Abstract: A net cage for farming of marine organisms is described, where the net cage is comprised of a main chamber to hold the marine organisms and where the net cage has further water chambers to treat the water before it is circulated back to the main chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for performing assays for determining efficacy of drugs using rat SCID models that exhibit excellent take rates, and excellent tumor growth rates. The methods and compositions offer dramatically improved efficiencies compared to corresponding mouse equivalents.

Abstract: A reel for fishing line or the like provides for extremely rapid payout by releasing the line to unwind by sliding rapidly around a guide surrounding the line spool and by rotation of the line spool itself. A handle extending rearwardly from the reel controls a line guide preventing sliding of the fishing line around the guide and providing controllable friction and locking of rotation of the line spool only when actuated by the user to permit retraction of the line or controlled tensioning of the line.

Abstract: A fishing rod station is presented. The fishing rod station has front portion which has a first leg, a second leg and a table. The fishing rod table has a rear portion which has a first leg, a second leg, and a table. Also, the fishing rod table has a middle portion which has an upper right arm, a right base arm, an upper left arm, a left base arm, and a table. The right base arm securely coupled to the first leg of the front portion and securely coupled to the first leg of the rear portion. The left base arm securely coupled to the second leg of the front portion and securely coupled to the second leg of the rear portion. The upper right arm of the middle portion securely coupled to the first leg of the front portion and securely coupled to the first leg of the rear portion. The table of the middle portion securely coupled to the right base arm of the middle portion and securely coupled to the left base arm of the middle portion.

Abstract: An insect eradication device is disclosed having a projectile shooting assembly and a grip detachably coupled to the projectile shooting assembly. The grip includes a ring shaped holding portion having an aperture, the holding portion engages with an external circular lip on a rear side of the projectile shooting assembly, when the projectile shooting is inserted therein from a front side of the grip. A generally Y shaped locking member is fitted on the grip and locks the projectile shooting assembly in position. The grip has an inner hollow that is used to store projectiles used in the projectile shooting. The projectile shooting assembly is generally round in shape and is provided with a projection pouch that extends towards rear for a user to pull and release on which the projectiles are expelled from a nozzle on a front side of the shooting assembly.

Abstract: A chip-clip type snap trap for rodents is provided that includes a bait cup covered by a bait cap that prevents setting of the trap when the bait cap is in place, high side walls to properly orient a rodent before trap activation, and grip elements on the lid and base to prevent finger slippage when setting the trap. The lid and base of the trap snap together without the need for pins, fasteners or tools, providing for easy and cost-effective manufacture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous solution for preserving and rinsing organs to be transplanted comprising: sodium (Na+) ions at a concentration between 30 and 150 mmol.L?1; potassium ions (K+) at a concentration between 10 and 40 mmol.L?1; polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight of 35,000 g.mo1-1 (PEG 35000) at a concentration between 2 and 5 g.L?1.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of a stable water-in-oil-in-water double emulsion. The double emulsion composition disclosed may contain molecular complex of volatile compounds for example 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). In addition, the double emulsion composition disclosed can provide prolong or controlled release of the volatile compounds.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is capable of inactivating non-enveloped viruses as well as other microorganisms, such as gram negative and gram positive bacteria, fungi, parasites, enveloped viruses, etc., is provided. Through selective control over the nature of the acid(s) employed and the overall pH level, the present inventors have discovered that the composition can achieve rapid antiviral efficacy, particularly against non-enveloped viruses. Once applied to a surface (e.g., hard surface), the disinfectant composition forms a film that remains capable of providing residual antiviral activity. Notably, the present inventors have discovered that the use of a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer in combination with a polyquaternary ammonium polymer and cationic surfactant can have a synergistic effect on the stability of the film such that it can also achieve long-term, residual antiviral activity.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds, pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for pest management and for controlling pests. In certain embodiments provided are enantioenriched and/or enantiopure compounds and pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and methods of making same. Methods of controlling pests with the compounds of the disclosure are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are agricultural biocontrol compounds and compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the same. Specifically, nematacide fungicidal and herbecidial compounds, compositions comprising thereof, and methods for preventing and inhibiting nematodes, fungi and weed growth are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An antimicrobial powder, which includes a low molecular weight antimicrobial organic acid and a hygroscopic ingredient, is prepared according to a process wherein the components are combined in a solution to form a liquid slurry composition prior to drying to form a powder, such that drying the liquid slurry composition involves co-drying the components. The low molecular weight antimicrobial organic acid in the antimicrobial powder can be present in a crystal phase of both anhydrous and hydrate forms. The antimicrobial powder exhibits excellent properties, such as shelf stability, without the requirement of encapsulating agents. Methods for preparing the antimicrobial powders as well as applications of the antimicrobial powders in food and beverage products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of isolating a compound 1 and a compound 2 includes: providing Penicillium sp. TR85; inoculating the Penicillium sp. TR85 into a sterilized solid medium; resting for fermentation at room temperature, and obtaining a fermentation product. The fermentation product includes the compound 1 and the compound 2. An herbicidal composition includes a compound 1 or a compound 2; and pesticide-acceptable adjuvants.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to seed treatment formulations comprising fluensulfone, their processes of preparation and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having a high control effect on the removal of herbicide resistant weeds in a cultivation area for crops. The method includes a step of treating weeds with one or more of herbicides selected from the group consisting of saflufenacil, trifludimoxazin, flumioxazin, and ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2, 4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of reducing injury to rice and achieving weed control by treating the rice with both a safener and a microencapsulated Group 15 herbicide. Herein, the inventors demonstrate that the tolerance of fenclorim-safened rice to the Group 15 herbicide acetochlor is substantially enhanced when this herbicide is applied as a microencapsulated formulation, particularly when it is applied preemergence or delayed preemergence. Rice plants produced by these methods and seeds produced by said rice plants are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of deltamethrin, which is a pyrethroid compound useful as a pest control agent. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the novel crystalline form, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline form.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one compound of the chemical structure: [ H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ] ? Z y wherein x is and odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3; or Z?—Hx?Ox?-y? wherein x? is and integer greater than 3 y? is an integer less than x?; and Z? is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex; and at least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.

Abstract: Gelatinous materials combined with the Colloidal Silver additive to formulate an antimicrobial product having cushioning properties. Embodiments of the present invention can include gelatinous materials selected from a group consisting of thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), and Polyurethane (PU) gelatin with and without a raised geometry on an outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention in general relates to the field of rearing of commercially relevant mites. More particularly the present invention relates to a mite composition, suitable for the commercial rearing of mites, a method for rearing mites and a rearing device using the composition of the invention, a method for crop protection using the composition according to the invention wherein the mite is selected as a predatory mite, and the use of a carrier material for rearing a mite species.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A system that includes a mould drum having one or more product cavities, a first front end, and a second front end; a forming apparatus, which utilizes the mould drum to form food products from a food mass; a cleaning apparatus, which cleans the mould drum after forming the food products, the cleaning apparatus is remote from the forming apparatus; a movable unit that is configured to transport the mould drum from the forming apparatus to the cleaning apparatus, and vice versa; and a support structure and a spindle, which are reversibly attached to the forming apparatus during production and reversibly attached to the movable unit during the transport of the mould drum.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments, the invention comprises an agent for leavening baked goods comprising sodium bicarbonate and dried buffered vinegar. In some embodiments, the sodium bicarbonate is encapsulated in a lipid material, such as palm oil, fractionated palm oil, fully hydrogenated palm oil, mono- and di-glycerides, fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil, or fully hydrogenated soybean oil. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of making an agent for leavening baked goods comprising mixing together sodium bicarbonate, dried buffered vinegar, and a lipid material, such as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making an artisanal looking pizza dough crust comprising the step of placing a bread-type dough ball onto a flat surface and pressing said dough ball with a heating plate, wherein the flat surface and the heating plate do not form a cavity or contained area under the press, wherein the flat surface and the heating plate do not have a groove, gutter, indentation or protrusion for forming a rim of the dough upon pressing, and wherein the surface area of the heating plate is smaller than the surface area of the dough after pressing. A further aspect of the invention pertains to the pizza obtained by said method.

Abstract: Tortillas are formed from a composition including a gluten-free flour mixture constituting from 40-70% of weight of the composition, with the gluten-free flour mixture consisting of a combination of three or four different flours. In either of the three or four flour versions, the first flour, which is also the highest percentage flour, is tapioca flour, the second flour is quinoa flour, and the third flour is either corn or rice flour. In the four flour version, amaranth flour is added to this overall combination. The composition also includes at least 30%, preferably 30-50%, water by weight of the composition, and an enzyme, such as in an amount of about 0.2-1%, for structural integrity purposes.

Abstract: A method for processing carcasses of livestock, includes the processing steps of: positioning a hanging livestock carcass; making an incision along the spine of the positioned hanging livestock carcass; loosening the meat from opposite sides of the feather bones of the spine; and splitting the spine of the carcass. A device for processing carcasses of livestock is arranged for enabling the process steps.

Abstract: In order to be able to insert loafs, which are pre-frozen for slicing into slices, at least lightly frozen, into a form cavity of a form tube without any problems or to manage with smaller form tube cross-sections, it is proposed, according to the disclosure, to carry out the first part of the forming of the loaf already before freezing, i.e., when inserting it into a preform. The loaf is frozen in this state, compressed in the preform, together with the preform in a freezer, then removed and fed to the final pressing in the form tube to the final pressed state.

Abstract: A system 10 for analyzing and trimming pork bellies and other three-dimensional food and non-food products which are to be subsequently portioned or sliced so as to achieve an optimum harvest of slices from the food product bearing in mind achieving a maximum yield together with a desired quality level of the portions/slices. The system 10 includes a conveyor 12 for carrying the workpieces (WP) to be trimmed prior to subsequent slicing of the workpiece past a scanning system 14 for scanning the workpiece WP to ascertain the physical characteristics of the workpiece, including, for example, its three-dimensional shape as well as its position on the conveyor. A cutting station 16 trims the workpiece WP into a desired two-dimensional shape which represents an optimum shape for the workpiece that seeks to maximize the harvest of slices from the workpiece while maintaining a desired quality level for the slices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system including a first conveyor leading to an inspection point, the first conveyor including a diversion mechanism configured to divert an object based on failing to meet an inspection parameter. The system includes a second conveyor configured to transport a container configured to receive the object from the diversion mechanism. A control module is configured to co-register an image of the object captured at the inspection point with container ID data of the container.

Abstract: A bone-meat separation device for a bone-in limb meat according to an embodiment is a bone-meat separation device for a bone-in limb meat for separating a meat part adhering to a trunk-side end bone head of a bone-in limb meat, the device including a plurality of clamp portions for conveying the bone-in limb meat along a conveying path, a guide portion disposed on the conveying path and forming a V-shaped guide space with an open end thereof being directed upstream in a conveying direction of the bone-in limb meat, a cutter disposed at a downstream end of the guide space in the conveying direction, and a holding portion holding the meat part below the guide portion and the cutter. The holding portion is configured to hold the meat part of the bone-in limb meat when the meat part is cut from the trunk-side end bone head with the cutter.

Abstract: A method for making a granulated Stevia sweetener is described. The resulting sweetener has a desirably high solubility level.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cannabinoids infused coffee beans, roasted nuts, and roasted seeds consumables and methods of producing the cannabinoid infused consumables. The consumables are infused in an overall two-step process, in which cannabinoids from a Cannabis species are first infused into coconut oil, which in turn is used to infuse a food or beverage of choice with cannabinoids to generate the cannabinoids infused consumables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food compositions, in particular soft food compositions comprising amorphous porous particles, the amorphous porous particles comprising sweetener, bulking agent and surfactant. Further aspects of the invention relate to a spread having an enhanced sweetness perception and a process for manufacturing a food composition having a soft texture.

Abstract: In a device for tempering edible products, in particular chocolate articles, in at least one mould (6) before and/or after the edible products is filled into this mould (6), wherein trays (5) for the moulds (6) are provided on a wall (4), slots (11.1, 11.2; 13.1, 13.2) are provided in the wall (4) above and below the mould to allow a tempering medium to escape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for coating a frozen confection, the composition comprising, expressed in weight % (based on the total weight of the coating), 50 to 60 wt % of non-fat solids, 40 to 50 wt % of fat, which comprises a fat blend of hardening fat and liquid oil, wherein the fat blend consisting of 45 to 55 wt % of liquid fat and 55 to 45 wt % of hardening fat, and wherein the hardening fat comprises at least 8% anhydrous milk fat, preferably 8 to 22% milk fat, and wherein the composition is free from water. The invention also relates to a method for making the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a composition obtainable from cocoa pulp or an extract of cocoa pulp, as an ingredient in a confectionery product.

Abstract: A method for producing a clean-tasting, neutral-color, concentrated, liquid protein base including separating fibrous material from the protein base. The method further includes applying ultrasonication to the protein base at an ulirasonication unit according to ulirasonication settings. The ultrasonication settmgs are adapted to cause acoustic cavitation within the protein base. The method further includes filtering the protein base through one or more membrane filters after separating the fibrous material from the protein base. The method further includes processing the protein base to form a protein ingredient in certain cases, the method further includes processing the separated fibrous material to produce a dietary fiber. Processing the fibrous material includes converting gelatinized starch from the separated fibrous material into resistant starch.

Abstract: An edible pet chew incorporates a chewy sheet member and a plant based meat analogue member being assembled together. The meat analogue member imitates an appearance and texture of meat jerky and may have an internal aligned fibrous structure. In another aspect of the present invention, the edible pet chew is a rawhide munchy product including a plurality of rawhide bits, a plurality of meat analogue tiny chunks and a binder. In yet another aspect of the present invention, the edible pet chew includes a plant based extruded or injection-formed chewy piece member and a meat analogue member, and the meat analogue member wraps about the chewy piece member.

Abstract: Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A non-alcoholic functional beverage with a malt base or based on non-alcoholic beer or a water-aroma base enriched with amino acids and dietary fibre contains at the same time autolysate obtained from waste yeast slurry and dietary fibre obtained from fragmented brewers' grains. A method of manufacturing a non-alcoholic functional characterised in that dietary fibre suspension and yeast autolysate are obtained in separate, parallel technological processes, and next they are combined with the base ingredients in the form of malt base or non-alcoholic beer or water-aroma base enriched with flavour and aroma additives to create a non-alcoholic functional beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing a sugar reduced product from biomass comprising treating the biomass with fermentation enzymes. In an embodiment, treating with fermentation enzymes comprises fermentation. The present invention also relates to sugar reduced products produced by such methods and methods of producing fermentation enzymes.

Abstract: A mixture of milled flaxseed, turmeric powder and piperine for prolonging the shelf life of milled flaxseed.

Abstract: A food preservation system and method comprise the use of at least one structure configured to be affixed to a food storage space, at least one microbe disposed on the at least one structure, and at least one container for sealing food in which the at least one structure and the at least one microbe are contained.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of food industry, particularly to the production of snacks. The present invention specifically relates to a fish-based food product, to its method of preparation, and to its use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a healthy soft gel candy formulation containing water, gelling agent, honey, pollen, pure propolis extract, and at least one fruit extract, specially developed for the food industry, to meet the daily antioxidant needs of children and adults.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to sweetener and/or umami compositions, methods of making same, products comprising same, and methods of improving mouthfeel in a product, e.g., a savory or umami food or beverage. In various aspects, the disclosed compositions comprise a sweetening agent and/or an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In various aspects, the disclosed sweetener compositions comprise a sweetening agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed savory compositions comprise an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed taste modulator composition can further comprise an additional CaSR modulator. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water Pickering emulsion including a solid particle, a nonionic amphiphilic substance, an oil phase component, and an aqueous phase component, the solid particle being an organic substance.

Abstract: Methods of forming cellulosic sugars from the stalk or roots of a plant of the Nicotiana species are provided herein, the methods including i) receiving a tobacco material including at least one of a stalk material and a root material of a harvested plant of the Nicotiana species; ii) delignifying the tobacco material to form a tobacco-derived pulp; and iii) hydrolyzing the tobacco-derived pulp to form a hydrolyzed tobacco product including residual solids and a liquid including at least one tobacco-derived cellulosic sugar. A cellulosic sugar derived from hydrolyzed tobacco material including at least one of a tobacco stalk material and a tobacco root material of a harvested plant of the Nicotiana species is also provided herein. Tobacco products incorporating the cellulosic sugars derived from hydrolyzed tobacco material or products derived from the cellulosic sugar are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and an apparatus for manufacturing an aerosol-forming rod, and according to the present disclosure, it is possible to realize various aerosol-forming product properties, by utilizing the sheet-specific characteristics of each manufacturing process of reconstituted tobacco sheets and mixing two or more types of reconstituted tobacco sheets having different types, different physical properties, or different main components to control the physical properties and taste of the tobacco rod.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol-generating rod, in which a medium portion includes a plurality of strands, the medium portion and a filter portion are connected in a longitudinal direction of the aerosol-generating rod, and the plurality of strands are arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction.