Abstract: Process for the production legume meal comprising the steps of: a) providing a wet heat treatment reactor comprising a cylindrical tubular body (1) with horizontal axis, having an opening (5, 6, 10) for the introduction of legume meal and water or an aqueous solution and having at least one discharge opening (7), a heating jacket (4) and a rotor (8) arranged inside the cylindrical tubular body; b) feeding a continuous flow of meal into the reactor, in which the rotor (8) is rotated at a speed greater than or equal to 150 rpm; c) feeding into the reactor, together with the flow of meal, a continuous flow of water or aqueous solution, which is dispersed into minute droplets; d) centrifuging the aforementioned flows against the inner wall of the reactor, thus forming a highly turbulent, dynamic, thin tubular fluid layer, while advancing in substantial contact with the inner wall of the reactor towards the discharge opening (7); e) discharging from the discharge opening (7) a continuous flow of a wet meal (moistu

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an oil/fat composition for a solid roux, said composition making it possible to achieve the physical properties required of a solid roux, i.e. shape retention during summertime, resistance to seepage of a liquid oil component, resistance to surface whitening, and good melt-in-the mouth properties, as well as a reduction in trans-fatty acid and saturated fatty acid content. Provided is an oil/fat composition for a solid roux, said composition being characterized in that the composition has a triglyceride composition comprising 15-40 wt % of an S3 triglyceride, 10-30 wt % of an S2U triglyceride, 10-25 wt % of an SU2 triglyceride, and 30-50 wt % of a U3 triglyceride (S: a C16-24 saturated fatty acid, U: a C16-18 unsaturated fatty acid), the weight ratio between C16 (P: palmitic acid) and C18 (St: stearic acid) is 0.5?P/St 2.0, and SSU/SUS>1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural sweetening composition comprising apple concentrate having a median particle size (d50) greater than 100 ?m and Luo Han Guo concentrate having a median particle size (d50) greater than 1 ?m and use in beverage, food, pharmaceutical, oral, dietetic, veterinary or tobacco products thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel sweetener compositions comprising a compound having a structure according to Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are described herein. Also provided are methods of modulating sweetness profile of a product by adding a compound of Formula I to the product, such as a beverage product or a food product. For example, the compound described herein can be added to increase the overall sweetness of a nutritive sweetener sweetened beverages; decrease the sweetness time-of-onset for high potency sweeteners such as rebaudioside A; decreasing bitter, metallic and licorice off-notes of high potency sweeteners; and improve the sweet quality of sweetened products.

Abstract: Various recovery processes are provided for the complete recovery of low soluble steviol glycosides obtained in recombinant microorganisms. Soluble ?-glycosyl steviol glycosides were fully recovered in downstream processing and then converted to steviol glycosides by hydrolases. The obtained steviol glycosides were purified and used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers, and flavor modifiers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A taste substance-supplying article is provided with: a taste substance-supplying body having a taste substance that is brought into contact with taste receptors to produce a sense of taste, and a taste-releasing part that retains the taste substance and gradually releases the taste substance; and a fixing part that fixes the taste substance-supplying body to an oral cavity so that the taste-releasing part can be brought into contact with a portion of an area being a part of the oral cavity and having taste receptors. The taste-releasing part is brought into contact with taste receptors, and supplies and causes the taste substance to come into contact with the taste receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for cultivating pluriennial plants belonging to the Cardueae tribe and for the integrated recovery of inulin, seeds and biomass from the said plants.

Abstract: Baby food products containing allergenic protein and methods of delivering the products are provided as a source of early introduction for prevention of food allergy in children. The product may be a solid or semi-solid product and includes an allergenic protein, one or more of a prebiotic or a probiotic, and a foodstuff. A method of feeding a baby food product to a child involves providing the child with a serving of the baby food product such that the child ingests a pre-defined amount of an allergenic protein. The serving may be provided on a periodic basis such that the child ingests a constant amount of the allergenic protein per week over an extended period.

Abstract: A fruit flesh extracting machine for extracting a flesh of a fruit is provided. The machine includes a conveyor configured for, carrying and displacing the fruit; an edge removing station configured for slicing at least one edge of the fruit; and a flesh extracting station having a first scoop slidabley and transversely mounted with respect to the conveyor and being configured for scooping out the flesh of the fruit. The conveyor is configured to displace the fruit between the edge removing station and the flesh extracting station.

Abstract: A two stage system for extraction of oil from whole citrus fruit is provided. The first stage is known in the art and includes a first plurality of toothed rollers which convey citrus as the teeth penetrate and rupture oil glands. The oil passes into a first water pan. A novel second stage uses a second plurality of toothed rollers to continue the penetration and rupturing of oil glands. The second plurality of rollers are positioned in an isolated second pan to partially submerge the citrus. A middle phase liquor with extremely low oil concentration is transferred into said second pan to initiate desorption of oil from the citrus. The desorption technique in one embodiment increases yield by 4% or more. This technique is expected to increase yield even more as the recovery by the first stage is reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a granular de-dusting material comprising 30-60 wt. % cold-swelling potato starch, 5-40 wt. % vegetable oil, 5-35 wt. % flour, all weight percentages based on dry weight of the granular de-dusting material. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a de-dusted enzyme product, comprising contacting a granular enzyme preparation, containing dust particles, with a granular dedusting material according to the invention, whereby the dust particles adhere to the granular de-dusting material, whereby the de-dusted enzyme product is obtained. The invention further relates to a de-dusted enzyme product.

Abstract: A system includes a first topping module with a first hopper holding a first topping sample of a first topping type and a first blade to cut a first topping serving. A second topping module includes a second hopper holding a second topping sample of a second topping type and a second blade to cut a second topping serving. A conveyor moves a topping vehicle between a first position below the first hopper and a second position below the second hopper. An order specifies the first topping type and the second topping type. An actuator system moves the first blade to cut the first topping serving according to the order to dispense the first topping serving onto the topping vehicle. The actuator system moves the second blade to cut the second topping serving according to the order to dispense the first topping serving onto the topping vehicle.

Abstract: A smokeable material for inclusion in a smoking article, comprising tobacco coated with acacia gum, wherein the amount of acacia gum is at least 10% by weight of the tobacco.

Abstract: A smoking adaptor with a body, which has a materials receptacle and a hollow column leading from the top part of the smoking adaptor through the lower section of the smoking adaptor such that materials placed in the receptacle can be ignited and smoke created by the combustion flows though the hollow column. The smoking adaptor can be in the form of a solid piece or multiple pieces that can combine with each other.

Abstract: A pressure differential device for attachment to a vessel to be used to smoke or vaporize tobacco or other consumables substances meant to be inhaled for pulmonary applications. The pressure differential device includes a chamber for receiving consumables, a tunnel running through the device, a flange for proper seating in a vessel, and a inner protruding member for attaching tunnel extension such as a straw.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic cigarette may be provided including a heater configured to vaporize a liquid; a mouth piece to deliver the vaporized liquid to a user of the electronic cigarette; a processor configured to control the heater to vaporize the liquid; a wireless communication circuit configured to communicate with an external communication device; and a verification circuit configured to start the operation of the electronic cigarette upon receipt of a signal transmitted by the external communication device via the wireless communication circuit.

Abstract: A cartridge of an electronic vaping device includes a housing assembly and a reservoir cap assembly. The housing assembly is a single piece housing assembly. The reservoir cap assembly includes a reservoir cap having a hole there through and at least one wick extending through an opening in the reservoir cap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, elements of such devices, and methods for producing vapor. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in and transported to a heating element by a unitary reservoir and liquid transport element. The unitary reservoir and liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: A data exchange system comprises an electronic smoking device that includes identifying data and a database configured to i) receive the identifying data from the electronic smoking device, ii) receive user data for a user of the electronic smoking device from a processor, iii) associate the identifying data with user data to generate a user record, and iv) store the user record.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a clearomizer. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a clearomizer with a refillable electronic cigarette juice tank with a first fill aperture, and a mouthpiece including a second fill aperture. The mouthpiece and the refillable tank rotate relative to one another along a common longitudinal axis to align the fill apertures, and facilitate filling of the refillable tank.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes and chargers. In various embodiments, the e-cigarette includes a power supply portion comprising a power supply, an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion comprising a liquid reservoir and an atomizer, the atomizer operable when connected to the power supply to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir, and control electronics, where the control electronics are configured to execute a set of computer readable instructions to place the electronic smoking device in an operation mode, a communication mode, and a charge mode. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a charger for an electronic smoking device. Aspects of the disclosure are further directed to a system comprising an electronic smoking device and a charger. Aspects of the disclosure are further directed to a method for charging an electronic smoking device.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic smoking device comprising a flow channel and an atomizer. The flow channel can comprise an incoming airflow opening, an incoming airflow pathway, a sensor assembly, and an outgoing airflow opening. The atomizer can be fluidly coupled to the flow channel. The flow channel can be configured to direct an airflow from the incoming airflow opening, through the incoming airflow pathway, over the sensor assembly, and through the outgoing airflow opening. The electronic smoking device can further be configured to pass the airflow over the atomizer.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for controlling an operation of an electronic cigarette. The method can include determining a total amount of vaporization energy required to vaporize an amount of liquid stored in a reservoir of an electronic cigarette. The method can include determining a total amount of atomizer power that is delivered to an atomizer associated with the electronic cigarette over a period of time. The method can include determining an amount of liquid remaining in the reservoir of the electronic cigarette, based on a comparison between the total amount of vaporization energy and the total amount of atomizer power delivered to the atomizer over the period of time.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic smoking device, comprising an outer tube mounted around at least a portion of an inner tube. The outer tube can comprise an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner tube can comprise an inner surface defining an air path and an outer surface. An annular liquid storage tank is defined between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. A heater enclosure can define a heater coil chamber. A heater coil can be mounted at least partially within the heater enclosure. A wick can include a first end portion. The wick can extend through a center of the heater coil and the first end portion can extend into a first wick bore in a first wall of the heater enclosure.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a power supply portion. In various embodiments, the eCig power supply portion includes a sub-assembly housing substantially containing a battery, an airflow sensor, and controller circuitry. Aspects of the disclosure are further directed to an eCig power supply portion further including a hemicylindrical port and/or electrical contacts aligned along a longitudinal axis of the power supply portion.

Abstract: An electronic device for generating an aerosol used for administration to human respiratory tract as the aerosol, nicotine in particular, including a power unit and an evaporator unit, wherein the evaporator unit includes a heating system with a heating element and a fluid transporting element, wherein the heating element comprises a dielectric substrate with at least one resistive layer area applied thereon.

Abstract: An electrically heated aerosol-generating device and ststem are provided, the device including an outer housing having a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating substrate; an electrical heater including at least one heating element configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate in the cavity to generate an aerosol; at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet; an airflow pathway extending from the at least one air inlet, through the cavity, to the at least one air outlet; means for determining the resistance-to-draw of the airflow pathway; and means for adjusting the resistance-to-draw of the airflow pathway in dependence on the determined resistance-to-draw. The system comprises an electrically heated aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-forming substrate comprising tobacco.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery and a laser with a dispersal lens is housed in a power module of a vaporizer. A mini USB charging port is integral with the power module. A variety of tanks can be screwed onto the power module such as concentrate or buds or e-juice. After an inhalation the user can experience a 3D light show in his vape cloud, a lit up tank and a sound show.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system may be configured to detect adverse conditions (e.g., a dry heater). The system may comprise an electric heater comprising at least one heating element for heating an aerosol-forming substrate, a power supply, and electric circuitry connected to the electric heater and to the power supply and comprising a memory. The electric circuitry may be configured to measure an initial electrical resistance (R1) of the electric heater; measure a subsequent electrical resistance of the electric heater after the measurement of the initial electrical resistance; determine the difference (?R) between the initial electrical resistance and the subsequent electrical resistance; determine that an adverse condition is present if the difference is greater than a maximum threshold value (?Rmax) or less than a minimum threshold value (?Rmin) stored in the memory; and control a power to the electric heater and/or provide an indication if the adverse condition is present.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes a storage container containing a supply of an aerosol-forming substrate, a fluid permeable heating element positioned across an opening in the storage container, a protective cover coupled to the storage container and covering the fluid permeable heating element, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet, and an airflow path from the at least one air inlet to the at least one air outlet. The protective cover is configured such that a portion of the airflow path is between the protective cover and the fluid permeable heating element.

Abstract: A fluid permeable heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes a cap and a substantially flat electrically conductive and fluid permeable heating element. The cap includes a hollow body with a first cap opening and a second cap opening. The first cap opening is opposite to the second cap opening. The heating element is configured to vaporise aerosol-forming substrate. The heating element is mounted on the cap, such that the heating element extends across the first cap opening. A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes the heater assembly, a liquid storage portion, a mouth piece, and a retainer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes a sensor, an atomizing assembly and a liquid storage unit, which are disposed in a housing. The atomizing assembly is provided with a first airflow passage. A second airflow passage is provided in the housing, and the sensor is disposed in the second airflow passage. The housing is defined with a first air inlet and a second air inlet. The first air inlet is in fluid communication with the first airflow passage. The second air inlet is in fluid communication with the second airflow passage. The first airflow passage and the second airflow passage are isolated from each other by a partition member.

Abstract: This garment is made to help a deformed back look straight. It also cuts down on making the large side of you back from getting sore and bruised. This garment will help people with scoliosis to feel more normal and builds their confidence. It is also very comfortable and can be worn over a brace.

Abstract: A wearable eyewear retaining system is provided. The wearable eyewear retaining system is embodied in an upper garment, wherein the upper garment includes at least one grommet adapted to securely hang eyewear by sliding an arm thereof through the grommet. A cloth element for the lenses of the eyewear may be provided by the upper garment, wherein the grommet and cloth element may be disposed along the upper garment to evoke the aesthetics of a driving shirt.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a pair of undershorts is provided. The undershorts includes a pair of leg portions, at least one seam and at least one fastening means. The at least one seam is formed on at least one leg portion of the pair of leg portions for taking off the pair of undershorts from legs of a user wearing the pair of undershorts. The seam is configured to run through length of the pair of undershorts from a waist end to a leg end. The fastening means is configured to separate or bond separations along the at least one seam. When the pair of undershorts is worn under a pair of outer shorts, the seam is configured to be separated by the user to take off the pair of undershorts from at least one leg opening of the pair of outer shorts without taking off the pair of outer shorts.

Abstract: A double-ended reversible tubular sock body having a first closed toe end and a second closed toe end, and a first heel section and a second heel section, each disposed within the elongated tubular sock body, with a first pattern disposed on a first side of the elongated tubular sock body and a second pattern disposed on a second side of the elongated tubular sock body, with one of the first pattern and the second pattern visible when the elongated tubular sock body is placed on a foot of a user.

Abstract: An apparatus formed or constructed from a stain resistant fabric or material to be worn as a full body bib that covers individuals of various sizes. The apparatus has an opening at the top to form a neck strap and an opening at the bottom portion to form legs. The neck portion has a closure and the leg portion is formed by an enclosed zipper. The leg portion is constructed with leg straps to secure the bib legs to the individual's legs. A fictitious pocket is attached at the top of the zipper edge.

Abstract: Systems and method for supporting one or more infant care appliances with a bib via one or more convenient bights (strands of a woven material, e.g.).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a garment having a cup portion with two cups, a body portion integrated with the cup portion, and a band are disposed on the garment such that is extends beneath the cup portions. The band is either on the body portion or adjacent the body portion. The garment also has support structures with a configuration, each following proximately a contour of the lower part of its respective cup, wherein a portion of the support structure is formed on and fixed to the band and a portion of the support structure extends on the body of the garment and is attached thereto. As such the support structure configuration is approximately arcuate. The garment also has additional control regions. The control is provided by fabric or materials that have less stretch than the body fabric from which the body of the garment is made.

Abstract: An article of clothing is provided that includes a waistband having at least one layer and configured to be positioned near a natural waist of the wearer, and a gusset positioned in a pubic area of the article of clothing and having a curved portion in a posterior portion of the gusset. A back rise seam is positioned on a posterior side of the article of clothing and extends between the waistband and the curved portion of the gusset. The position and size of the waistband and the gusset allows for a short length for the back rise seam and provides an upward lift to the article of clothing to position the article of clothing properly in relation to a body of the wearer.

Abstract: A high-visibility includes a sleeveless garment having a collar, a plurality of reflective torso stripes, and a reflective collar stripe. The high-visibility vest is to be worn on a torso of a wearer-user and is useful for providing higher visibility to a torso area and a neck area of the wearer-user with a polished and professional appearance.

Abstract: A system for activating the deployment an inflatable safety vest, wherein it includes a case designed to be solidly connected to the inflatable safety vest and equipped with a first opening into which a box can be removably inserted, said box includes at least an electronic card, connection mechanism and an energy-storage device. The upper part of the aforementioned first opening is provided with a housing which is equipped on the base with mechanism for connecting the case and into which at least the upper part of the box can be inserted so that it is hermetically connected to the case.

Abstract: A garment includes a connected front and back panels forming a cavity for an upper body of a subject. Each of a pair of sleeves is connected to at least one of the front or back panel and is in communication with the cavity. A collar is configured to surround a neck of the subject. Each of a pair of shoulder straps is connected at one end to the collar and at an opposing end to at least one of the front or back panels or a sleeve. A first opening is formed by at least the straps, a top edge of the front panel, and the collar to expose a top portion of the subject's chest. A second opening is formed by at least the straps, a top edge of the back panel, and the collar to expose a top portion of the subject's back.

Abstract: A multipurpose garment has an elongate body portion formed from one or more pieces of material that is generally rectangular in shape defined by top and bottom vertical edge portions and top and bottom horizontal edge portions, and left and right sleeve portions. In embodiments, the multipurpose garment is manufactured using a flatbed knitting machine employing a knit-in technique such that there is no visible seem between the body portion and the sleeves.

Abstract: A garment including a plurality of attached glove members having releasably attached glove bodies is provided. The garment includes a central portion and two opposed sleeve portions. Each attached glove member is attached to each opposed sleeve portion through the use of a retainer. The glove members may be used separately or together, allowing the user to deploy a combination of glove members simultaneously.

Abstract: Systems or methods for anatomy patterning a garment are provided. Anatomy patterning is any deliberate manipulation of a garment's pattern in order to change the perceived shape of a wearer of the garment toward a desired appearance. Additionally, the garments that result from use of these systems and methods for anatomy patterning are also provided.

Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.

Abstract: A hem insert is adapted for forming an inwardly or outwardly-turned cuff in a garment. The hem insert comprises an elongated flexible strip having opposing ends and opposing longitudinal straight edges. The hem insert is adapted for insertion into a sewn circumferential hem of the garment, and the hem subsequently folded by a wearer to form the cuff.