Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridines The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising an isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds and, if desired, safeners. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition for controlling unwanted vegetation and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation, which comprises allowing a composition to act on plants, their seeds and/or their habitat.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridines The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising an isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds and, if desired, safeners. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition for controlling unwanted vegetation and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation, which comprises allowing a composition to act on plants, their seeds and/or their habitat.

Abstract: A method is provided which exhibits an excellent controlling effect on pests.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of penflufen for protecting wood and wood-comprising materials against wood-destroying basidiomycetes.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions of Bacillus strains and methods for using such compositions to inhibit the activity and/or growth of fungal pathogens of plants. In one embodiment, this invention provides a composition comprising Bacillus bacteria selected from the group consisting of Brevibacillus laterosporus strain CM-3, Brevibacillus laterosporus strain CM-33, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens BCM-CM5, Bacillus licheniformis ATCC-11946, Bacillus mojavensis BCM-01, Bacillus pumilus NRRL-1875, Bacillus subtilis 10 DSM-10, Bacillus subtilis NRRL-1650, Bacillus megaterium BCM-07, Paenibacillus polymyxa DSM-36, Paenibacillus chitinolyticus DSM-11030, and combinations thereof. In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for preparing a bacterial composition comprising one or more Bacillus strains by growing Bacillus strain bacteria until the bacteria form spores, collecting said spores, and formulating said composition.

Abstract: Provided are compositions including saponins and plant extracts having an antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A pan for breaking bread includes a plurality of baking molds, a plate acting as a cover of the pan, and means to prevent the raising of the plate as the bread is baked inside the molds. The means to prevent the raising of the plate includes a fastening device associated to a structure of the pan. The fastening device includes at least one hook, which is hingedly joined to a shaft of the structure. The hook is susceptible to catching a portion of the plate when it tilts on the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a culture or kit-of-part comprising or consisting of a Lactobacillus plantarum strain and Leuconostoc spp strain(s), and uses thereof to manufacture a millet-, sorghum-, lentil-, pea-, rice- or teff-based lactic acid-fermented batter, in particular a batter for Dosa or Idli application.

Abstract: A special pasta is substantially constituted by a mixture of durum wheat semolina and of vegetables. Further, this pasta can also be pre-salted. A procedure for the preparation of this pasta and uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for loosening or cutting the different fibres of the meats for human consumption into small pieces, such as chicken, beef, pork meat or meat from any animal with fibres. This is characterized by having two parallel shafts that rotate in the same direction, wherein by introducing the meat between the two blade-carrying shafts, in relation to the blades of the opposing blade-carrying shaft, permitting the tearing up of the fibres of the meat with the blades, the size of the cut pieces are determined according to the distance between the blades of one blade-carrying shaft and the other with which they intersect.

Abstract: A smoker for imparting flavor to food comprising at least one smoking chamber, a lower chamber disposed below and in open communication with the bottom of smoking chamber, more than one flat, externally rotatable fire shield disposed below the support rack within the lower chamber, at least one firebox removably disposed within the lower chamber below the fire shields, the firebox having an outer door covering the firebox opening when the firebox is deployed inside the lower chamber, a handle, sidewalls and at least one bottom grate defining a support for a combustible material, slider means for supporting the firebox, an air intake below the firebox within the lower chamber, and an ember plate disposed outside of the lower chamber, whereby a combustible material is ignited in the firebox while disposed outside of the lower chamber, then pushed into the lower chamber to smoke the food.

Abstract: A method of producing smoke for the treatment of foodstuffs, the method comprising the steps of providing a supply of sugar alcohol, and heating the sugar alcohol to produce a gaseous product containing vapours and particulate materials. The method further comprises filtering the gaseous product to remove substantially all of the particulate materials and any toxic gases present wherein, in use, an odourless and flavourless smoke is produced.

Abstract: A process for reducing the occurrence of mixed phases when concentrating dairy streams is suggested, comprising the following steps (i) providing at least one evaporation reactor; (ii) providing at least two stacked containers, which can be individually controlled by an evaporation reactor, or by the evaporation reactors; by proceeding as follows: (a) continuously concentrating a dairy stream in an evaporation reactor R1 and feeding the concentrate such obtained into the first stacked container V1, draining the container discontinuously and processing the concentrate contained therein; (b) increasing the performance of the evaporation reactor R1 such that the concentrate obtained has a higher dry matter content; (c) shutting down, rinsing, and removing of product from the evaporation reactor R1 using water, and, subsequently, (d) feeding the concentrate, which had been diluted with the rinsing water, into another stacked container V3, where the mixed phase MP2 such obtained is gathered, and is then furt

Abstract: A composition for suppressing deterioration of an acquired immune function according to the present invention includes, as an active ingredient, lactic acid bacteria products from lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus. This composition for suppressing deterioration of the acquired immune function suppresses deterioration of the acquired immune function due to the use of an anti-influenza drug. The lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus is preferably a bulgaricus bacterium. For example, the lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus may be Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. In the production method according to the present invention, a milk raw material is supplied to lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus in order to produce the composition for suppressing deterioration of the acquired immune function to suppress deterioration of the acquired immune function due to the use of an anti-influenza drug.

Abstract: A concentrate, system and low-temperature process for preparing a shelf-stable milk concentrate that does not require ultra-high temperature thermal processing for control of the microbiology of the product is disclosed herein. The method preferably incorporates aseptic technology and the enzymatic reduction of lactose to control water activity. The method preferably includes the enzymatic conversion of the lactose in the milk to its component sugars glucose and galactose, which preferably changes the colligative properties of the concentrate, decreases the amount of free water, and reduces the osmolarity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of whey proteins in a single step process using combination of chromatography and membrane filtration technique, comprising treating cotton cloth with a mixture of chlorosulphonic acid and chloroform and then subsequently treating it with chloroform, dilute NaOH, glycine and water to recover modified cotton cloth as the product, thereafter fixing product in a membrane filtration device equipped with modified flow pattern and then equilibrating it with equilibration buffer, followed by loading of whey for adsorption of protein on the product and washing of the product with equilibration buffer, thereafter elution of adsorbed proteins with elution buffer, and then regeneration of the product by treating it with dilute HCl and water to reuse the product.

Abstract: A cultivation method of coffee tree by red ginseng powdered extract is provided, and particularly provided is a cultivation method of coffee tree through environment-friendly and rest (artificial dormant period) process using a red ginseng, and drink composition and food additive manufactured by the cultivation method of coffee tree by red ginseng, the method including: supplying red ginseng powdered extract aqueous solution to coffee seeds; and adjusting moisture of soil planted with coffee seeds. The cultivation method of coffee tree by red ginseng powdered extract has an advantageous effect in that coffee beans can be harvested having, as active ingredient, ginsenoside of high internal absorption rate capable of preventing occurrences of infectious diseases and pests by increasing immunity levels of coffee trees without using chemical fertilizers at all, and by enhancing germination percent of coffee seeds and coffee bean crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coffee beverage comprising a high yield coffee (HYC) infused with nitrogen thus producing a refreshing cold foamy and creamy beverage; wherein HYC represents liquid coffee having anhydrocarbohydrate content between 25 and 42% w/w.

Abstract: A method of preparing a gum arabic replacement, partial replacement or extending composition, for use in a variety of applications such as food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention is directed towards a method of preparing a gum arabic replacement, partial replacement or extending composition for use in panning, candy, coating and adhesion applications. The method includes selecting a strong (key) film former of natural and/or modified polysaccharides that comprises between approximately 0.1% and approximately 10% of the composition, or used at a level in the finished application equivalent to about 0.1 to 10% of what gum arabic would typically be used regardless of whether the gum arabic is used.

Abstract: A product dispensing machine includes a container, a freeze circuit, a liquid circuit, a blending chamber assembly, and a dispensing assembly. The container stores a base product. The freeze circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a first portion of the base product from the container and substantially freeze the first portion into a first consistency. The liquid circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a second portion of the base product from the container. The blending chamber assembly is in fluid communication with the frozen and liquid circuits, and is constructed and arranged to blend the first and second portions into a second consistency. The dispensing assembly is in fluid communication with the blending chamber assembly, and is constructed and arranged to selectively dispense the first portion in the first consistency, and the first and second portions in the second consistency.

Abstract: An automatic frozen food product vending machine includes a freezer barrel configured to produce a frozen food product, a spigot fluidly connected to the freezer barrel, the spigot for dispensing the frozen food product, a movable platform for supporting a container to receive frozen food product, the movable container movable among a home position and a fill position below the spigot, and a processing circuit configured to open the spigot and fill the container with an amount of frozen food product.

Abstract: A method of performing a heat treatment cycle on a volume of product in a frozen food dispensing machine includes disconnecting a product storage portion of the machine from a freezing portion and a dispensing portion of the machine, defining a heat treatment circuit including the freezing portion and the dispensing portion of the machine, maintaining a first volume of product at the product storage portion at a product storage temperature and performing a heat treatment cycle on a second volume of product disposed in the heat treatment circuit at a heat treatment temperature greater than the product storage temperature.

Abstract: A method for making dessert confections within a crunch/crisp encasement comprising the steps of: preparing a mixture of crunch/crisp material with an edible binder; placing a first portion of the mixture into a first open mold to form a first structure; forming a retention cavity in the first structure; placing a second portion of the mixture of crunch/crisp material with edible binder into a second open mold to form a second structure; allowing the first and second mixture structures in the first and second molds to harden; removing the first and second mixture structures from the respective first and second molds; placing a structurally self-supporting filler dessert material into one or both of the retention cavities of the first and second mixture structures; and connecting the first and second mixture structures, to form an enclosure comprised of the crisp/crunch material with binder and filler dessert material in a hollow therein.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a native rapeseed protein isolate comprising 40 to 65% cruciferins and 35 to 60% napins and having a solubility of at least 88% when measured over a pH range from 3 to 10 at a temperature of 23±2° C.; wherein the native rapeseed protein isolate comprises from 5% to 65% on dry matter of 12S rapeseed protein where the presence of 12S is verified by Blue Native PAGE.

Abstract: Exosome purification methods involve use of a whey composition as an exosome source. Exosomes are isolated by subjecting the whey composition to a first ultrafiltration, which yields a first permeate and a first retentate. The first retentate may then be subjected to a second ultrafiltration, yielding a second permeate and a second retentate. During the second ultrafiltration, the first retentate may be treated with carbon dioxide. The second retentate may then be subjected to a third ultrafiltration, yielding a third permeate and a third retentate. The third permeate may then be optionally dried to yield an exosome powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a shelf-stable protein snack. More specifically the invention relates to a process for preparing a shelf-stable protein snack with a fibrous appearance and a crunchy texture, characterised in that the process is completely free of an extrusion step. The invention relates also to the shelf-stable protein snack obtained by the process.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a process for preparing a shelf-stable protein snack. More specifically the invention relates to a process for preparing a shelf-stable protein snack with a fibrous appearance and a crunchy texture.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multiplier and modulator additive of the ruminal microbiota created from exogenous multienzyme compounds, integrating processes and devices for cultivating and harvesting biomass of selected fungal species, assembling active components of fungal origin and by mixing supplies according to specifications, forming thus a multiplier and modulator additive of the ruminal microbiota suitable for its application (as part of food or via distribution devices as a nutritional supplement) in the ruminant animal feed industry.

Abstract: The present invention provides feed compositions comprising a basal animal diet supplemented with direct fed microbial (DFM) and at least one of a formulated yeast, a capsicum product, and an antimicrobial clay. The feed compositions improve growth, general health, intestinal health, and reduce microbial pathogens in non-human animals fed the feed compositions.

Abstract: A formula feed for raising pigs with which appetite and body weight can be stimulated in piglets after weaning while decreasing the price, as well as a formula feed for animals, a formula feed for livestock, a formula feed for poultry, a formula feed for pets, and a formula feed for culturing fish. A formula feed characterized in that among a refined powder and a fly powder which are obtained by pulverizing konnyaku (arum root), which is a bulb of a plant, the fly powder is added to the formula feed. The fly powder corresponds to 40 to 50% of the total mass of the fly powder and the refined powder. Further, the formula feed is preferably a formula feed for raising pigs to which at least 1% by mass of the fly powder is added. In addition, 1 to 5% by mass of the fly powder may be added.

Abstract: A method of making a gel-type livestock feed includes initially forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components, water, alginate, and a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the alginate. Once the feed mixture is formed, the calcium component is solubilized or the sequestrates affecting the reactivity between the alginate and the calcium component is removed such that a gel feed is formed that includes a gel matrix containing the feed nutrient components. The gel feed may then be fed to the livestock. In another aspect of the present invention, piglets are weaned by feeding the gel feed for at least seven days directly after weaning. The gel feed may also include protein derived from blood with or without egg protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving dietary phosphorus and calcium utilization in animals.

Abstract: In one aspect, a ravioli analog includes a first dough that completely encases a second dough, each of the first dough and the second dough having a different colorant relative to the other dough but at least one component of the first dough and the second dough being the same. In another aspect, a method for making ravioli analogs includes co-extruding a first dough and a second dough having at least one component that is present in both the first dough and the second dough, the first dough and the second dough having different colorants relative to each other; and cutting the extruded doughs into pieces having predetermined sizes with ends sealed such that the first dough completely encases the second dough. In yet another aspect, a blended food composition includes one or more ravioli analogs and one or more other comestible ingredients.

Abstract: A birch sap beverage having an extended shelf life and process for the manufacture thereof in which a birch sap is adjusted to a standard pre-determined Brix value and then subjected to either (a) ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization followed with aseptic packaging or (b) packaging followed by UHT. Additional birch sap products having extended shelf life are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising: an adsorption container, an air compressor and a nitrogen storage tank. A sealed storage space is formed in a storage compartment of the refrigerator. The adsorption container with carbon molecular sieves disposed therein is disposed in the storage compartment. The air compressor is directly connected to the adsorption container through an air inlet pipe and configured to supply compressed air for the adsorption container in a controlled manner so as to allow the carbon molecular sieves to prepare nitrogen by means of the compressed air. A gas inlet end of the nitrogen storage tank is connected to the adsorption container, and a gas outlet end thereof is communicated with the storage space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a food from a kit comprising a first sealed bag or container containing a dry product, and a second sealed bag or container, containing a sauce, said sauce providing a seasoning portion and a wet portion, in addition to the seasoning humidity, the ratio between the seasoning portion and the wet portion of said sauce varying between 10% by weight and 60% by weight of the seasoning portion and between 40% by weight and 90% in weight of the wet portion, said second bag and its contents, being subjected to sterilization or to pasteurization, in this case with the pH content less than 4.2, the process comprising the following steps: a. opening the first bag containing the dry product, and placing the contents into a heatable container by a heat source; b. opening the second bag containing the sauce and covering the dry product placed in the earlier stage a. in the heatable container; c.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a sheeted food product having a minimal thickness. The apparatus includes grooved feed rollers covered in a nonstick material which prevents the formation of obstructions, allowing a narrower gap for sheeting food product. The process includes mixing a binding agent and dry ingredients, confirming the binding agent has covered the majority of the dry ingredients, rapidly transferring the mixed binding agent and dry ingredients to an extruder, and extruding a sheeted food product having minimal thickness.

Abstract: A stabilized flour, such as stabilized whole grain wheat flour, exhibiting unexpectedly superior extended shelf life and superior biscuit baking functionality, may be produced with or without heating to inhibit lipase by subjecting whole grains or a bran and germ fraction or component to treatment with a lipase inhibitor, such as an acid or green tea extract. Treatment with the lipase inhibitor may be performed during tempering of the whole grains or berries or during hydration of the bran and germ fraction or component.

Abstract: A method for preparing seaweed extract from Eucheuma seaweed wherein the finished product did not undergo alkali modification. The seaweed extract produced in this method was tested as a binder in 50% extended restructured ham. The results demonstrate the binding capability of the seaweed extract in meat systems. A method was then developed to monitor the quality of the finished seaweed extract in terms of protein reactivity. The measurement of the extract's functionality was done using a benchtop modelling system similar to the production of processed meat whereby the method generates what is called meat gels.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to methods for continuously blanching a microcrop and high-concentration protein products derived therefrom. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of continuously blanching a biomass, the method comprising: contacting a first portion of the biomass with a blanching solution to generate a first blanched biomass; dewatering the first blanched biomass to generate a separated solution; collecting the separated solution; contacting a second portion of the biomass with the separated solution to generate a second blanched biomass; dewatering the second portion of the biomass to generate the separated solution; and drying at least one of the first blanched biomass and the second blanched biomass to generate at least one of a protein concentrate flake and a protein concentrate granule, with the protein concentrate flake or granule having at least 45% DMB protein and with the protein having a PDCASS value of at least 0.88.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a shelf-stable plant-based foodstuff composition having organic chickpea flour, salt, organic beet flour and flavoring agents. Each ingredient of the composition, when mixed with a leavening agent act as a meat substitute, such as a substitute for ground beef which may be used in a variety of recipes.

Abstract: A liquid condiment includes a seasoning liquid and a solid ingredient that is a vegetable immersed in the seasoning liquid. The seasoning liquid has a Brix value of 1 to 40, a pH value of 2 to 5, and a calcium content of 0.03 to 0.25% by mass. The solid ingredient is able to pass through a 3-mesh sieve but not through an 8-mesh sieve. The liquid condiment includes the solid ingredient in an amount of 10 to 60% by mass on a wet basis.

Abstract: The invention provides a sweetener composition comprising a core nano particle in association with a sweetener carbohydrate

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

Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.

Abstract: In the present invention, a sugar product containing L-arabinose and preparing and using methods thereof are provided. The sugar product comprises an edible sugar particle and an L-arabinose enclosing a surface of the edible sugar particle. The edible sugar particle has a particle diameter of 0.15 mm˜0.25 mm; the L-arabinose has an enclosing thickness of 0.001 mm˜0.08 mm; and in each mass part of the sugar product, the edible sugar particle accounts for 80%˜99% in mass percentage, and a dry matter of the L-arabinose accounts for 1%˜20% in mass percentage. With the solution as provided in the present invention, the uniformity of distribution of the L-arabinose on the surface of the edible sugar is improved.

Abstract: Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides a deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention also discloses systems and methods for estimating and targeting patient blood lactate concentration, both as a target itself and as an intermediate step to estimating and targeting patient fractional gluconeogenesis glucose production. Nutritional support methods and formulations are also disclosed. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the disclosure, a process is disclosed for pitting drupes. In some embodiments of a pitting process, the pitting machine uses a pitting knife that has a longitudinal passageway that extends axially through the pitting knife. The pitting machine has a steam source that provides pressurized steam to the passageway of the pitting knife. Prior to pitting the drupe, the pressurized steam flows through the passageway and onto a portion of a drupe positioned within a carrier in the pitting machine. The heat and pressure of the steam between the drupe and the cutting end of the cutting knife can soften a localized portion of the drupe so that the cutting knife can cut through the flesh of the drupe and eject the pit out of the opposite side of the drupe.

Abstract: The present invention, in an embodiment, is a product having an outer shell and an inner filling. In the embodiment, each of the outer shell and inner filling include a legume and an additive such as vitamins and minerals. In the embodiment, the outer shell and the inner filling are substantially free of grain-based flour, the product is a ready-to-eat food, the outer shell is crispy, and the inner filling is creamy.