Abstract: In order to provide people with healthier options for beverages, coca leaf without alkaloid is provided. The extract from the coca leaf without alkaloid can be used for natural coca tea-based beverages, which include liquor.

Abstract: A fast setting edible glue comprising a gum, powdered sugar, glucose, water, and optionally additional additives, the edible glue comprises: gum in an amount of from 2 to 4% based on the total amount of glue; powdered sugar in an amount from 82-88% based on the total amount of glue; glucose in an amount of from 1 to 3% based on the total amount of glue; water in an amount of from 8 to 12% based on the total amount of glue; and optionally additional additives in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5% based on the total amount of glue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible container made of liquid, sugar, and one or more hydrocolloids. The edible container may hold hot or cold liquids for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A control method for a viscous semi-liquid frozen or hot food dispenser comprising a stirring means configured to stir the food, a motor (50) configured to drive the stirring means to rotate, a refrigerating means or heating means configured to input cold energy or heat energy into the food, a rotation speed sensor (80) configured to detect a stirring speed, and a temperature sensor (13) configured to detect the food temperature, the control method comprising the steps of: a) refrigerating or heating the food by the refrigerating means or heating means; b) comparing the food temperature detected by the temperature sensor (13) with a target preset value of the food temperature, and determining to continue the refrigeration or heating, or to stop the refrigeration or heating and to keep stopping for a preset time; c) intervening by corresponding adjustment of the target preset value when a data set collected from the rotation speed sensor (80) shows that change trend of the rotation speed meets predefined inter

Abstract: A machine for the production of ice cream includes a support body defining a housing compartment, a tub configured to contain the ingredients for the preparation of the ice cream which can be removably inserted in said housing compartment, a cooling circuit, a mixing device configured to mix the ingredients during the ice cream preparation process, a lid and clamping devices.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a feed additive comprising a bacterial culture or a processed bacterial culture and a method for enhancing the zootechnical performance of animals The bacterial culture comprises an isolated lactic acid bacterium strain, wherein that strain comprises a 16S rRNA sequence exhibiting at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID No 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to animal feed ingredients and products, methods of producing such ingredients and products, and feed diets containing such ingredients and products. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a fermented vegetable protein (FVP) ingredient or product. Accordingly, the feed ingredient or product of the present invention can include one or more organic acids and is rich in amino acids. In one aspect, the feed ingredient can be produced using a fermentation process, for example through the fermentation of a corn mill stream such as light steep water. In one aspect, the present invention relates to feed products combining the feed ingredient with other components. The feed ingredients and products described herein are particularly useful for aquaculture, such as fanned shrimp.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for obscuring medicines formed as tablets, capsules, pills, and so forth may be presented in clean packaging, with built-in work space on a substrate, film layer. A flexible paste, gum, putty, or malleable and formable treat material may be folded without touching the actual treat composition on its outermost surface. A medicament set onto a location on a surface of the composition may then be folded inside by folding, molding, or otherwise manipulating the composition, thus forming a sealed morsel, leaving no residue (e.g., powder, scent, taste, etc.) of the medicament on the outer surface of the composition when administered to a pet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a CBD-containing liquid formulation, and in particular to a beverage comprising at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the production of a room-temperature acidic beverage containing sporic Bacillus coagulans, which comprises the following steps: an acidic beverage is prepared and sterilized under sterilization conditions corresponding to 750 C to 110° C. for 23 to 33 s; sporic Bacillus coagulans is then dispersed into sterile water, and the Bacillus coagulans solution thus obtained is pasteurized under pasteurization conditions corresponding to 70 to 90° C. for 23 to 33 s; the acidic beverage obtained following sterilization and the sporic Bacillus coagulans solution obtained following pasteurization are placed in canned packaging to obtain a room-temperature acidic beverage containing sporic Bacillus coagulans.

Abstract: Methods of heating compositions comprising at least 20% (w/w) individually distinguishable edible inclusions are provided herein. The method of heating as disclosed herein comprises applying a first ohmic heating treatment to the composition, wherein the composition has at the end of the first ohmic heating treatment a temperature from 60° C. to 95° C.; applying a first holding step to the composition, wherein the temperature of the composition is at most 5° C. lower than the temperature of the composition after the first ohmic heating treatment; applying a second ohmic heating treatment to the composition, wherein the composition has at the end of the second ohmic heating treatment a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 110° C.; and applying a second holding step to the composition, wherein the temperature of the composition is at most 5° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an environment-friendly, safe and non toxic vegetable and fruit wash composition and its use. The vegetable and fruit wash composition of the present invention ensures removal of dirt, microorganisms, pesticides and/or insecticides from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables. The present composition is also effective in preventing early fruit ripening, crown-rot disease and fruit blackening thus contributes towards extending the life of the fruits/vegetables.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to metal binding agents and chelators for preparing food products (including nutritional supplements) from vegetable and plant sources for the reduction of heavy metal content. In some embodiments, the plant sources include rice. In some embodiments, when bound or complexed to a metal to be removed, the metal binding agents and chelators are can be separated (e.g., filtered, etc.) from the food material during processing. In some embodiments, the metal binding agents and chelators are organic certifiable.

Abstract: A powdery food containing a sucrose-containing plant with a sucrose content of 2.5 mass % or more in terms of dry mass, a dietary fiber content of 1 mass % or more in terms of dry mass, has a particle sizes d50 after ultrasonication of 1,000 ?m or less and has an acetoin content of 1 ppb or more and 40,000 ppb or less, is provided. The powdery food easily controls the burnt odor derived from sucrose and extract the sweet flavor peculiar to sucrose in a food and drink containing a powder derived from a sucrose-containing plant.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a consumable product comprising malted wheat and/or a leachate of malted wheat, wherein said consumable product induces endogenous production of antisecretory factor (AF) protein and/or fragments thereof in a subject after consumption. The malted wheat of the consumable product comprises (i) 2-methoxyphenol and/or a derivate thereof, and (ii) 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-(2)-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one derivative, wherein (a) the concentration of (i) is higher and/or substantially the same as compared to the corresponding non-malted wheat, and (b) the concentration of (ii) is higher as compared to the corresponding non-malted wheat. The present disclosure further relates to a consumable product produced in accordance with the herein described process, and to use of the consumable product as food or feed for humans and/or animals as well as for medical uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food, especially a meat product, containing a specific taste-active substance, to the use of raw materials of meat, or of extracts of such raw materials of meat, as taste-active substance, and to a method for producing a food containing a taste-active substance, especially a meat product containing taste carriers. Here, the invention relates to those foods, especially meat products, selected from the group consisting of meat preparation, uncooked sausage, scalded sausage, cooked sausage, cooked cured article, uncooked cured article, aspic and jellied meat, which contain (i) at least partially fermented meat, or (ii) an extract of at least partially fermented meat, as taste-active substance in the food.

Abstract: A method for easily controlling dry odors and extracting plant-specific sweet flavors in dry plant powders is provided. A dried plant powder with a dietary fiber content is 5 mass % or more in terms of dry weight, a dimethyl sulfoxide content is 1 ppb or more and 40,000 ppb or less, d50 of particle size after ultrasonication is 1,000 ?m or less, a dimethyl sulfide content is 1 ppb or more and 2,000 ppb or less, and a ratio of dimethyl sulfoxide content to dimethyl sulfide content (DMSO concentration/DMS concentration) is 0.001 or more and 180 or less, is provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing seafood alternatives from vegetation is provided. The method includes preparing the vegetation, wherein the preparing the vegetation includes cutting the vegetation into two or more pieces, brining the vegetation in a brining solution, cooking the vegetation, and marinating the vegetation in a marinade configured to give the vegetation a seafood flavor.

Abstract: Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amorphous porous particles comprising sugar, a bulking 940 agent and surfactant, having a closed porosity of between 20 to 60% a sphericity of at least between 0.8 and 1. In a further aspect the present invention relates to a process of making said amorphous porous particles and their use as bulk sugar replacers in food products such as fat based confectionery products for example, chocolate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of suppressing off-notes of non-animal derived proteins contained in consumables. More particular, the present disclosure relates to the use of ethyl cyclohexanoate and flavor compositions comprising ethyl cyclohexanoate for non-animal derived protein containing consumables.

Abstract: Methods for preparing thermally inhibited starch agglomerates are disclosed. Thermally inhibited starch agglomerates prepared by this method provide a higher viscosity over thermally inhibited starches that are not agglomerated but are thermally inhibited in the same manner as the thermally inhibited starch agglomerates.

Abstract: A system for decarboxylating and infusing an organic material includes a decarboxylation and infusion apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a heated reservoir in operable communication with a user interface whereon a user selects decarboxylation and infusion settings. The heated reservoir has a mixing element to agitate an organic material and solvent disposed therein as well as a filter to filter the organic material following the infusion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing, relieving or treating climacteric symptoms, the composition comprising lactic acid bacteria and prebiotic composition. The lactic acid bacteria of the present disclosure have ?-glucosidase activity and a very excellent ability to convert isoflavones into equol compounds, and thus may exhibit estrogenic activity through synergism with the gut microbiota. Therefore, the lactic acid bacteria of the present disclosure may be effectively used for the prevention, relief or treatment of women's climacteric or menopausal symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a functionalised dietary fibre comprising admixing an enzyme and an aqueous suspension of dietary fibre, wherein said dietary fibre is at a D50 particle size distribution of less than 30 microns after degradation by the enzyme and comprises less than 25 wt. % soluble fibres and at least 40% wt. % cellulose; denaturing said enzyme to form a functionalised, amphiphilic dietary fibre with adsorbed enzyme. The present invention further relates to a Pickering particle comprising a functionalised dietary fibre and denatured enzyme and the use of the functionalised dietary fibre and denatured enzyme according to present invention or the Pickering particle according to the present invention to stabilize an emulsion.

Abstract: A pouched product adapted for release of a water-soluble component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition that includes a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch and has a surface area, wherein the outer water-permeable pouch can include a nonwoven web including a heat sealable binder coating having a melting point of about 300° C. or less. Heat sealable binders having a melting point of about 450° C. or greater are also provided herein.

Abstract: An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-soluble polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or a derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.

Abstract: There is described an aerosol-forming substrate for use in combination with an inductive heating device. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises a solid material capable of releasing volatile compounds that can form an aerosol upon heating of the aerosol-forming substrate and at least a first susceptor material for heating of the aerosol-forming substrate. The first susceptor material is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The aerosol-forming substrate further comprises at least a second susceptor material having a second Curie-temperature which is lower than a predefined maximum heating temperature of the first susceptor material. There is also described an aerosol-delivery system.

Abstract: A system for a personal vaporizer includes a receiving chamber and a pod containing a tobacco wax composition including tobacco wax extracted from one or more of tobacco leaf, tobacco stem or tobacco dust. The pod is in contact with the receiving chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inhalable composition, suitable for use in an electronic cigarette device, comprising at least 1 g/L of nicotine and at least 2 g/L of carbon dioxide dissolved or dispersed in a solvent comprising glycerol and water, wherein the molar ratio of carbon dioxide to nicotine is at least 0.1:1; wherein glycerol is present in an amount of at least 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the inhalable composition; wherein water is present in an amount of 1-20% by weight, based on the total weight of the inhalable composition; and wherein propylene glycol, when present, is present in an amount of no more than 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the inhalable composition.

Abstract: A pouched product adapted for release of a water-soluble component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition that includes a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch and has a surface area, wherein the outer water-permeable pouch material is formed by a process which includes needle punching.

Abstract: In embodiments described herein, there is provided a composition is provided including 1) a terpene comprising at least one of: a) a primary terpene; b) a secondary terpene; and c) a tertiary terpene; 2) THC including a) synthetic THC, or b) organic THC, or a combination thereof; and optionally, 3) a natural smokable.

Abstract: A cigarette rolling machine deposits uniformly metered charges of smoking material into a trough formed in a belt as dispensed from a bulk supply. A length of smoking paper sufficient for the combined length of two cigarettes is deposited nearby on the belt on a movable platen. As the platen moves, the belt glides over a fixed arbor and at least one other movable arbor, and the belt forms into a bight, rolling the material into a cylindrical volume. Filters are delivered and abutted to the ends of the volume and the smoking paper is entrained into the bight to encircle the smoking material and filters. A pre-moistened adhesive along a leading edge of the paper adheres to its trailing edge as a circular ouroboros and forming a tube. The twinned pair of cigarettes is then drawn across a cutting plane knife and parted into two individual cigarettes.

Abstract: A smoking article that comprises at least one substrate material section having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith, a flavor addition component, and a mouthpiece disposed downstream from the at least one substrate material section, the mouthpiece including a filter. In one implementation, the mouthpiece may include the flavor addition component, and the flavor addition component may comprise a plurality of flavor beads proximate a hollow flow tube, the flow tube including a plurality of peripheral openings defined therethrough. In another implementation, the mouthpiece may include the flavor addition component, the filter may define a cavity therein, the flavor addition component may comprise a plurality of flavor beads, and the plurality of flavor beads may be located in the cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides an aerosolizable material for use in an aerosol generating assembly, the aerosolizable material comprising a tobacco material, an un-encapsulated flavorant and an encapsulated flavorant.

Abstract: A cooling filter rod, an application, and a cigarette are provided. The cooling filter rod is mainly formed by cooling particles. The cooling particle includes a particle body and a shell coated on the particle body. The shell or the particle body contains a phase change material. The phase change material is coated on the surface of the particle material to form cooling particles, and the cooling particles are integrally formed into a cooling filter rod, which can be directly used for cigarette production after being compounded with conventional filter rods. The cooling effect can be controlled according to the amount of the phase change material and the cooling filter rod. Such a filter rod can realize industrial production and has low cost and good cooling effect.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing storage device is disclosed. The self-extinguishing storage device safeguards cylindrical smoking articles, such as cigarettes and cigars, for future consumption. A cylindrical body includes a longitudinal length between two open ends in order to accept the cylindrical smoking article therein. A pair of cylindrical caps are configured to friction fit with the cylindrical body at each of the open ends. The pair of cylindrical caps form an airtight closure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a forced-air smoking device, comprising: a hollow body, the hollow body operable to hold a smokable product, the hollow body comprising: a tip at one end and a forced-air input at an opposite end, and a holder disposed within the body, the holder adapted to hold an ignited smokable product, and a thumb hole, the thumb hole disposed between the forced-air input and the holder; and an air hose, the air hose coupled at a first end to the forced-air input and at a second end to a forced-air source, wherein, when the thumb hole is covered, the forced-air source forces air through the hose, into the body, over the smokable product and out the tip to produce a stream of smoke from the smokable product.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a voltage output circuit. The voltage output circuit includes a control chip and a buck switch chip. The control chip includes a first control signal input terminal, a second control signal input terminal, and a modulation signal output terminal. The buck switch chip includes a first channel terminal, a first control terminal, and a second channel terminal. The first channel terminal receives a system power supply voltage. The first control terminal is connected to the modulation signal output terminal of the control chip. When the first control signal input terminal and/or the second control signal input terminal receives an effective level, the control chip controls the second channel terminal to output a driving voltage.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge assembly (10) for use in an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge assembly comprising: a cartridge (12) comprising at least a first compartment (18) extending along a longitudinal axis, the first compartment comprising an aerosol-generating compound and being sealed at a first end by a first frangible barrier (22) extending in respective planes transverse to the longitudinal axis; and at least a first piercing member (38) configured to rupture the first frangible barrier (22). The first piercing member (38) comprises: a first piercing body (40) having a cross-sectional surface area at least about 40 percent of a cross-sectional area of the at least one compartment (19); and a first channel (381, 382) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cartridge through the first piercing body (40), the first channel (381, 382) having an inlet and an outlet.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a fluid-permeable heating element to vaporise a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a transport material to transport the substrate to the heating element and having a thickness defined between a first surface and an opposing second surface thereof, the first surface being in fluid communication with the element and the second surface being arranged to receive the substrate and provided with at least one hole extending into the material to a depth corresponding to at least a part of the thickness to define a formed fluid channel for the substrate, the material including a capillary material having elongate fibres, an average direction of the fibres is substantially parallel to the first and second surfaces, and the hole extends substantially perpendicular to the average direction. A method of manufacturing a heater assembly, a cartridge, and an aerosol-generating system are also provided.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises a plurality of fused metal beads or particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inhaler component for forming a vapor-air mixture and/or condensation aerosol by vaporizing a liquid material and optionally condensing the vapor formed, including: a heating element for vaporizing a portion of the liquid material; a wick for automatically supplying the liquid material to the heating element, wherein the wick comprises at least two end sections arranged apart from each other; a first capillary gap for automatically supplying the liquid material to the wick, wherein a first end section of the wick projects into the first capillary gap. In order that the heating element can be supplied more quickly and ore reliably with the liquid material, a second capillary gap is provided, which receives therein the second end section of the wick.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing defining a chamber configured to receive at least one susceptor and at least one aerosol-forming substrate, the chamber having a length along a longitudinal axis thereof extending from a first end of the chamber to a second end of the chamber; and an inductor coil provided within the housing, disposed around the chamber, and extending along at least a portion of the length of the chamber, the inductor coil including a first portion disposed closest to the first end of the chamber, a second portion disposed closest to the second end of the chamber, and a third portion disposed between the first and the second portions, and a number of turns per unit length in the third portion is less than a number of turns per unit length in one or both of the first and the second portions.

Abstract: A susceptor assembly for inductively heating an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, the susceptor assembly including a multi-layer susceptor tube defining a cavity configured to receive an induction coil inside the multi-layer susceptor tube, the multi-layer susceptor tube includes an inner tubular layer, which includes a first electrically conductive material, and an outer tubular layer surrounding the inner tubular layer, which includes a second electrically conductive material, and an electrical resistivity of the first electrically conductive material is greater than an electrical resistivity of the second electrically conductive material. An inductive heating assembly for inductively heating an aerosol-forming substrate, an aerosol-generating article for an aerosol-generating device, and an aerosol-generating system are also provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods for providing inhalable vapor are disclosed. A device may include a body with a first distal and proximal section; a first connector that releasably couples with a cartridge that provides a volatizable material; and a sleeve integral with or releasably coupled to the body, the sleeve defining a first aperture dimensioned to accommodate at least the width of the cartridge.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprises: an aerosol generator portion configured to receive a first aerosol precursor; an air flow passage configured to direct air past the aerosol generator portion to pick up the first aerosol precursor from the aerosol generator portion to form a first aerosol; and a support for maintaining the aerosol generator portion in a substantially central position in the air flow passage.

Abstract: The e-vaping method includes providing a reservoir within a housing, the reservoir being configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation, first configuring ejectors to eject droplets of the pre-vapor formulation towards a vaporizing heater, the ejectors being in fluid communication with the reservoir, and second configuring a vaporizing heater to vaporize at least some of the droplets.

Abstract: An air switch electronic vaporizer has a rechargeable battery heating a heating element which in turn heats a heating chamber. A control board controls the electrical heating of the heating element. An outer casing is formed as a sleeve. The outer casing retains the heating element, the rechargeable battery, and the control board. A deactivation switch can be formed as a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor can be mounted at a pressure sensor opening formed on the outer casing. The pressure sensor is configured to sense a flow of air blowing across the pressure sensor opening. The control board deactivates the intellectual heating of the heating element when the pressure sensor senses a flow of air blowing across the pressure sensor opening.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a heating element to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; a power supply; a temperature sensor; electric circuitry in communication with the element, the sensor, and the power supply, and configured to regulate a supply of power based on a measured temperature, determine an adverse condition when a reduction in power required to reach or to maintain a predetermined temperature over successive heating cycles falls outside a predefined range, by comparing the power supplied in a given heating cycle with that of preceding heating cycles, the predefined range stored in the memory, and control the power supplied based on whether there is the adverse condition or provide an indication when there is the adverse condition; and a device and a removable cartridge including a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the power supply and the circuitry being in the device and the element being in the cartridge.