No heating elements are involved, thereby leading to no burnt elements and reducing second-hand smoke effects.

Abstract: There is provided a smoking article having an aerosol generating substrate and a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece indudes a cavity at least partially filled with a particulate material, such as activated carbon,and contains at least one breakable capsule of a liquid flavourant at least partially surrounded by the particulate material, such that the force required to break the capsule within the mouthpiece to release the liquid flavourant is less than three times the inherent burst strength of the capsule.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for use in an aerosol-generating system is provided, the aerosol-generating device including a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article; a heat exchanger having a first portion proximate to the cavity and a second portion distal to the cavity for capturing heat from a lighter; and a retractable cover, wherein the retractable cover is movable from a first position in which the retractable cover covers the second portion of the heat-exchanger to a second position in which the second portion of the heat exchanger is exposed for heating by a lighter and wherein the retractable cover is configured to automatically return from the second position to the first position when the second portion of the heat exchanger reaches a threshold temperature.

Abstract: A heated aerosol-generating article for use with an aerosol-generating device is provided, in the form of a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end. An aerosol-forming substrate is located upstream of the mouth end within the rod and the distal end of the heated aerosol-generating article is spanned by a non-flammable thermally-conductive material to reduce the propensity for ignition of the article.

Abstract: There is provided a heated aerosol-generating article for use with an aerosol-generating device having a heating element, the heated aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate and a breachable air-flow barrier assembled within a wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, in which the breachable air-flow barrier is positioned to substantially prevent air being drawn through the aerosol-forming substrate when a user draws on the mouth end of the rod, and in which the aerosol-forming substrate comprises a gathered sheet of aerosol-forming material.

Abstract: A connector of an electronic cigarette provided according to the present application includes a first connecting end configured to be fixedly connected to a battery rod of the electronic cigarette, and a second connecting end configured to be fixedly connected to an atomizer of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first connecting end is configured to be detachably connected to the battery rod, and an easy-break groove is provided at a connecting portion of the first connecting end and the second connecting end along a circumferential direction of the connector. A wall of the connecting portion of the first connecting end and the second connecting end has a reduced thickness due to the easy-break groove, the strength of the wall is reduced, thus the wall may be easily broken off. An atomizer and an electronic cigarette both having the connector are further provided according to the present application.

Abstract: A vapor delivery device for the delivery of a dose of vaporizable material includes a detachable dose cartridge having an oven. The oven is configured to contain a vaporizable material and at least oven vent configured to allow the flow of the vapor to a delivery port. The oven may be detachably attached to the dose cartridge. A detachable dose cartridge or oven may be sealed and have a dose of vaporizable material that is inaccessible inside. The vapor delivery device may accommodate organic, resin, prepackaged or liquid vaporizable materials. The oven vent or vents are configured to be either blocked or covered to substantially eliminate vapor escaping from the oven chamber. An oven chamber or oven closure, may be configured to rotate to trap vapor within the oven. In another embodiment, an oven is configured with a plunger that traps vapor within the oven.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including: a cigarette holder assembly; a fixing seat assembly; an atomization assembly; a gas flow control assembly; and a glass housing. The cigarette holder assembly is made of metal. The fixing seat assembly operates to fix the glass housing and to regulate an air flow. The atomization assembly is disposed inside the glass housing. The heating wires are disposed inside the atomization assembly. The cigarette holder assembly is connected to the fixing seat assembly in the manner of plugging. The glass housing is connected to a middle support via a fixing jaw. The atomization assembly is assembled with the gas flow control assembly using screw threads to form an integrated structure, and the integrated structure of the atomization assembly and the gas flow control assembly is then assembled with the fixing seat assembly.

Abstract: There is described an aerosol-forming substrate for use in combination with an inductive heating device. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises a solid material capable of releasing volatile compounds that can form an aerosol upon heating of the aerosol-forming substrate, and at least a first susceptor material for heating of the aerosol-forming substrate. The first susceptor material has a first Curie-temperature and is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises at least a second susceptor material having a second Curie-temperature which is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The first and second susceptor materials have specific absorption rate (SAR) outputs which are distinct from each other.

Abstract: There is provided a device for generating an inhalable aerosol and/or gas, the device comprising an aerosol generating material (3) having an integrated electrical resistance heating element (2), so that the aerosol generating material may be heated in direct contact with the electrical resistance heating element, wherein the aerosol generating material is provided as a unitary structure and/or coating which may be heated to generate multiple deliveries of an inhalable aerosol and/or gas. There is also provided a method for fabricating the device. There is also provided the use of the device and the use of the aerosol generating material, to generate an inhalable aerosol and/or gas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cotton-free electronic cigarette preventing liquid spill, comprising a vaporizer assembly, a mouthpiece assembly and a battery control assembly. The vaporizer assembly comprises an outer sleeve, a liquid storage cup, a vaporizer unit and a heat insulation sleeve. An air passage is formed between an exterior longitudinal flat surface of the liquid storage cup and the heat insulation sleeve. The liquid storage cup is sheathed with the outer sleeve, an inner wall of the outer sleeve and an exterior arc surface of the liquid storage cup forms an arc-shaped slit. An inner wall of the outer sleeve and the exterior longitudinal flat surface of the liquid storage cup forms a vapor flow passage. The vapor flow passage is interconnected to the arc-shaped slit. The mouthpiece assembly is fixed to one end of the outer sleeve to seal an outlet of the arc-shaped slit.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer, an electronic cigarette and an assembly method for the electronic cigarette atomizer. The electronic cigarette atomizer comprises a sleeve, an atomization base installed inside the sleeve, an atomization component installed on the atomization base and an atomization support located on one side of the atomization base away from the atomization component. The atomization support is connected to the atomization base. The electronic cigarette atomizer adopts an integrated structure of the atomization base and the atomization support. During assembly of the electronic cigarette atomizer, extrusion or oblique of the atomization base in an assembly process can be effectively prevented, and thus free movement of an air flow in the atomization base can be effectively ensured, and an oil leakage problem and the like of the electronic cigarette atomizer can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an atomization core of an electronic cigarette comprising an atomization chamber and an electric heating wire, wherein the electric heating wire is distributed in the atomization chamber, wherein an liquid intake hole is provided on the top of the atomization chamber, and wherein the a vent hole is provided on the atomization chamber; wherein the atomization chamber is made of a ceramic material; wherein the atomization core further comprising a housing, wherein the housing covers the periphery of the atomization chamber, wherein a vent hole is provided on the housing, and wherein the vent hole and the liquid intake hole form a through passage; wherein the housing further comprising an exhaust hole.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating rod is provided, including a gathered sheet of non-tobacco material circumscribed by a wrapper. The sheet of non-tobacco material includes a sorbent substrate such as paper, a nicotine salt, and an aerosol-former. The sheet of non-tobacco material is textured or crimped. An aerosol-generating article is also provided, including the aerosol-generating rod as a component element.

Abstract: An undergarment for inhibiting unwanted movement of a shirt during wear can include a body, a torso opening, and a waistband. The body can have an interior side and an exterior side. The torso opening can be defined at a top of the body and a pair of leg openings can be defined at a bottom of the body. The waistband can extend along a circumference of the top. The waistband can include an exterior surface at least partially covered with a garment movement-inhibiting material configured to prevent sliding movement of a shirt across the exterior surface. The waistband can also include an interior surface at least partially covered with a garment non-inhibiting material. The waistband can be circumferentially foldable towards the bottom to selectively expose one of the garment movement-inhibiting material and the garment non-inhibiting material.

Abstract: A baby temperature maintenance device is designed to regulate the temperature of a baby while providing a caretaker access to a lower portion of the baby without disturbing the baby. The baby temperature maintenance device includes a first panel of fabric, a second panel of fabric, a lower securing mechanism, and a plurality of upper securing mechanisms. The lower portions of the panels are fastened together with a lower securing mechanism that can be zipped open or closed. The upper portions of the panels are fastened together with upper securing mechanisms that fasten over each of the baby's shoulders. In some embodiments, a first wing and a second wing are included as a swaddle to fold over different sides and across the center of the first panel. The first wing and the second wing have reciprocal mating portions that fasten to each other to restrict movement of the baby's arms.

Abstract: A bra with breast region has a strap extending over a shoulder to the breast region. An outer layer of the bra is fixedly attached to the breast region, but removably attached to the strap. A removable pillow is within this outer layer. The fixedly attached portion of the outer layer attached to the breast region extends from the breast region up to a pocket housed within the outer layer, the pocket, in turn, being adapted to house the pillow. Thence upward, the outer layer is free from attachment to the inner layer, though it is removably attached to the strap at a top side.

Abstract: An improved fishing pant or hunting wader, exposure suit or foul weather pants/bib incorporates a novel waterproof connectable hatch to provide access for urination. The low profile and lightweight waterproof hatch is centered over the groin area and allows the wearer of a fishing wader, or similar foul weather gear pants, to be able to quickly open the hatch and urinate without removing the cumbersome garment. A hinged or connectable lid may swing upwards and downwards and features a hook-and-loop fastener, a magnetic, or mechanical fastener so that the lid is held up in place and out of the way. After urination, the lid may conveniently snap back into place against a seal or O-ring thereby forming a water tight seal. A middle line separates an aperture top half and bottom half, wherein the top half comprises a larger amount of surface area as compared to the bottom half.

Abstract: A hard protective pad for pants includes a support plate made of a rigid material. The support plate includes two spaced-apart concave portions extending inwardly from a top surface of the support plate and configured to match the shape of the buttocks of a user, and a fixing portion between the concave portions. The fixing portion extends arcuately inwardly from a bottom surface of the support plate and configured to match the shape of a bicycle seat.

Abstract: A nursing garment for wearing when breastfeeding an infant, the garment comprising a first garment layer having a front surface that leaves breasts uncovered when worn, a second garment layer connected to the first garment layer, the second garment layer overlying at least a portion of the first garment layer and covering breasts when worn, and at least one support member moveable between a non-breastfeeding position and a breastfeeding position.

Abstract: A sports garment comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket comprises an opening for bottom loading of the pocket, and wherein a first border of the pocket is arranged with an at least partial overlap with a first cut line of the sports garment.

Abstract: A Bluetooth-controlled electrical heating pad device includes a clothing body, a Bluetooth control device received in the clothing body, at least one heating device mounted to the clothing body and electrically connected with the Bluetooth control device, a signal feedback module in information connection with the Bluetooth control device and the heating device for detecting a temperature of the clothing body and transmitting a temperature signal to the Bluetooth control device, and an operation device in information connection with the Bluetooth control device. Such an arrangement allows a user to operate the operation device to set the Bluetooth control device and makes use of the signal feedback module to stabilize the temperature of the clothing body caused by the heating device so as to achieve fast rise of the temperature achievable with the clothing body and flexible regulation of the temperature and long keeping the temperature constant.

Abstract: Disclosed are body impact protection systems. The body impact protection system may comprise at least one plate element layer, such as an interconnected meshed plate element network. Another embodiment may be directed to a protection system comprising at least one plate element layer, such as an interconnected meshed plate element network overlapping and adjacent to at least one liner or gel. Further embodiments may comprise the combination of multiple body impact protection systems in a single protective garment or device. Impact protection systems may be designed to protect various body features, such as for example, the head, shoulders, elbows, arms, wrists, hands, chest, torso, thighs, knees, shins, ankles, feet, and the like. The inventive body impact protection system affords more protection from the force of an impact and comfort than conventional body impact protection systems.

Abstract: A method of making articles of apparel that include a base layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The base layer is associated with a thermoplastic polymer element, then an aperture is formed through the base layer and the thermoplastic polymer element. A cushioning elements that may have a first material layer, a second material layer, and a plurality of foam components is positioned proximate the aperture. The first material layer and the second material layer are bonded to the second surface of the base layer. The foam components are located between and secured to the first material layer and the second material layer. In addition, the foam components are positioned to correspond with a location of the aperture.

Abstract: A personal flotation device is described which is in the form of a flexible garment or combination of garments made from liquid impervious filaments of buoyant material. The garment or combination of garments accommodate movement of the wearer while providing the wearer with buoyancy.

Abstract: In one aspect, neck support apparatus are described herein. In some embodiments, a neck support apparatus comprises a band comprising a first end, a second end and a neck support region positioned between the first end and the second end, the first end comprising a first fastener and the second end comprising a second fastener, wherein the neck support region has one or more dimensions sufficient to restrain, prevent, or inhibit neck extension beyond a 70 degree angle when the band is placed in tension by coupling the first and second ends to body equipment on the torso of an individual, the angle defined by the intersection of a line drawn from the tragus of the ear to the canthus of the eye and a horizontal line of the tragus.

Abstract: Relating to a multi-component garment including a first outer component, provided with first fixing means; a second inner component for providing protection against knocks and/or falls, provided with second fixing means; and a third, inner, thermal insulation component provided with third fixing means. The first, second and third fixing means are designed to cooperate with each other so as to allow selective mutual fixing of at least: (a) the first outer component and the second inner component, (b) the first outer component and the third inner component and (c) the first outer component, the second inner component and the third inner component to each other.

Abstract: A baby romper converts into a container through the use of an arrangement of connectors on the romper. Similar to a conventional baby romper, there are connectors located in the crotch flaps on the front and back. The inventive baby romper further includes connectors on the sleeves, the collar, the left side of the trunk, and the right side of the trunk. The connectors on the left sleeve connect with those on the left side of the trunk. Similarly, the connectors on the right sleeve connect with those on the right side of the trunk. This forms a pouch. The pouch can then be closed by connecting the connectors on the front side of the trunk in the crotch flap with those located on the collar.

Abstract: A glove includes a glove core and a glove component. The glove core includes a palm portion, a dorsum portion and a side portion of hand. A side of the glove component is adhered on a surface of the glove core, and the glove component covers a part of the palm portion and a part of the dorsum portion of the glove core, a part of the palm portion and a part of the side portion of hand of the glove core, or a part of the dorsum portion and a part of the side portion of hand of the glove core, such that the glove core can be combined with the enhanced glove component, forming a structure which is simple in structure and can be formed easily. Furthermore, the robustness of the glove can be improved significantly to be provided with practicability and progressiveness.