Abstract: A method treating an aqueous environment containing at least one microbe, with a mixture comprising a macrocyclic ligand and a peroxide. The treatment reduces the number of microbes in the aqueous environment.

Abstract: The use is described of crystalline forms of copper salicylate with a molar ratio between copper and salicylic acid of (1:1), selected from crystalline form I, crystalline form II or crystalline form III and/or mixtures thereof, and the relative agronomic compositions for the control of phytopathogenic bacteria.

Abstract: Provided herein are stabilized, ready-to-use, quick break emulsion compositions (oil-in-water emulsion compositions), and in particular, stabilized paraffinic spray oil compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling plant pests such as harmful insects and fungi.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses biomass compositions for improving shelf life, increasing fruit water retention, and/or decreasing needle-drop in conifer species and methods for making the same. The composition comprises pasteurized microalgae selected from Chlorella, Aurantiochytrium, Scenedesmus, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic composition of a nematicide comprising of a nematicidal peptides derived from CED-4 protein sequence comprising of at least two peptides. The nematicidal peptides individually show 100% nematicidal activity at a concentration of 1 mg/ml, whereas, the combination of at least two peptides in a ratio of 1:1 shows 100% nematicidal activity at concentration as low as 0.8 mg/ml bringing a synergistic effect. This synergistic nematicidal composition is highly economical as it requires 20% less peptide concentration for 100% activity, moreover the composition is environmentally safe and non-toxic to humans and animals.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for increasing infectivity of entomopathogenic nematodes in any target area for the purposes of insect control, said method comprising: (a) mixing an aqueous nematode infectivity increasing composition with (i) entomopathogenic nematodes to activate said entomopathogenic nematodes for increased infectivity prior to application of said entomopathogenic nematodes to said target area, or (ii) seeds to produce coated seeds, and (b) applying said entomopathogenic nematodes to said target area or planting said coated seeds in said target area; wherein said aqueous nematode infectivity increasing composition is produced by methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: A Fusarium solani strain and a use thereof in the control of southern blight disease of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo, and the strain JSNL007-2 has been identified as Fusarium solani and has been deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection on Mar. 10, 2017 with a deposit number of CGMCC NO. 13687. The Fusarium solani JSNL007-2 of the present invention has a significant effect on the disease resistance of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo, especially for improving the ability of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo to resist southern blight disease, and has a certain effect on reducing the use of chemical pesticides, which is an important means to ensure food safety.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bioinsecticide formulation comprising highly resistant Beauveria bassiana microsclerotia and to its use for insect control, in particular for control of insects in grain silos, and to a method of preparation of said formulation. The microsclerotia are obtained in a culture medium comprising an iron (II) compound at a concentration of approximately 0.2 g/L.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses an edible composition for preparing multiple edible products, said composition comprising a flavor base, hydrocolloids, edible oil comprising fatty acids and at least two emulsifying agents selected from a group comprising (a) a mixture of diglycerides and monoglycerides of fatty acids, (b) Sucrose esters of fatty acids, (c) Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (d) Polyglycerol polyricinoleate.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer film, especially to a multilayer thermoplastic film, which may be used for food packaging, wherein the multilayer film according to the present invention may be provided, on its inner side, with a food additive, particularly with a flavoring and/or coloring and/or an aroma producing food additive (such as e.g. a liquid smoke), which food additive is then released and transferred onto the surface of a foodstuff encased in the multilayer film during cooking and/or processing of the foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for treatment of biological soft tissue, said method comprising a step involving pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment to open up the stomata in tissues and a subsequent drying step, wherein the PEF treatment is performed in an electrical field with a field strength in the range of 0.4-1.5 kV/cm to provide enhanced rate of moisture removal during dehydration without irreversible damage on epidermal cells, wherein the PEF treatment is performed with reversible electroporation and wherein the temperature in the drying step is held within the range of 20-55° C.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to managing ripening conditions of climacteric fruits and more particularly to a system and method for managing ripening conditions of climacteric fruits using Artificial neural network (ANN) model. The method includes obtaining levels of environment condition parameters associated with ripening of the climacteric fruit over time at periodic intervals by using an enclosure enclosing the climacteric fruit. A respiration rate of the climacteric fruit is computed based at least on the levels of the environment condition parameters using Michaelis Menten kinetics model. A level of ethylene is monitored to determine a climacteric peak of Ethylene for the climacteric fruit. The climacteric peak is indicative of complete natural ripening of the climacteric fruit. An ANN model predicts optimal ripening condition of the climacteric fruit based on the respiration rate of the climacteric fruit and the climacteric peak of ethylene.

Abstract: This is an invention of a process and combination of ingredients to bring a novel tea that is ready to drink. This tea is ginseng, goji berry, don quai, and red date based, not tea leaf based. There are currently no other products on the United States market that is similar to this one hence the novelty. The process of making a drinkable product that is shelf stable include brewing the ingredients, and adding additional flavoring agents and or compounds. Brewing the ingredient requires a long process of initially high heat (up to 210 degrees Fahrenheit), then rapidly cooling the vessel to allow a slow brewing process of down to 50 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 3 hours. This tea has a lot of solid material left over from the brewing process and is not easy to drink with the remaining particles, hence the filtration process is integral to allow for a ready to drink product with the proper texture. Without the filtration process, this product is not viable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewing gum composition containing a gum base and a Hericium erinaceus extract. In addition, the present invention relates to a chewing gum composition containing a gum base, a Hericium erinaceus extract and cordycepin. The chewing gum composition according to the present invention has a salivation secretion promoting effect, a bad breath inhibitory effect, and an antibacterial effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for purifying prolamin proteins from a cereal flour containing such proteins. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a rapid and cost effective method for the purification of avenin proteins from oat flour, gluten proteins from wheat flour, secalin proteins from rye flour, hordein proteins from barley flour, zein proteins from maize flour or kafirin proteins from sorghum flour.

Abstract: Provided are food products that are derived from non-animal sources that have one or more of the following: color, taste, nutritional content, and other qualities similar to those of dairy products and/or other types of food products. Also provided are processes for production of such dairy-like food products and/or other types of food product analogs.

Abstract: Disclosed is feed additive composition consisting essentially of a direct fed microbial comprising one or more bacterial strains in combination with at least one protease and a method for improving the performance of a subject or for improving digestibility of a raw material in a feed, which method comprising administering to a subject a direct fed microbial in combination with a protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a livestock feed and, more particularly, to a feed supplemented with nutritional components such as vitamins to improve the health such as immunity, of livestock and improve meat quality. Accordingly, the present invention provides a livestock feed for the growth of pigs, cattle, chickens, and ducks, comprising tocopherol, germanium mineral, Acanthopanax plant extract, sea buckthorn (botanical name: Hippophae rhamnoides) fruit extract, sulfur, Hovenia dulcis peduncle extract, Angelica, Salvia miltiorrhiza extract, Platycodon extract, Prunus armeniaca, and zeolite as nutrition-enriched additives, and further comprising a soothing agent containing licorice in order to alleviate the irritation of the Salvia miltiorrhiza extract, the Platycodon extract, Angelica, and the sea buckthorn fruit extract.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the risk of viral infection in animals due to consumption of viral contaminated feed. The methods comprise administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a feed additive, wherein the feed additive comprises a mixture of organic acids. The methods can be used to reduce the risk of infection in animals whose feed may or may not be contaminated with certain viruses.

Abstract: Low moisture feed blocks deliver supplemental nutrients to animals and are free or substantially free of molasses by using concentrated separator by-product as a molasses replacement. A premixture of concentrated separator by-product and added sugar may be pH-adjusted and concentrated to a high solids content. The premixture may be combined with dry components to form an admixture that is poured into a vessel and allowed to naturally cool and harden into the supplemental feed block.

Abstract: The invention comprises compositions and methods for improving exercise performance, reducing muscle fatigue and improving recovery of muscle tissue after exercise. One method includes administering a composition of a plant-derived nitrate and a cocoa-derived product daily and before exercise. The synergistic combination of nitrate and cocoa polyphenols acts to improve exercise performance and to improve recovery from a strenuous exercise bout.

Abstract: A method of producing a carbonated beverage comprising a blend of water and syrup having a predetermined final carbonation level. The method includes the steps of: introducing CO2 into a flowing stream of a product blend comprising water, syrup and dissolved oxygen, such that CO2 is dissolved in the product blend; deaerating the CO2-containing product blend by introducing the blend into a vented atmospheric vessel, the interior of which is at ambient pressure with a headspace maintained above the surface of the liquid within the vessel, whereby dissolved oxygen is released from the product blend and vented from the vessel; pumping the deaerated product blend from the vessel, wherein the deaerated blend includes dissolved CO2 at an intermediate carbonation level less than the final carbonation level; and carbonating the deaerated product blend to the final carbonation level downstream of the vented vessel to produce a carbonated beverage for subsequent packaging.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a novel beverage composition with enhanced mouthfeel. The beverage composition can comprise a dairy mineral composition. Methods of preparing beverage compositions with enhanced mouthfeel are also disclosed, as are methods of modifying flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to products and methods for the prevention and amelioration of bacterial contamination and degradation (spoiling) of biological material, particularly foodstuffs. In particular, the invention provides a product comprising an envelope of material defining a lumen wherein the lumen contains bacteriophage covalently attached to a surface.

Abstract: A method for treating a perishable product including determining a desired product treatment outcome selected from sanitation, protection, preservation, or enhancement of the perishable product; directly applying a substance to the surface of the perishable product after harvesting using a carrier; wet or dry washing the perishable product; and packaging the perishable product. A system for treating a perishable product with a substance treatment including one or more devices for directed substance application to a surface of the perishable products prior to final packaging of the perishable product using a carrier; and wherein the one or more devices is an electrostatically charging device or a nebulizer. Embodiments of the invention enhance the efficacy of sanitizers and other functional substances for increasing the quality, safety, and overall shelf life of perishable products through improved coating and distribution of the sanitizers and functional substances on the surface of perishable product.

Abstract: Provided is a high-frequency thawing apparatus that requires no setting of a thawing time and provides high precision in thawing finishing. The high-frequency thawing apparatus includes the following: a heating chamber; upper and lower electrodes with a to-be thawed object interposed therebetween, the upper and lower electrodes being disposed in parallel to each other in the heating chamber a high-frequency power source and matching circuit that applies a high-frequency voltage between the upper and lower electrodes; a power detecting circuit that detects the reflective power of the applied high-frequency voltage; and a controller that determines thawing completion, by estimating the progress status of the to-be thawed object on the basis of how a detected signal detected by the power detecting circuit has changed since thawing was started, the controller controlling the high-frequency power source on the basis of a determination.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for manufacturing a variety of seasoning ingredient liquids having a high extract solids content, the method making it possible to prevent a decrease in collection rate due to burning and quality degradation due to microbial contamination while improving productivity through a continuous heating process performed for a short period of time, and to impart superior flavors and impart flavors in a more versatile manner while inhibiting the destruction of taste-contributing components. [Solution] As a result of thoroughgoing investigations into solving the above problem, the inventors of the present invention perfected the present invention upon discovering a method for manufacturing a seasoning in which a direct steam-heating cooker is used, whereby a desired flavor is imparted in a mild manner within 60 seconds while a continuous heating treatment at 130° C.

Abstract: Naturally-derived compounds having various structures elicit the perception of salty taste, enhance the perception of salty taste of a salt, or act at one or more sodium channels. Food products may include such naturally-derived compounds, which may be used to reduce the sodium content, while imparting a similar level of saltiness.

Abstract: Provided is a cooking appliance and a control method of the cooking appliance. The control method of the cooking appliance is applied to make a claypot rice. The cooking appliance includes a pot body and a heating component for heating raw materials placed in the pot body. A process of making the claypot rice includes a rice stewing stage, and the rice stewing stage at least includes a first rice stewing process and a second rice stewing process which are sequentially executed. The heat output per unit time by the heating component during the first rice stewing process is less than the heat output per unit time during the second rice stewing process.

Abstract: A dried meat-containing shaped food product, the food product comprising: dry ingredients at an amount in the range of about 60 wt % to about 90 wt % of the food product and a binder at an amount in the range of about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of the food product. The dry ingredients comprise: a dried meat component comprising pieces of dried meat or plant protein, wherein the dried meat component is at amount in the range of about 1 wt % to about 55 wt % of the dry ingredients; and a solid nut component comprising seeds, nuts and/or legumes, and/or pieces thereof, wherein the solid nut component is at an amount in the range of about 25 wt % to about 90 wt % of the dry ingredients. The binder comprises a saccharide syrup component having a Brix of at least 80. The binder adheres the dry ingredients together resists the migration of moisture between the dry ingredients thereby providing the food product a shelf-stable structure and providing the solid nut component a shelf-stable, dry-crunchy texture.

Abstract: An instant food composition containing flaked quinoa seeds and a method of preparation of ready to eat food composition containing quinoa seeds. The method of preparation of instant food composition containing flaked quinoa seeds includes soaking the quinoa seeds in a hot liquid at its boiling temperature for a predetermined temperature, drying the boiled quinoa seeds at room temperature for a predetermined period, roasting the dried quinoa seeds for a predetermined period, flattening of quinoa seeds to form flakes, drying of quinoa flakes for a predetermined period, coating of quinoa flakes with edible oil, coating of quinoa flakes with edible starch on edible oil coated quinoa flakes within predetermined period, coating of quinoa flakes with edible oil on the starch Coated quinoa flakes.

Abstract: A first object of the present invention is to provide a raw liquid for a seasoning which can be utilized for obtaining a seasoning with a mellow aroma and high palatability by simply performing yeast fermentation so as to enable the yeast fermentation even at home, an index of fermentation control, a set of members including the raw liquid and the index, and a method for manufacturing a seasoning. A second object of the present invention is to provide a seasoning that has a fruity aroma hardly noticeable in a conventional soy sauce while having a flavor inherent in a soy sauce. The first object is achieved by a raw liquid for a seasoning having a reducing sugar content of 4.5 wt % or more and an ethanol content of 1.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for stimulating barrier integrity in a mammal by administering to a mammal a composition comprising: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA), and at least two distinct oligosaccharides.

Abstract: Disclosed are dietary supplement compositions and methods of making the dietary supplements in capsule form. For example, dietary supplement composition having Oryza sativa Linn, Cordyceps militaris, Ardisia polycephala Wall, Smilax corbularia Kunth, Smilax glabra Rhizome, cereal enzymes, Fomes rimosus (Berk.) Cooke, and edible bird's nest are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary product comprising a plurality of amino acids, wherein the dietary product comprises all the essential amino acids and wherein the dietary product is substantially devoid of asparagine, processes of preparation of the product and methods and uses thereof in therapeutic applications such as the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Described are food compositions including doughs, extrudates, and finished puffed food compositions derived therefrom. The food compositions contain hemp protein, non-hemp protein, and starch. Such a food composition contains at least 40 weight percent total protein and less than 10 weight percent total fat, based on total weight of the food composition on a dry basis. Advantageously, the finished food product has a surprisingly crunchy texture. Additionally, the finished food product has improved storage stability as compared to compositions having greater levels of hemp fat.

Abstract: A human milk fortifier composition comprising one or more human milk oligosaccharides. Said human milk fortifier composition may be tailored to fortify the breast milk of a primiparous woman.

Abstract: Methods of making food-grade plant protein compositions are provided. The methods use pulses, such as yellow peas, and flours derived therefrom. The methods utilize an acid precipitation on an aqueous solution of water-soluble pulse proteins, separation of the water-soluble pulse proteins into curds that include precipitated pulse proteins and an acid whey that includes unprecipitated pulse proteins, including albumin proteins, and removing pulse proteins from the acid whey.

Abstract: Provided is a bubble sterilizing cleaner capable of automatically sterilizing and objects to be cleaned to be cleaned, such as fruits and vegetables. The bubble sterilizing cleaner includes a bubble supply unit for spraying microbubbles into a cleaning tank and an aeration unit for discharging water or air to the cleaning tank to improve sterilizing and cleaning efficiency and reduce cleaning time, and includes a fluid supply means connected with a water inlet of the cleaning tank and the aeration unit to supply a fluid so that the water supply rate is adjustable in accordance with a condition of an installation location thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for compressing crop material for ensilage may include monitoring, with a computing device, a location of a work vehicle within a silage heap as the work vehicle traverses a layer of crop material within the silage heap. The method may also include determining, with the computing device, a current density of the layer of crop material as the work vehicle traverses the layer of crop material. Furthermore, the method may include controlling, with the computing device, an operation of the work vehicle based on the monitored location and the determined current density such that the work vehicle compresses the layer of crop material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device comprising an aerosol source member. In an example embodiment, an aerosol source member of the present disclosure may comprise a substrate portion comprising a nanocellulose material impregnated with an aerosol precursor composition, a heat source configured to heat the aerosol precursor composition from the substrate portion forming an aerosol, and an aerosol pathway extending from the substrate portion to a mouth-end of the aerosol delivery device.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aerosol precursor composition is provided, which includes the steps of providing a first aqueous solution comprising one or more organic acids in water; subjecting the first aqueous solution to hydrolysis to give a hydrolyzed aqueous solution with a higher organic acid monomer content on a dry weight basis than in the first aqueous solution; and combining the hydrolyzed aqueous solution with one or more aerosol formers to give an aerosol precursor composition. Typically, the aerosol precursor composition further contains nicotine. The disclosed method can lead to enhanced control over the composition and characteristics of the produced aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: A machine for manufacturing a cigarette includes a housing, a support frame disposed within the housing, a filling pipe at least partially disposed outside of the housing, a push plate at least partially disposed within the support frame, a first actuation assembly operatively connected to the push plate, a push spoon assembly, and a second actuation assembly operatively connected to the push spoon assembly. The support frame includes a tobacco cavity aligned with an opening of the housing, at least one protrusion, and a frame rail. Actuation of the first actuation assembly causes the push plate to move from a first position to a second position to push tobacco in the tobacco cavity into alignment with the filling pipe. The second position of the push plate is defined by engagement of the push plate with the at least one protrusion of the support frame. The push spoon assembly includes a sliding block attached to the frame rail and a push spoon extending into the tobacco cavity.

Abstract: A cigarette tube or cone filling device includes a tray for holding a supply of, tobacco, smokable herbs or other material, with an outlet opening, and a cartridge for holding a cigarette tube or cone in a vertical orientation with the cigarette having an open end beneath the outlet opening. A cap can be fit over the cartridge and above the open end of the cigarette tube or cone with a nozzle for fitting into the open end to hold the open end open during filling. The tray has a slide retainer that receives horizontal top flanges or plates of the cartridge and the cap to hold both cartridge and cap tightly together and tightly to the tray, with the nozzle in registry with the outlet opening.

Abstract: A cone shaped cigarette with hard tip and method for manufacture where a cone shaped paper encasement can contain shredded botanical material and a hard tip member having an inhaling aperture is inserted into the small end of the cone shaped paper encasement by an FDA approved adhesive. A filter member can be inserted into the tip of the hard tip member. A preferred embodiment includes the hard tip member being made of borosilicate glass. The hard tip member can be cylindrical in shape or cone shaped to match the side walls of the paper encasement. A preferred embodiment includes the glass hard tip member being transparent and the filter member is colored allowing the filter member to be viewed through the glass hard tip member.

Abstract: A consumable for an inhaler having a heater system and an optical reader system includes an indicia containing information about the consumable. The indicia provides authorization information before the consumable has been exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold, and the indicia is altered after it has been exposed to a temperature exceeding the temperature threshold.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article (10) comprising: an aerosol generating substrate (12); and a mouthpiece (14) disposed downstream of the aerosol-generating substrate (12). The mouthpiece (14) comprises a hollow tubular segment (24) at its downstream end defining a mouth end cavity (40), and the hollow tubular segment (24) comprises a hollow tube (31) of fibrous material, and a polymeric film (35) secured to the inner surface (311) of the hollow tube (31).

Abstract: The invention discloses a granular cigarette, comprising a tobacco tube encapsulated with tobacco particles; one end of the tube is provided with a filtering component and the other end a sealing component; the tobacco particles are arranged between the filtering and the sealing components. The filtering component can adopt traditional filtering cotton or filtering silica gel strip; the sealing component can adopt aluminum foil, tobacco sheet, self-closing silica gel plug, and glue film. A capsule packaging can be further adopted for the tobacco particles to solve the problem that the particles easily fall out during production. The invention replaces the low-temperature non-burning cigarette with a thin-film technology by encapsulating a granular cigarette, which has the advantages of simple production process, sufficient heating, uniform smoke, and the smoke can shuttle between particles; the problem of easy falling out of particles can be solved by the filtering and the sealing components.