Abstract: A chewing gum component for use in a chewing gum composition is provided including a component body and a plurality of regions of at least one active ingredient encapsulated within an encapsulating material. The plurality of regions is disposed within said component body. Less than 15% of an average active concentration in said component body is in contact with an exterior surface of said component body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processed, solid soya protein product derived from soya bean meal (SBM) which protein product comprises 65-75% protein by weight of dry matter, has a protein to potassium weight ratio of at least about 70:1 and a dry matter content of at least about 90%, which product is substantially free of sodium, and wherein at least about 65% by weight of the indigestible oligosaccharide content of the SBM wherefrom the protein product is derived has been removed. The invention further relates to a leaching method for manufacture of the product as well as product obtainable by the method and use of the processed, solid soya protein product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Siphoviridae bacteriophage Clo-PEP-2 (accession number KCTC 13185BP), separated from nature, which is capable of killing Clostridium perfringens and has a genome expressed by sequence number 1 and a method for preventing or treating diseases, induced by Clostridium perfringens, by means of a composition comprising the Siphoviridae bacteriophage Clo-PEP-2 as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention consists of an animal feed formulation based on tropical legumes and grasses with a high protein content, said formulation comprising, inter alia, a combination of grains, a first protein source, forage, a second protein source, a third protein source and a fourth mineral source. One of the protein sources can comprise Canavalia Canavalia ensiformis. The animal feed formulation can also include a forage legume of the Stylosanthes genus. In addition, the animal feed formulation can include a tropical fodder of the Brachiaria or Panicum genera. The synergistic combination of forage legumes and tropical fodder results in a balanced feed with a high concentration of tropical raw materials, which is easy to produce and affordable. Similarly, the invention also comprises a method for producing the feed in pellet form, based on the formulation described above, from which the anti-nutritional factors derived from Canavalia Canavalia ensiformis have been eliminated.

Abstract: Provided are compositions with a citrus juice having a brix-to-acid ratio of less than about 16:1, and a miracle fruit component, as well as processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a nutritional composition in a liquid drink form, dry powder form, gel form, or carrier form intended to optimize human physiological performance during intense exercise and subsequently return the body to its healthy, pre-exercise state. The composition comprises a carbohydrate and a protein, and preferably a ratio of the carbohydrate to the protein is greater than about 4.3 parts by weight carbohydrate to 1 part by weight protein. Preferably, the liquid nutritional composition is comprised of: (1) carbohydrate in the range of 3.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for thermally processing packaged food products with highly-uniform electromagnetic energy fields. In an embodiment, a method of thermally processing a packaged food product is included herein. The method can include placing the packaged food product in a heating chamber, the packaged food product comprising a hermetically sealed package and a food material disposed within the package. The method can further include applying electromagnetic energy to the packaged food product from a first electromagnetic energy source from a first direction. The electromagnetic energy can be sufficient to raise the temperature of the food material by at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit with a spatial temperature variation of less than 25 degrees Fahrenheit in less than 120 seconds. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an ethanol with an alcohol by volume between 85% and 99%, and comprising a Hydroxy-Alkyl-Cellulose, the dosage of Hydroxy-Alkyl-Cellulose being limited so as to obtain a dynamic viscosity of less than 100 Pa·s. This invention also concerns the use of such ethanol as combustible for cooking a foodstuff, or part of a foodstuff, in particular for safely cooking in the immediate vicinity of the person for whom the food is intended, so as to use cooking as a show.

Abstract: An example implementation of the subject matter described within this disclosure is a lupine processing apparatus with the following features. A tank is configure to receive a portion of lupines for processing. The tank has an outer surface that defines a receiving cavity within the tank. The tank includes a fluid inlet at a bottom end of the tank. The inlet is configured to receive fluid into the tank. A fluid outlet is at a top end of the tank. The fluid outlet is configured to receive fluid from the tank. A motor is attached to the tank. An agitator is rotatably coupled to the motor. The agitator is configured to be rotated by the motor. A heater is fluidically connected to the fluid inlet. The heater is configured to increase a temperature of the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cereal bar composition comprising allulose and a process for preparing the cereal bar composition, and provides the cereal bar composition having high sugar content and low calorie and having a soft sensory property.

Abstract: A method of preparing the instant whole wheat crisps includes: using whole wheat grains as raw materials, fully soaking the whole wheat grains to make the whole wheat grains absorb water until saturating, and then performing cooking, extruding, sheeting, and microwave vacuum drying to obtain the instant whole wheat crisps. In the present disclosure, no artificial additive is added in the processing process, and the wheat grains are extruded and dried at a low temperature, which conforms to the current trend of “clean label” foods. Moreover, the whole wheat grains are processed into crisps, which are unadulterated whole wheat foods and conforms to the current trend of whole grains.

Abstract: Water- and energy-saving systems and methods for producing lime-cooked masa are described. Such methods generally include adding water to maize kernel in a first predetermined proportion, the maize kernel having endosperm, germ, pericarp, and tip cap components. Using a first conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a first predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a first predetermined range. The maize kernel is limed. The maize kernel is cooked, using a cooker, in an environment of steam. After the maize kernel is cooked, water is added to the maize kernel in a second predetermined proportion and, using a second conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a second predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a second predetermined range. The maize kernel is milled using one or more mills.

Abstract: A meat replacement product is provided for elimination diets including vegan diets. Pea protein is combined with konjac and fenugreek. The combination is then subjected to high pressure and temperature in conjunction with an extrusion and texturization process. The resulting product can be used to provide a variety of meat replacements including meatless fish sticks, meatless tuna, and meatless salmon as well as replacements for beef and chicken.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of food processing and provides a method for preparing olive leaf powder, including the following steps: pulverizing olive leaves under conditions protected from light to obtain crushed olive leaves; immersing the crushed olive leaves in water, and homogenizing, to obtain an olive-leaf homogenate; pre-freezing the olive-leaf homogenate at a temperature below ?16° C. for more than 25 min, and then vacuum freeze-drying to obtain the olive leaf powder; where the vacuum freeze-drying is performed according to the following: the olive-leaf homogenate is heated at a constant rate from the pre-freezing temperature to a drying temperature, and is dried at this temperature for more than 20 min to obtain the olive leaf powder; and the drying temperature is 15-35° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsified savoury food concentrate comprising by weight of the food concentrate: a. 15-50 wt. % water; b. 15-60 wt. % edible oil; c. 13-40 wt. % by dry weight of non-gelatinised starch; d. 50-350 mmol per 100 g of food concentrate of alkali-metal cation selected from Na+, K+ and combinations thereof; e. Yeast mannan in an amount of at least 0.6% by weight of the edible oil; and f. 0-10 wt. % of vegetable powders and/or vegetable extracts; wherein the w/w ratio of oil to water is at least 0.8:1 and wherein the w/w ratio of non-gelatinised starch by dry weight to water lies in the range of 0.35:1-2.1:1. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the emulsified savoury food concentrate and to a method of preparing an edible savoury product using the emulsified savoury food concentrate.

Abstract: To provide a powdered processed sesame product with a reduced fat and oil content and excellent handleability, while the flavor of paste sesame is retained, and a method for producing the same. A processed sesame product according to the present invention is a powdered processed sesame product containing a ground product of sesame, and the ground product of sesame has an oil content of smaller than 30% by mass relative to the total mass of the ground product and has a 10% cumulative diameter of 30 ?m or smaller and preferably 20 ?m or smaller and a 50% cumulative diameter of 70 ?m or larger, and the processed sesame product has a good balance of the paste sesame feel, the strength of flavor, and the strength of taste.

Abstract: The invention describes products, uses thereof, compositions thereof, and methods to prepare products formed from Maillard reaction products from a sugar donor and/or sweet tea extracts, stevia extracts, swingle (mogroside) extracts, one or more sweet tea extract components, one or more steviol glycosides, one or more mogrosides, one or more glycosylated sweet tea glycosides, one or more glycosylated steviol glycosides or one or more glycosylated mogrosides and an amine donor/reactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an unsaturated linear C16-24-monocarboxylic acid having at least one triple bond, or an ester or salt thereof, as a flavor, in particular for conferring kokumi flavor to foodstuffs.

Abstract: Compositions and consumables comprising certain sweeteners and at least one dihydrochalcone of Formula I are provided herein, wherein the at least one sweetener is selected from certain steviol glycoside and/or mogroside sweeteners in sweetening amounts. The at least one dihydrochalcone enhances the sweetness of the consumable and optionally modulates one or more taste attributes to make the consumable taste more like a sucrose-sweetened consumable. Methods of enhancing the sweetness of a consumable, methods of making a consumable taste more like a sucrose-sweetened consumable and methods of preparing consumables are also detailed herein.

Abstract: A nutraceutical formulation used to militate against bone loss, while also facilitating bone growth, is disclosed herein. The nutraceutical formulation used to therapeutically treat humans includes kale, broccoli, mushroom, raisin, and prune. The nutraceutical formulation also omits ingredients that would otherwise diminish bone density or inhibit the inhibitory effects of the other ingredients in mitigating bone loss.

Abstract: Provided is a natural product enzyme containing lactic acid bacteria and a method for producing the same, and more particularly a natural product-derived fermented enzyme obtained by inoculating lactic acid bacteria into natural products, including ginseng, Korean dendropanax, perilla, onion and seaweed, followed by fermentation, and a method for producing the same. The natural product enzyme produced by the method of producing the natural product enzyme using lactic acid bacterial according to the present invention makes it possible to effectively use the natural physiologically active components contained in the natural products and the active components which are additionally produced by lactic acid bacteria fermentation.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions of reducing the epigenetic age of mammalian organism, especially an adult human of geriatric age. The methods provide for the proliferation of endogenous stem cells using mitochondrial fusion and a UCP2 blocker or other stimulants; supplying stem cells with nutrition to prevent cell cycle arrest; and removal of senescent somatic cells using senolytic treatments. The proliferation of endogenous neural stem cells after plaque removal for the treatment of Alzheimer's is also disclosed.

Abstract: Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants 4 to 8 months of age, 1 to 2 months of age, or up to 1 month of age. The concentration of methionine is adapted based on that found in human milk produced for an infant of the same gender and age. Also provided are nutritional systems including the gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions, and methods of using the compositions and the systems.

Abstract: An extruder with a non-stop die change device includes an extrusion cavity, a die change device located at the outlet of the extrusion cavity, and a first die and a second die that are connected to the side wall of a housing of the die change device. A transfer channel is provided in a movable block of the die change device. When the movable block moves to a first position in the housing, the transfer channel communicates to the extrusion cavity with a first channel, and when the movable block moves to a second position in the housing, the transfer channel communicates to the extrusion cavity with a second channel. Therefore, die change and product type change can be achieved without stopping the extruder. If a die is blocked, the extruder does not need to stop for changing a new die.

Abstract: A heated aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-generating substrate, the aerosol-generating substrate including a homogenised botanical material comprising particulate plant material, an aerosol former, and a basic pH modifier; and the homogenised botanical material has a particulate plant material content of greater than or equal to about 60% by weight on a dry weight basis and less than or equal to about 90% by weight on a dry weight basis; and the homogenised botanical material has a pH greater than or equal to about 6.0 and less than or equal to about 8.0.

Abstract: A tobacco industry product (1) comprising a mouthpiece (3) having a mouth end (4) positionable between the lips of a user is disclosed. The mouth end comprises an organoleptic substance (5), so that the organoleptic substance comes into contact with the user's lips during use. A transverse cross sectional profile of the mouth end comprises major (A1) and minor (A2) axes that are perpendicular to each other. The profile being longer in a direction extending along the major axis than in a direction extending along the minor axis.

Abstract: A method of compacting a smokeable product in a cone for production of smoking articles is disclosed. The method includes aligning a respective cone held in a cone pallet with a pin. The cone contains a volume of the smokeable product and has an open upper end. The method further includes advancing the pin into the volume of the smokeable product through the open upper end of the cone; and withdrawing the pin from the volume of the smokeable product. The volume of the smokeable product has an empty column formed therein when the pin is withdrawn. The method further includes vibrating the cone pallet to induce collapse of the smokeable product into the column.

Abstract: A filter element for an aerosol-generating article is provided, the filter element including a hollow tubular portion with an inner surface; and a flavourant deposited directly onto the inner surface of the hollow tubular portion. A forming device and a method for manufacturing a filter element for an aerosol-generating article are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element projecting into the heating zone. The heating element includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone.

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 at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material; a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field; and an elongate heating element extending at least partially around the heating zone and comprising heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to customization of various physical attributes of an e-cigarette to a user's preference(s).

Abstract: The present invention discloses an unlocking method for electronic cigarette based on face recognition, comprising the steps of: acquiring user image information, extracting facial feature information in user image information, analyzing the age of the user according to the facial feature information; determining whether the age of the user is within a preset age range; and if the user is within a preset age range, generating an instruction of unlocking an electronic cigarette. The present invention further discloses a face recognition-based electronic cigarette unlocking system, a mobile terminal, a computer readable storage medium, an electronic cigarette and a computer readable storage device. The present invention effectively improves the fun of the control method of the electronic cigarette. At the same time, the inadequacies that the current control method of electronic cigarettes is original and the use of electronic cigarettes cannot be limited for minors are solved.

Abstract: A vaporizer device is described in which a first air pathway extends from an inlet to a heating element. The heating element is configured to heat air from the first air pathway to produce heated air. A second air pathway extends from the heating element to a mouthpiece and is configured to carry the heated air. The first air pathway is configured to bring the air into thermal contact with at least one component in the second air pathway which absorbs heat from the heated air to heat air in the first air pathway and thereby reduce the energy needed to heat the air.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid storage assembly and a top cover assembly. The liquid storage assembly includes a liquid storage tube, a connecting seat fixed at one end of the liquid storage tube, and an operation ring movably disposed on the connecting seat. The operation ring is provided with resisting portions. The top cover assembly includes a top cover detachably connected to the connecting seat. The top cover is provided with teeth corresponding to the resisting portions. When the operation ring is moved to cause the resisting portions and the teeth to be mutually engaged/disengaged, a detachable connection between the top cover and the connecting seat is locked/unlocked. The atomizer is difficult to be disassembled by simple operation, and therefore has a children protection function.

Abstract: An adjustable vaporizer that receives atomizers having different dimensions is provided. In one embodiment, an adjustable vaporizer is provided that includes an adjustable aperture located at a top portion of the adjustable vaporizer that adjusts to receive atomizers having a range of diameters. The adjustable vaporizer also includes an adjustable atomizer chamber aligned with the adjustable aperture that adjusts to receive atomizers having a range of lengths.

Abstract: A heater, a cartridge, an atomizer and an electronic cigarette having same are disclosed, the heater includes a porous body, configured for absorbing tobacco liquid; the porous body having an absorbing surface and an atomizing surface opposite with each other; the tobacco liquid permeating from the absorbing surface to the atomizing surface; a heating element, disposed on the atomizing surface and configured to atomize the tobacco liquid stored in the porous body into an aerosol; and part of the porous body that is near the atomizing surface having a less thermal conductivity than part of the porous body that is near the absorbing surface, resulting in a big amount of aerosol while not easy to generate burnt flavor and improving user experience.

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly and a dispensing body configured to receive the pod assembly. A vaporizer may be disposed in the pod assembly and/or the dispensing body. The pod assembly may include a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a device compartment, and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment. The pod assembly is a smart pod configured to receive, store, and transmit information that can be communicated with the dispensing body and/or another electronic device. The proximal portion of the dispensing body includes a vapor passage and a through-hole. The vapor passage may extend from an end surface of the proximal portion to a side wall of the through-hole. The through-hole is configured to receive the pod assembly such that the vapor channel of the pod assembly is aligned with the vapor passage of the dispensing body.

Abstract: An atomizing element for an electronic cigarette is provide, which includes: a porous body comprising an atomizing surface and a liquid absorbing surface; and a porous heating film formed on the atomizing surface. An electronic cigarette and an atomizing assembly including the same are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices including a cartridge and a control body. The control body may include a coupler and the cartridge may include a base. The base may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. Further the base and the coupler may include anti-rotation mechanisms configured to prevent rotation of the cartridge relative to the base when engaged with one another. The anti-rotation mechanisms may include alternating protrusions and recesses in some embodiments. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A leotard having a built-in bra is disclosed. The leotard include a front panel and a back panel. A built-in bra is attached to the front panel of the leotard. A top back strap is attached to the bra at one end, the other end able to receive a fastener disposed on the bra. A bottom back strap is attached to the bra at one end, the other end able to receive a fastener disposed on the bra.

Abstract: An air-conditioning garment includes a garment, a miniature air conditioner, and a convenient strap for carrying the miniature air conditioner on the garment. The garment includes an outer layer and an inner layer sealed together to form an air channel, at least two air holes are arranged across the outer layer of the garment, the garment and the miniature air conditioner are connected by an air inlet tube and an air outlet tube, and one end of the air inlet tube and one end of the air outlet tube are respectively connected to at least two of the air holes, so as to be connected to the air channel of the garment.

Abstract: An article of apparel has a surface with a first part of a fastening system, and an attachment element has an outer area with a second part of the fastening system. The first part of the fastening system is joinable to the second part of the fastening system to attach the attachment element to the apparel. The first part of the fastening system is also separable from the second part of the fastening system to separate the attachment element from the apparel. The attachment element may be formed from a polymer foam material, may include a fluid-filled chamber, or may incorporate an electronic device, for example. In some configurations, the attachment element is secured to an exterior of the apparel. In other configurations, the attachment element is secured between two layers of the apparel.

Abstract: A protective device for protecting a proximal interphalangeal joint and a distal interphalangeal joint of a human finger comprises a flexible sheath for wearing around the human finger and at least four motion constraining elements integrated in or secured to the flexible sheath. The motion constraining element is adapted for constraining a lateral and/or rotational deviation motion of a first phalanx with respect to a second phalanx. The motion constraining element covers a lateral side of the flexible sheath at a location corresponding to the joint and is adapted for resisting elongation of the motion constraining element in a longitudinal direction of the flexible sheath. The motion constraining element is bendable in a direction to allow flexion of the joint. The motion constraining elements for the distal interphalangeal joint and for the proximal interphalangeal joint are distinct and separate elements having different points of engagement on the flexible sheath.

Abstract: A combined seat cover and leisure coat includes a coat body that includes front and back panels and covers and protects an upper body and a part of a lower body of a wearer or covers a seat pad and a back support of a seat, a hood that covers and protects the wearer's head or is mounted on a headrest of the seat, a folding part that is provided on a lower portion of the back panel of the coat body so as to be foldable and covers one area of the seat pad of the seat, a pair of sleeves that cover and protect the wearer's arms or are bound to the back support of the seat, and fastening units that are provided on the pair of sleeves and fasten the pair of sleeves bound to the back support of the seat.

Abstract: A shoulder sling and pillow system that will house a beverage and a cellphone. The system is designed to ergonomically fit around the waist of a user and the system will also allow a cellphone to be charged. The system will use removable straps that will attach to the foam pillow and to the brace of the shoulder sling and pillow system.

Abstract: A wettable SMS material for personal protective equipment, such as a SMS fabric that has been treated to improve the wettability and absorbency properties of the SMS fabric is provided. A treated SMS fabric for personal protective equipment can retain its durability, breathability, and comfort, and may also provide the fabric with wettability and absorption properties. An article for personal protective equipment formed from a wettable SMS fabric is also provided.

Abstract: A hair piece of artificial, animal or natural hair or a combination thereof wherein the hair piece is configured to be used as a removable hair piece such as a ponytail or hair extension. The hair piece may include an attachment member for attachment to the ponytail of a user. The hair piece may further include a bendable spine member to allow the user to adjust the configuration of the hair piece. The hair piece may further include an elongate flexible member having a greater rigidity than the hair wherein the elongate member is interwoven in the strands of the hair to allow the user to adjust the configuration of the hair piece. The hair piece may also include a variety of hair styles, textures or textiles to provide a versatile hair style that is easily installed or removed by the user.

Abstract: A bra gauging device is an apparatus which enables the wearer to measure the correct bra size corresponding to the actual bust size of the wearer, preferably up to a fraction of an inch. The apparatus includes a measurement band, a left cup-measuring mechanism, and a right cup-measuring mechanism. The measurement band facilitates the individual bust measurement of each breast as well as other breast-related measurements around the upper torso. The measurement band further supports the left cup-measuring mechanism and the right cup-measuring mechanism positioned against the breasts of the wearer. The left cup-measuring mechanism is used to measure the bust size of the left breast retained by the left cup. Likewise, the right cup-measuring mechanism is used to measure the bust size of the right breast retained by the right cup. The apparatus also includes a left wing body and a right wing body for lateral customization and support.

Abstract: A head cover that can be worn by health care professionals is provided. The head cover includes an anterior portion with a height h, a posterior portion with a height h2, at least one side portion or panel which may be shaped and sized so as to connect the anterior portion of the head cover and the posterior portion of the head cover, and where the at least one side portion has a contoured section t that forms all or a portion of a bottom edge of the side portion and that is shaped and sized so as to cover the ears, scalp, and sideburns of a user as required by AORN guidelines while also remaining clear of a user's eyes and field of vision.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a head protector. The head protector includes: a pair of fastening straps (100) configured to be attached to the outer surface of one side of headgear (10); and a protective panel (200) configured such that it is seated to cover the outer surface of the one side of the headgear (10) and such that a central part thereof is spaced apart from the outer surface of the headgear (10), and provided with a pair of fastening holes (202) through which the pair of fastening straps (100) pass. The pair of fastening straps (100) pass through the pair of fastening holes (202) and are fastened to each other so that the protective panel (200) is fastened to the outer surface of the one side of the headgear (10).