Abstract: Provided is a pest control composition containing a novel iminopyridine derivative and other pest control agents. Provided is a pest control composition containing an iminopyridine derivative represented by the following Formula (I) and at least one of other pest control agents: [in the formula (I), Ar represents a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle which may be substituted, A represents a heterocycle having a 5- to 10-membered unsaturated bond including one or more nitrogen atoms, and has an imino group substituted with an R group at a position adjacent to the nitrogen atom present on the cycle, Y represents hydrogen, halogen and the like, and R represents any one of groups represented by the following Formulae (a) to (e), (y) or (z)].

Abstract: (S)-5-ethynyl-anabasine and derivatives thereof; composition comprising same and a carrier; methods of treating an animal; method of protecting a plant from a pest; and methods of making compound and derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures, comprising at least one fungicidally active quinoline compound I and at least one compound II as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: A method for controlling PPO resistant weeds, wherein compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims; are applied to the PPO inhibitor herbicide resistant weed, parts of it or its propagation material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous capsule suspension concentrates based on 2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4?-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone, to the production thereof and to mixtures thereof with suspension concentrates, and to the use thereof as an agrochemical formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an herbicidal composition comprising metribuzin, flumioxazin, pyroxasulfone, a salting-out agent and polyvinyl alcohol. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying a composition of the present invention to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure belongs to the new material field and can be used to produce atomic-state fluid iodine by iodine atom rearrangement occurring in the pseudo-critical reaction system. In one aspect, the atomic-state fluid iodine has a specific gravity of about 3.8-4.0 g/mL and maintains stable physical state under 10-100 C and light environment without sublimation or decomposition.

Abstract: Methods of forming antimicrobial resin compositions comprising silver nanoparticles are disclosed, wherein the resin compositions that are generated exhibit lower initial color, reduced color shift upon storage and reduced levels of spontaneous polymerization. Such methods generally comprise: combining a silver-containing material with a self-cure and dual-cure base resin in situ wherein the base resin does not contain a catalytic amine; and adding a catalytic resin to the mixture of the resin and silver-containing material in order to form the final cured resin. Antimicrobial polymeric materials formed by said methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthetic coating containing oxidized and/or phosphorous copper, the method for obtaining the coating and the uses of said coating. The present invention further relates to an oxidized and/or phosphorous copper powder making it possible to obtain the coating of interest, the method for manufacturing said coating and its uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Coniothyrium minitans for controlling moss growth and to a method of controlling moss growth, comprising applying Coniothyrium minitans to an area to be kept free from mosses.

Abstract: A cooking device including a base having a bottom plate with a plurality of slots, a first end wall, a second end wall, and a side wall. The cooking device also includes at least one first rack removably coupled to the base, the at least one first rack including a main body portion having a rack tab, and at least one second rack removably coupled to the base, the at least one second rack including a main body portion and an upper plate extending from an upper surface of the second rack main body portion. The second rack main body portion has a rack tab. The base includes structure for receiving the rack tabs to secure the respective first and second racks to the base.

Abstract: A cooking utensil includes a sheet metal tray of a substantially uniform thickness. The sheet metal tray includes a repeating pattern of depressed groove channels, each groove channel including in section raised channel sides and a depressed channel center. The repeating pattern includes a raised channel side of each of the depressed groove channels connecting with at least one raised channel side of a neighboring one of the depressed groove channels. The depressed channel center is configured to hold a bread product to be baked, and the raised channel sides are configured to keep the bread product in each of the depressed groove channels from contacting the bread product in neighboring depressed groove channels.

Abstract: A rotary dough molding machine (10). The machine has a frame (6), a die roller (4) and a feed roller (5) rotatably mounted to the frame (6) and an adjuster that adjusts the gap between die roller (4) and feed roller (5), wherein one of the rollers (4, 5), is an adjustable roller, which is movable relative to the frame (6) by the adjuster. The adjusting has a first drive (1) acting on the first end (51) of the adjustable roller (5) causing a movement of said first end (51) in a first direction (x) transverse to the rotational axis (50) of the adjustable roller (5), and a second drive (2) acting on the second end (52) of the adjustable roller (5) causing a movement of said second end (52) in a second direction (x?) that is essentially parallel to the first direction (x). The first drive (1) and the second drive (2) can be actuated independently of each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flour compositions for use in baking and other culinary applications. In particular, the disclosure relates to flour compositions comprising popcorn flour, and their use as gluten-free substitutes for wheat and other gluten-containing flours.

Abstract: Described are compositions that can be used for medical purposes such as weight loss, obesity, diabetes control and the like. Methods of using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of pastry. One aspect of the invention provides a method for forming a laminated pastry wherein a lipid foam is laminated between layers of dough. The invention also provides a laminated pastry having a reduced level of saturated fatty acids.

Abstract: Fowl positioning system, comprising a dosing belt, arranged to receive randomly oriented slaughtered fowl and dose them one by one on a conveyor belt linked to a computer vision system, the belt being arranged to sequentially position the fowl under the computer vision system in order to determine the placement in which each fowl is found on said conveyor belt, and a robotic arm with a gripper on the end, arranged to sequentially grasp each fowl from the conveyor belt and thread them one by one in a predefined position on one of the supports located in a fowl processing line, the robotic arm being linked to the computer vision system such that it determines the position for the gripper to clamp and release the fowl.

Abstract: A poultry breast deboning apparatus and method for guiding a plurality of poultry combinations that have a breast and attached wings, the apparatus including a transport assembly with carts mounted to a drive system. Each of the carts has an opening to receive one of the wings of each combination. Moveable cutters are disposed adjacent the transport assembly for seating against the carts for severing tissue connecting the wings and the breast. Moveable bars are biased to urge the wings into the cart openings.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for smoking food such as meats, under pressure. In many examples, the source of pressure, and some heat, will be an internal combustion engine; with the exhaust from the engine communicated to a pressure chamber in which the meat or other food is placed. A separate heat source will be associated with the pressure chamber to provide increased temperatures within the pressure chamber. In some examples, the heat source can be a gas flame source, such as either propane or liquid natural gas.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a process for flavouring raw eggs and egg components using smoke and to smoked raw eggs and egg components prepared by the process. In particular, the invention relates to a cold smoking process for imparting flavour to raw eggs or raw egg components.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for bulk processing items on a conveyor belt using an angled axial fan that extends obliquely into a processing chamber that performs a pasteurization or other process on the conveyed items. The angled axial fan enhances air flow around a product being processed on the conveyor belt.

Abstract: Durable asymmetric composite membranes consisting essentially of a film of cross-linked sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) adhered to a sheet of hydrophilicitized microporous poly(ethylene) are disclosed. The membranes have application in the recovery of water from feed streams where the ability to clean in situ is desirable, for example in dairy processing. Methods of preparing cross-linked sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) suitable for use as the rejection layer and hydrophilicitized sheets of microporous poly(ethylene) suitable for use as the support layer of such membranes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to evaporated milks and methods of producing evaporated milks comprising protein aggregates which contribute to the improvement of creaminess, mouthfeel and texture. Especially, the invention concerns an evaporated milk comprising caseins and whey proteins in the ratio of 90:10 to 60:40 and having a total solids content of at least 10 wt % and of less than 30 wt %, based on the total weight of the evaporated milk, wherein the caseins/whey protein aggregates have a volume-based mean diameter d(4,3) of 1-80 pm as measured by laser diffraction. Furthermore, the process for preparing an evaporated milk comprises the steps of: a) providing a liquid evaporated milk at a temperature below 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of processed cheese compositions, and, more particularly, relates to reduced salt processed cheese compositions. The present invention derives from the surprising finding that potassium lactate can be used in the manufacture of processed cheese compositions with reduced sodium content, without detrimental consequences on the taste of the final product. A processed cheese composition according to the invention imparts to the final product an improved flavour perception, as well as strengthening salty, savoury and cheesy taste. An additional surprising finding of the method of the invention is that the use of potassium lactate according to the invention has beneficial consequences on the safety and shelf life of the final product.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-and-water emulsion comprising an aqueous phase and an oil phase, said emulsion containing: —15-40 wt. % water; —30-60 wt. % oil; —1.5-18 wt. % of cyclodextrin selected from alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin and combinations thereof; —12-50 wt. % of saccharides selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides, non-cyclic oligosaccharides, sugar alcohols and combinations thereof. The emulsions according to the present invention are highly stable under ambient conditions, can easily be used as a base for the manufacture of a variety of icings, fillings and toppings. These base emulsions can suitably be aerated (creamed) to produce a creamed icing or filling, or a whipped topping that has excellent ambient temperature stability.

Abstract: A leaf bruising machine and method for tea comprises frame, bruising basket, rotating door, locking assembly, and drive control mechanism. Bruising basket is rotatably disposed on frame, and has feed, discharge opening, and accommodating cavity. Rotating door is arranged at bruising basket outer side. Position limiting hole is provided on rotating door. Bruising basket rotates relative to rotating door. Rotating door blocks or opens feed and discharge opening. Locking assembly comprises spring-loaded ball latch and electromagnetic switch. Drive control mechanism comprises rotation drive device and controller. Rotation drive device is connected to bruising basket to drive bruising basket rotation. Leaf bruising machine bruises tea leaves. When feed and discharge opening is opened or sealed, bruising basket and rotating door is locked by electromagnetic switch and spring-loaded ball latch cooperation.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a method of preparing a flavored coffee using reduced amount of flavorant, and a coffee composition used for preparing such flavored coffee. An amount of colorant is used to replace up to 20.3% by weight of the flavorant present in a flavored coffee brew. The flavor perception of the coffee brew containing reduced amount of flavorant is equivalent to that of the original coffee brew containing regular amount of flavorant.

Abstract: A spreadable food product based on chocolate and hazelnuts is described, comprising hazelnut paste in a weight percentage included between 35% and 40%, sugar in a weight percentage included between 32% and 40%, cocoa powder in a weight percentage included between 9% and 10%, extra-virgin olive oil in a weight percentage included between 7% and 10%; the use of the spreadable food product based on chocolate and hazelnuts is further disclosed, for reducing glycemia and for increasing the dilatation of blood vessels.

Abstract: An automated process for manufacturing molded confections featuring a three-dimensional mold stack process that is compact, non-starch, and steam-less. The process steps include selecting mold sets for a desired production sequence; loading them onto the system; performing a mold release application; in parallel, preparing and pumping the ingredients; depositing ingredients into the mold sets and transferring them to a temperature and humidity controlled forming room; inverting the mold sets; de-molding candy pieces/product with a rotating brush mechanism from the mold sets and transferring the product to a belt conveyor; inverting and returning the mold sets to a mold release or a new mold insertion step; sending the product to a transfer and collection conveyor; sending the product to a temperature and humidity controlled curing room; surging and then sending the product to a package and label machine; and finally sending the packaged product for shipping/distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to short texture caramel containing bimodal carbohydrates ingredients that combine high molecular weight polysaccharides and at least one monosaccharide.

Abstract: A process prepares a beverage or beverage component. The process includes an enzymatic treatment of brewer's spent grain including addition of one or a combination of enzymes with alpha-amylase, gluco-amylase, cellulase, xylanase, protease and/or beta-glucanase activity and fermentation by a strain of lactic acid bacteria. The combination of enzymes and enzymatic treatment conditions is such that the lactic acid bacteria produce 4.5 g/L lactic acid and metabolise sugar such that the resulting fermented broth contains less than 2.5% w/w and preferably less than 0.5% w/w residual sugar or the lactic acid bacteria produce 4.5 g/L lactic acid and metabolise sugar such that the resulting fermented broth contains at least 2.5% w/w residual sugar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, having a high content of plant protein. The plant protein is prepared by processing Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG), having a moisture content of about 15% to about 35% by weight, so as to reduce the particle size of the BSG and separating the processed BSG so as to provide a low particle size, high protein fraction.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to animal food and methods for shifting rumen microbiome in a ruminant animal, such as a cow. Particularly, the disclosure provides a cow food comprising microorganisms, such as a Pichia sp. and a Clostridium sp.

Abstract: An additive for use in pelletizing or flaking a feedstock is disclosed. The additive may comprise about 25-80% by weight glycerin and about 20-75% by weight reverse osmosis water. A method is also disclosed, including disposing feedstock in a conditioning chamber, injecting the additive to lubricate the feedstock, and pelletizing the feedstock. The additive may also be used in flaking.

Abstract: A product form comprises an inanimate substrate comprising i) an active agent; and ii) carrier particles including at least an outer surface comprising an organic matter constituent, wherein the said active agent is combined within and/or on the surface of the carrier particles, the carrier particles being a) in dry, particulate form and carrying at least an electrostatic surface charge, and b) being at least substantially uniformly distributed over the outer surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A consumable composition may include naringenin at concentrations suitable to improve certain characteristics of the composition. Naringenin may, for example, be added to a composition or included in a sweetening composition that may be added therein to adjust sweetness attributes. For example, beverages that include one or more steviol glycosides may typically be deficient in upfront sweetness, and naringenin may be added therein to improve the temporal profile of sweetness delivery.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a beverage having water and a concentration range of about 0.001 grams per liter to 8.44 grams per liter of collagen, wherein the collagen is hydrolyzed. The collagen concentration range may be between 1 milligram per liter to about 8440 milligram per liter or 1 parts per million to about 8440 parts per million. The hydrolyzed collagen has collagen peptides. The collagen peptides are produced through hydrolysis of a plurality of collagen sources. The plurality of collagen sources are derived from at least one of animal raw materials, animals raised in non-organic or organic farms, animals from various animal species and various parts of the animal carcass. The water may be comprised of at least one of tap water, spring or mineral water, and iceberg or glacier water.

Abstract: A beverage product includes a mixture having a dissolved oxygen content of less than 500 parts per billion, the mixture including tea flavor, hops flavor, and water. The beverage product further includes a container holding the mixture, the container being sealed to prevent the introduction of dissolved oxygen, a headspace of the container including inert gas.

Abstract: A moisture control apparatus includes at least one electrode configured to receive at least one of an alternating current or a direct current, and to direct at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, an electromagnetic wave, a sonic wave, or a supersonic wave toward a substance. The moisture control apparatus further includes a controller configured to communicate with the at least one electrode, wherein the controller is configured to control a voltage applied to the at least one electrode to induce a bonded state between water molecules of moisture present in the substance.

Abstract: A moisture control apparatus includes at least one electrode configured to receive at least one of an alternating current or a direct current, and to direct at least one of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, an electromagnetic wave, a sonic wave, or a supersonic wave toward a substance. The moisture control apparatus further includes a controller configured to communicate with the at least one electrode, wherein the controller is configured to control a voltage applied to the at least one electrode to induce a bonded state between water molecules of moisture present in the substance.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for preparation of meat substitutes containing clover hemoglobin. Even when oxidized, clover hemoglobin retains a red appearance, thereby avoiding common off-color events that plague other meat substitutes, such as those made using soybean hemoglobin.

Abstract: It is provided a composition for controlled-release of volatile compounds comprising at least one poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymer and one or more volatile compounds, the composition used for preserving food when incorporated in a food packaging. The volatile compounds are antimicrobial compounds such as allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), diacetyl, cinnamaldehyde, thymol, carvacrol and a combination thereof. The composition can comprise a blend of two or more PEG polymers of different molecular weights and/or a mixture of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for treating a product with steam. The apparatus includes a treatment tunnel having an entrance opening and an exit opening for introducing and discharging the product, respectively. The apparatus includes a transport unit for transporting the product from the entrance opening to the exit opening and a steam feed unit for feeding steam into the treatment tunnel. The apparatus includes one or more nozzles in communication with the steam feed unit arranged for directing a jet of steam at the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Antrodia cinnamomea fermented brown rice, which is characterized by being produced by inoculating an A. cinnamomea strain in a medium composed of brown rice as cultivating substrate for fermentation. The A. cinnamomea fermented brown rice produced according to the present invention contains the special nutrients of brown rice and the unique active ingredients of A. cinnamomea. The A. cinnamomea fermented brown rice may be used as food material directly, and for the preparation of brown rice-based health products such as brown rice powder, brown rice milk, brown rice tea, and nutritious additives of other foods.

Abstract: A device for maturing fresh meat, including meat on the bone, such as beef, is illustrated and described which comprises a treatment container with mechanisms for receiving pieces of fresh meat. The device comprises at least one water supply line by which the treatment container can be filled with treatment water in a way that the mechanisms for receiving pieces of meat, and thus the pieces of meat arranged or placed on the receiving mechanisms, are immersed in the treatment water. A method for maturing fresh meat, including meat on the bone such as beef, is also illustrated and described. According to the invention, provision is made that pieces of meat are matured in treatment water, by being completely immersed in treatment water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flavored jerky product and a method of preparing a flavored jerky product. The method comprises applying a curing agent to an external skin surface and/or an exposed muscle surface of a meat source, curing the meat source with the curing agent, and drying, cold smoking, and drying both the external skin surface and the meat source. The meat source is then chilled, the external skin surface is removed, and the meat source is sliced and/or segmented into a meat portion. The meat portion is marinated in a marinade solution, and then dried, cold smoked and dried to attain a water activity between about 0.7 and about 0.9 to produce the flavored jerky product.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for creating a food product is provided. The method may include providing a portion of egg base, the egg base including water and egg solids; providing a portion of cations; mixing the water, the egg solids, and the cation portion; and heating the mixture. The cation portion may include at least one of Zinc, Manganese, and Copper cations. In another embodiment, a food product is provided. The food product may include cooked egg; and Sulfur-containing salts of at least one of Zinc, Manganese, and Copper. The food product may contain between 0.25 and 10 mg of metal components of the Sulfur-containing salts per 0.967 g egg white solids and between 0.25 and 10 mg of metal components of the Sulfur-containing salts per 5.35 g egg yolk solids.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for producing fish roe paste, the apparatus including: a flow passage forming section configured to form a flow passage for conveying the fish roe paste in a state of being thinly spread; at least two areas to be imaged that are formed in an upper surface and a lower surface of the flow passage forming section, and are each made of a material that transmits predetermined visible light or a predetermined ultraviolet ray; at least two image pickup sections that are provided at positions at which the at least two areas to be imaged are able to be imaged, and are configured to perform image pickup processing; an inspection section configured to perform inspection processing; and a removal section that is provided on a downstream side of a conveyance direction in the flow passage forming section, and is configured to perform removal processing.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the production of non-meat consumable products are described herein. A meat substitute is described which is constructed from a muscle analog, a fat analog, and a connective tissue analog.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for masking the taste of an agent. In certain aspects, the invention comprises a microsphere and at least one sweetener therein. In another aspect, the invention comprises an edible material comprising at least one microsphere comprising an agent and at least one microsphere comprising a sweetener.