Abstract: Provided is granular pet food for cats which has a product water of 10% to 30% by mass, including: food granules, each of which contains a humectant and has a coating layer on a surface or in the vicinity of the surface thereof, in which the coating layer contains vegetable fats and oils having an iodine value of 100 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a feeding method including: heating granular pet food 2 to a temperature range of 30° C. to 70° C. and feeding the granular pet food to a pet.

Abstract: According to the invention, it was found that culturing of cells of the taxon Labyrinthulomycetes in a high content of sulphate makes it possible to obtain a biomass having a high EPS content, which biomass can in addition be advantageously further processed into a feedstuff.

Abstract: Disclosed are pet beverages. In particular, disclosed are vitamin fortified pet beverages.

Abstract: These delicious shakes or smoothies, has the active compound called allicin, which comes from the garlic. Allicin is the key ingredient for helping to lower our metabolic risk factors. This invention could possibly be a natural substitute for garlic supplements, and Statin drugs. This invention could aide in helping regulate high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL), heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. This invention will make it easier to consume garlic in the raw, while contributing to optimum health.

Abstract: A method includes provides native starch and modified starch which are mixed to form a body. Then, the body and the cement are treated by a conventional manufacturing method to make ungelatinized starch pearl balls. The ungelatinized starch pearl balls are treated by a boiled process during 5-30 minutes and are then treated by a heat soaked boiled process during 30-150 minutes to form gelatinized starch pearl balls. Then, the gelatinized starch pearl balls and a soaking liquid are filled into a package to perform a vacuum filling and seal packed process, so that the gelatinized starch pearl balls are soaked in the soaking liquid during a few hours. Then, the gelatinized starch pearl balls perform a quick freezing process to prevent the starch pearl balls from becoming aged and hardened. Thus, the starch pearl balls keep a chewy taste and have different flavors.

Abstract: Methods of preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly rebaudiosides A, D and M are described. The methods include utilizing recombinant microorganisms for converting various staring compositions to target steviol glycosides. In addition, novel steviol glycosides reb D2, reb M2, and reb I are disclosed, as are methods of preparing the same. The highly purified rebaudiosides are useful as non-caloric sweetener in edible and chewable compositions such as any beverages, confectioneries, bakery products, cookies, and chewing gums.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a carbonated beverage comprising a stevia extract in which foaming is suppressed and a method for producing the same. A carbonated beverage comprising RebA and RebD and/or RebM, wherein a content of RebA is 500 ppm or less; a content of RebD and/or RebM is 486 ppm or less; ((RebD and/or RebM)/RebA) is 0.45 or more in a mass ratio; and a total content of RebA and RebD and/or RebM is 0.5 to 13.5 in Brix in terms of sucrose.

Abstract: A solution for treating a surface with ultraviolet radiation is provided. A movable ultraviolet source is utilized to emit a beam of ultraviolet radiation having a characteristic cross-sectional area smaller than an area of the surface to be treated. The movable ultraviolet source can be moved as necessary to directly irradiate any portion of the surface with radiation within the characteristic cross-sectional area of the beam of ultraviolet radiation. The movement can include, for example, rotational movement and/or repositioning the movable ultraviolet source with respect to the surface.

Abstract: [Problem] It is an object of the present invention to provide an oil and fat composition for rice cooking, which can suppress hardening of boiled rice during chilled storage and with which boiled rice with reduced odor specific to rice species in Indica rice or the like can be cooked, by adding the composition when cooking raw rice. [Solution] The present invention is an oil and fat composition for rice cooking, characterized by containing oils and fats as well as 0.1% to 3% by mass of lecithin and 0.002% to 1% by mass of ascorbic acid analog compound.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composition consisting of brewer's spent grains and polylactic acid includes the steps of: providing a raw material containing brewer's spent grains; providing a raw material containing polylactic acid; mixing the brewer's spent grains with the polylactic acid at a specific proportion; and providing a binder to enable the brewer's spent grains and the polylactic acid to be well mixed, and to maintain a desired tensile strength. A pretreatment unit includes a dehydration process, a desiccation process, a drying process, a grinding process and a sieving process. A granulator includes a double screw extruder connected with a cutting machine. The double screw extruder mixes the PLA material and the brewer's spent grains and extrudes them into plastic bars which are then cut into plastic granules by the cutting machine.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing hygienic dried meat products and biltong hygienic dried meat products, the method includes cutting uncooked meat into uncooked meat slices, immersing said meat slices in a vinegar solution for up to twenty minutes to form soaked meat slices, air drying the soaked meat slices for less than 72 hours to form the biltong hygienic dried meat product having at least 100,000 fold less microbes than the uncooked meat.

Abstract: A system for vacuum distillation of volatile compounds imparts additive compounds to a consumable substance. This system includes a lid base, a vacuum port, a vacuum-gauge port, a distillation-flask port, a distillation flask, and a consumables container. The lid base engages the consumables container. The vacuum port and the vacuum gauge port traverse through the lid base. The distillation-flask port is adjacently connected to the lid base and the distillation flask engages the distillation-flask port. The vacuum port is connected to a vacuum source to depressurize the consumables container. A vacuum gauge hermetically engages the vacuum gauge port to monitor the pressure within the consumables container. Depressurizing the system lowers the temperature which the additive compound vaporizes. The additive compound condenses through the distillation-flask port and into the consumables container to impart the additive compound to the consumables within the consumables container.

Abstract: Glucosyl stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The glucosylation was performed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase using the starch as source of glucose residues. The short-chain glucosyl stevia compositions were purified to >95% content of total steviol glycosides. The compositions can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid salt, with traces of sodium below 0.01%, which is iodized and dissolved in purified water for food use.

Abstract: The present invention provides edible compositions comprising a sweet taste modulator or bitter taste blocker of the present invention, food products comprising such edible compositions and methods of preparing such food products. The present invention also provides methods of reducing the amount of sugar in a food product, methods of reducing the caloric intake in a diet, and methods of enhancing sweet taste or blocking a bitter taste in a food product.

Abstract: Described herein is an edible coating for food products in which the coatings comprises a polysaccharide cross-linked with a cross-linking agent solution. Also described herein are methods for coating food products and forming clusters of food products. The use of the edible coating for extending the shelf-life of food products is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making products of reconstituted plant material using extrusion and/or molding processes, wherein the reconstituted plant material comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to the products obtained by these methods. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest for an edible product.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of sedoheptulose as a nutritional supplement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a food printer, and also to a food printer having a mounting apparatus which is designed to mount the food printer in a treatment compartment of a domestic appliance, in particular in a cooking compartment of a domestic oven and/or in a refrigeration compartment of a domestic refrigerator, and the invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a domestic oven and/or a domestic refrigerator, having an electrical interface which is designed to electrically connect a food printer of this kind to the domestic appliance, in particular to the domestic oven and/or to the domestic refrigerator, and/or to actuate said food printer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for the production of cast web of homogenized tobacco material, said casting system comprising —a casting box (4) adapted to contain a slurry of said homogenized tobacco material and from which a cast web of said slurry is cast; —a first drying section adapted to dry said cast web; —a movable support to receive the cast web formed by casting said slurry from said casting box and to transport it to said first drying section; —a drum (8) adapted to move said movable support and adapted to allow heat exchange between said drum and said movable support; and —first temperature control means to cool said drum so that a temperature difference between a temperature of said movable support at a position where said cast web is received onto said support from said casting box and a temperature of said slurry in said casting box is comprised between about 0 degree Celsius and about 30 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a natural-based liquid composition for use with electronic vaporizing devices. The present disclosure is also directed to electronic vaporizing devices for using such composition. In one embodiment, the liquid compositions are water-based and are substantially free of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions may be augmented to include additives such as medicines, wellness elements, supplements, recreational elements, and natural elements performing the role of emulsifiers. The present disclosure is also directed to electronic vaporizing devices for vaporizing a natural-based liquid composition. The electronic vaporizing device may include the functionality to create specified or custom mixtures of a vaporizable material for the vaporizing thereof.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a nicotine source; and a delivery enhancing compound source, which includes a reaction product of one or both of: (i) an alpha-keto carboxylic acid and a compound of formula (I) where R1 is selected from alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl, and (ii) an alpha-hydroxy acid and a compound of formula (II) where X is a halogen and R2 is selected from H, alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl.

Abstract: Provided are modified tobacco plants having reduced nitrate levels and tobacco products generated from the modified tobacco plants having reduced tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNAs).

Abstract: Smoking article additive-containing member An additive-containing member having first and second regions, the second region comprising a predetermined region having a reduced strength limit relative to the first region so that the predetermined region is caused to break when pressure is applied to the additive-containing member, thereby to release additive, wherein the predetermined region is at a seal between two parts of the additive-containing member.

Abstract: The subject matter relates to a stylized layer for a cigarette packet, which is developed to fit the packet. It fits the packet recess, enclosing all the rear part and part of the side of the packet, and is provided with a rear wall with a cutout and an internal compartment housing an infrared insert emitting signals in the long infrared. The long-infrared insert has substances that allow a reduction in the level of nicotine and of various other elements harmful to the user's health, found in cigarettes. The user can stylize the packet, since the layer is able to receive promotional messages and be decorated. It allows the control of the substances entering the body, making it possible for the user, to give up smoking. The longer the time of contact between the layer and the packet, the more the level of nicotine and substances in cigarettes will diminish.

Abstract: A smoking article having a proximal end and a distal end is provided, including a combustible heat source disposed at the distal end; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the combustible heat source; a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate and disposed at the proximal end; and a tubular element slideable from a first position towards the distal end to a second position. In the second position, the slideable element at least partially extends over the combustible heat source and is configured to reduce the air supply to the combustible heat source. The tubular element is configured to modify a heat output of the combustible heat source, and to control a resistance-to-draw of the smoking article by selectively covering air inlets.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided, and includes a control body serially engaged with a cartridge, the cartridge having an aerosol precursor source housing an aerosol precursor and defining a mouth opening configured to direct an aerosol therethrough to a user. A heater device is operably engaged with the cartridge, wherein the heater device comprises an electrically-conductive carbon element disposed adjacent to a heat-conductive substrate. The heater device is configured to receive the aerosol precursor from the aerosol precursor source onto the heat-conductive substrate, such that the aerosol precursor on the heat-conductive substrate forms the aerosol in response to heat from the electrically-conductive carbon element conducted through the heat-conductive substrate. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an oven assembly for use with a personal electronic vaporizer configured to receive the oven assembly and heat a medium therein. The oven assembly may include a cup for use in heating the medium. The cup may define a pocket therein with a shaft extending into the pocket from a base plate. The shaft defines a shaft channel extending from the exterior of the cup to the pocket. As air is drawn through the personal electronic vaporizer, the air travels around the exterior of the cup and into the shaft channel to enter the pocket. The medium disposed therein is heated and vaporized and carried along to the user in the stream of air after it leaves the pocket.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes an electrical power supply, a cavity structure configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, and a plurality of semiconductor heaters within the cavity structure. Each of the plurality of semiconductor heaters includes a substrate layer and a heating layer on the substrate layer. The heating layer is a continuous layer. The aerosol-generating device includes a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to each of the plurality of semiconductor heaters.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device having an exterior protective housing configured to at least partially surround at least a portion of operable components of the electronic vaporizing device. In one embodiment, the exterior protective housing may include at least one light-transmitting portion. In another embodiment, the at least one light-transmitting portion may be substantially transparent, at least partially transparent, and/or translucent. In an embodiment, the at least one light-transmitting portion is configured so that at least a portion of the operable components of the electronic vaporizing device are at least partially visible from the outside of the device during operation thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device having a weather detection functionality or component for detecting a plurality of weather data associated with an environment proximate to the weather detection component, analyzing the plurality of detected weather data to determine at least one weather condition, and outputting the data and/or analysis to a user of the device. The determination of the weather condition and generation of the plurality of weather status data is based on a plurality of weather data capture parameters and a plurality of weather detection device operating parameters.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizing device comprising at least one power source for power generation for operation of the device, wherein at least a portion of the power generated thereby may be provided to at least one other electronic device that may be connected or associated with the electronic vaporizing device. The electronic vaporizing device may include a power output control component that regulates the power provided to the vaporizing device and to the at least one other electronic device. A method is also provided for the provisioning of power generated by a power source of an electronic vaporizing device.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizing device comprising: a device processor operable for controlling the electronic vaporizing device and at least one operation parameter of at least one associated lighting device; at least one container configured to store a vaporizable material; a vaporizing component; at least one vapor outlet coupled to the vaporizing component and configured to receive vapor generated by the vaporizing component, the at least one vapor outlet; at least one power source; and at least one input/output device operatively coupled to the device processor and configured to operatively connect the device processor to at least one associated lighting device, wherein the at least one input/output port is operable to transmit a plurality of control signals generated by the device processor to the at least one associated lighting device for controlling at least one operation parameter of the at least one associated lighting device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device having a security monitoring component for monitoring at least one security state associated with the electronic vaporizing device, at least one remote location, and combinations thereof. The security monitoring component may be operable to capture a plurality of security data associated with at least one of the electronic vaporizing device, at least one remote location, and combinations thereof, determine, based on at least a portion of the captured security data, at least one security threat to at least one of the electronic vaporizing device, the at least one remote location, and combinations thereof, and generate a plurality of threat status data therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device for vaporizing water-based compositions and other vaporizable materials. The electronic vaporizing device may comprise a vaporizing component having an ultrasonic vibration element operable to produce ultrasonic vibrations to vaporize at least a portion of the vaporizable material received therein. In one embodiment, the vaporizing component may further comprise a heating element operable to produce heat energy to vaporize at least a portion of the vaporizable material received therein. In one embodiment, the electronic vaporizing device may comprise a processor operable to generate at least one vaporizing control signal for selectively operating at least one of the ultrasonic vibration element and the heating element. The operation of the vaporizing component may be determined by an associated user, by a third party via a remote device, and the like.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electric heater in an electrically heated smoking system is provided, including providing electrical power to the heater in pulses such that during active periods power is supplied to the heater and during inactive periods power is not supplied to the heater; charging a capacitor in an RC circuit during the inactive periods and allowing the capacitor to discharge during the active periods; and monitoring a discharge voltage of the capacitor and if the discharge voltage of the capacitor drops below a threshold voltage level, then stopping further supply of electrical power to the heater.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette (10), comprising an atomizing assembly (100) and a power source assembly (300) connected in a detachable mode; the atomizing assembly (100) comprises a housing (120) and an atomizer (140) located in the housing (120); the housing (120) is provided with a pressing portion (160) therein; the atomizer (140) comprises a liquid storage container (142) and an atomizing element connected to the liquid storage container (142); the power source assembly (300) comprises a first connecting portion (320) facing the atomizer (140); one end of the housing (120) facing the power source assembly (300) is provided with a second connecting portion (180) connected to the first connecting portion (320) in a detachable mode; one end of the atomizer (140) facing the power source assembly (300) is provided with a third connecting portion (144); and when the first connecting portion (320) is connected to and fixed with the second connecting portion (180), the pressing portion (160) presses the atomizer (140)

Abstract: An electronic smoking apparatus (100) comprising control circuitry (126), driving circuitry (122), charging circuitry (124), excitation element (128), a flavoured source (112) and a battery (114), the electronic smoking apparatus (100) being operable in a smoking mode or a charging mode; wherein excitation signals are to flow from the battery (114) to the excitation element (128) through a first switchable conductive path and in a first conduction direction when the electronic smoking apparatus (100) operates in the smoking mode, and charging current is to flow from an external charging power source to the battery (114) through a second switchable conductive path and in a second conduction direction when the electronic smoking apparatus (100) operates in the charging mode, the second conduction direction being opposite to the first conduction direction; and wherein the second switchable conductive path forms a portion of the first switchable conductive path.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating device for heating a cigarette The heating device includes a housing, a heating chamber arranged in the housing, at least one heating element, a control component, and a power supply. The housing defines an opening for insertion of the cigarette. The heating chamber is configured for partly receiving the cigarette. The at least one heating element is configured for heating the cigarette. The heating element is movably arranged in the heating chamber. The control component is configured for driving the at least one heating element to move, so that the at least one heating element abuts against an outer surface of the cigarette. The power supply is configured for supplying the at least one heating element power.

Abstract: A shirt includes a magnetic whistle holder that holds an official's whistle, a metal lanyard whistle clip, or a metal anchor carried near the whistle against the official's shirt. The magnetic holder maintains the whistle in a predictable location for ready grasping and prevents the whistle from swinging randomly from the lanyard and bouncing into the referee's body while the official is running.

Abstract: A footlet is provided with a heel portion formed by knitting, a toe portion, and a middle portion located between the heel portion and the toe portion. The middle portion comprises lateral sides that extend between the heel portion and the toe portion on either side. The heel portion is provided with a knitted elastic band forming an edge, which is provided with an anti-slip element applied thereto on a side facing the toe portion. The anti-slip element has been applied to the elastic band after the knitting of at least the elastic band.

Abstract: The infant undergarment includes a rear panel extending down from a neck curve and between lateral seams. A lower flap defines a lower portion of the rear panel which has lateral edges defined by leg curves giving the lower flap an hourglass form. A lower edge of the lower flap can be rotated up between legs of an infant and fastened back to other portions of the infant undergarment. A right front flap and left front flap extend from lateral seams of the rear panel to lateral edges of the front flaps which are adjacent to each other. Front fasteners adjacent these lateral edges allow for removable attachment of these lateral edges of the right front flap and left front flap to each other. The corner fasteners and front fasteners utilize complemental fasteners which can be removably attached from each other for convenient removal and replacement of the infant undergarment.

Abstract: A portable bib includes a bib and a bowl that can be attached to and easily removed from the bib. The bib includes semi-circular upper sections and fasteners for folding the bib. By fastening the upper sections together, the bib bends slightly to conform to the neck, shoulders, and chest of the individual. The bib can also be fastened to create a folded pocket where the bowl is placed and attached to the bib. The back of the bowl is a concave surface that conforms to the abdomen of the individual. The bib may be easily unfolded for cleaning and storing.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for absorbing sweat from under or behind breast. The apparatus includes a pair of disposable cushions. Each cushion of the pair of disposable cushions is made up of cotton and stitched to each cup of a pair of cups of a bra. The top portion of the cushion is curved in shape. The cushion fits behind the breast. The cushion is powder and perfume free. The cushion is sterile. The cushion is washable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottom wear having at least a waist-encircling section (2), wherein the waist-encircling section (2) at least has a first hole (3) and a second hole (4). The present invention provides a bottom wear assuring easy adjustment of the waist fastening position which varies from person to person; practicability saving time and labor in maintenance such as laundering; and easy adjustment of an abdominal pressure enabling a waist portion to be tightened and loosened easily.

Abstract: The present invention provides vents placed in and around a location of the knee in each leg of pants, trousers, jeans, cargo pants, breathable pants and sweat pants to allow for the circulation of air in the pants. These vents in each leg provide ventilation and air circulation to help keep the body cooler, especially as concerns the legs and trunk of a body. The ventilation system is located in the generally in the back of each leg of the pants and preferably in the general area of the knees. By having the ventilation system in each knee area of each leg, the air circulates throughout the pants helping to keep the body cooler.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved article of clothing for nursing, with features that enhance the user's ability to selectively and controllably expose one or both breasts while simultaneously presenting a more secure and stylish look, both when in use and when not in use. The invention allows for individual or dual breast access in a non-obvious form that can provide as much breast coverage as the mother feels comfortable with. When access to the breast is not in use, the clothing shows no signs of having specific nursing functionality. The invention can be applied to articles of clothing in many fashion design style forms. The invention is also able to optionally provide breast support via an internal brassier, and nipple protection via removable pads.

Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and articles for triggering thermogenesis may be provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a vest, at least one wrist wrap, and a neck pad. The vest, at least one wrist wrap, and neck pad may each include at least one cooling element capable of influencing a wearer's body temperature.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of a respirator and a method of making the respirator are disclosed. The respirator can include a harness (60) including first and second straps (62, 64); a mask body (12) including right and left portions (16, 18) on each side of a centerline (24), where the right and left portions (16, 18) are bounded by a perimeter (24) of the mask body (12); a right tab (30) that extends from a right side perimeter segment (26) of the perimeter (24) of the mask body (12) adjacent the right portion (16); and a left tab (40) that extends from a left side perimeter segment (28) of the perimeter of the mask body (12) adjacent the left portion (18). The first strap (62) of the harness (60) is attached to the right and left tabs (30, 40) at first right and left attachment locations (50, 52), and the second strap (64) is attached to the right and left tabs (30, 40) at second right and left attachment locations (54, 56).