Abstract: The invention relates to the field of preserving the viability of organs or tissues to be transplanted into a recipient in need of such a transplantation. In particular, the invention relates to use of a sigma 1 receptor agonist compound in preservation solutions and preservation solutions comprising a sigma 1 receptor agonist compound.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microbes and/or for killing microbes in a closed package or container in which a good (optionally a food product) is held or stored. The system and method optionally include use of an entrained polymer article, preferably a film that includes an antimicrobial releasing agent and channeling agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high concentration nitrapyrin liquid formulation with improved stability against crystallization and/or freezing under exposure to low temperatures of 0° C. or below, and methods to make and use such a formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

Abstract: Pesticide formulations especially suited for commercial use in tablet form where the release rate of the pesticide is adjustable based on conditions and requirements for disintegration and dispersion in water, at any temperature, of pesticidally active compounds.

Abstract: A method to overcome the unintended effects of repeated glyphosate applications and improve the health and vigor of plants, by remediating the soil with soil remediating microbes and replenishing the amino acid pool by applying foliar essential amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of the natural product Ilicicolin H as an agricultural fungicide, compositions comprising Ilicicolin H, and the use of such compositions to treat, control or prevent fungal infection in agricultural products.

Abstract: The use of specific active substances, alone or in combination, for controlling virus infections in plants and a method for using said specific active substances for controlling said virus infections in the field of plant protection and the protection of materials are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fungicidal active compounds, more specifically to benzosultams and analogues thereof, processes and, intermediates for their preparation and use thereof as fungicidal active compound, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or compositions comprising thereof.

Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.

Abstract: Method of inhibiting live grazing organisms in an algae composition are disclosed, which do not inhibit the algae. In certain embodiments the concentration of algae increases. In other embodiments the mortality of live grazing organisms is complete. The method contacts an algae composition with wastewater comprising free ammonia and maintaining pH of at least 8 for more than two hours.

Abstract: Biocides produced in situ for various applications of use are disclosed. Methods of generating and feeding thereof for various applications of use are disclosed according to the invention. In an aspect, oxidizing, non-chlorinated halogenated biocides are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a complex endophyte comprising a host fungus further comprising a component bacterium, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with a complex endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified complex endophytes, purified complex endophyte components such as bacteria or fungi, synthetic combinations comprising said complex endophytes and/or components, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of biostimulants used in agriculture to promote plant growth. In particular, lipopeptides are used as a biostimulant agent for plant growth, a biostimulant composition contains lipopeptides, a method for obtaining such a composition is provided, and a method for promoting an increase in plant matter by applying this composition is disclosed. In another aspect, seeds are coated with a biostimulant composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a complex endophyte comprising a host fungus further comprising a component bacterium, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with a complex endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified complex endophytes, purified complex endophyte components such as bacteria or fungi, synthetic combinations comprising said complex endophytes and/or components, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Methods of improving characteristics of plants and soil by administering an effective amount of a Kappaphycus based composition in low concentration applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Use as a defense elicitor/stimulator in terrestrial plants of an extract or an extract fraction of at least one agarophyte red alga, said extract or said extract fraction containing at least one oligosaccharide having 2 to 50 ose units covalently bound to one another, and polysaccharides having more than 50 ose units covalently bound to one another which can be contained without exceeding 0.01% by weight relative to the total oligosaccharides/polysaccharides.

Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition comprises lemon grass oil, peppermint oil and liquid soap/soap solution. The herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition is tested on the insects/bugs. The predetermined amount of lemon grass oil is in a range of 3% v/v-45% v/v. The predetermined amount of peppermint oil is in a range of 0.05% v/v-25% v/v. The predetermined amount of liquid soap/soap solution is in a range of 0.01% v/v-20% v/v. The liquid soap/soap solution does not comprise chemical dyes, perfumes and phosphate composition. The soap solution/liquid soap is plant based and does not comprise animal derived products. The soap solution/liquid soap prevents separation of peppermint oil and lemon grass oil in the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition. The bed bugs, roaches and hornets die after spraying the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilized anhydrous monocalcium phosphate (MCPA) leavening composition comprising or consisting essentially of MCPA and a non-aluminum stabilizer. Whereas current commercial MCPA leavening compositions are stabilized by the addition of aluminum pyrophosphates, in certain aspects, the stabilized MCPA of this disclosure meets the European standard for allowable aluminum content in food products.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a variant polypeptide having lipolytic activity, wherein the variant has an amino acid sequence which, when aligned with the amino acid sequence as set out in SEQ ID NO: 2, comprises at least one substitution of an amino acid residue at a position corresponding to any of the positions 53, 112, 141, 178, 179, 182, 202, 203, 235, 282, 284, said positions being defined with reference to SEQ ID NO: 2, and wherein said variant has at least 70% identity with the mature polypeptide having lipolytic activity as set out in SEQ ID NO: 2. Such a variant polypeptide may be used in the preparation of a baked product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture intended to be hydrated to form a paste-like composition comprising gluten, for producing pasta, said mixture including a wheat flour composed substantially exclusively of soft wheat flour, a reducing agent and an amylose complexing agent and said flour being the only source of gluten in said paste-like composition. The invention also relates to a gluten-containing paste-like composition, intended to be shaped and dried to form pasta and comprising the above type of mixture and water to hydrate said mixture. The invention further relates to pasta prepared by shaping and drying a paste-like composition of this type, and to a method for production of the same.

Abstract: A dough composition is provided herein that includes an ink on an external surface of the dough composition, and a polymerized alginate layer covering at least a portion of the ink. Also disclosed are dough compositions with printed design on an outer surface. Methods of making a dough composition are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing frozen foods includes the steps of washing vegetables in order to eliminate any residues; subjecting the vegetables to mechanical treatment in order to isolate the edible part thereof; and cutting the vegetables into small parts. Then, the small parts are cooked and frozen to a temperature comprised between ?10° C. and ?30° C. The method further includes the steps of measuring predefined quantities of ingredients which include the small parts of vegetables, egg white and at least one regulator for parameters such as flavor enhancement, flavoring, and texture; homogenizing the ingredients; distributing the mixture on at least one surface in order to generate layers thereof of predefined dimensions; freezing the layers; and subjecting the layers to surface topping with ingredients chosen from among tomato sauce, cheese, vegetables, soy products, meat, meat products, fish, fish products, oils, and fats.

Abstract: A method is provided for equipping at least one filling tube of an apparatus for filling tubular cases with a gathered tubular case. The method includes opening at least one gripping element of a case gripping device, feeding a gathered tubular case into a region of the at least one gripping element of the case gripping device, and closing at least one gripping element for fixing and axially centering the case. The method also includes moving the filling tube and the gripping device relative to each other towards each other for introducing the filling tube into an interior space of the case, partially opening at least one gripping element, and moving the filling tube and the gripping device relative to each other towards each other, such that the filling tube entrains the case and the case is guided by the gripping elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mechanical system for providing a food product on a sheet of paper. The disclosed mechanical system includes an adjustable conveyor belt system that is configured to enable a puck of food product to land up-right. The angle (e.g., slope) of the adjustable conveyor belt system can be adjusted to account for variations in the size and shape of the puck. The disclosed mechanical system also includes a flattener that is configured to provide memory to the pressed pucks.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for preparing a food article (300) such as a corn dog. The apparatus includes a frame (10) mounting a loading station (50), a dipping station (162), a frying station (190) and an unloading station (220). The loading station (50) inserts one end (306) of a stick (302) into the food article (300) and the other end (304) into an aperture (40) in a stick bar (38). The stick (302) and food article (300) are held in the aperture (40) by a spring loaded plunger (310) extending into the aperture (40). The spring loaded plunger (310) holds the stick (302) and food article (300) on the stick bar (38) while the food article (300) is dipped in batter at the dipping station (162) and fried at the frying station (190). The cooked food article (300) and stick (302) are removed from the stick bar (38) at the unloading station (220) for shipment to the customer.

Abstract: A method for preparing a fish product. In the method, a slaughtered fish is filleted in pre-rigor state, skin is removed from the fillet in pre-rigor state, the skinless fillet is arranged in a pre-salting process in pre-rigor state and allowed to remain there for the pre-salting period, the fillet is removed from the pre-salting process, the fillet is arranged in its transport package, in which it is subjected to a second salting process, and the fillet is allowed to remain in the transport package for at least one day.

Abstract: An indoor smoker includes a cabinet defining a discharge vent, a smoking chamber having a chamber outlet, and an exhaust assembly including an exhaust duct and a recirculation duct providing fluid communication between the chamber outlet and the discharge vent. An air handler urges a flow of smoke through a catalytic converter positioned within the exhaust duct to lower volatile organic compounds prior to discharging the smoke. A recirculation port may be defined between the recirculation duct and the exhaust duct upstream of the catalytic converter and a damper may direct the flow of smoke through the recirculation port when the smoke contains unacceptable levels of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: An indoor smoker includes a cabinet including an exhaust duct, a smoking chamber, a firebox, and a bypass duct extending between the firebox and the exhaust duct. A damper is movable between a first position for closing the smoking chamber when a firebox temperature is outside a desired range and a second position for blocking the bypass duct when the firebox temperature is within the desired range. The damper thus regulates the flow of smoke such that only good smoke is directed into the smoking chamber, while bad smoke is routed directly to the exhaust duct.

Abstract: An indoor smoker includes a cabinet including an exhaust duct, a smoking chamber, a firebox, and a bypass duct extending between the firebox and the exhaust duct. The indoor smoker further includes a system of dampers and check valves to regulate the flow of smoke and air within the indoor smoker. A controller may regulate these features to terminate a smoking process by asphyxiating the combustible material and evacuating the smoking chamber, to pause a process by evacuating the smoking chamber while permitting bleed air into the smoldering chamber, or to continue a normal smoking operation.

Abstract: A method for the preservation of fresh plants by vacuum pre-cooling synchronously combined with modified atmosphere technique includes: (1) screening field-picked fresh plants, and selecting individuals with uniform size, consistent maturity, and no obvious defects; (2) placing the screened individuals in a vacuum pre-cooler for pre-cooling; (3) after the plants are pre-cooled to the final temperature, the device automatically shuts down the refrigerator and vacuum pump, and the pre-configured mixed gas is introduced from the intake air inlet into the vacuum chamber for re-pressing; and (4) taking the re-pressed fresh plants out of the pre-cooler, and performing modified atmosphere packaging and refrigerating.

Abstract: Produce ripening systems and apparatuses are described. A produce ripening apparatus may include a sealed inner package positioned inside a sealed outer package. The sealed inner package may be breakable and may seal a ripening agent inside the sealed inner package. The sealed outer package may be openable and may have an elasticity sufficient to allow pressure to be applied to the sealed inner package through squeezing of the sealed outer package without breaking the sealed outer package. The pressure may be sufficient to break the sealed inner package.

Abstract: A coated, continuous outer-skinned food product is provided. The coated, continuous skinned food product includes an outer skin having an exterior surface. A pulp portion is positioned internal to the outer skin and an inner core is positioned internal to the pulp portion. One or more layers of coating materials is applied to the exterior surface of the outer skin. The outer skin provides a continuous, uninterrupted protective layer enveloping the pulp portion and the inner core.

Abstract: Phospholipid concentration methods involve use of a dairy composition, such as buttermilk or butter serum, as a starting material. The dairy composition is subjected to a first ultrafiltration, yielding a first permeate and a first retentate. The first retentate is treated with carbon dioxide and subjected to microfiltration, yielding a second permeate and a second retentate. The second retentate is treated with carbon dioxide and subjected to a second ultrafiltration, yielding a third permeate and a third retentate. The third retentate includes at least 30 wt % phospholipids.

Abstract: Process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk, comprising the following steps: 1) pasteurization and skimming, 2) enzymatic hydrolysis of the skimmed milk by lactase enzyme, 3) microfiltration of the hydrolysed skimmed milk and obtainment of a microfiltration retentate (RMF) and of a microfiltration permeate (PMF), 4) PMF ultrafiltration and obtainment of an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and of an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF), 5) first PUF nanofiltration and obtainment of the first nanofiltration retentate (RNF 1) and of a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF 1), 6) second PNF 1 nanofiltration and obtainment of a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and of a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: obtainment of lactose-free milk by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps, which is characterized in that: (I) the first nanofiltration of step 5) is carried out with membranes having a molecular weight cut-off ranging

Abstract: A roll-in margarine composition with reduced saturated fatty acids content containing 60% to 80% by weight of a fatty phase and 40% to 20% by weight of an aqueous phase containing water, proteins and soluble and/or insoluble dietary fibers is disclosed. The fatty phase consists of 30% to 45% of a vegetable fat rich in stearic acid and 70% to 55% of a vegetable oil. The soluble fibers can be beta-glucans, concentrated algae, pea fiber, potato fiber, psyllium fiber, guar fiber, and the insoluble fibers can be celluloses, wheat fiber, pea integument fiber, carrot fiber and bamboo fiber. A process for preparing the margarine composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure generally provides for lipid compositions, foodstuffs, and methods for reducing lipid migration in a food product, the methods comprise sonicating a low saturated lipid with a high intensity ultrasound, and incorporating the sonicated low saturated lipid to a food composition.

Abstract: Therapeutic tea remedy mixtures in the form of beverages and ointments. Methods for making the tea remedy mixtures are described along with the benefits it provides to combat various medical ailments that frequently impair the human body.

Abstract: Cocoa products having a fruity flavor comprising an increased amount of a fruity aroma compounds are disclosed. The cocoa products are produced by a method comprising mixing cocoa nibs, de-shelled cocoa beans, or a combination thereof with an acid and water and roasting the acidified nibs, the acidified de-shelled cocoa beans, or the combination thereof.

Abstract: An assembly line technique is described in which food items with a deposited layer of smear prior to baking can be cut and segregated into small pieces. The food pieces are deposited randomly into an ovenable serving container in such a way as to reduce contact between the smear coated surface(s) of the food pieces. This results in a “pull-apart” food product that can be rapidly microwave heated in the container and served in the container.

Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to low calorie, and nutritious sweeteners and confectioneries. The sweeteners and confectioneries of the invention are enriched with at least one type of soluble fibers and with proteins and include limited amounts of sweetening agents. The present invention further relates to methods of manufacturing the herein disclosed sweeteners and confectioneries.

Abstract: A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid food products comprises: a frame; a first container containing a liquid or semi-liquid base product; a second container defining a processing chamber for processing a base mixture made up of the liquid or semi-liquid base product and a gas; a stirrer mounted inside the second container; thermal treatment means associated with the second container, acting in conjunction with the stirrer to convert the base mixture inside the second container into a finished liquid or semi-liquid product; a connecting duct connecting the first container to the second container and configured to connect the first container to the second container in such a way as to allow the base mixture to be transferred to the second container; a dispenser connected to the second container to allow dispensing the finished product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ice cream machine having a filling zone and an emptying zone. The ice cream machine may include a rotatable unit, a mould for receiving ice cream, a stick providing arrangement, and a guiding structure arranged to prevent more than one stick from entering the groove of the mould from the stick providing arrangement. The stick providing arrangement is arranged such that a rotation of the rotatable unit causes the groove to match the position of the stick providing arrangement and thereby allow a single stick to enter the groove, wherein further rotation of the rotatable unit causes one of the sidewalls of the groove to bring the stick along the rotational movement of the rotatable unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, wherein the separation is performed using a belt separator. The invention further relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the method of treating insects according to the invention, and to the use of these powders in food.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of introducing one or more gases into a liquid that includes introducing a feed liquid into at least one vessel, injecting one or more non-CO2 gases and, optionally, CO2 gas into the feed liquid in the at least one vessel to obtain an effervescent liquid, filling one or more containers with the effervescent liquid, and sealing the one or more containers to obtain a packaged beverage, wherein the packaged beverage has less than 4.0 standard volume of CO2 dissolved per volume of liquid, and wherein the packaged beverage has between 0.01 and 1 standard volume of one or more non-CO2 gases dissolved per volume of liquid. Also, associated systems, devices, and beverages are disclosed.

Abstract: An ozone generator includes at least four independent ozone generation control channels that energize at least four independent ozone generation plates. The at least four independent ozone generation control channels allow for multiple modes of operation, including sterilization, disinfecting, and managing, in addition to interleaved operation, which significantly extends the useful life of the individual ozone generation plates. The ozone generator is placed in a preexisting conditioned airflow that enters a conditioned airspace enclosed by a container. Being placed in the preexisting conditioned airflow, the ozone generator does not require a fan or other air movement device to actively transport ozone-enriched air or oxygen through the ozone generator.

Abstract: A method for cooking meat, the method comprising: placing the meat having exudate in a suitable vacuum sealed bag; vacuum sealing the bag; placing the bag on a rack; placing the rack in a cooking device; cooking the meat, which produces exudate; removing the rack from the cooking device and cooling the meat to a temperature which is safe for handling; and sealing the bag so as to segregate the meat from the cooked exudate, wherein the rack is adapted to support the meat in an upper section of the bag whilst allowing the exudate to fall into a lower section of the bag.

Abstract: Provided are dry-milling methods for producing an aqueous fermentation feedstock ingredient. The methods include providing a corn-processing filtration feed; filtering at least a fraction of said filtration feed on a microfiltration membrane, whereby an aqueous filtration permeate and a filtration retentate are formed; separating said filtration permeate from said filtration retentate, to form separated permeate and separated retentate; forming a fermentation feedstock comprising said separated permeate, and saccharifying and/or washing said separated retentate.

Abstract: A coating material for fried food contains a wheat flour in an amount of 50-95 mass % and a modified starch in an amount of 5-50 mass %, the modified starch having been subjected to an oxidation treatment or an acid treatment and having an RVA maximum viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s or less. A heat-treated wheat flour may be used as the wheat flour. The coating material for fried food may further contain a leavening agent in an amount of 0.1-3 mass %, and may further contain an emulsifier in an amount of 2 mass % or less. It is possible to produce a fried food whose coating has a crispy and light texture not only immediately after the fried food is produced but also after a certain period of time from when the fried food is produced, or after the fried food is reheated in a microwave oven or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a process for preparing a concentrated liquid composition (such as a broth) from poultry or other meat sources without the use of any enzymes. The resultant composition may have high content of solids but are pumpable or pourable and have relatively long shelf life at room temperature. Also disclosed are methods of extracting proteins from raw poultry or other meat sources at relatively low temperatures. Methods of making a high protein curd is also disclosed.