Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preparing loline alkaloids, compositions comprising loline alkaloids including pesticidal compositions, and uses of the compositions including uses as biological control agents. Methods for the control of pests, including plant or animal pests, and for the enhancement of plant growth or reproduction, and treatment and prevention of in sect infection and infestation, for example in plants and animals, are also provided.

Abstract: To provide a highly active herbicidal composition to control undesired plants by synergistic herbicidal effects. The present invention provides a herbicidal composition comprising (A) metobromuron or its salt, and (B) at least one herbicidal compound selected from the group consisting of chlorpropham, S-metolachlor, flufenacet, pyroxasulfone, nicosulfuron, fluazifop-P-butyl, prometryn, ioxynil, pendimethalin, trifluralin, prosulfocarb, thiobencarb and indanofan, or its alkyl ester or its salt; and a herbicidal method of using it.

Abstract: Compositions and uses involving L. monocytogenes PssZ, as well as homologs, variants, and fragments thereof, are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for repairing damage to wood and related cellulosic products caused by termites and other wood damaging insects comprising the steps of providing a modification of the bacteria of the genus gluconacetobacter toxic to termites and other wood damaging insects; converting said bacterial modification into a bait attractive to termites and other wood damaging insects as a source of food; and allowing said bacterial modification to produce a by-product ooze capable of repairing would damaged by termites and other wood damaging insects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel plant defense signaling peptide and applications thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an oven include a housing, a heating chamber positioned within the housing, at least one oven door to provide access to the heating chamber, an external nesting rack positionable on or near the housing, and a movable cook surface, the movable cook surface movable between a position within the heating chamber and a position at least partially external to the heating chamber, such that when the movable cook surface is in the position at least partially external to the heating chamber, the movable cook surface is positioned at least partially recessed below a top surface of the external nesting rack. One or more heat packs can be included to provide variable forms of heat to the heating chamber.

Abstract: A portioning device for cutting or leveling a food product includes a blade configured to cut the food product, a first leg section and a second leg section configured to support the portioning device on a surface, and a handle section configured to be manipulated by a user. Each of the first and second leg sections include a leg, a blade holder configured to connect with the blade, and a leg lock operatively mounted to the leg and configured to selectively lock the leg in a position at a selected height of the leg to adjust a distance between the blade and the surface. The blade is a wire. The handle section is foldable about the central portion thereof to place the device in a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: Provided is Lactobacillus curvatus SPC-SNU 70-3 (KCTC 12778BP) which is novel natural Korean lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional Korean nuruk.

Abstract: A paw selector for maintaining poultry paws in an ordered, indexed manner so that each paw can be matched with the carcass from which it was removed is provided. The paw selector has a tray coupled to a rotatable shaft. Rotation of the shaft causes the walls of the tray to rotate, thereby urging paws on the tray over a stationary tray bottom. Upon reaching a void in the tray bottom, the paws drop through the void on a lower tray or into a predetermined receptacle for further processing. At least on sensor can maintain correlation between the paw and the carcass from which it was removed for disposal of any rejected paws.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of sanitizing and preserving produce and other agricultural products, for example for consumption as Ready-to-Eat. The methods can comprise treating the products with a sanitizing agent and forming a protective coating over the products.

Abstract: A packaged product consisting essentially of an aseptic dairy beverage in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant foamy texture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fermented milk product includes angiogenin and/or angiogenin hydrolysate in an amount of 0.9 mg/100 g to 150 mg/100 g, and cystatin and/or cystatin hydrolysate in the mass ratio to the angiogenin and/or angiogenin hydrolysate of 0.006 to 1.7.

Abstract: A fast and efficient process to manufacture milk curd by direct chemical acidification with acid. The process comprises the steps of heating the milk to a temperature sufficient to pasteurize the milk, cooling the milk, coagulating the milk with the addition of an acid, and incubating the milk and acid mixture for a set period of time. The resulting curd may be employed in the manufacture of different varieties of cheese to which it is subjected to additional steps of salting, molding and/or pressing.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods relating to lecithin obtained from high-oleic soybeans. The high-oleic lecithin imparts improved characteristics to a product when compared to lecithin obtained from commodity soybeans. Examples of improved characteristics may include one or more of increased effective release, increased oxidative stability, increased OSI induction time, increased shelf life, increased smoke point, and a reduction in the increase in viscosity induced by oxidation or heat.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing roasted coffee beans, comprising: a first step of adding water to raw material roasted coffee beans, followed by heating of the resultant; and a second step of subjecting the raw material roasted coffee beans after the first step to supercritical carbon dioxide extraction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying stripes of liquid coating on a confectionery product comprising a rotatable applicator for liquid coating, at least one shield positioned above the rotatable applicator to collect coating material not applied onto the product, a manifold for providing the rotatable applicator with the coating material in a liquid form, and wherein the rotatable applicator is arranged to spin about an axis which is orientated from horizontal and up to 30 deg of deviation from horizontal, and wherein the applicator has openings along it's circumference through which coating material may be projected upon spinning of the applicator. The invention also relates to a method for decorating confectionery products and to the products.

Abstract: A method of producing, packaging, and sealing of a prepared food dessert which includes a combination of a brownie mix and a chocolate cake mix to produce a dry mixture. The dry mixture is put into a mason jar or ripple cup and an infusion flavor (candy or chocolate) is added to the mix to obtain a molten lava center after heating. The packaging may comprise a gift cello wrap and/or a heat shrink seal. A spoon may be added to the packaging. The consumer adds water and microwaves the product for a ready to eat dessert.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance is provided and may include a cabinet, a door, a sealed cooling system, an ice crusher motor, and a frozen beverage unit. The cabinet may define a chilled chamber. The door may be attached to the cabinet to selectively restrict access to the chilled chamber. The door may include a door liner defining an icebox compartment. The sealed cooling system may be in fluid communication with the icebox compartment to circulate air within the refrigerator appliance. The ice crusher motor may be mounted within the icebox compartment. The frozen beverage unit may include a freezing tank and a rotatable auger. The rotatable auger may extend into the freezing tank and in operable attachment with the ice crusher motor.

Abstract: A method for making ice cream including the following steps, performed in the following order: heating the side walls of the processing container to a preset preheating temperature; placing a basic ice cream mixture in the processing chamber after the step of heating the side walls of the processing container to a preset preheating temperature; deactivating any infectious agents which may be present in the basic mixture by activating the thermal treatment system in heating mode for a predetermined time in order to pasteurize the basic mixture inside the processing chamber; keeping the basic mixture, previously subjected to the thermal treatment inside the processing chamber, for a predetermined hold time.

Abstract: A frozen confection dispensing apparatus includes a freezer section having a base product. A dispensing section is connected to the freezer section. The dispensing section includes a mixing cylinder and a plunger movably positioned within the mixing cylinder, the mixing cylinder including at least one injection port. A flavoring section includes a plurality of flavor syrups connected to a specified injection port. A stepper motor is connected to the plunger and moves the plunger within the mixing cylinder. A control mechanism is connected with the stepper motor and syrup pump selectively moving the plunger wherein a syrup dispense rate and timing is sequenced by the control mechanism with the stepper motor driven plunger wherein mixing of the base product and flavor syrup is precisely controlled.

Abstract: This invention relates to containers of the kind having an outlet through which product is to be dispensed, e.g. food product. There is provided a container for product to be dispensed. The container has an upper part intended to move or deform in order to reduce the volume within the container. The container has an outlet intended to open during movement or deformation of said upper part. The outlet comprises a plurality of movable parts. The outlet further comprises a plurality of fixed parts located between said movable parts. The movable and fixed parts are arranged for shaping product as it is dispensed from the container through the outlet. A method of dispensing and a vending machine for dispensing portions of ice cream or other frozen product from the container are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition in liquid form, which contains oil, milk protein, monosaccharides, disaccharides, and/or oligosaccharides, a hydrocolloid and one or more emulsifiers comprising organic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. The composition may be aerated, and may be used to be frozen quiescently to prepare a frozen confection. The invention also provides a method for preparation of the composition of the invention, and a method for freezing the acrated composition of the invention. The liquid composition can be distributed at temperatures above 0° C., and frozen at the point of use prior to consumption, such that much energy is saved as compared to distribution of frozen confections at temperatures below 0° C.

Abstract: Processes of treating grain (e.g., corn), involving milling the grain to produce milled grain wherein the grain germ remains intact in the milled grain, and producing a mixture by mixing the milled grain with water and at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of protease, alpha amylase, glucoamylase, cell wall degrading enzyme, and mixtures thereof, wherein the pH of the mixture is optionally adjusted to a pH of about 3.5 to about 6.5, and incubating the mixture for about 1 to about 3 hours to produce an incubated mixture.

Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam treated pelletized feed composition comprising a granule comprising a core and a coating wherein the core comprises an active compound and the coating comprises a salt.

Abstract: An Application of p-methyl benzoic acid or a salt thereof as an additive for a feed or fed into drinking water for animals such as pigs, broilers, ducks, aquatic animals or other farmed animals, for preventing diarrhea and promoting growth, wherein p-methyl benzoic acid or a salt thereof is a type of acidifying agents for growth promotion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extruded pet food product which enables satiety to be improved in a pet animal. The present invention relates to an extruded packaged pet food product containing from over 15% to 30% moisture, from 11% up to 45% carbohydrate, fat and protein, an aw of over 0.7 and a density in the range of 250 to 300 g/l, for use in achieving satiety in a pet animal. The invention also relates to a method of achieving satiety in an animal, the method comprising feeding an extruded packaged pet food product containing from over 15% to 30% moisture, from 11% up to 45% carbohydrate, fat and protein an aw of over 0.9 and a density in the range of 250 to 300 g/l to a pet animal.

Abstract: A pet food composition comprising a meat based material comprised of meat or meat by-products, and an aqueous phase comprised of an acetyl-substituted waxy cassava inhibited starch in an amount effective to thicken said aqueous phase is provided. Also provided is a gravy for a pet food comprising an acetyl-substituted waxy cassava inhibited starch in an amount effective to thicken said composition and having a freeze/thaw stability greater than about 5 cycles as well as a method of feeding a canine or feline pet. Also provided is a gravy for a pet food comprised of a hydroxypropyl-substituted waxy cassava inhibited starch having less than about 2.5%, by weight of hydroxylpropyl substituents, in an amount effective to thicken said aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extruded pet food product for use in pet animal health. The present invention relates to an extruded packaged pet food product containing from over 15% to 30% moisture, from 11% up to 45% carbohydrate, fat and protein, an aw of over 0.7, for use in pet animal health. The invention also relates to a method of health in an animal, the method comprising feeding an extruded packaged pet food product containing from over 15% to 30% moisture, from 11% up to 45% carbohydrate, an aw of over 0.9, and a density in the range of 250 to 300 g/l to a pet animal.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a reduced-calorie fruit juice or vegetable juice beverage, which is produced by reducing the calorie of a fruit juice or vegetable juice beverage, such as a 100% fruit juice or vegetable juice beverage, while maintaining the favor and juice liquid properties of fruit juice or vegetable juice. To solve this problem, there is provided a reduced-calorie fruit juice or vegetable juice beverage which maintains the flavor and juice liquid properties of fruit juice or vegetable juice, the reduced-calorie fruit juice or vegetable juice beverage being produced by treating the fruit juice or vegetable juice with a crude enzyme preparation of fructosyl transferase having substantially no pectinase activity.

Abstract: Provided is a lemon juice-containing beverage which gives a fresh sensation typical of lemon regardless of its low fruit juice content. One ppb or more of at least one phenylpropene selected from the group consisting of safrole, methyleugenol, and myristicin is incorporated in a lemon juice-containing beverage having a fruit juice content of not less than 1% and not more than 30% and comprising at least one aroma component selected from the group consisting of linalool, nonanal, and decanal.

Abstract: A beverage machine has a gas dissolution assembly that includes a pressure vessel having an open end and a top cap that couples with the open end of the pressure vessel. The top cap has a gas inlet through which a gas to be infused into the beverage flows. A clamping mechanism clamps the top cap onto the open end of the pressure vessel. A gas infusing device that is coupled to the gas inlet has a porous element that infuses the gas into the beverage.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for making steviol glycosides, including RebM and glycosylation products that are minor products in stevia leaves, and provides enzymes, encoding polynucleotides, and host cells for use in these methods. The invention provides engineered enzymes and engineered host cells for producing steviol glycosylation products, such as RebM, at high purity and/or yield. The invention further provides methods of making products containing steviol glycosides, such as RebM, including food products, beverages, oral care products, sweeteners, and flavoring products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are chlorine dioxide releasing package label/inserts to be used inside a package or in an outer plastic bag containing several individual packages, the package label/insert containing (a) at least one layer of pectin and citric acid, (b) at least one layer of gelatin and sodium chlorite, (c) optionally at least one barrier layer containing gelatin (without sodium chlorite) between the at least one layer of pectin and citric acid and the at least one layer of gelatin and sodium chlorite, and (d) an adhesive joining said layers, wherein the package label/insert has alternating layers of the at least one layer of pectin and citric acid and the at least one layer of gelatin and sodium chlorite. Also disclosed are methods of killing microorganisms on an item using the package label/insert described herein.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conditioner to condition nutritional substances with conditioning programs that power conditioning elements for percentage of the time of a repeating temporal cycle. During each temporal cycle, each required conditioning element may be activated for only a percentage of the full time of the temporal cycle. The conditioner includes temperature controls that are responsive to sensor feedback from the conditioner and that modify the conditioning element activation during the cycles.

Abstract: A crispy co-extruded snack product includes an extruded casing having a flour component that includes from about 37% to about 92% by weight wheat flour; and an extruded filling disposed within the extruded casing wherein filling weight is from about 20 wt % to about 75 wt % of total weight of the co-extruded foodstuff.

Abstract: Embodiments of the system can relate to a popcorn dispenser system that may be configured for tracking popcorn and/or other items associated with the dispensement of popcorn. Some embodiments can include the use of markers to generate tracking information. Some embodiments can include use of modifiable markers to generate additional tracking information. The popcorn dispenser system can include devices that facilitate producing popped corn on-demand, which may include providing popped corn from un-popped kernels in specified amounts, at specified times, and/or with specified flavors.

Abstract: Method for producing a cooked food product, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a raw material, comprising chick peas, grinding the raw material to obtain a flour, hydrating the flour with water to obtain a flour mixture, preparing an oil mixture comprising at least olive oil and water, mixing the flour mixture and the oil mixture to obtain a batter, cooling and storing the batter to obtain a gel, cutting the gel to obtain individual food elements, and cooking the food elements to obtain a cooked food product, wherein the method is characterised in that, prior to the step of mixing the flour mixture and oil mixture, the oil mixture is heated, wherein the flour mixture is heated by mixing the flour mixture and the oil mixture due to transfer of heat contained in the oil mixture.

Abstract: A process for processing soybeans, said process comprising separating the soy sauce from a fermented mixture through decanting and splitting the soybeans into discernible pieces.

Abstract: A method and device for producing a hollow cylindrical, edible container composed of a vegetable item or fruit item (10), in particular of a cucumber, courgette or the like, which can be filled with a filling. The device has a centring means (11) for centring and fixing the fruit item (10), a hollowing-out means (21) for removing the core of the fruit item (10) and forming an internal cavity, and a peeling device for removing the outer shell of the fruit item (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for extracting starch from green bananas. The system includes: a pretreatment module configured to grind and homogenize the green bananas so as to form green banana slurry; an extraction module configured to receive the green banana slurry, and configured to add an extraction solvent to the green banana slurry to generate an extracted mixture of green banana starch; a separation module, wherein the extracted mixture of green banana starch is held still in the separation module, so green banana starch precipitates and green banana suspensions are precipitated and separated; a first rinsing module configured to rinse green banana starch precipitates to remove any impurities except for the starch therein, thereby forming a banana starch cream; and, a dehydration module configured to remove water from the banana starch cream to form banana starch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2; the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and each of R1 to R4, when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R5 or OR5 group, R5 representing a C1 to C5, or even a C1 to C3, alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R1 to R4 represents —OH; and/or when R1 and R2 are taken together, and/or R3 and R4 are taken together, represent a OCH2O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group; as an ingredient: to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.

Abstract: Provided is a co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps that is useful for stabilizing plant protein based drinks. Also provided are plant protein drink compositions stabilized using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps. Also provided are methods of stabilizing plant protein drink compositions using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a functional nutritional blend comprising Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, Coleus forskohlii extract, Zingiber officinale extract and piperine, for increasing metabolic efficiency and inhibition of adipogenesis.

Abstract: A method of treating degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in a companion animal having DMVD, a method of preventing DMVD in a companion animal at risk thereof, and a method of maintaining or improving cardiac health in a companion animal. The methods include orally administering to the companion animal a composition containing medium chain triglycerides and optionally one or more of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, lysine, taurine, magnesium, or sulfur-containing amino acids.

Abstract: An ingestion method of creatine composition, taking orally the creatine composition with beverage, characterized in that, the creatine composition is taken orally by preparing creatine composition aqueous solution with dissolving the creatine composition over one minute into water heating at 80-100° C. and by mixing the creatine composition aqueous solution with the beverage having ordinary or cool temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair regrowth promoter comprising an egg-yolk protein hydrolysate as an active ingredient. The egg-yolk protein hydrolysate is a safe ingredient produced from a natural source, and therefore can be widely used in daily consumable products, such as food and drink products, medicaments, animal feeds, and dietary supplements, or as a food additive, etc. The promoter etc. of the present invention can be orally administered and is thus very advantageous.

Abstract: The invention is a nutritional composition in unit dosage form for oral administration to an animal or human, which includes at least one ingredient from each of six biological Kingdoms selected from the group consisting of animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, protist and archaea. Each ingredient is co-admixed with every other said ingredient without further addition of synthetic excipients or fillers, and is typically formulated in dried powder form as a drink mix, food or beverage additive or as the fill for hard or soft capsules or other dosage forms including tablets (the compositions of the invention can generally be tableted without addition of ingredients beyond the nutrients themselves).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an infant formula specially designed to reduce episodes of regurgitation, colic and constipation that occur in infants fed on infant formula. The composition represents a needed improvement to the art because it contains in a single composition substances that simultaneously addresses these three problems.