Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preparing a concentrated sabadilla extract and to methods of its use as a pesticide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of producing de-oiled sabadilla extract by removing the oil from sabadilla seeds or a sabadilla extract. The invention also relates to methods for controlling pests by application of de-oiled sabadilla extract to pests' or to their environment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of producing liquid sabadilla extract. The invention also relates to methods for controlling pests by application of liquid sabadilla seed extract to pests' environment or to pests.

Abstract: A device for producing baked products, in particular edible crisp wafers or soft waffles, contains at least one baking plate, the baking surface of which can be heated to a baking temperature. The baking plate has a sensor device for detecting the temperature of the baking plate and/or a pressure acting on the baking surface of the baking plate during the baking process.

Abstract: The invention discloses a dough kneading machine, including a main body on which a dough kneading component is mounted; the dough kneading component comprises a dough kneading bowl with a cover, in which a dough kneading drive shaft is set passing through a mounting hole on the bottom of the bowl and connecting to the main body at the lower end; a bidirectional dough kneading hook with a center shaft is mounted on the upper end of the dough kneading drive shaft; a first dough kneading hook and a second dough kneading hook with asymmetric structure are oppositely set on the center shaft and a center scraper is connected to the bottom of the center shaft. The dough kneading machine effectively ensures the stationarity during rotation operation of food processing, and the efficiency is two times as fast as that of unidirectional dough kneading hook.

Abstract: An machine for kneading and extruding pasta, having a machine body, which includes an electric gear motor having an output shaft with horizontal axis, a transmission from the output shaft to a driven shaft with horizontal axis and parallel to the axis of the output shaft and coaxial to a shaft of a kneading reel, projecting externally to the machine body in a dough forming tank, having below and parallel to the shaft of the kneading reel an extrusion channel, in which there is a worm screw that feeds an extrusion for forming pasta, wherein the machine body includes a load-bearing frame, including a sheet metal plate bent substantially 90° to provide a horizontal base, fixed with respect to a support on the table, and a vertical wall, on which the dough forming tank is fixed, and an inner reinforcement having first plate support, including a first vertical plate, which is fixed with respect to the horizontal base, parallel to and spaced from the vertical wall, a second plate support, including a second vertica

Abstract: A machine for kneading and extruding pasta, having a machine body, which includes electric gear motor having an output shaft with horizontal axis, a transmission from the output shaft to a driven shaft with a horizontal axis and parallel to the axis of the output shaft and coaxial to a shaft of a kneading reel, projecting externally to the machine body in a dough forming tank, having below and parallel to the shaft of the kneading reel an extrusion channel, in which a worm screw feeds an extrusion mass for forming pasta. The tank is a hopper, having two lateral walls, opposite and converging at the bottom into the extrusion channel, and two opposite vertical walls, front and rear. The rear wall of the tank is juxtaposed against a vertical wall of the machine body as a stiffening frame, having an upper horizontal cross-member, which forms a top edge of the tank, and a pair of “V-shaped” branches that form respective edges of the opposite lateral walls and of the channel of the tank.

Abstract: A machine for depositing toppings onto a loaf of dough includes a lower belt assembly, an upper belt assembly and a pair of side belt assemblies. The lower belt assembly includes a lower conveyor belt that rotates in a first direction at a first speed to carry the loaf of dough from an upstream end of the machine to a downstream end of the machine. The upper belt assembly includes an upper conveyor belt that rotates in the first direction. Each of the pair of side belt assemblies includes a side conveyor belt positioned between the lower conveyor belt and the upper conveyor belt. At least one of the side conveyor belts includes a non-vertical portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food-forming-apparatus with: a rotating drum (5) which comprises product cavities in which a food product is formed from a food mass and a food mass feed member (23), which comprises a housing with an infeed channel (24) and at least one upstream sealing area (25) and/or a downstream sealing area (26) and a flexible pressure plate (7) which is pressed against the outer surface of the drum and thereby provides a seal between the food mass member and the drum. The drum has at its outer surface a multitude of rows of cavities.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and a method for transferring sausage portions with a first transport device for transporting the sausage portions, an ejection device for pushing the sausage portions from a first transport device to a second transport device, which is configured as a drum or fan belt. The first transport device has a lower and an upper circumferential transport means, between which the sausage portions are transported.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a poultry carcass includes a first assembly with parallel guide plates opposite a second assembly with parallel guide plates. The assemblies include a cutting element presenting an edge extending beyond a bottom edge of the guide plates. A bracket secures the cutting element to the guide plate allowing adjustment of the cutting edge. The carcass is advanced into engagement with the apparatus whereby the cutting edges cut the connective tissue between the leg and back. A bracket leading edge prevents tissue from being driven between the cutting element and guide plate. The cutting edge can extend further from the bottom edge of the guide plates at the heel than at the point. Manual processing of the carcass includes: cutting tissue between the leg and back; and separating the leg from the back wherein muscle tissue connecting the leg and the back remain intact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for batching items such as fish. The object is specifically to batch smaller items like pelagic fish, such as mackerel and herring or salmon. The batching apparatus and method of the present invention uses at least one image means to provide faster batching with more accuracy and less give-away.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for removing a surface layer including the skin from fish fillets, comprising a feeding device, a dispatching device and a separating arrangement having a driver roller, which is rotationally driven, and a main blade arranged in the region of the driver roller for removing the surface layer, wherein the main blade is arranged at a distance from the driver roller to form a cutting gap (S) and is designed to be deflectable relative to the driver roller, wherein the apparatus has a measuring arrangement, comprising at least one detection element which is designed and configured to determine size-relevant data of the fish fillets, and an evaluation and control unit, the evaluation and control unit being connected by means of signal lines to the detection element and to the main blade for automatically controlling the size of the cutting gap between the main blade and the driver roller depending on the previously determined fish fillet size.

Abstract: An oven for food use comprising a cooking chamber, at least one variable-speed electric fan, the rotation of which is controlled by an electric motor, and a device for smoking and/or flavoring foodstuffs, the device comprising at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating smoke for smoking and/or vapors for flavoring as well as a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances for the purpose of smoking and/or flavoring the foodstuffs. The heat source comprises at least one electrical resistance element provided inside the cooking chamber, which element is part of the electrical circuit supplying the motor of the electric fan and is provided so as to be selectively connected to or disconnected from the electrical circuit in order to vary the speed of the fan after power is supplied to the resistance element.

Abstract: An oven for food use comprising a cooking chamber and a device for smoking and/or flavoring foodstuffs that includes at least one container capable of being placed inside the cooking chamber and able to contain substances suitable for generating smoke for smoking and/or vapors for flavoring as well as a heat source provided for transferring heat to said substances for the purpose of smoking and/or flavoring the foodstuffs, the oven comprising at least one temperature sensor provided for detecting the temperature of the substance in the container.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating articles having porous outer surfaces. The method includes steps of: providing a decontamination chamber; conveying the articles through the decontamination chamber at a predetermined speed wherein the speed is selected such that the articles are disposed in the decontamination chamber for a predetermined period of time; providing a source of sterilant vapor, the source providing the sterilant vapor at a temperature within a predetermined acceptable temperature range and at a concentration within a predetermined acceptable concentration range; conveying a sterilant vapor from the source of sterilant vapor to the decontamination chamber; and exposing the articles to the sterilant vapor. The predetermined period of time and the predetermined acceptable concentration range of the sterilant vapor are selected such that the sterilant vapor does not penetrate the porous outer surfaces of the articles.

Abstract: A method of treating a product or surface with a reactive gas, comprises producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the product or surface with the reactive gas. The HVCP does not contact the product or surface.

Abstract: A method for preparation of human milk to be stored includes the steps of subjecting the human milk (M) to a treatment for inactivating or reducing an amount of biological contaminants in the human milk, freezing the human milk and forming flakes of the human milk, and collecting the frozen human milk flakes (F) in a container. This method and an according apparatus enable storing human milk for later use in a very small dose, i.e. in the form of pasteurized frozen milk flakes.

Abstract: The present invention is inserted in the sector of edible oils and fats. Basically, it relates to a vegetable fat food composition used in making food products, such as dough, margarines, cookies, ice creams, melanges, broth in cubes, sweet creams and fillings for food products such as cakes, biscuits, bonbons, and the like. And more specifically, it relates to the production of fats with low contents of saturated fatty acids based on vegetable oils and structuring agents rich in monoacylglycerols.

Abstract: Compositions and methods include genetically encoding and expressing a novel delta-9 desaturase in plant cells. In some embodiments, methods of expressing nucleic acids in a plant cell to take advantage of the delta-9 desaturase enzyme's activity, such that the percent composition of saturated fatty acids in plant seeds is decreased and there is a concomitant increase in ?9 fatty acids. In other embodiments, amino acid sequences have delta-9 desaturase activity. Methods can involve expression of delta-9 desaturase in plant cells, plant materials, and whole plants for the purpose of increasing the amount of mono unsaturated fatty acids in whole plants, plant seeds, and plant materials, for example, seeds.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of making a coffee products containing cannabinoids that are extracted from Cannabis plant. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of (a) extracting cannabinoids from Cannabis plant; and (b) admixing the cannabinoids into a coffee product. The disclosed methods produce coffee products that possesses the benefits of both coffee and Cannabis plant. The methods can be used to produce different coffee products including single-serve coffee pods, ground coffee, and espresso. The methods are used to make coffee products with desired and consistent amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Abstract: Disclosed is an edible product comprising an outer shell and a filling, wherein the outer shell is provided with a predefined area of weakness on an interior surface thereof. Also disclosed is a corresponding method and apparatus.

Abstract: A stamp plate (1) and a device for producing shell-shaped goods for consumption made of a food mass, in particular a fat mass such as cocoa or a chocolate-type fat mass. The stamp plate comprises a substantially flat base body (2) and at least one stamp (3) which can be temperature controlled and is arranged on the base body (2). The at least one stamp (3), during the intended use, can be immersed into a cavity (7) of a mold (7) in which the food mass is located, and the cavity corresponding to the stamp (3). At least one additional raised element (4) is arranged on the base body (2) as a spacer (5) for the mold (7).

Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position.

Abstract: A machine for making liquid and/or semi-liquid products of the ice cream sector including a processing container forming a processing chamber for making an ice cream product; a stirrer mounted inside the processing chamber; a cooling system equipped with at least one heat exchanger associated with the processing container, for exchanging heat with the container and cooling the processing container; a unit for receiving and treating a capsule containing a basic preparation for an ice cream product, configured to allow the capsule to be compressed in such a way so as to deform lateral walls of the capsule and to squeeze the basic preparation out of the capsule and transfer it to the processing container; a device for injecting a dilution liquid, associated with the processing container, for injecting the dilution liquid into the processing container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel liquid or crystalline methionine composition, obtained by means of biomass bioconversion by means of microorganisms that are suitable for producing methionine.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS/AAT of sulfur-containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.

Abstract: A composition containing a Lactobacillus pentosus TUA4337L strain (accession number: NITE BP-1479), characterized in that the strain has proliferation ability in the small intestines and/or the large intestine, and preferably the small intestines, after having survived in the intestinal tract. Since the composition of the present invention contains lactic acid bacteria having proliferation ability in the intestinal tract, when ingested in the body, the lactic acid bacteria survive to the intestinal tract and proliferate, whereby the fat absorption can be blocked, and the weight gains can be blocked, so that the composition can be suitably used for the purposes of dieting effects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for processing Pachyrhizus juice concentrate with good taste and stable color value, with the steps as follows: (1) pretreatment of raw materials; (2) high-temperature enzymolysis: adding the high-temperature amylase for enzymolysis 30 min at 95° C.; (3) juicing; (4) pasteurization; (5) acidity adjustment; (6) enzymolysis: adding raw materials of glucoamylase 747 ml/T pectinase 50 ml/T, activated carbon 3 kg/T, bentonite 1 kg/T to the Pachyrhizus juice after acidity adjustment; (7) secondary pasteurization: cooling to 53° C. ; (8) filtration; filtering through 0.45 um twice; (9) acidity adjustment, concentrating and cardboard filtration to obtain the finished product.

Abstract: An electric spraying device includes a spray emitter made of electrically conductive material, an electrode container made of electrically conductive material, and a voltage source. The electrode container has an opening at an upper end thereof, and the voltage source has a first pole electrically coupled to the spray emitter and a second pole electrically coupled to the electrode container. The spray emitter has an exit end disposed at or within the opening of the electrode container. The exit end of the spray emitter has a surface with a set of projections extending therefrom, and the set of projections are configured to form a concentrated electric field in response to an applied voltage from the voltage source between the first pole and the second pole. The spray emitter is constructed and arranged to conduct liquid along the surface to the set of projections, so as to polarize the liquid under the concentrated electric field and to dispense the liquid into the electrode container.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a desired atmosphere within an interior space during an initial startup phase of a CAS is provided. The method includes a controller starting the CAS while keeping the air compressor OFF. The method also includes the controller calculating an atmosphere change rate while the air compressor OFF, and determining whether the interior space can reach a desired atmosphere set point with the air compressor OFF based on the atmosphere change rate. Further, the method includes the controller maintaining the air compressor OFF until the interior space reaches the desired atmosphere set point when the controller determines that the interior space can reach the desired atmosphere set point with the air compressor OFF, and switching the air compressor ON when the controller determines that the interior space cannot reach the desired atmosphere set point with the air compressor OFF.

Abstract: Provided is a kelp chip manufacturing method which does not require frying with no transformation of the shape of kelp but has high preference. The kelp chip manufacturing method includes: a kelp braising process of braising kelp using one of starch syrup, soy source, olive oil or mixture of starch syrup, soy source and olive oil; a kelp heating process of heating the braised kelp in a retort-pouched state; and a kelp freeze-drying process of freeze-drying the heated kelp. The kelp chip manufacturing method can manufacture kelp chips with high preference in texture, taste and so on through the kelp braising process and the kelp heating process.

Abstract: A topical seasoning for snack foods, the topical seasoning being in the form of an emulsion and comprising a plurality of seasoning particles as a particulate phase within a continuous oil phase, the seasoning particles comprising a shell surrounding an encapsulated central core, the shell comprising a matrix including at least one solid lipid and a shell stabilising emulsifier, and the core comprising an aqueous phase.

Abstract: A sweetened, non-fat Allium-based flavoring material, which can be caramelized, compositions comprising the flavoring material, and processes to produce the flavoring material.

Abstract: This document relates to food products containing highly conjugated heterocyclic rings complexed to an iron ion and one or more flavor precursors, and using such food products to modulate the flavor and/or aroma profile of other foods. The food products described herein can be prepared in various ways and can be formulated to be free of animal products.

Abstract: Methods of preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly rebaudiosides A, D and X are described. The method includes expression of UDP-glucosyltransferases from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, which are capable converting certain steviol glycosides to rebaudiosides A, D and X. The highly purified rebaudiosides A, D and X, are useful as non-caloric sweetener in edible and chewable compositions such as any beverages, confectioneries, bakery products, cookies, and chewing gums.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-drink proteinaceous beverage having a pH of 3-7.5 and a G? from 0.01 Pa to 10 kPa at 20° C., said beverage comprising: •0.1-10 wt. % of vegetable protein; •0.01-2.0 wt. of amorphous cellulose microfibrils originating from defibrillated primary cell wall material, said amorphous cellulose microfibrils having a length of at least 0.5 ?m, a thickness of less than 50 nm, and having an average degree of crystallinity of less than 50%; •0-20 wt. % fat; and •at least 78 wt. % of water, wherein the beverages contains no dairy protein. This proteinaceous beverage combines excellent mouthfeel characteristics with high stability and desirable rheological properties.

Abstract: A method for improving a nutritional status in a prenatal, pregnant or breastfeeding patient. The method includes providing a pharmaceutical composition in a single oral dosage form for administration to a prenatal, pregnant or breastfeeding patient. The pharmaceutical composition consists of vitamin D, iodine, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B9, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The method further includes providing a daily dosage regimen for administering the single oral dosage form to the patient to improve a nutritional status in the patient.

Abstract: A system and method to extract juices or other fluids from natural organic products such as fruits and leafy vegetables. A natural organic product pre-cooled between 42° F. to 49° F. is initially evacuated for about 60 seconds and then aerated for about 90 seconds using nitrogen. After repeating the evacuation and aeration one more time, the aerated product is fed to a triple auger unit where each auger rotates at a speed of approximately 80 RPM to 86 RPM. The outer covers of the augers are pre-cooled to a temperature gradient of 44° F. to 47° F., and fluid extraction is maximized by feeding the extruded material back through the second and third augers. The extruded liquid is pressurized during subsequent filtration and then stored in a temperature-controlled container. Stringent temperature and pressure controls maintain the purity and nutrient strength of the liquid extract, while improving the shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical emulsification tank and processing unit. In particular, the invention relates to an continuous feed conveyor fed emulsifier used to immerse and process food products, and in particular snack foods, as part of a process for preparing such items for further steps such as cooking, baking, or frying.

Abstract: Methods for storing and preserving cannabis or cannabis-containing substances using container assemblies are disclosed. An exemplary container assembly includes a lid and a container body. The lid is configured to be closed onto the container body over an opening of the container body. The opening provides access to an interior space having a product compartment configured to store product. The assembly also includes a humectant compartment permanently secured within the assembly. The humectant compartment includes a rigid housing containing a humectant solution. The rigid housing is configured within the assembly to prevent leaking of the humectant solution into the product compartment while facilitating bidirectional transmission of moisture between the humectant compartment and the product compartment. The humectant solution regulates relative humidity of the product compartment to maintain the relative humidity at a predetermined level.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use in a vaping device includes a nicotine product that includes a synthetic nicotine that is substantially free of one or more contaminants and/or impurities normally associated with tobacco-derived nicotine. For example, the synthetic nicotine is substantially free of one or more of nicotine-1?-N-oxide, nicotyrine, nornicotyrine, 2?,3-bipyridyl, cotinine, anabasine, and/or anatabine. The composition further comprises one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, additives and/or solvents.

Abstract: Bleached tobacco raw material comprising less than about 4 weight-% fermentable carbohydrates, calculated on the dry total weight of the bleached tobacco raw material. Smoking tobacco composition comprising the bleached tobacco raw material. Smokeless tobacco composition comprising the bleached tobacco raw material. Nasal snuff comprising the smokeless tobacco composition. Oral smokeless tobacco product comprising the smokeless tobacco composition. A process for production of bleached tobacco raw material comprising: (a) treating tobacco raw material at acidic pH at about 70° C. to about 180° C. with sulfite ion; (b) defibrating the tobacco raw; and (c) treating the defibrated material with a bleaching agent at about 60° C. to about 90° C. Bleached tobacco raw material for use in the treatment of nicotine addiction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses useful for dispensing and cutting smoking wrappers, such as tobacco wrappers and the like for use in smoking articles. More specifically, the present invention comprises a dispensing roll for smoking wrappers and a cutting device useful for cutting the smoking wrappers. Methods for using the same are further provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to a smoking article assembly machine. The smoking article assembly machine has a filter rod receiving section configured to receive filter rods (9) containing an inserted object (36, 36?) and an assembled smoking article discharge section. The smoking article assembly machine also has a smoking article assembly path between the filter rod receiving section and the assembled smoking article discharge section along which filter rods (9) pass in a transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of filter rods, and a microwave sensor unit (51) through which filter rods (9) pass in a transverse direction, the microwave sensor unit (51) being disposed along the assembly path. The microwave sensor unit (51) is configured to provide an indication of one or more properties of an inserted object (36, 36?) in each filter rod (9) passing transversely along the smoking article assembly path.

Abstract: Rolling Drum Assembly for use in Smoking Article Manufacture The rolling drum assembly has a rolling drum (4) with a peripheral surface adapted to carry a collation of rod articles (1, 2) and a tipping paper patch (3). The rolling drum assembly also has a roll hand (9) adapted to roll the collation of rod articles (1, 2) between the peripheral surface of the rolling drum (4) and the roll hand (9) such that the tipping paper patch (3) is wrapped around the rod articles to form a smoldng article. The rolling drum assembly is adapted to wrap a tipping paper patch (3) at least twice around the collation of rod articles (1, 2).

Abstract: A pliable sheet used as a wrapper, such as a rolling paper or blunt wrap, includes an adhesive coating positioned along a first surface. The adhesive coating is positioned at a first edge of the pliable sheet, allowing the pliable sheet to be sealed in a rolled configuration by pressing the first edge against a bottom, opposite surface of the pliable sheet. A release liner covers the adhesive coating until ready for use. The pliable sheet can be rolled into a cylindrical shape or a conical shape. The shape is held by the adhesive coating bonding adjacent surfaces of the pliable sheet.

Abstract: A pliable sheet is manufactured for use with smokable substances. The pliable sheet is completely sourced from female plants of the cannabis genus. Source species include cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, or a blend thereof. A manufacture process entails processing and refining harvested plant material before it can be formed into the pliable sheet. After formation the pliable sheet is dried before it is ready for use. Flavoring and aromatic elements can be incorporated into the pliable sheet to enhance a smoking experience. Adhesives may also be integrated to facilitate rolling of the pliable sheet about smokable matter. Ideally, the adhesives are sticky oil extracts produced from plants of the cannabis genus. The pliable sheet can be manufactured in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.

Abstract: This invention has multiple uses for smoking self-rolled cigarettes or the bigger ones called blunts made out of cigars or cigar rolling papers and even work as a paperless cigarette, paperless joint, or paperless joint. This embodiment has 4 parts of aluminum other metals or heat resistant materials may be used and 2 metal screens. A blunt or joint may be placed into the device to be used as a holder tube 2 that is cone shaped for adjustable fitting for joints, or smaller roller cigarettes or into tube 3 that is cone shaped for adjustable fitting for blunts, or larger roller cigarettes that protects the user from getting tobacco or legal marijuana into their mouth, it may also be used as a paperless joint, cigarette or blunt, by putting the tobacco or legal marijuana direct into the device in tube (3). It can also be used to store an unfinished hand rolled or paperless rolled cigarette, legal joint or blunt.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an inhaler component including a housing with a housing cover; a mouthpiece with a mouthpiece opening for supplying an inhalable medium into the oral cavity of a user; and a flavor reservoir communicable with the environment by diffusion, containing a flavor, wherein the flavor reservoir is formed from a porous body.