Abstract: A zero-sugar beverage composition is provided that includes an electrolyte, acid, and nonnutritive sweeteners. The electrolyte blend used in the beverage has a high buffering capacity, which enables an increased amount of citric acid to be added while maintaining a pH of about 3.4. The combination of sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium, electrolyte blend having high buffering capacity, citric acid, and a variety of flavoring systems provides a beverage that is well accepted by consumers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising inter alia, protein, Fabaceae flour and polysaccharide and use thereof, such as egg substitute compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing kimchi seasoning mix includes mixing the raw materials in the powder form and drying the raw materials with hot air, wherein the raw materials include red pepper powder, conventional seasoning, vegetable powder, yeast and vegetable lactic acid bacteria. Accordingly, the taste and aroma of kimchi can be felt without the process of preparing actual kimchi, such as soaking kimchi with pickled cabbage. In addition, as the process of soaking kimchi is omitted, the manufacturing process is greatly simplified. In other words, the time to soak kimchi is not only shortened, but the kimchi soup produced inevitably when actual kimchi is manufactured is omitted.

Abstract: Techniques to generate a flavor profile using artificial intelligence are disclosed. A flavor classifier classifies flavors for a given set of ingredients of a recipe from a set of possible classes of flavors. The flavor classifier may use different deep learning models to allow for different granularity levels corresponding to each flavor based on desired preciseness with classification of a particular flavor. A respective flavor predictor may or may not be used for each granularity level based on output of a certainty level classifier used for determining a preceding level of granularity.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for modifying a sweet protein or a taste modifying protein, comprising incubating a sweet protein solution or a taste modifying protein solution with a peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD).

Abstract: It relates to a food-grade coated particle comprising: a) a core that comprises a (C4-C12)polycarboxylic acid; and b) a coating that comprises: (i) an alkali metal salt of a (C4-C12)polycarboxylic acid wherein at least one carboxylic group of the (C4-C12)poly-carboxylic acid is in the acid form, and at least one carboxylic group of the (C4-C12)polycarboxylic acid is in the salt form, and (ii) a film-forming agent; wherein the weight ratio between (i) and (ii) is from 20:80 to 40:60. It also relates to processes for the preparation of these food-grade coated particles, to their use as food additives, as well as to foodstuffs comprising them.

Abstract: The aspects presented herein provide flavour compositions. In particular, the aspects presented herein provide flavour compositions that a person may dispense into beverages, such as, for example, bottled beverages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a particulate flavouring composition comprising at least 60 wt. % of plated lactate particles, the plated lactate particle comprising (i) a lactate particle containing calcium lactate and optionally edible acid; and (ii) a liquid flavouring that is absorbed onto the lactate particle; the plated lactate particle containing: 25-99.5 wt. % calcium lactate; 0-70 wt. % edible acid; and 0.5-40 wt. % of the liquid flavouring; and wherein the combination of calcium lactate, edible acid and the liquid flavouring constitutes at least 90 wt. %, preferably at least 95 wt. % of the plated lactate particle. This flavour plated lactate powder is easy to produce, exhibits excellent physical stability and is capable of imparting intense flavour notes to foods and beverages.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutritional supplement containing apple cider vinegar (ACV), including compositions, formulations, and combinations of ingredients in the ACV nutritional supplement, as well as processes for manufacturing these supplements. The disclosed nutritional supplement can include ACV, a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin, an oligosaccharide, a disaccharide, and water.

Abstract: A dry consumable preparation and related methods are disclosed. The preparation has a plurality of excipient particles and at least one of a cannabinoid and a cannabinoid extract, the at least one of the cannabinoid or the cannabinoid extract containing one or more cannabinoids plated to the plurality of excipient particles. The preparation further comprises an effervescence agent, the effervescence agent comprising a carbonate salt, and at least one acid. The carbonate salt comprises sodium, potassium and/or calcium. The at least one acid comprises at least one of citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic, acetic, benzoic, ascorbic, oxalic, tannic, phosphoric, or malic acid. A ratio of the at least one of the carbonate salt to the at least one acid is at least 1:1, the ratio configured to create a chemical pH buffering system at a targeted pH range when the dry consumable preparation is added to a targeted amount of water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for creating water-soluble flavored instant cubed vitamin packed tablet beverages. In some embodiments a method comprises mixing ingredients, aerating the mixed ingredients, molding the mixed and aerated ingredients, and compressing the molded, mixed, and aerated ingredients at a pressure to form the water-soluble tablet. Some embodiments comprise components configured to mix ingredients, aerate the mixed ingredients, mold the mixed and aerated ingredients, and compress the molded, mixed, and aerated ingredients at a pressure to form the water-soluble tablet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a roasting apparatus and a method of controlling the roasting apparatus, and more particularly, to a roasting apparatus for roasting objects while stirring the objects in a roasting chamber, and a method of controlling the roasting apparatus. An roasting apparatus for heating objects according to the present disclosure includes a roasting chamber part which includes: a cylindrical roasting chamber that extends in a vertical direction and has an internal space in which the objects are stirred; and a rotary stirring part that rotates to stir the objects received in the roasting chamber and rotates about a stirring axis defined in the vertical direction. The roasting apparatus further includes heat source parts which supply heat to the roasting chamber part.

Abstract: The automated assembly and manufacture of a sandwich includes a number of robots that are used to slice, open, and add inputs to a roll of bread. The inputs may be sliced and portioned at individual stations and then the inputs can be delivered to the bread or the bread can be conveyed to the inputs. In either sense, the selected inputs are added to the bread, based on the type of sandwich to be assembled. The assembled sandwich is then conveyed to a packaging station, where the sandwich is packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling nozzle which has a product channel of annular cross-section the circumference of which is closed with the exception of at least one recess. Said recess has the effect that compound exiting the product channel spreads uniformly on a substrate if the compound is sufficiently solid after cooling during passage through the cooling nozzle so that it does not deliquesce on a flat substrate.

Abstract: A method for forming a marbled foodstuff (FM) product includes the steps of extruding a first foodstuff (F1) into a foodstuff conduit (26, 36) and injecting a second foodstuff (F2) into the first foodstuff (F1) within the foodstuff conduit (26, 36). The first foodstuff (F1) includes water, red dye #3, natural smoke flavor, bacon flavor, soy isolate, wheat gluten, native tapioca starch, wheat protein texturizer, and megacell-80 texturizer, in combination with other elements. The second foodstuff (F2) includes water, starch, egg whites, soy protein isolate, bacon flavor paste and bacon type flavor, and soy oil, in combination with other elements. The first foodstuff (F1) and the second foodstuff (F2) provided a non-homogenous, marbled appearance when the second foodstuff is injected into the first foodstuff to provide a vegetarian foodstuff having the appearance and flavor of natural bacon.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material; and a substrate material, wherein the substrate material is at least calcium carbonate; wherein the total surface area of the calcium carbonate present in the aerosolizable product is at least 25 m2 per gram of aerosol forming material present in the aerosolizable product. There is also provided an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material; and a solid substrate material, wherein the solid substrate material is at least calcium carbonate wherein the aerosolizable product is a solid form. There is also provided an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material; and a substrate material, wherein the substrate material is at least calcium carbonate; wherein the calcium carbonate is present in an amount of at least 80 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a tobacco flavor liquid that is useful for smoking articles, the tobacco flavor liquid, a method for producing an ester compound, and a smoking article that contains the tobacco flavor liquid. The method according to the present embodiment for producing a tobacco flavor liquid comprises: extracting a component from a starting tobacco material using an organic solvent to give a tobacco component-containing liquid; and, in an oxygen-containing atmosphere, mixing the tobacco component-containing liquid with an aqueous solution, which contains a basic substance and an alcohol, and reacting therewith to thereby give a tobacco flavor liquid.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming article (e.g. a heat-not-burn consumable) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate formed of a plurality of longitudinally-aligned, elongate shreds of plant material, wherein the plant material comprises at least one cannabinoid compound selected from cannabidiol (CBD) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabigerol (CBG) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabinol (CBN) and its derivatives/homologues, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicyclol (CBL) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabichromene (CBC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabielsoin (CBE) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicitran (CBT) and its derivatives/homologues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for rolling a paper tube around ground material to form a cigarette. In an embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises an openable chamber configured to receive ground material, the chamber having a first end and a second end; a rolling assembly disposed within the chamber, the rolling assembly receiving paper and forming a paper tube around the ground material, the rolling assembly having a first end and a second; and a first gear assembly at the first chamber end and communicatively connected the first end of the rolling assembly, and a second gear assembly at the second chamber end and communicatively connected to the second end of the rolling assembly, the first and second gear activating the rolling assembly when rotated to roll the paper around the ground material forming a cigarette.

Abstract: A web of tipping paper and a smoking article manufacturing machine that cuts the web of tipping paper into individual patches and wraps each patch about a respective dual length filter rod to attach a rod of smokable material to opposite ends of each dual length filter rod before the dual length filter rod is cut to form a first and second type of smoking article having first and second filter rod segments, respectively, and in which the first filter rod segment of the first type of smoking article differs from the second filter rod segment of the second type of smoking article, the web of tipping paper including a first lateral portion, and a second lateral portion that differs from the first lateral portion, where the smoking article manufacturing machine is configured to cut the tipping paper web so that each patch is partly formed from the first lateral portion, and partly formed from the second lateral portion, the machine also being configured to wrap the patch about the dual length filter rod such that

Abstract: A device for burning smoking material and inhaling the resulting smoke is disclosed. The device can include a tubular member formed from a dried leaf having an internal elongated cavity extending from an open end to a closed end. The elongated cavity can be configured to receive a smoking material. The smoking accessory can include a filter disposed within dried leaf and defining the closed end. The filter can have a recess formed in a surface of the cylindrical body along a curved face extending from the first end to the second end, the recess extending radially into the cylindrical body. The smoking accessory can include a capsule containing a flavoring agent disposed within the recess.

Abstract: A filter for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The filter contains a breakable capsule and the breakable capsule includes an aerosol modifier.

Abstract: A portable inhalation apparatus is provided comprising a base and a collapsible stem assembly. In some embodiments, the portable inhalation apparatus is a smoking pipe. The collapsible stem assembly may have an extended position in which the stem assembly extends away from the base and a collapsed position in which the stem assembly is collapsed towards the base. When the stem assembly is in the collapsed position, the smoking pipe may be in a compact form to store and transport the smoking pipe. The stem assembly may comprise at least two stem sections and at least one articulating connection interconnecting the stem sections. A related method for making a portable inhalation apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An audio output device having a housing dimensioned and adapted so that the audio output device removably integrates with a hookah pipe, through a waterproof seal. The housing slidably receives an interconnector that connects the ashtray portion to the base portion of the hookah pipe. The audio output device may be wirelessly controlled by way of a smart device to create a user-desired audio ambiance while the user simultaneously experiences the joys of the hookah pipe.

Abstract: A smoking device can include a tube with an axis, a proximal end, a distal end and a restriction located between the proximal and distal ends. A combustion space is located axially inside the tube between the restriction and the distal end. The combustion space can contain a combustion product. In addition, a sleeve can be removably mounted to an exterior of the tube. The sleeve can be formed from an elastic material and have a storage configuration that can completely encapsulate both the proximal end and the distal end of the tube to seal the tube. The sleeve also can have a use configuration mounted to the proximal end of the tube, and removed from the distal end of the tube to allow air flow through the tube and the sleeve.

Abstract: An atomiser assembly is provided, including: an oscillation chamber having a cavity containing a liquid to be atomized, a liquid inlet configured to provide a supply of the liquid to be atomized to the cavity, an elastically deformable element, and a mesh element comprising a plurality of nozzles; and an actuator configured to oscillate the elastically deformable element, the oscillation chamber and the liquid being contained in the cavity of the oscillation chamber form an oscillation system, in which oscillation of the elastically deformable element by the actuator varies pressure inside the cavity, and the actuator being further configured to oscillate the elastically deformable element at a resonant frequency of the oscillation system to eject liquid contained in the cavity from the cavity through the plurality of nozzles of the mesh element. An aerosol-generating system, an aerosol-generating device, and a method of operating an atomiser assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A hookah device (202) which attaches to a hookah (246). The hookah device (202) comprises a plurality of ultrasonic mist generator devices (201) for generating a mist for inhalation by a user. The hookah device (202) comprises a driver device (202) which controls the mist generator devices (201) to maximize the efficiency of mist generation by the mist generator devices (201) and optimize mist output from the hookah device (202).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an atomizer and an electronic cigarette. The atomizer includes a liquid reservoir, an atomizing core and a mouthpiece. The liquid reservoir is provided with an liquid storage cavity and an accommodating channel, and the accommodating channel is in communication with the liquid storage cavity; the atomizing core is movably disposed in the accommodating channel, and the atomizing core is in communication with the liquid storage cavity; the mouthpiece is movably disposed in the accommodating channel, the mouthpiece is movably abutted against the atomizing core, and the mouthpiece is configured to push the atomizing core out of the accommodating channel and movably block the liquid storage cavity.

Abstract: A cartridge includes an atomizer assembly, a reservoir, and a mouthpiece. The atomizer assembly may heat a vaporizable material to generate an inhalable vapor. The reservoir may store the vaporizable material and include a wick housing and a reservoir body. The wick housing may surround at least a portion of the atomizer assembly and form a proximal wall of the reservoir. The reservoir body may be coupled to the wick housing and form a distal wall of the reservoir. The mouthpiece may deliver the inhalable vapor.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer is configured to be used with a separately-formed vial. The vial can be sandwiched between a proximal and distal portion of the vaporizer, which in turn can be releasably attached to, and powered by, a battery assembly. Attaching the proximal and distal portions, with the vial in place, can both hold the vial in place and provide access to the vial so that vaporizing media within the vial can flow to an atomizer of the vaporizer. The vaporizer can include a child-proof locking structure for releasably engaging the proximal and distal portions.

Abstract: A method of operating an electronic smoking device. A mouthpiece is drawn on with the device in a first state in which a first atomizer is activated to atomize the first liquid vaporizable material to produce a first vapor. A first user input is provided to a user input to move the device to a second state in which a second atomizer is activated to atomize the second liquid vaporizable material to produce a second vapor. A second user input may be provided to move the device to a third state in which both the first and second atomizers are activated to produce a blend of the first and second vapors. The user input may be a singular button that toggles the device between the first, second, and third states. An indicator assembly may be viewed that indicates whether the device is in the first, second, or third states.

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device enables simultaneous vaporization of different pre-vapor formulations to form a vapor for vaping by an adult vaper. The cartridge includes a dispensing interface coupled to a plurality of reservoirs and a heater coupled to the dispensing interface in a housing. The dispensing interface may include a trunk and separate roots extending into separate reservoirs, such that the dispensing interface draws different pre-vapor formulations from the reservoirs to the trunk via the separate roots. The heater is coupled to the trunk, such that the heater is operable to simultaneously vaporize the different pre-vapor formulations drawn into the trunk.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a device housing having a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; a heating element extending into the cavity and being configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate received in the cavity; a movable cavity bottom, a position of the movable cavity bottom defining a length of the cavity; and a control configured to move the movable cavity bottom to a selected position within the cavity, the selected position being a longitudinal position at the heating element. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device, and a method for preparing the aerosol-generating device, are also provided.

Abstract: A micro-vaporizer has a vaporization chamber within an interior of a body casing. At least one heating element is disposed within the vaporization chamber and a fluid transport material is at least partially disposed within the vaporization chamber. The fluid transport material has a vaporization surface portion positioned adjacent a surface of the at least one heating element and is configured for drawing a vaporizable liquid to the vaporization surface for exposure to the at least one heating element. An active material substrate is also disposed within the vaporization chamber. The active material substrate has an active surface portion positioned adjacent a second surface of the at least one heating element.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating device including a heater element; and an aerosol-generating article configured to engage with the aerosol-generating device and including a medicament source; a volatile delivery enhancing compound source; at least one frangible barrier sealing the medicament source and the volatile delivery enhancing compound source; and at least one piercing element disposed on a wall of the aerosol-generating article, the medicament source and the volatile delivery enhancing compound source being moveable relative to the at least one piercing element, and the at least one piercing element being configured to pierce the at least one frangible barrier when activated by a user.

Abstract: A portable aerosol-generating device for receiving an aerosol-generating substance, includes a chamber to receive an aerosol-generating substance and an aerosol-generating unit configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating substance for a user to inhale in use. The chamber is configured to be releasably inserted into the device through an opening in the device. This allows the chamber to be removed from the device and cleaned between consecutive uses of the device.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device and an aerosol source member for use with an inductive heating aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control body having a housing, a resonant transmitter located in the control body, a control component configured to drive the resonant transmitter, and an aerosol source member that includes a substrate portion at least a portion of which is configured to be positioned within range of a field emitted by the resonant transmitter. The substrate portion may include a substrate material and one or more separators, the one or more separators may be configured to separate the substrate material into a plurality of separate substrate segments, and the one or more separators may comprise susceptors configured to be heated by the resonant transmitter.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of coils which have different numbers of windings and generate an alternating magnetic field when alternating current is applied; a susceptor for generating an aerosol by heating adjacent aerosol-generating substrates using heat generated through the alternating magnetic fields generated from the plurality of coils; and a controller for controlling a predetermined alternating current to be supplied to each of the plurality of coils, wherein the controller controls a first portion and a second portion of the susceptor to be heated differentially by alternating current supplied to the plurality of coils.

Abstract: A device (100) for heating an aerosol-forming substrate includes a heater (160), a receptacle inlet (143) and outlet (147), and an air inlet channel (170). The heater includes a heating element, an internal surface, and an external surface. The internal surface defines at least a portion of a receptacle (140) configured to receive the aerosol-forming substrate or a cartridge comprising the aerosol-forming substrate. The receptacle inlet is in communication with, and upstream of, the receptacle. The receptacle outlet is in communication with, and downstream of, the receptacle. The air inlet channel is in communication with an ambient environment and the receptacle inlet. The air inlet channel defines a tortuous path between the ambient environment and the receptacle inlet. The air inlet channel is positioned relative to the heater to cause air in the tortuous path to be heated by the heater.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with dual channels includes a first housing, a second housing, an atomizing module, an output module and a filter element. The second housing is assembled in the first housing. The atomizing module is mounted in the second housing. The output module surrounds a top end of the second housing. The output module is detachable from the second housing, and is replaceable. An inside of the output module is communicated with an inside of the second housing. The inside of the output module has an accommodating groove recessed inward. The filter element is mounted in the accommodating groove.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power supply assembly and an electronic atomizing device. The power supply assembly includes a battery, an electrode post electrically connected to the battery, a sealing member, and a support. The battery supplies power to the atomizer through the electrode post. The sealing member is provided with a through hole, and the electrode post extends through the through hole. The support has a first abutting surface. The battery and the sealing member are disposed in the support. When a difference between a pressure of one end of the sealing member adjacent to the battery and a pressure of the other end of the sealing member away from the battery is greater than a threshold pressure, the sealing member presses against the first abutting surface, and is deformed to seal a clearance between the electrode post and the sealing member in the through hole.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hot wire anemometer (HWA) of a nicotine e-vaping device includes controlling, by a first PID controller, a level of power applied by the nicotine e-vaping device to the HWA based on a temperature of a heated element of the HWA and a temperature setpoint; generating a puff detection signal indicating whether or not a puff is currently occurring with respect to the nicotine e-vaping device; and while the puff detection signal indicates that a puff is not currently occurring with respect to the nicotine e-vaping device, detecting, by a second PID controller, a change in an ambient temperature of the HWA, and controlling, by the second PID controller, the temperature setpoint such that the temperature setpoint changes in response to the detected change in the ambient temperature of the HWA.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hot wire anemometer (HWA) of a non-nicotine e-vaping device includes controlling, by a first PID controller, a level of power applied by the non-nicotine e-vaping device to the HWA based on a temperature of a heated element of the HWA and a temperature setpoint; generating a puff detection signal indicating whether or not a puff is currently occurring with respect to the non-nicotine e-vaping device; and while the puff detection signal indicates that a puff is not currently occurring with respect to the non-nicotine e-vaping device, detecting, by a second PID controller, a change in an ambient temperature of the HWA, and controlling, by the second PID controller, the temperature setpoint such that the temperature setpoint changes in response to the detected change in the ambient temperature of the HWA.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply capable of supplying power to a load capable of generating aerosol from an aerosol source; and a charger capable of controlling charging of the power supply, in which the power supply unit further includes: a power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner, a converter configured to convert AC power into DC power, an AC conductive wire connecting the power reception coil and the converter, and a DC conductive wire connecting the converter and the charger and having a length equal to or greater than a length of the AC conductive wire.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to exercise apparel. In one embodiment, the apparel takes the form of a shirt that includes front and back panels and first and second sleeves. A pocket is formed on the outside surface of each sleeve. Each pocket further includes a zippered or Velcro flap for securing an upper opening of the pocket. Each sleeve includes a spandex band extending about the arm opening and adapted to securely fit over the upper arm of the wearer. Each spandex band is in close proximity to the bottom edge of an associated pocket. The bands function in stabilizing the pocket and preventing excess movement while exercising.

Abstract: The Garment Stay-Up Tab is a flat, flexible, tape device that keeps garments such as stockings and long gloves fastened in their intended positions by means of a sanitary, hypo-allergenic adhesive substrate, with its externally visible tab being colored or cut in a decorative design or having a decorative applique applied to it.

Abstract: A garment with configurable shoulder sections is disclosed. The shoulder sections may generally be configured in at least an open configuration and a closed configuration. This may allow the garment to be placed on a person's body without having to manipulate the person's arms and hands through the sleeves, or head and neck through a top opening. The garment also includes a finger-pocket snap attachment mechanism positioned on the shoulder sections.

Abstract: A bra including respective first and second sides each adapted to fit respective breasts; each side including a cup adapted to fit a predetermined cup size; a hook free shoulder strap; and an attachment strap capable of attaching the bra to a body in use, wherein the attachment strap includes a plurality of slots which can be engaged by a hook located at one end of the strap to thereby regulate the size of the bra for each user.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a bra having a front portion formed with multiple layers of mesh to provide a supportive, modest bra that is breathable, lightweight, and quick drying. The front portion includes an interior support panel assembly having a first panel made of a mesh material and a second panel made of a spacer mesh material that is adjacent and external to the first panel. The front portion also includes an upper support panel made of a spacer mesh material and a lower support panel made of a mesh material that each are positioned adjacent and external to the interior support panel assembly. The upper support panel and the lower support panel are each defined by a top edge and a bottom edge, and at least a portion of the upper support panel bottom edge may be positioned superior to the lower support panel bottom edge.

Abstract: A bra strap ornament assembly includes a panel that has a concealed side and an exposed side. The panel is positionable to extend across a torso strap of a strapless brassiere having the exposed side being exposed to conceal the torso strap. A pair of belts is each coupled to the panel. Each of the belts is matable to themselves to form a closed loop thereby facilitating each of the belts to be secured around the torso strap of the strapless brassiere. A pair of hooks is each coupled to a respective one of the belts. Each of the hooks releasably engages the respective belt when the respective belt is wrapped around the strap of the brassiere for tightening the belt around the strap.