Abstract: Methods are disclosed comprising receiving a selection of a meal experience to be delivered by an electronic vapor device, determining, by the electronic vapor device, a first amount of a first flavoring correlating to a first food item based on the meal experience, determining, by the electronic vapor device, a second amount of a second flavoring correlating to a second food item based on the meal experience, receiving a selection of one or more of the first flavoring or the second flavoring to be dispensed, and dispensing, by the electronic vapor device, the selected one or more of the first flavoring or the second flavoring in vapor form.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a low-calorie healthy food product rich in dietary fiber can be provided by using denatured glucomannan in producing food products, or by using denatured glucomannan to form a heat irreversible gelatinized food product, under a wide range of alkaline or acidic conditions. The present invention is a denatured glucomannan formed by isolating and the acetyl group of konjac-glucomannan by an alkali process to suppress swelling, whereupon the denatured glucomannan may then adjusted to be gelled or heated and gelled after being swollen by removing the swelling suppression using a high pH ingredient. Both the denatured glucomannan in addition to any gelatinized product or other food product formed from the denatured glucomannan may be dehydrated, frozen, or dried.

Abstract: A method for preparing a snack item including the steps of providing a raw material of animal origin, reducing the size of the raw material into discrete units, combining the discrete units with additional ingredients to form a mixture, cooling the mixture to a temperature at or below the dew point of the mixture and baking the mixture at a temperature from about 150° C. to 190° C., for about 15 seconds to 90 seconds to form a snack product with a high protein content.

Abstract: A beverage specifically designed for cleansing the palate, hereafter a palate cleansing beverage (“PCB”), is a carbonated beverage made of water, acidulats, polysaccharides, sweeteners, an astringent or bitter component or tannin removal additives, and carbonated components.

Abstract: A method for preserving food. The food is heated in a moist state in a container, which has a venting opening and is suited as transport and retail packaging, by way of microwaves (M) for a limited time, however at least until hot steam (D) from in the container and exists through the venting opening. After the heating has ended, a gas (G) is injected into the container using a cannula, and a container wall made of plastic film is pierced with the cannula. The plastic film that is used has a thickness of less than 100 ?m. At least one layer of the plastic film is made of polyethylene terephthalate having a thickness of greater than 19 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for thawing or freezing a product, particularly a food product.

Abstract: A system for producing free-flowing powder with a narrow particle size distribution from liquid compositions comprising in combination: a feeding reservoir comprising said liquid compositions: a pumping device to pump said liquid composition into at least one atomizing device: said at least one atomizing device composed of at least one fluid nozzle to distribute an upward gaseous drying medium over said nozzle: two lateral streamlined tube-like devices for supplying said liquid composition and pressurized gas to said at least one nozzle from two opposite directions: a cylindrical plenum chamber wherein the fluid nozzle is located: an accelerating zone of a drying medium consisting of a cylindrical pipe located at the bottom of the cylindrical plenum: a conical-cylindrical drying chamber equipped with a manhole, a multi-nozzle manifold and insulation panels: and an intermediate drying medium consisting of a single bed or multi-beds of inert carriers within the drying chamber.

Abstract: Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic base that obviates all the drawbacks of strong bases such as sodium hydroxide. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water and adding calcium hydroxide at a molar ration of about 1:1. Next, sodium percarbonate is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as glycine hydroxide.

Abstract: The present application describes coffee-flavored ready to eat cereal.

Abstract: Described is a method for the preparation of instant stir-fried potato strings having a refrigerated shelf life before stir-frying, comprising the steps of providing potatoes, cutting the potatoes in strings having a cross-sectional area of 25 mm2 or less, heating the potato strings, blast chilling the heated potato strings and packaging and storing the potato strings at a refrigerated temperature, the method being free of contacting the potato strings with oil.

Abstract: Making snack foods by cooking a plurality of snack food slices disposed in a first layer having a first thickness to an average moisture content of from 10 to 20 wt. %, based on the total weight of the snack food slices. Then, stacking the cooked snack food slices as a packed bed having a second thickness which is greater than the first thickness. Next, microwave-drying the bed to reduce the moisture content to an average of from 6 to 8 wt. %, while maintaining the temperature of the bed lower than a glass transition temperature of starch in the snack food slices. Finish drying the snack food slices in a hot air dryer to reduce the moisture content of the snack food slices to an average of from 1 to 2 wt. %.

Abstract: Provided is a process of forming a vanilla extract wherein green ripe vanilla beans are exposed to a high drying temperature, extracted with a solvent, and treated with beta-glucosidase enzyme to convert glucovanillin to vanillin enzymatically, thereby providing a vanilla extract with a good vanillin yield and complex well-balanced vanilla aroma lacking undesirable off-notes.

Abstract: Sweetener compositions comprising particular glycoside blends are described in this paper. The glycioside blends comprise rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, and/or rebaudioside D in various proportions. The sweetener composition can also include one or more bulking agents or other ingredients. The sweetener compositions can be used in foods and beverages.

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: The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (Ia): or salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet flavor modifiers. The present invention also includes compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of modulating the sweet taste of compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid food product including a D-allulose syrup and a native protein. Also disclosed is the use of this solid food product as a protein supplement for dietarians, athletes and bodybuilders. It also relates to use of D-allulose to reduce hardening of a protein food product, as an aid for quick hydration and as an aid for improving the cohesiveness of a dough.

Abstract: A natural yeast extract which is rich in glutamic acid and therefore has an impact at first taste. Further, provided is a yeast extract which is also rich in 5?-guanylic acid or 5?-inosinic acid and therefore has strong umami. Further, provided is a yeast mutant capable of accumulating a large amount of glutamic acid, glutamine and ribonucleic acid for obtaining such a yeast extract. A yeast mutant to which resistance to organic acids and analogues thereof has been imparted by inducing spontaneous mutation, accumulates a significant amount, i.e., 10% by weight or more of the total of free glutamic acid and glutamine in the cell, and further accumulates 5% by weight or more of a ribonucleic acid. The yeast extract produced by using this strain contains 20% by weight or more of L-glutamic acid, and further contains 3% by weight or more of 5?-IG.

Abstract: A method of improving longevity and/or alleviating a symptom of aging or preventing age related diseases is provided. The method includes a step in which the subject's average and type of daily protein intake, IGF-I, and IGFBP1 levels, and risk factors for overall mortality, cancer and diabetes are determined. With respect to protein consumption, the relative amounts of protein calories from animal and plant sources are determined. A periodic normal calorie or low calorie but low protein fasting mimicking diet with frequencies of every 2 weeks to 2 months is provided to the subject if the subject's average daily protein intake level and type and/or IGF-I levels, and/or IGFBP1 levels is identified as being greater or lower than a predetermined cutoff intake/level and if the subject is younger than a predetermined age. The method is also shown to alleviate symptoms of chemotoxicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant, it comprises a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days, a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, and an optional third infant formula between 180 days to 1 year, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; the content of lactose in the second infant formula is higher than in the first infant formula; the content of protein in the optional third infant formula is lower than in the second infant formula; and the content of lactose in the optional third infant formula is higher than in the second infant formula array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant comprising a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days and a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; and the content of lact

Abstract: A method of producing expanded nuts, the method comprising the steps of: (a) immersing a plurality of nut kernels in an aqueous liquid thereby hydrating at least a portion of each kernel; and (b) gun puffing the hydrated kernels causing at least one of expansion and blistering of at least an outer surface of the nut kernels. There is also disclosed a method of method of producing expanded nuts, the method comprising the steps of: (a) immersing a plurality of nut kernels in an aqueous liquid at a pressure of at least 100 MPa thereby hydrating at least a portion of each kernel; and (b) dehydrating the hydrated kernels causing at least one of expansion and blistering of at least an outer surface of the nut kernels.

Abstract: A leaf removal assembly including a frame comprising a front plate having a feed opening, a leaf stripping assembly mounted on said front plate in front of said feed opening and an upper sprocket wheel comprising a plurality of upper socket grippers extending radially outward of the upper sprocket wheel and being disposed behind the front plate. The leaf removal assembly further includes a lower sprocket wheel comprising a plurality of lower sprocket grippers extending radially outwardly of the lower sprocket wheel and being disposed behind the front plate. At least one of the upper sprocket wheel and the lower sprocket wheel may be adjustably attached to the frame. A process for separating a leaf from a stalk comprising at least one leaf is also included.

Abstract: Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.

Abstract: An exhalation smoke filter mask includes an open first end and a perforated second end enclosing a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a main filter assembly, having at least a carbon filter, and a masking filter assembly, having at least a fabric member infused with volatilizing odorous oils. Exhalation of smoke into the open first end effects filtering of the smoke by action of the carbon filter and malodors are masked by volatilization of odorous oils vented when breath is forced through the filter assembly. Thus secondhand smoke is mitigated, malodors are eliminated, and exhalations of smoke are concealable from bystanders and passersby.

Abstract: Provided is a method comprising receiving, in a mixing chamber, a first amount of a first vaporizable material from a first container wherein the first vaporizable material has properties that promote wellness when inhaled, receiving, in the mixing chamber, a second amount of a second vaporizable material from a second container, mixing the first amount of the first vaporizable material and the second amount of the second vaporizable material to create a mixed vaporizable material, vaporizing the mixed vaporizable material to create a vapor, and expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by a user.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus comprising a vapor outlet, a container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet, and a housing, containing the vapor outlet, the container, and the vaporizer, wherein the housing resembles a credit card shape.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable colorant, a second container for storing a non-colorant vaporizable material, a mixing chamber coupled to the first container for receiving the first vaporizable colorant and the second container for receiving the non-colorant vaporizable material, configured for mixing the first vaporizable colorant and the non-colorant vaporizable material, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the mixed first vaporizable colorant and the non-colorant vaporizable material to generate a colored vapor and for providing the colored vapor to the vapor outlet.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising receiving, at a central server, via a transient data session characterized by a session limit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapor device, determining, by the central server, a usage profile based on the usage data, transmitting, by the central server, the usage profile to the anonymous electronic vapor device, determining the session limit has been reached, destroying the usage data, and providing a notification to the anonymous electronic vapor device that the usage data has been destroyed.

Abstract: An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable material, wherein the first container is permanently integrated into the electronic vapor device, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material, wherein the second container is removable from the electronic vapor device, a docking bay configured to receive the second container, wherein the second container is removed from or inserted into the docking bay through a door, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the first vaporizable material or the second vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising generating, by a first electronic vapor device, first usage data related to the first electronic vapor device, transmitting, by the first electronic vapor device, the first usage data to a central server, and receiving, by the first electronic vapor device, an indication of compliance with a vaping program.

Abstract: A microvaporizer having a combustion heating device to vaporize stored fluids to produce vapors, including methods to supply fluid to the combustion heating device by pressure induced by a switch that releases pressure, a spring, or a negative pressure induced by a user's sucking action on a mouthpiece of the microvaporizer.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette usage tracking system includes an electronic cigarette including a housing with an atomizer mounted therein to convert a liquid within the housing into a vapor when air is drawn through the housing. A power supply is electrically coupled to the atomizer is mounted within the housing. A processor is mounted within the housing and is electrically coupled to the power supply. The processor is in communication with the atomizer and tracks an amount of time the atomizer is activated. The amount of time is defined as a percentage of a cigarette smoked wherein a cigarette equivalent is defined when the percentage equals 100%. The processor resets the percentage to 0% each time the percentage attains 100% and the processor counts each cigarette equivalent to define a tracking number.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device including a shell that is divided into a first half and a second half along a longitudinal axis thereof. One or more batteries may be positioned within the shell along with a battery lead that provides an electrical connection to battery terminals. A base unit may be included and may have electrical contacts for matching with a battery terminal and the battery lead. The base unit can include one or both of a printed circuit board (PCB) and a pressure sensor. The shell can attach to a cartridge housing a reservoir for an aerosol-forming composition, a heater; a liquid transport element configured for transport of the aerosol forming composition between the reservoir and the heater; and heater terminals. Such construct can provide for simplified assembly of the device.

Abstract: A heated aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-forming substrate radially encircled by a sheet of thermally-conductive material. The heated aerosol-generating article is for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device comprising a heating element, for example an insertable heating element. The aerosol-forming substrate may be a rod comprising a gathered sheet of aerosol-forming material circumscribed by a wrapper, in which the wrapper is a sheet of thermally-conductive material. The thermally-conductive material acts as a thermally-conducting flame barrier for spreading heat and mitigating against the risk of a user igniting the aerosol-forming substrate by applying a flame, or other ignition source, to the heated aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: A heated aerosol-generating article for use with an aerosol-generating device is provided, including a plurality of components including an aerosol-forming substrate assembled within a wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, the heated aerosol-generating article defining a first air-flow path in which air drawn into the aerosol-generating article through the mouth end passes through the aerosol-forming substrate, and a second air-flow path in which air drawn into the aerosol-generating article through the mouth end does not pass through the aerosol-forming substrate, the resistance to draw (RTD) of the second air-flow path being lower than the RTD of the first air-flow path when the heated aerosol-generating article is not coupled to an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: A heating system (3) for an inhaler device (1), such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor (V) from a substance to be heated, especially a liquid or gel, the heating system (3) including: a first heating zone (5) configured to receive the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir (4), wherein at least one first heating element (14) is provided to pre-heat the substance in the first heating zone (5); and a second heating zone (16) configured to receive the preheated substance from the first heating zone (5), wherein at least one second heating element (19) is provided to heat the substance in the second heating zone (16).

Abstract: An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable material, wherein the first container is permanently integrated into the electronic vapor device, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material, wherein the second container is removable from the electronic vapor device, a docking bay configured to receive the second container, wherein the second container is removed from or inserted into the docking bay through a door, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the first vaporizable material or the second vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a vapor output, a container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the container, configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material to create a vapor and expelling the vapor out the vapor output, a processor, coupled to the vaporizer component, configured to control the vaporizing of the vaporizable material, and an input/output connector, coupled to the processor, configured for coupling to an electronic communication device to exchange one or more of power and data.

Abstract: An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a first container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the first container, configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material, a processor coupled to the vaporizer component, configured to control the vaporizer component in response to a disposition signal, and a network access device, coupled to the processor, configured for receiving the disposition signal from a remote server.

Abstract: An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a vaporizable material, a second container for storing a non-vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the first container configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material at a vaporization rate to generate a first vapor and for providing the first vapor to the vapor outlet, and a nebulizer component coupled to the second container configured for nebulizing the non-vaporizable material at a nebulization rate to generate a second vapor and for providing the second vapor to the vapor outlet.

Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling an electrical heating element, including maintaining a temperature of the heating element at a target temperature by supplying pulses of electrical current to the heating element; monitoring a duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current; and determining if the duty cycle differs from an expected duty cycle or range of duty cycles, and if so, reducing the target temperature, or stopping the supply of current to the heating element or limiting the duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current supplied to the heating element. As the temperature is maintained at a known target temperature, any variation in the duty cycle or range of duty cycles expected to maintain the target temperature is indicative of abnormal conditions.

Abstract: A smoking system includes a capillary wick for holding liquid, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet and a chamber between the air inlet and air outlet. The air inlet, the air outlet and the chamber are arranged so as to define an air flow route from the air inlet to the air outlet via the capillary wick so as to convey aerosol formed from the liquid to the air outlet. The smoking system further includes at least one guide for channeling the air flow in the air flow route, so as to control particle size in the aerosol. The smoking system optionally includes at least one heater for heating the liquid in at least a portion of the capillary wick to form the aerosol.

Abstract: A non-combustion-type flavor inhaler includes a shape extending from a non-mouthpiece end to a mouthpiece end in a predetermined direction. The non-combustion-type flavor inhaler includes: an aerosol source generating aerosol; an atomizer atomizing the aerosol source without combustion; a power source supplying electric power to the atomizer; and a controller controlling an electric energy supplied from the power source to the atomizer. The controller randomly controls the electric energy supplied to the atomizer.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a body having a genital covering front panel, an anus covering back panel and a crotch connective portion connecting the front panel and the back. panel. An access opening extends across the front panel, the crotch connective portion and the back panel. The access opening extends up the front panel to provide access to a wearer's genital region. The access opening extends up the back panel to provide access to a wearer's anus region. A pair of sliding closure members are provided. The closure members define a closed position when placed in abutting relation. The closure members define an open position when placed in a spaced part position. The size and positioning of the open position being adjustable by selective positioning of the sliding closure members.

Abstract: An article of clothing for babies that helps relieve infant colic. According to a first embodiment, it comprises an abdominal area, and it also comprises a compartment (2) located in the abdominal area, which is configured to house an electronic device, or a first thermal bag, to help alleviate infant colic. According to a second embodiment, it comprises an abdominal area, and a compartment (2) located in the abdominal area, and a non-removable thermal bag housed inside the compartment (2) to help relieve infant colic.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise inner support cups having opposite ends being selectively attached on each breast cup, and a respective support strap being secured to each inner support cup, with a distal end of the support strap secured to an adjustment clip, which may releasably secure a portion of the shoulder strap. Adjustably securing different portions of the shoulder strap causes lifting and reconfiguring of the inner support cup to produce a desired amount of substantially vertical lifting to the woman's breast(s) in one embodiment, which is generally healthier for breast tissue than the typical inward displacement. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired. Alternative embodiments permit lifting as well as inward/outward displacement, and may therefore serve as a minimizer.

Abstract: Processes of applying conductive composites on flexible materials, transfer assemblies, and garments including conductive composites are disclosed. The processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the flexible material, the conductive composite having a resin matrix and conductive filler, and heating the conductive composite with an iron thereby applying the conductive composite directly onto the flexible material. Additionally or alternatively, the processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the clothing, and heating the conductive composite thereby applying the conductive composite on the clothing. The garments include the flexible material and the conductive composite positioned directly on the flexible material. The transfer assembly has the conductive composite on a transfer substrate.

Abstract: A nursing garment includes an interior front layer, an intermediate front layer, and an exterior front layer. The interior front layer includes soft cups for supporting breasts of the wearer and each defining an opening through the interior front layer providing access to a different one of the breasts of the wearer. The intermediate front layer includes two padded cups, is positioned immediately adjacent the interior front layer, and defines an intermediate front layer neckline edge and intermediate front layer underarm edges. The two padded cups overlie the soft cups such that each of the two padded cups covers a different one of the openings of the interior front layer. The exterior front layer extends over the intermediate front layer substantially covering the intermediate front layer and defines exterior front layer underarm edges each sewn to a different one of the intermediate front layer underarm edges.

Abstract: Women's nightclothes, in one or two pieces, which top section covering the bust is specifically designed to discreetly hide the nipple of the breast. The invention being characterized in that all versions of these women's nightclothes are designed for the practical purpose of hiding the nipple of the breast while remaining comfortable and feminine. These nighclothes forming a clothing line named DiscreetEve™.

Abstract: A cycling garment, said garment being a jersey, a jacket or a vest having a structure realized with an outer fabric layer and further comprising an inner fabric layer having different breathability properties from the outer layer, wherein the inner layer is internally joined to the outer layer and forms an inner lining of at least part of said cycling garment.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a pad assembly for protecting a user from bruising and friction associated with falling. The pad assembly may include a layered pad including a sponge layer and a batting layer positioned between a pair of fabric layers; and a fastener extending from the layered pad, the fastener configured to secure the pad assembly to a user. In some embodiments, the layered pad may include, in order, an inner soft fabric layer configured to be positioned against the user's body; a batting layer; an interfacing layer; a sponge layer; and an outer soft fabric layer. The pad assembly may be sized and dimensioned to protect any desired body part, such as the buttocks region or the scrotum.