Abstract: A process for producing powdered cocoa shells as a food ingredient, as replacer for cocoa powder, to impart colouration in food products, and as fat bloom inhibitor in cocoa-based products.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for producing a confectionery product comprising heat resistant chocolate or a heat resistant compound mass and to the confectionery product, which is produced by this process. The process utilizes spraying water and/or a polyol (such as a sugar alcohol or a sugar) solution onto chocolate or a compound mass thereby inducing the formation of heat resistant chocolate or a heat resistant compound mass.

Abstract: A machine for preparing frozen confectionery has the ability or characteristic of forming a seat used for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container. The machine has a heat exchange element having a heat exchange contact surface arranged to be in contact with a heat exchange portion of the container when the container is placed in the machine. The heat exchange element has an inverted conical or curved shape or a number of inverted conical sections, or a combination of curved and inverted conical sections. The confectionery produced can be a frozen product, such as soft ice, or a chilled dessert, such as mousse or whipped yogurt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-dairy frozen confection comprising 30 to 60 wt. % of coconut cream based on the total weight of the frozen confection, 20 to 30 wt. % of the coconut cream being fat and the coconut cream having a total solid content of 25 to 40%, 15 to 40 wt. % non-fat solids and water, and being free from stabilizers or comprises as the only stabilizer fruit or vegetable based stabilizer or a combination thereof. The invention also relates to a process of making a non-dairy frozen confection.

Abstract: Provided are insect products and methods for producing an insect product comprising solid insect particles. Methods for producing an insect product can include providing a dried cricket powder, providing a dried insect, or grinding wet-grinding, or shearing at least one insect into a paste or powder; adding water or an enzyme to the paste or powder to form a slurry; and filtering the slurry to produce an insect product. Methods for producing a chitin product are also provided that include providing a dried cricket powder or grinding, wet-grinding, or shearing at least one whole insect into a paste or powder; adding water or an enzyme to the paste or powder to form a slurry; and filtering the slurry to produce an insect product comprising chitin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and their uses, specifically provides supplements for equines, in particular horses and ponies. Such a composition is ideal for horses and ponies where supporting skin health is desired or required.

Abstract: A bio-based N-acetyl-L-methionine and a preparation method thereof, a feed additive containing the N-acetyl-L-methionine, a feed composition containing the feed additive, and a method for raising animals which includes feeding a feed additive containing the N-acetyl-L-methionine or a feed composition containing the feed additive to animals.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns aqueous clear, transparent dispersions of lipid-soluble bioactive materials having particle sizes of 20-180 nm or 20-100 nm, processes for their preparation, their use, especially as or in beverages, solid particles derived therefrom, a process/method to evaluate the applicability of emulsifiers for the preparation of such dispersions.

Abstract: A dispenser of nitrogen gas infused cold brew beverages includes a product container, a nitrogenator, a mixing unit, and a dispensing unit. The nitrogenator receives water from a water source and nitrogen gas from a nitrogen gas source and infuses the nitrogen gas into the water to produce nitrogen gas infused water. The mixing unit receives product from a product container and nitrogen gas infused water from the nitrogenator. The mixing unit combines the product and the nitrogen gas infused water to induce a mixing thereof that creates a nitrogen gas infused beverage. The dispensing unit receives nitrogen gas infused beverage from the mixing unit. The dispensing unit chills the nitrogen gas infused beverage to produce a nitrogen gas infused cold brew beverage for dispensing therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates beverage nanoemulsions and methods for making such beverage nanoemulsions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods for making beverage nanoemulsions using high shear processing.

Abstract: Provided herein are protein beverages. In particular, provided herein are protein beverages that are thickened, stable, and ready to drink beverages designed for consumption by subjects (e.g., subjects having a need for thickened beverages). In some embodiments, the subjects are subjects having dysphagia.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adsorption system (10) for accumulating flavoring substances, comprising at least one working chamber (12) in which at least one sorption agent is provided as a stationary phase and can be subjected to a flavoring substance-containing fluid which can be conducted through the working chamber as a mobile phase for attaching flavoring substances, wherein a ratio of an average cross-sectional thickness to the total length of the at least one working chamber (12) is at most 0.3. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an adsorption system (10).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bixin form, wherein the bixin is microencapsulated, and preferably whereby the particle size of the inner phase of the bixin form when measured in water by Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (Beckman Coulter N4 Plus Submicron Particle Sizer) is in the range of from 100 to 400 nm. This bixin form is preferably added to the edible coating during its manufacture in the form of a dispersion or in form of a powder. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils yellow-orange to red-orange. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a bixin form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beadlets comprising at least one carotenoid and matrix material, which comprise wax(es) and/or fat(s) with a drop point of between 30 to 85° C., as well as to the production of such beadlets and to the use of such beadlets in compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to gluten-free food products. In particular, the present invention concerns gluten-free pasta comprising a starch-containing material and Brassicaceae seed protein. A further aspect of the invention is a process for manufacturing gluten-free pasta.

Abstract: A method of preparing a meat product is disclosed. The method can comprise providing meat having a first texture, the first texture comprising a plurality of loosely-bound or unbound pieces of the meat. The meat with the first texture can be placed in a chamber. The temperature and the pressure in the chamber can be simultaneously increased to change the first texture to a second texture comprising a single unified body of meat, the second texture of the meat being sliceable.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for pasteurization of Curry, a sauce or simmer sauce made with onion, tomato and plethora of spices, mostly used in Indian or other Asian cuisines. CAPS uses 5 things to achieve such long shelf-life—2-step unique cooking process, ingredients mainly spices, HPP (high pressure pasteurization), PET containers and refrigeration. We are not using HPP here for a 2.5-5 log cycle reduction in microorganisms as done by all products now as our cooking process itself brings microbes level to <10. However as evident from the lab reports, HPP does play a role in extending the shelf-life as we compared both pre-HPP and post-HPP samples. Our choice of PET containers (recycle code 1) has a role too on account of its 50 times less OTR than the microwavable PP containers (recycle code 5) used mostly for the restaurant take-outs.

Abstract: A spherical ingredient-containing topping condiment includes on a wet basis: (A) 1 to 50% by weight of a 4-mesh-pass to 16-mesh-on ingredient comprising a spherical ingredient; and (B) 0.1 to 50% by weight of a 16-mesh-pass to 100-mesh-on ingredient. An amount of the spherical ingredient is 10 to 100% by weight in the ingredient (A) and 3.0% by weight or more in the condiment. The spherical ingredient has a repose angle ? of 20°<?<45° determined with tan ?=H/r. The condiment has a viscosity of 600 to 8,500 mPa·s as determined by a B-type viscometer and a viscosity of 6 to 25 cm at a measurement temperature of 20° C. for a measurement time of 30 seconds as determined by a Bostwick viscometer.

Abstract: Steviol glycoside compositions having improved sweetness and flavor profiles are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran comprising the following steps: providing an aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran particles and applying a high pressure homogenisation treatment to alter the sugar moiety ratio of the mustard bran particles. The invention further relates to an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an aqueous dispersion that can be prepared by the aforementioned process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a protein-containing food having a smooth, grittiness-free texture without aggregation or roughness of the protein, even after severe sterilization such as retort sterilization. The object of the present invention is achieved by a protein aggregation inhibitor comprising welan gum.

Abstract: A flavored, fiber-enriched liquid beverage concentrate of an acidulant, a flavor, a high-intensity sweetener, a soluble fiber, and water, the soluble fiber comprising about 20 to 60 percent by weight of the concentrate volume with a pH in a range of about 1.2 to about 4.0. A method of delivering soluble fiber from a liquid beverage concentrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A roasting drum has a main body and at least one opening formed through the main body. The main body has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and multiple drums. The multiple drums are mounted around one another in sequence, are fastened to one another, and communicate with one another. Each one of the multiple drums has a blending blade formed on an inner surface of the drum. The blending blade is spiral and extends from the first end toward the second end. The blending blade of one of the multiple drums twists along a clockwise direction from the first end toward the second end. The blending blade of another one of the multiple drums that is mounted around the drum twists along a counter-clockwise direction from the first end toward the second end.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2). The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a flavored menthol-containing solid object, which can be used as an input material for hot melt application to a smoking article component. The method generally includes the steps of combining and heating menthol and a flavorant to give a molten mixture; depositing the molten mixture onto a surface; allowing the deposited molten mixture to cool to give a solidified mixture; and removing the solidified mixture from the surface to afford a flavored menthol-containing solid object. The method can further involve melting the solid object and applying the melted material to a smoking article component to modify the flavor/aroma profile of a smoking article into which the coated component is incorporated.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a fragrance capsule of tobacco according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a membrane tank for storing a membrane; a fragrance liquid tank for storing a fragrance liquid; and a nozzle to which the membrane is supplied from the membrane tank, to which the fragrance liquid is supplied from the fragrance liquid tank, and through which the fragrance liquid is discharged while being enveloped in the membrane, so as to form the initial shape of a fragrance capsule, wherein the membrane tank is equipped with a temperature adjustment unit for lowering the temperature of the membrane tank over time in order to preserve the viscosity of the membrane.

Abstract: Filter rods for use in the manufacture of cigarette filter elements are provided, with each rod having a longitudinal axis and incorporating a generally longitudinally extending filter material and a generally longitudinally extending strand within that filter material. A filter making unit receives a continuous supply of a filter material, and forms the filter material into a gathered composite having a continuous cylindrical shape. A continuous supply of a strand (e.g., colored thread) is provided and is introduced into the filter material gathered composite in the tongue of the filter making unit. The filter material and continuous strand positioned therein are formed into a continuous rod having the strand material laterally positioned within that rod, and the continuous rod is subdivided at pre-determined longitudinal intervals to provide a plurality of rod portions.

Abstract: A waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus utilizes vacuum created by translation of a cartridge within a chamber of a sheath body in order to accumulate within the chamber smoke or vapor from a combustible or vaporizable substance, which can then be expelled for inhalation by a user by reversing the translation of the cartridge within the chamber. Measurement and tracking functionalities are provided so that a user may accurately assess and monitor their intake.

Abstract: A water pipe has a housing 2 into which a container 3 to be filled with a liquid medium and having at least one suction connection 5 and a heating chamber 4 connected with this serving as receptacle for a smoke medium and having an air inlet 6 are integrated. The heating chamber 4 has a receptacle 34 for a capsule 13 serving for the provision of a smoke medium.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for heat management of heating implements for a water pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved water pipe and water pipe accessories for the smoking of smokable substances such as tobacco, herbs including medicinal herbs, and other substances suitable for such activity. Various cap designs disclosed herein provide an improved system for inhalation from any of a variety of water pipes. Instead of applying a person's mouth directly to the water pipe, the person uses the cap or mouthpiece. The addition of features to the cap or mouthpiece allows for new ways of cooling, adding flavor, and filtering all in one cap structure that is removably fitted onto the water pipe. This mouthpiece is suitable for personal use, is more hygienic, has improved ergonomics, improved cleanliness, improved suction, and may be interchangeable on a water pipe with other mouthpieces. The mouthpiece designs can be designed for long term use, or for short term use and be disposable.

Abstract: A portable cleaner apparatus including a housing member having a compartment configured to store a solvent, a handle portion coupled to a brush member via a flexible member having a guide member, and an absorbent material disposed within the housing member and configured to transfer the solvent to the brush member. The guide member may be configured to include a rounded leading edge to help guide the cleaning brush within narrow and curved pathways within medical devices, tubing, smoking pipes, or other devices, without causing damage.

Abstract: A portable multifunctional smoking utensil holder and kit is disclosed that may include a holder for smoking utensils that includes a lower portion; and an upper portion that is pivotably attached to the lower portion, wherein the lower portion includes a first compartment that is configured to slidably and removably receive a pipe therein for storing the pipe; a second compartment that is configured to store a leafy substance therein; and a third compartment that is open to the second compartment, the third compartment including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to slidably receive the pipe therein, the second portion including a grinding mechanism that is configured to transfer and grind substances from the second compartment into the third compartment when the grinding mechanism is actuated.

Abstract: An attachment device for water percolation filtering of a substance such as a vaporized tobacco or marijuana is provided and a container closure device for use with containers holding a pourable substance. Some embodiments of such devices rely upon a hydrolock aspect which maintains a liquid seal based on adhesive and cohesive properties of the liquids contained therein. It is an aspect of certain embodiments to simultaneously dispense and aerate a fluid stored within a container.

Abstract: Certain aspects of present invention relate to a ceramic vaporizer for e-cigarette and e-cigarettes having ceramic vaporizer with replaceable e-liquid storage medium. In certain embodiments, ceramic vaporizer may include cylindrical vaporizer body, vaporizer heater, and replaceable e-liquid storage medium. Cylindrical vaporizer body has an interior surface, and an exterior surface. Interior surface forms a central vapor passage and exterior surface forms an inside wall of an e-liquid storage device. The vaporizer heater is embedded inside the cylindrical vaporizer body. The vaporizer heater may include one or more heating elements configured to heat e-liquid stored in e-liquid storage device and e-liquid is in direct contact with exterior surface of the cylindrical vaporizer body. The one or more heating elements may include certain electrothermal alloys. In certain embodiments, the one or more heating elements may include one or more mesh heating elements, and one or more spiral heating elements.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid reservoir for an electronic smoking device. The liquid reservoir (34) has a body (110) forming a hollow tube surrounding a central passage (32) connecting an air inhalation port (36) with a further port for attaching the liquid reservoir (34) to a further portion of the electronic cigarette (10). The liquid reservoir (34) further has a nozzle (132) towards the central passage (32), the nozzle (32) being configured to release liquid from the reservoir (34) only when pressure drop along the nozzle (32) exceeds a threshold pressure. A user can produce the pressure drop by sucking at the air inhalation port (36) and/or by manually changing a length of the central passage (32) thereby causing compression of the liquid reservoir (34).

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article (1, 2, 3), and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the article including: a malleable container defining a cavity; a mass of smokable material in the cavity; and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is a system including: such an apparatus; and an article for use with the apparatus, the article including a container defining a cavity, and a mass of smokable material in the cavity; wherein the apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material, and a film defining a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material. The heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. Also disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field for use in heating the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a film defining a coil of electrically conductive material, and a device for passing a varying electrical current through the coil.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an electronic cigarette includes a base, a cover, and a locking assembly. The base defines a filling hole. The cover is mounted to the base and covered on the base to seal the filling hole. The cover is moved with respected to the base to uncover the base when a force is exerted to the cover. The locking assembly locks the cover in the base, and the locking assembly is operated to unlock the cover and allow the cover to move when the force is exerted to the cover.

Abstract: Vaporizers apparatuses, including cartridges and vaporizers having elongate and flattened (anti-roll) bodies as well as fluid-level windows formed between the cartridge and the vaporizer in which the cartridge is mechanically coupled to the vaporizer.

Abstract: Provided are an atomizing head (1), an atomizer (100) and an electronic cigarette. The atomizing head (1) comprises a shell (12) provided with a liquid inlet (121) and an inner cavity (17), and an atomizing head base (81) provided with an air inlet channel (151), where the liquid inlet (121) and the air inlet channel (151) are both in communication with the inner cavity (17); a bottom end of the shell (12) is fixedly connected to the atomizing head base (81); an elastic element (16) encloses an air outlet end of the air inlet channel (151); the elastic element (16) has a first state and a second state; in the first state, the air inlet channel (151) is in communication with the inner cavity (17); and in the second state, the air inlet channel (151) and the inner cavity (17) are blocked up against each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are an atomizing head, an atomizer and an electronic cigarette thereof, where the atomizing head includes a heating member, a sleeve and two electrical contact ends; the sleeve is sleeved on an outer surface of the heating member; the two electrical contact ends are respectively disposed at two ends of the sleeve; the heating member and the sleeve are insulated from each other, and the electrical contact ends and the sleeve are insulated from each other; the heating member has wiring ends at both ends respectively, and each of the wiring ends is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the electrical contact ends, so that the atomizing head can be connected, at either end, to a positive electrode or a negative electrode through the electrical contact end.

Abstract: A smokeless flavor inhalator includes a tobacco material as a flavor generator, and a heater for heating the tobacco material to allow flavor components to be released from the tobacco material while preventing smoke from being generated from the tobacco material. The heater has a carbon heat source and a cooling element. The carbon heat source and the cooling element cooperatively keep the heating temperature of the tobacco material at a temperature of 50 to 200° C.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming article for use in an electrically heated aerosol-generating device is provided, the aerosol-forming article including a mouthpiece, an aerosol-forming substrate, and a plurality of magnetic particles including a magnetic material having a Curie temperature of between 60 degrees Celsius and 200 degrees Celsius. An electrically heated aerosol-generating device for receiving the aerosol-forming article is also provided, the device including a heater element configured to heat the aerosol-forming article, an inductor, and a controller configured to measure an inductance of the inductor and to control a supply of electrical current to the heater element in response to the measured inductance.

Abstract: A fashion garment is constructed for use as comfortable outerwear and promotion of neutral-spine posture. The garment includes an outer shell comprising a soft, stretchable material shaped to fit snuggly around a wearer's torso and having a bust region positioned to cover and place tension across the wearer's chest; a lower front region positioned to cover and place tension across the wearer's abdomen; an upper region positioned to cover and place tension across the wearer's shoulders; and a lower back region positioned to cover and place tension across the wearer's lower back.

Abstract: Next-to-skin garments for men include an internal stretch panel. An opening in the stretch panel receives a wearer's external genitalia. A three-dimensional pouch is defined between the stretch panel and a front portion of the body of the garment. Embodiments provide garments such as undershorts, boarding shorts, and athletic shorts.

Abstract: An underwear assembly includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the inner layer disposed within the outer layer, the inner layer defining an access hole configured to receive a penis, a scrotum, and testicles of a user, the access hole configured to prevent withdrawal of the penis, the scrotum, and the testicles from between the inner layer and the outer layer to internal to the inner layer through the access hole.

Abstract: There is herein described an improved type of sock (100) mainly for use during sporting activities. In particular, the present invention relates to socks which have improved grip and/or airflow during use.