Abstract: The present invention provides anti-microbial compositions comprising a hydroxycinnamic acid and related conjugates, analogues and derivatives, and methods of use thereof for enhancing production of anti-microbial agents in bacteria as well as for protecting plants from microbial infection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions containing a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) an acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) an acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures are provided herein, including as active components at least one specific nitrification inhibitor (compound I) and at least one fungicide (compound II). A method is also provided for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi, or for improving the nitrification-inhibiting effect, or for increasing the health of a plant using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II. The use of mixtures including compounds I and compounds II is provided herein for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi or for increasing the health of a plant. Agrochemical compositions including these mixtures are also provided herein, as well as plant propagation material including these mixtures or these agrochemical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses and composition for compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal mixtures including as active components at least one specific nitrification inhibitor (compound I) and at least one herbicide (compound II). Also disclosed is a method for controlling vegetation on non-crop areas (vegetation of weeds), or for improving the nitrification-inhibiting effect, or for increasing the health of a plant using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II. Also disclosed are uses of mixtures comprising compounds I and compounds II for controlling vegetation on non-crop areas (vegetation of weeds) or to increasing the health of a plant. Also disclosed are agrochemical compositions including these mixtures, and plant propagation material including these mixtures or these agrochemical compositions.

Abstract: This invention was related to elimination of pathogenic micro-organisms on various surfaces, and air especially hard surfaces where such organisms may stay active for relatively long periods of time, has long been a goal of those charged with cleaning and maintaining an antiseptic kitchens and bathrooms in the home, as well as in commercial and institutional settings such as hospitals, medical clinics, hotels and restaurants. A further goal has been to prevent the formation of allergens caused by growth of mold and mildew on bathroom surfaces. This invention further relates to cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting and mold and mildew inhibiting compositions for non-porous hard surfaces such as glass (e.g., mirrors and shower doors), glazed porcelain, metallic (e.g. chrome, stainless steel, and aluminum), ceramic tile, enamel, fiberglass, Formica®, Corian® and plastic agent. This synthesis product having a pH of between 5.5 and 7.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbicide and methods for the control of a grass or a broadleaf weed in a crop. The herbicide comprises an effective amount glufosinate, or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of a metabolic inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are bait formulations for attracting and controlling pest insects such as ants. The bait compositions include a specific ratio of lipids and protein sources that are effective in both discovery and recruitment and are superior to current commercial ant bait formulations as they are effective throughout the different seasons and against diverse species of ants. The ant bait compositions may be combined with an insecticide to reduce or eliminate ant populations. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a soil composition having improved water retention. The composition comprises soil particles and Bacillus subtilis UD1Q22. For example, the composition may comprise soil particles having a particle size no greater than 2 mm and at least 50% of the soil particles have a particle size in the range of 0.05-2 mm. A method for improving water retention of a soil composition is also provided. The method comprises applying an effective amount of Bacilus subtilis UD1022 to the soil composition to improve water retention of the soil composition.

Abstract: Entomopathogenic fungal strains, compositions, and methods of using the strains for reducing overall insect damage.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one siloxane and at least one active microbiological ingredient are useful for the treatment of plants, of seeds or of soils, as biostimulant or as probiotic food supplement or animal feed additive, or as probiotic medicament. In addition, the siloxane improves the storage stability of an active microbiological ingredient.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for improving physical characteristics of pesticide formulations which comprise natural pesticidal oil active ingredients are disclosed. One such composition comprises a pesticidal natural oil active ingredient, a surfactant to disperse the active ingredient in a water emulsion and a polymeric pour point depressant effective to reduce a pour point temperature of the pesticidal natural oil active ingredient. Methods for providing pesticidal compositions and application to control one or more pests are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices and Systems for generating culinary cooking smoke are provided. As one example, a device is provided that includes an elongated housing defining a first plurality of holes and an internal cavity accessible by an opening at an end of the elongated housing. The device further includes (i) a magnetic-coupling mechanism, coupled to the elongated housing, configured to detachably couple the elongated housing to an underside of a cooking grill, and (ii) an end cap, detachably coupled to the end of the elongated housing, that is configured to close the opening of the elongated housing. Furthermore, the internal cavity is configured to house a smoke-generating material that produces smoke when heated, and the first plurality of holes is configured to direct the smoke produced by the smoke-generating material toward the cooking grill.

Abstract: An automated yogurt maker includes: a first container configured to receive milk; a first heating element configured to heat the milk to a scalding temperature; a capsule holder configured to hold a yogurt starter capsule; a nozzle configured to direct the milk into the yogurt starter capsule; a pump configured to pump the milk from the first container to the nozzle so that the milk flows through the nozzle into the yogurt starter capsule and mixes with the yogurt starter; a second container configured to receive the mixture of the milk and the yogurt starter; and a second heating element configured to maintain the temperature of the mixture at an incubation temperature while the mixture incubates to produce yogurt.

Abstract: Fermented milk bases and methods of making fermented milk bases are disclosed. Such fermented milk bases are solid and contain little or no non-dairy stabilizers and non-dairy thickeners. Also disclosed are packaged food products including the disclosed fermented milk bases.

Abstract: In a preparation step, raw material milk is prepared. In a lactose degradation step, at least part of lactose included in the prepared raw material milk is degraded using a lactose-degrading enzyme. The lactose concentration in the raw material milk in which lactose is degraded is not more than 2.5% by mass with respect to a total amount of the raw material milk. A lactic acid bacterium is added to the raw material milk in which at least part of lactose is degraded, and the raw material milk to which the lactic acid bacterium is added is fermented.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dairy-containing vinegar beverage which dairy specific off-taste and off-odor are reduced, the irritation of the throat and “choking” are suppressed, has a mild sour taste, milk protein is likely not to aggregate/precipitate even under a low pH, the appearance, tongue feel and down-the-throat feel are not compromised even during long-term storage, and has a well-balanced flavor. This dairy-containing vinegar beverage contains vinegar and diary, has the lactic acid content per 100 mL of the beverage in a range from 1 to 500 mg and the content mass ratio of free methionine to the total methionine of 0.34 or greater.

Abstract: A non-hydrogenated fat composition comprises greater than 28% by weight stearic acid (C18:0) fatty acid residues; greater than 44% by weight oleic acid (C18:1) fatty acid residues, and less than 10% by weight of palmitic acid (C16) fatty acid residues, based on the total C8-C24 fatty acid residues, and greater than 30% by weight of the combined amounts of StOSt, StStO, StOO and OStO triglycerides based on the total glycerides present in the composition, wherein the weight ratio of (StOSt+StStO)/(StOO+OStO) is from 0.6-1.5.

Abstract: A food product made with simple ingredients, including fruit paste and cocoa butter-based particles, is disclosed. The food product is shelf stable and provides an eating experience resembling a chocolate truffle. Methods of making a food product are also described.

Abstract: A food product includes first and second shells containing multiple ingredients. The first and second shells are attached to each other by an edible bonding agent. The shells are configured to be dissolved or melted into a heated liquid to release the multiple ingredients and the edible bonding agent is configured to be dissolved or melted into the heated liquid in order to form a heated beverage. The multiple ingredients include a first ingredient that dissolves into the heated liquid and a second ingredient.

Abstract: A predetermined volume of ice-cream mix is provided to an ice cream making system or method. The ice-cream mix is cooled and whipped to form ice cream.

Abstract: A machine for preparing frozen confectionery has the ability or characteristic of forming a seat used for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container. The machine has a heat exchange element having a heat exchange contact surface arranged to be in contact with a heat exchange portion of the container when the container is placed in the machine. The heat exchange element has an inverted conical or curved shape or a number of inverted conical sections, or a combination of curved and inverted conical sections. The confectionery produced can be a frozen product, such as soft ice, or a chilled dessert, such as mousse or whipped yogurt.

Abstract: Meat that has been treated by a combination of comminution, treatment with alkali and drying exhibits excellent properties for use as a new food ingredient. Dried Functionalized Protein Product is prepared by comminuting meat to a particle size of less than 5 mm; mixing the comminuted meat with water, a food grade acid composition, a food grade alkaline composition, and a food grade salt to form a Functionalized Protein Brine having a pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.5. The mixing is carried out so that the meat is exposed to the acid to cause the pH of the meat to be less than about 5.3 at some time during the process. The resulting Functionalized Protein Brine is dried to form a Dried Functionalized Protein Product. Water can be added to the Dried Functionalized Protein Product to form a Reconstituted Functionalized Protein Formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating protein-rich seeds, these seeds being selected from at least one of the following seeds: fava beans, peas, white lupin, blue lupin, yellow lupin. characterized in that it comprises in particular the following successive steps: a) use of seeds of at least one of the abovementioned plant species, provided that these seeds have a protein content, and/or a starch content, and/or a fat content, of a value greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and, at least one of the compounds from the following group: antinutritional factor (ANF), crude cellulose, neutral detergent fiber (NDF), in a content below a predetermined level; b) pressurizing the seeds from step a) for more than 10 seconds at a minimum pressure of 10 bars until a temperature of more than 80° C. is reached.

Abstract: A coloring composition comprising tricalcium phosphate as a coloring agent. It may be used in the manufacture of food, pet food and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a compound with mycotoxin-adsorbent properties. The compound includes at least one magnesium phyllosilicate in a percentage between 25% and 75% by weight of the total mixture, at least one aluminium phyllosilicate in a percentage between 25% and 85% by weight of the total mixture, and activated vegetable charcoal in a percentage between 1% and 10% by weight of the total mixture. Another object of the disclosure is the obtainment method and use of the compound as a raw material in the formulation of compound feed, as an additive in finished mixtures intended for direct consumption by the animal, or as an ingredient in the formulation of complex mycotoxin-adsorbent additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides beverage compositions comprising rebaudioside M (Reb M) which have a surprising thirst-quenching effect. These compositions are particularly suitable for use in achieving and or maintaining thirst relief. For example, they may be particular beneficial in the area of sports drinks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sparkling beverage having foam retention and a method for improving foam retention. According to the present invention, provided is a sparkling beverage containing Reb. D and Reb. M, wherein a content of Reb. D is 60 to 600 ppm, a content of Reb. M is 50 to 600 ppm, a total content of Reb. D and Reb. M is 110 ppm to 700 ppm, and (Reb. D content)/(Reb. M content) is 2.50 or less, and pH is 2.5 to 6.0.

Abstract: A method and a system for producing a change in a medium. The method places in a vicinity of the medium an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The energy modulation agent has a normal predominant emission of radiation in a first wavelength range outside of a second wavelength range (WR2) known to produce the change, but under exposure to the applied initiation energy produces the change. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the energy modulation agent.

Abstract: Food preservation can include depositing dry ice and food within packaging. The packaging can include a flexible liner defining a wall aperture and an internal chamber. The internal chamber can receive the deposited dry ice and food and have an internal atmosphere. The packaging can include a check valve mounted to the flexible liner and covering the wall aperture. The check valve can be configured to occupy: (i) a closed state blocking fluid communication between the internal chamber and ambient via the wall aperture and (ii) an open state enabling fluid flow from the internal chamber, through the wall aperture, and into ambient.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing acrylamide concentration in heat-processed products, and products produced by such methods and systems are provided. The baked products may be sprayed with a riboflavin solution and then irradiated with a UV light source to initiate monomer reactions of acrylamide and reduce the concentration of the acrylamide in the baked product. In addition, riboflavin may be dissolved in heat-processed products, followed by irradiation of the riboflavin-containing heat-processed products with a UV light source to initiate monomer reactions of acrylamide and reduce the concentration of the acrylamide in the baked product.

Abstract: The apparatuses described herein relate to preparation of a meat product. Apparatuses, systems comprising the apparatuses, and methods of making and use the systems and apparatuses are described herein. These are useful for controlling one or more of growth on and separation of a meat product from an enclosed substrate. The apparatuses and systems are configured to receive fluid and grow the meat product and/or separate the meat product from the substrate in a scalable manner.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a powdered fermented paste, including the steps of: pretreating a fermented paste; freezing the pretreated fermented paste; freeze-drying the frozen fermented paste; grinding the freeze-dried fermented paste; and heat-drying the ground fermented paste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising rebaudioside-M and 1,3-propanediol which may be used in foods or beverages. The composition may also comprise one or more flavourings and/or one or more additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising rebaudioside-M and 1,3-propanediol which may be used in foods or beverages. The composition may also comprise one or more flavourings and/or one or more additives.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include particular amyloglucosidase (AMG) compositions formulated as a nutriceutical or medicinal food, for example. The AMG compositions are formulated at a specific dosage and/or are lacking in one or more toxins or have substantially reduced levels of toxin, such as deoxynivalenol (vomit toxin). The AMG compositions are provided to individuals in need thereof, such as an individual with or at risk for congenital sucrase isomaltase syndrome, functional bowel disorders, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, protein-calorie malnutrition (marasmus), radiochemotherapy-induced mucositis and/or short-gut syndrome.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing compositions with lipophilic active agents, particularly methods for reducing food effect in lipophilic active agent infused compositions, such as food and beverage compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lysozyme hydrolysate having an effect on renal functioning, as well as food products and food supplements comprising such a hydrolysate.

Abstract: A method of alleviating symptoms of, or treating, pancreatic beta-cell damage in a subject includes a step of identifying a subject having pancreatic beta-cell damage. Multiple cycles of a diet protocol are administered to the subject. The diet protocol includes administering of a fasting mimicking diet and a re-feeding diet where the fasting mimicking diet is provided for a first time period and the re-feeding diet is provided for a second time period.

Abstract: An integrated machine for processing nuts with hard or soft shells, having a feeding hopper and a processing mechanism suitable for peeling or dehulling the fruit, including screener arranged below the processing mechanism, the screener comprising at least one screen element to separate the product into two levels, where the processing mechanism includes an outlet for the mixture obtained after processing the fruit and arranged in correspondence with a projection of a first inlet end of the screener, and a selector to make a selection by suction applied to at least one level of the screening means.

Abstract: A system according to various embodiments can include a source for supplying a material to be treated, an extruder, at least two screws, and a drive coupled to the screws for axially rotating the screws. The extruder includes an inlet for receiving the material, which is fed therein in a controlled manner. The screws are provided within the housing of the extruder. The screws have a plurality of compression and release stages that create mechanical heat which is directly applied to the material to change the mechanical properties of the material thereby facilitating a conversion of a physical state of the material from a non-compactable state to a compactable state as the screws rotate and move the material longitudinally along the screws to produce a final product, for example, a feed tub for use as an animal feed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least one cheesecake sandwich is provided. Specifically, a method of manufacturing at least one cheesecake sandwich while utilizing a plurality of single-sandwich mold is described. Each single-sandwich mold is preferably made of a flexible material which allows for easier ejection of the completed cheesecake sandwich from each of the single-sandwich mold.

Abstract: A flavorant-containing sheet manufacturing apparatus includes: a feeding apparatus configured to feed a gelled flavorant-containing sheet; a slit-forming portion configured to form one or more slits having a depth corresponding to an entirety or part of a thickness of the flavorant-containing sheet along a feed direction of the flavorant-containing sheet; and a drier configured to dry the flavorant-containing sheet in which the slits are formed.

Abstract: Methods and utensils are provided for administering plant extract(s) at controlled amount via smoking, as well as for providing complexes of honey and plant extracts. Plant extract(s) may be used in utensils that are inserted into a smoking appliance, and have indications of the compounds and/or characteristics of the plant extract. Upon smoking the smoking appliance, the plant extracts may be inhaled in pre-defined amounts. Using plant extracts in such way enables standardization of amounts and components thereof, and may be particularly applicable to cannabis oils. Furthermore, complexes of honey and plant extracts may be provided by letting bees step on or be soiled by plant extracts on their way into the beehive, causing them to incorporate the plant extracts into the honey preparation process. Resulting complexes may be a preferable and particularly beneficial way of administering plant extracts, e.g., cannabis extracts.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article for an aerosol-generating device having a heating element is provided, the article including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate; and a wrapper at least partially circumscribing the rod, the wrapper including a heat control element on at least one surface of the wrapper, the heat control element including one or more circumferential bands of a heat-shrinkable material, configured such that upon heating of the heat-shrinkable material to a temperature above a shrink temperature thereof, an internal radius of each of the one of more circumferential bands of the heat-shrinkable material is reduced by at least 20 percent compared to an internal radius of the respective circumferential band prior to heating, whereby a portion of the substrate underlying the heat control element is deformed such that a resistance to draw (RTD) of the article is increased, and the shrink temperature is between about 180° C. and about 300° C.

Abstract: A modular smoking device has a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper female connection end of the base module, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper end of the ice catcher module.

Abstract: A hookah or hookah assembly preferably having a lid including one or more sealing members that seal and releasably lock the lid to a liquid retaining tank such that when lid is connected to the liquid retaining tank the lid and liquid retaining tank can be moved as a unit by gripping any portion of the lid or the tank. The hookah preferably includes one or more openings that allow vapor to be exhausted through one or more openings formed in the lid. The hookah preferably includes a seal operably connected to a lower surface of the lid and engages an upper and horizontally extending surface of the liquid retaining tank. The hookah may include a down stem which has an integral diffuser configured to significantly reduce the operational noise level of the hookah while significantly reducing the number of openings necessary in the diffuser to achieve quite operation of the hookah.

Abstract: A smoking device for smoking a smokable material, the device comprising an upper bowl presenting a recess for having the smokable material positioned therein and a chimney opening out into the inside of the upper bowl in order to collect therefrom the smoke generated by combustion of said smokable material, said upper bowl including, inside the recess, positioning surfaces arranged to be capable of positioning a capsule inside the recess of said upper bowl, the capsule containing said smokable material. The smoking device includes a perforator adapted to make at least one first hot air flow opening through a wall of the capsule when the capsule is positioned in the recess of the upper bowl and is bearing against said positioning surfaces.

Abstract: A sun-powered smoking pipe with a lens suspended by two arms, whose arms hold the lens at a fixed distance from the pipe's bowl, the distance being equal to the focal length of the lens. The arms have equal lengths and swivel in tandem both at their attachment points to the lens and at their attachment points to the pipe so that the entire device can be folded flat quickly. The only calibration required by a user is to rotate the lens so that the focal point is aimed inside the bowl when the lens is held in the direction of the sun.