Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to plant extract compositions and methods to isolate cutin-derived monomers, oligomers, and mixtures thereof for application in agricultural coating formulations, and in particular, to methods of preparing plant extract compositions that include functionalized and non-functionalized fatty acids and fatty esters (as well as their oligomers and mixtures thereof), which are substantially free from accompanying plant-derived compounds (e.g., proteins, polysaccharides, phenols, lignans, aromatic acids, terpenoids, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids, alcohols, alkanes, and aldehydes) and can be used in agricultural coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a new type of food ingredient containing a combina-tion of insoluble whey protein particles having a particle size in the range of 1-10 micron (referred to as type A particles) and acid-gellable whey protein aggregates (referred to as type B particles). The invention furthermore pertains to whey protein-based, yo-ghurt-like products containing the combination of type A and type B particles and to methods of producing the food ingredient and the whey protein-based, yoghurt-like products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a chocolate bar containing sucrose palmitate and having a cacao mass content of 35 mass % or more, wherein (i) a sucrose palmitate content is between 0.2 mass % and 0.5 mass % inclusive, and a thickness of the chocolate bar is between 1 mm and 3 mm, inclusive, or (ii) a sucrose palmitate content is between 0.1 mass % and 0.5 mass %, inclusive, and a thickness of the chocolate bar is between 1 mm and 2 mm, inclusive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for producing frozen comestible products with entrained gas. The systems and apparatuses may function for long periods of time without cleaning. The systems and apparatuses may be used in producing soft-serve products entrained with a gas including soft-serve ice cream, soft-serve frozen yogurt, frozen pureed fruit, sorbet, soft-serve frozen custard, and other foods capable of being made into soft-serve products. An overrun control module, which may include a gas regulator or a pressure switch, may regulate quantities of a freezable comestible mixture and a compressed gas that pass through to an accumulator, where the gas becomes entrained in (e.g., dissolves in or becomes suspended in) the freezable comestible mixture. The freezable comestible mixture entrained with a gas may pass to the freezing chamber, which produces a frozen comestible product entrained with a gas.

Abstract: A fat- and/or oil-based dispersion comprising crystalline, semi-crystalline or amorphous particles or a mixture thereof, which can be used for coatings, fillings, nut products, printing media and decoration purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to ice lollys comprising a frozen liquid tea based composition comprising: water, tea powder or tea concentrate, methyl glucoside coconut oil ester, guar, gellan or pectin gum, and USDA certified organic non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) grown fruit or vegetables in the form of a concentrate of liquid, puree, or powder. The processing and subsequent packaging allows the composition to be processed without heating and/or pasteurization but remain shelf stable in the frozen form.

Abstract: An aerated confection is disclosed. The aerated confection comprising as an emulsifier polyglycerol ester (PGE) which is present at an air-water interface of air cells in the aerated confection. A method for the manufacture of the aerated confection is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of extracting native proteins from vegetable source materials such as oil-seeds, legumes and grains. Native proteins mentioned in this invention are present in the source material in their non-denatured state, i.e. with their functional properties relevant to application in food industry like solubility preserved and not compromised by processing conditions. Source materials mentioned in the present invention are of vegetable origin and typically contain significant (>5% by weight) amounts of native oils and lipids. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out this process and to the native protein obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing an alpha-lactalbumin fraction and a beta-lactoglobulin fraction from a whey material obtained from milk, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing the whey material; (ii) contacting the whey material with a chromatographic support allowing beta-lactoglobulin to be retained by the chromatographic support; (iii) obtaining a permeate fraction from the chromatographic support comprising the alpha-lactalbumin fraction; (iv) optionally washing the chromatographic support; and (v) obtaining a retentate fraction from the chromatographic support comprising the beta-lactoglobulin fraction; wherein the whey material provided in step (i) has been depleted, or substantially depleted from at least one whey protein, such as at least 2 whey proteins, e.g. at least 3 whey proteins.

Abstract: A consumable having replenishment properties to be consumed by animals to maintain and/or restore proper hydration and electrolyte levels includes a base portion and an electrolyte portion. The base portion is processed by at least one of pureeing, juicing, liquefying and macerating. The base portion can include one or more of an item of produce. The base portion can be all-natural. The electrolyte portion can include one or more of a sugar, potassium and sodium. The electrolyte portion is combined with the base portion to generate the consumable. The consumable can also include a natural supplement such as vitamins, minerals and/or proteins. The consumable has a melting point and may be frozen prior to consumption or may be consumed in its liquid-like or slurry-like form.

Abstract: The current invention relates to methods of reducing hyperthyroidism in an animal by feeding the animal with a diet including vitamin K. The vitamin K is in an amount effective to reduce factors such as creatinine, triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The current invention also relates to pet food composition that include effective amount of vitamin K to reduce the circulating levels of creatinine, T3 and TSH. In addition, the methods of making such a food composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of sustainably producing an aquaculture meat product by feeding a fish over its dietary cycles an aquaculture feed composition, said method comprising the step of formulating an aquaculture feed composition by replacing all or part of fish oil in the composition with a single microbial source of eicosapentaenoic acid (“EPA”) and docosahexaenoic acid (“DHA”). In a preferred embodiment, the microbial source comprising DHA and EPA derives from a microorganism/microbe of the genus Schizochytrium or Thraustochytrium.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a composition of a particulate coformulation which includes particles containing an active substance and an additive, wherein each particle contains a relative additive concentration increasing radially outwards from a particle center to a particle surface along a finite gradient. In one example, the particle surface is an additive-rich surface without a distinct physical boundary between the particle center and the particle surface. The relative additive concentration may have a continuous rate of change across the finite gradient. In some examples, an active substance:additive ratio of the particle surface is sufficiently low to form a protective surface layer around the active substance. Generally, the particle surface is free of the active substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants with increased levels of water soluble carbohydrates, particularly fructan, in the stem and leaf sheath. The present invention also provides methods of identifying and/or producing these plants. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel class of polypeptides designated MYB13 which upregulate the expression of enzymes involved in fructan synthesis. The present invention further relates to a novel promoter element that can be used to express genes predominantly in the stem and leaf sheath during the early reproductive stage of a plant.

Abstract: A process for preparing a liquid oat base or drink of improved soluble oat protein content from an oats material, in particular an oats material that has not been heat treated in a humid state, comprises solubilizing oat protein in an aqueous solvent by means of protein-deamidase. Also disclosed is a corresponding liquid oat base and uses thereof.

Abstract: A method is provided for the production of pasta with yogurt. Pasta made with yogurt can be prepared using dry yogurt powder or prepared yogurt. Such pastas are produced by carefully mixing the ingredients, extruding or pressing the mixture, then drying the formed pasta shapes at temperatures from about 130 degree F to about 200 degree F and at a low relative humidity sufficient to control the drying rate to a final moisture content of about 10 to 13 weight percent, wherein the pasta has, after processing and subsequent cooking, good color, texture, integrity and flavor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for preparation of malted cereals, the improved malted cereals and their use, e.g., in the production of food and beverages.

Abstract: An edible topping composition which is pourable at refrigeration and room temperatures. The edible topping composition includes a coconut component (i.e., coconut oil, coconut cream, and/or coconut milk), fat, stabilizer, sweetener, and water. One or more optional ingredients can also be used (e.g., milk protein or soy protein, emulsifiers, thickeners, salt, phosphate salt, flavoring, coloring, preservatives, etc.). The edible topping composition is whippable and, in a whipped form, has a smooth, non-greasy texture and is free of waxy mouth feel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a food product formed from the leg of a fowl comprising: a) a central leg bone having a foot end and a thigh end, said leg bone preferably being substantially without at least a foot knuckle; and b) a first portion of natural meat originally located around a portion of the foot-end of said bone and displaced from said foot end toward said thigh-end such that at least a portion of said foot-end bone is exposed and such that said displaced portion of meat remains indirectly attached to the bone.

Abstract: The comprehensive result of the present invention contains raw honey, bee pollen, and/or manually collected pollen. The pollens are frozen to prevent spoilage. Upon collecting all of the desired pollens, the pollens are mixed together and thoroughly blended with raw honey to create a product, with extended shelf life, containing a known variety of pollens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and resulting food composition for reducing sodium in food products without impacting the salty taste of said food products. In particular, the present invention pertains to a method of producing a food composition, the method comprising the steps of: gelling a non-starch hydrocolloid polymer in an aqueous food matrix; cooling the food matrix comprising the jellified hydrocolloid polymer; and adding sodium to the cooled food matrix to form the food composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flavor-improving agent comprising an extract from a plant of the genus Quercus of the family Fagaceae, wherein the ratio of whisky lactone content to total polyphenol content is 0.2% or higher; and a method for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A spray-dried composition comprising an enzyme which is a ?-galactosidase having transgalactosylating activity and a maltodextrin and/or sodium chloride.

Abstract: The invention provides carbohydrate compositions and products comprising the carbohydrate compositions, such as dry products or a low-viscosity reduced-sugar syrup, methods of making the carbohydrate compositions and products, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use and formulation as weight management products and in particular fermented dairy foodstuffs. The compositions generally comprise two or more of the following components: a) a microbiome modifying component; b) a satiety modifying component; and c) a metabolic modifying 5 component and at least one of the following: d) Streptococcus thermophilus CBS 139100 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus CBS 139099 microbial strains or mutant strains or fragments or fractions thereof; e) a combination of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus microbial strains which together, or individually, are capable of secreting polysaccharides having high levels of galactosamine 10 and no or low levels of rhamnose and glucuronic acid when grown on a dairy substrate; or f) polysaccharides formed of: i) 15-25% galactosamine; ii) 45-60% galactose; and iii) 20-30% glucose.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to nutritional supplements comprising rice protein isolate. Some embodiments of the nutritional supplement comprise less than about 90 mg of leucine per gram of rice protein isolate and less than about 50 mg of lysine per gram of rice protein isolate. Some embodiments pertain to methods of using the nutritional supplements described herein to achieve one or more of weight gain, weight maintenance, growth, muscle growth, muscle maintenance, decreased muscle loss, or improved exercise training results.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of a dietary supplement comprising 3% to 8% water by weight; 14% to 20% glucose syrup; 60% to 80% sugar; 1% to 3% gelatin; 0.1% to 2% of one or more flavoring substances, and 2% to 6% fungal lactase from Aspergillus oryzae with an enzymatic activity of 100000 units per gram of enzyme. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the composition of a dietary supplement as well as to its preparation in the form of melting gum.

Abstract: A apparatus (100) for roasting coffee beans is disclosed comprising a compartment (110) for holding coffee beans (10); a roasting element (140) for roasting the coffee beans in said compartment; and a processor (130) comprising a control unit (134) for controlling the roasting element. Wherein, the processor (130) is adapted to determine a weight loss rate of the coffee beans, and the control unit (134) is adapted to control the roasting element as a function of the determined weight loss rate. A coffee machine including such an apparatus and a method for roasting coffee beans are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some examples, a system may be configured to generating flour having a uniform particle size of less than 100 Microns from whole insects. For example, the may include generating a slurry from whole insects by adding water while blending the whole insects using one or more mixers to generate an insect slurry. In some cases, the water is added to the insect parts to reduce the viscosity and to assist in separating the whole insects into parts. In some cases, the insect slurry may be filtered.

Abstract: Tofu is typically sold saturated in liquid, and in order for the tofu to take on a desired flavour, the liquid content of the tofu must first be reduced. The present invention provides a method of reducing the liquid content of tofu and a tofu press 10, comprising: a tray 20 for receiving tofu 30 therein; a pressure member 80 for applying pressure to the tofu 30 within the tray 20; and a toggle latch 120 releasably coupleable between the tray 20 and the pressure member 80 such that pressure is applied to the tofu 30 within the tray by the pressure member 80.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing rod-like articles, comprising a machine for manufacturing the rod-like articles or a feeding device for delivering the rod-like articles, a first measuring unit for measuring at least one quality parameter of the manufactured rod-like articles, a device for dividing a stream of the rod-like articles into a first stream and into a second stream, a first transferring device, which receives the first stream of the rod-like articles and transfers this stream as an output stream of the rod-like articles manufacturing system, a second transferring device which transfers inspected rod-like article to the output stream of the rod-like articles on the first transferring device.

Abstract: Nicotine permeability through the mucous membrane depends on pH, with the uptake improving with higher pH. The invention provides stabilization of basic pH at the surface of the product during oral use thereof, without reducing nicotine mobility within the oral smokeless tobacco or nicotine-containing non-tobacco product. The invention in one aspect relates to an oral smokeless tobacco or nicotine-containing non-tobacco product comprising a composition enclosed by a wrapping material, wherein the wrapping material comprises a magnesium carbonate. In another aspect, the invention relates to an oral smokeless tobacco or nicotine-containing non-tobacco product comprising a composition enclosed by a wrapping material, and comprising a liner adjacent to the wrapping material, wherein the liner comprises magnesium carbonate in an amount of 0.1 to 10%, by total weight of the oral smokeless product.

Abstract: A smoking article is provided, including a combustible carbonaceous heat source having opposed front and rear end faces; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the rear end face of the combustible carbonaceous heat source; an ignitable composition provided on at least a portion of the front end face of the combustible carbonaceous heat source; and one or more airflow pathways along configured to allow air to be drawn through the smoking article for inhalation, the ignitable composition being configured to be ignited by striking the front end face on a frictional surface, and being isolated from the one or more airflow pathways such that air drawn along the one or more airflow pathways does not directly contact the ignitable composition.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device, in particular an electronic cigarette or a vaporizer, has means to avoid children or young persons to use said aerosol generating device.

Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an inhaling device is provided, the inhaling device including a gas flow path through which gas can be drawn by the action of a user puff, a gas flow sensor within the gas flow path, and a memory, the method including recording gas flow measurements from the gas flow sensor; comparing the gas flow measurements with the user puff signature stored in the memory to provide a correlation score; and enabling or disabling further operation of the device based on a value of the correlation score. The method allows an inhaling device, such as an electrically operated smoking device or a medical inhaler, to authenticate a user of the device based on a detected puffing behavior.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article may include a base layer, at least one aerosol-forming substrate positioned on the base layer, and a cover layer overlying the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and secured to the base layer so that the at least one aerosol-forming substrate is sealed between the base layer and the cover layer. The cover layer includes a polymeric film comprising at least one of a plurality of micropores and a plurality of microperforations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a control method of an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes the following steps: (a) a mobile device sending a control signal to a server; (b) the server receiving and sending the control signal to the electronic cigarette; and (c) the electronic cigarette receiving the control signal and controlling the working circuit to connect with the power supply based on the control signal.

Abstract: The invention provides a form-fitting garment configured to enhance the buttocks of the wearer. A garment of the invention includes a pair of buttock overlay portions sized and positioned to overlay the buttocks of the wearer and a pair of buttock support bands disposed beneath the buttock overlay portions sized and positioned to overlay a portion of a wearer's body beneath each buttock so as to apply compression to the portion of the wearer's body beneath each buttock. The buttock overlay portions and buttock support bands cooperate to provide support and/or add lift and/or curve to the buttocks of the wearer.

Abstract: An infant wrap and carrier for securing an infant during transport. The infant wrap and carrier has a base with a perimeter section extending around an interior portion and a flap connected to the interior portion. The flap may be configured to translate between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for an exercise garment configured to be worn by an infant. Specifically, embodiments are related to a fitness routine incorporating a safety harness to be worn by an infant.

Abstract: A post-operative bra for creating uniform breast symmetry after surgery. There are left and right side cups under the respective breasts, a left and right side longitudinal straps that wrap around the user's torso, a fastener connecting the ends of the left and right side longitudinal straps when the bra is worn by the user, air bladders mounted in the left and rights side longitudinal straps, and a pump connected to each air bladder for inflating the air bladder. The device provides pressure to the appropriate areas of the user to assist in supporting and stabilizing the breast in order to retain its proper shape.

Abstract: A hybrid article of apparel is provided. The article comprises a form-fitting inner layer and a looser, more freely-fitting outer layer joined together at various locations to provide an aerodynamic article with improved modesty, among other benefits.

Abstract: The invention includes a system for dissuading flying, stinging Insects that is economical and easy-to-carry; and methods of making and using said system. The system may comprise: a holding device; a head covering; a dispensing container; and a jumping jack.

Abstract: An ash collecting bib according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an upper panel including an attachment clip panel, and a lower panel including a collecting pouch. A connecting joint connects the upper panel and the lower panel. An attachment clip is coupled to the attachment clip panel of the upper panel. The attachment clip is rotatably coupled to the attachment clip panel.

Abstract: A system for rapid application and adjustment of protective cushioning employs a garment component covering a body portion and having a securing element affixed thereto. A pad having a mating securing element affixed thereto is releasably attachable to the securing element to engage the pad to the garment component to protect the body portion.

Abstract: In the configuration of a supporter that at least partially includes a tubular cover portion which covers a part of a human body and which elastically expands and contracts, a load addition pattern portion that is adhered to at least a part of a half or more circumference in a circumferential direction on the front surface of the tubular cover portion and that can apply a load of a predetermined magnitude to the part of the human body when the part of the human body to which the tubular cover portion is fitted is moved is continuously formed of an elastic rubber material. Preferably, as the elastic rubber material, a silicone rubber material is used, and a part or the whole of the area of the load addition pattern portion is formed with a mesh-shaped portion and preferably a honeycomb shape.

Abstract: A protective apparel is provided. The protective apparel includes a tubular sleeve formed of a protective material. The tubular sleeve includes an upper rim forming an upper opening and a lower rim forming a lower opening opposite the upper opening. The tubular sleeve is sized to cover a substantial portion of a user's arm. The present invention further includes an elbow padding disposed at an elbow portion of the tubular sleeve in between the upper opening and the lower opening. The present invention may be worn by a user to protect their arms while riding on a motorcycle without wearing a heavy jacket.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for the delivery of beneficial respirable compounds such as moisture, anti-inflammation compounds, anti-irritants, fragrances, aromatherapy compounds, and low dose medications slowly and continuously over time using a mask containing a thickened aqueous gel media delivery system combined with, supported by, and coating solid bodies inside the filter. The present invention also relates generally to methods for the removal of harmful industrial gasses from inhaled air using a disposable filtration mask containing a fluid filter media composed of a thickened aqueous gel that can be readily modified by means of additives to enhance its filtration properties for specific gasses individually, or in combination. The fluid filter media is combined with, supported by, and coats solid bodies inside the filter which optimize contact between the fluid filtration gel and the incoming air containing harmful industrial gasses.

Abstract: A personal respiratory protection device comprising an upper panel, a central panel, and a lower panel, the central panel being separated from the upper and lower panels by a first and second fold, seam, weld or bond, respectively, such that device is capable of being folded flat for storage along first and second fold, seam, weld or bond and opened to form a cup-shaped air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer when in use, wherein the upper panel has a nose conforming element for conforming at least part of the upper panel to the nose of a wearer when in use, the nose conforming element having a resiliently flexible central portion and first and second rigid outer portions extending outwardly from the central portion, the central portion deforming upon donning of the respirator so that the central and outer portions conform to the profile of the nose.

Abstract: A filtering face-piece respirator 10 that includes a harness 14 and a mask body 12 that has a multi-layer filtering structure 16. The respirator includes a cushioning member 64 positioned proximate the nose area of the mask body 12, enveloped by a layer of the filtering structure 16. The cushioning member 64 is a compressible material and may be elastic. The cushioning member 64 can be positioned directly opposite of a nose clip 56.