Abstract: A fungal strain of the genus Trichoderma with the designation HSA12 and compositions that contain said fungal strain or spores thereof is disclosed. The fungal strain or spores thereof are promoting stabilizing plant growth, increasing the yields of crops, inoculating soil, roots and/or above-ground plant parts with the fungal strain or spores with compositions containing said fungal strain or spores thereof, to increase the efficiency of nutrient intake and to improve the stress tolerance of crops as well as improving the structure and health of the soil or for decontaminating or remediating soil or a body of water and for stabilizing or reestablishing endangered or desired wild plant populations. Also disclosed is a set of primer pairs for amplifying microsatellite loci of the genome of the fungal strain in order to determine molecular markers and to identify the fungal strain. A method for determining the fungal strain is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods and composition for controlling Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection and contamination.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides solid compositions comprising a sorbent and an active composition, as well as delivery devices comprising the solid compositions. The disclosure also provides methods of making the solid compositions, as well as methods of utilizing the solid compositions as a pest repellant and as attractant for targets.

Abstract: A plurality of dough pieces are produced using a rotary dough cutter including a shaft, a plurality of walls extending radially outward from the shaft and a plurality of interior blades extending radially outward from the shaft. The plurality of walls define a plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough cutter molds include a first dough cutter mold and a second dough cutter mold. A first wall of the plurality of walls defines part of both the first dough cutter mold and the second dough cutter mold. Each of the plurality of interior blades is located in one of the plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough pieces are cut from a dough sheet with the plurality of walls. The plurality of dough pieces are scored with the plurality of interior blades. After scoring, the plurality of dough pieces are proofed and then frozen.

Abstract: Kake Kutters are a complete set of box or circular alphabetic letters (A-Z), numeric num- bets (0-9) and a plurality of themed shapes. They have cutter bodies, made with parallel raised side walls fixed in shape, no bottom or top surface, hollow in the center and able to cut through cakes and pastries. When the Kake Kutter is pressed down into a baked cake or pastry, uniformed shapes and letters in alphanumeric configurations are formed hereto- fore unachievable, and gives the user the ability to quickly, precisely and uniformly stamp out personalized custom-made cakes or pastries themed for any occasion, ranging from simple to ornate.

Abstract: A method of making a soft pretzel bite includes cutting a series of transverse slots on one lateral side of a dough strip, curling the transverse slotted dough strip into a respective rolled dough strip, exposing each transverse slot, and transversely cutting each rolled dough strip into dough bites. The method includes washing each dough bite in a caustic solution with the length of each transverse slot being sufficient for excess caustic solution to drain way from the dough bite. The dough bite is baked into a pretzel bite. Each transverse slot allows a volume of the pretzel bite to increase without being constrained by a pretzel skin formed around each transverse slot to aerate an interior of each pretzel bite.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automated station for salting meat pieces in a predetermined manner, enabling a method for salting poultry meat pieces to be automated, thus increasing productivity and thereby improving safety conditions. The station comprises motorised supply means for supplying meat pieces (P) in a forward direction, handling means for handling meat pieces in order to handle the meat piece coming from the supply means, salt supply means configured to provide salt on an inner and outer area of the meat piece (P), as well as a retrieval system for retrieving salt coming from the salt supply means.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is a frozen strawberry having: a breaking load of not less than 10000 g and not more than 30000 g; and a breaking strain factor of not less than 15%.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention as described herein relate to reduced sugar dairy products, and compositions including such products, which can offer the nutritional benefits of dairy consumption without the consumption of sugar, and methods for producing the same. Some embodiments relate to reduced protein, reduced sugar dairy products or high protein, reduced sugar dairy products, either with or without one or more mineral salt to modify perceived mouthfeel. In some embodiments, the reduced sugar dairy products can include beverages, concentrates, or powders. Further embodiments relate to methods for producing reduced sugar dairy products.

Abstract: Baking ingredients that can be used as a fat replacement in dough compositions and baked goods are described. Baking ingredients include a thermo-reversible hydrocolloid and can be included in a dough composition or layered with a laminated dough. The baking ingredients lead to improved flavor, improved appearance, improved texture, and improved lubricity in reduced fat bakery products. Methods of making and using baking ingredients are also described.

Abstract: Coffee having a precisely calculated caffeine content is created by brewing a caffeinated and decaffeinated portion of coffee. The caffeine levels of the caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may be precisely measured using scientific, industrial, or electronic equipment. Moreover, a target caffeine level is determined. A proportion between the caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may be determined to obtain the target caffeine level. The caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may be blended according to the proportion to obtain coffee having the target caffeine level.

Abstract: Edible coatings comprising scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles are provided. The scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles can act as a white pigment to impart white color properties to the edible coatings, or to opacify edible coatings to act as a substrate to subsequent layers containing colors.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated center-filled hard confectionery products exhibiting enhanced flavor release profiles and a multi-sensorial effect. The center-filled hard confectionery product comprises a center-fill region comprising an effervescent composition, at least one hard confectionery shell region comprising a hard boiled candy, at least a coating region, wherein the hard confectionery shell region, and optionally the center-fill region, the coating region, or a combination thereof, comprises at least one flavorant.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and devices for producing a shaved ice or snow cone products and providing toppings thereto. The system may comprise an ice shaving or snow cone machine, a mobile edifice, and a topping dispenser attached to the mobile edifice.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-vital wheat protein, preferably wheat albumin, which is characterized by its high emulsion activity, high foam capacity and its low bitterness. This invention also relates to a process that allows industrial production of such non-vital wheat protein, preferably wheat albumin. Finally, this invention relates to industrial uses, including food, feed, cosmetical and pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: A process for improving wheat straw degradation in a ruminant, including a step of feeding the ruminant with the wheat straw, wherein the process is characterized in that it also includes a step of administering a prebiotic chosen from an autolysed yeast, a yeast extract, a yeast wall fraction or mixtures thereof, the administrating of the prebiotic being carried out before, after or simultaneously with the step of feeding the ruminant. Also, the use, in a ruminant, of a prebiotic chosen from an autolysed yeast, a yeast extract, a yeast wall fraction or mixtures thereof, before, after or during the feeding of the ruminant with wheat straw.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a feed additive and application thereof. The feed additive contains glycerol monolaurate and glycerol monodecanoate. The feed additive is added to the livestock and poultry or aquatic animal feed in different forms, to feed the animals in a feeding manner. Using the feed additive containing glycerol monolaurate and glycerol monodecanoate in the present disclosure in breeding animals such as livestock and poultry or aquatic animals can improve corresponding performances, for example, it can notably improve the production performance of the livestock and poultry or aquatic animals, decreased the feed conversion ratio and mortality, improve the nutritional quality and flavor of meat, eggs and so on.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the treatment of poultry or pigs, including non-therapeutic treatment of poultry or pigs. The treatment comprises orally administering at least one cellulose ester polymer to poultry or pigs in an amount between 0.1 and 10 kg/ton of dry weight of a feed, wherein more than 50% moles of recurring units of the (CE) polymer are recurring units (RCE) of formula (I) as shown below: wherein each of R, equal to or different from each other, is H or an acyl group of general formula —(C?O)—R1 wherein R1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein the (CE) polymer has a total acyl group content [TAG content, herein after] of at least 5 weight percent (wt. %), relative to the total weight of the (CE) polymer.

Abstract: Methods of preparation of baby formula are disclosed herein. Consequently, the methods and system(s) provide a way to prepare baby formula through monitoring of a baby formula standardization process and transforming homogenous active baby formula ingredients into a standardized specification on an integrated level whereby baby formula manufacturers can achieve data and product integrity and ultimately minimize cost.

Abstract: The device for decontaminating a turbid liquid, in particular of the food type, includes a sheath extending longitudinally along an axis X, including an outer wall and an inner wall substantially coaxial with each other and delimiting an annular circulation space of the liquid to be decontaminated, a source of ultraviolet rays positioned in a central space delimited by the inner wall of the sheath, coaxially with the annular circulation space, the outer wall comprising a cylindrical surface facing the annular circulation space having a profile along a generatrix of the cylindrical surface comprising a succession of concave and convex shapes alternately.

Abstract: The present invention “Production process of nixtamalized maize flour, nixtamalizing the maize fractions separately without producing nejayote”, considers the integration of the processes: Semi-humid milling of the maize (fractionated degerm), extruding of the maize endosperm and milling-instant dehydration of the different nixtamalized and extruded maize fractions, has as novelty the way in which the nixtamalization process is carried out and the objective is to provide a nixtamalized maize flour production system that reduces the residues from the maize grain and completely eliminating nejayote production.

Abstract: A system and process for sous vide cooking and enzyme tenderization of food. In an exemplary embodiment, a tenderizer applicator applies a selected enzyme tenderizer to uncooked protein pieces at a temperature below an activation temperature of the tenderizer; a packaging machine vacuum seals the uncooked protein pieces with inactive tenderizer in pouches; a sous vide cooker cooks the pouches a first temperature to activate the enzyme tenderizer for a first time interval to provide a selected tenderization of the protein pieces, then cooks the pouches of tenderized protein pieces at second temperature higher than the first temperature to deactivate the selected tenderizer for a second time interval to cease tenderization of the protein pieces and completely cook the tenderized protein pieces; and a chiller chills the cooked tenderized protein pieces in the pouches to cease cooking the protein pieces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing a shaped savoury concentrate having a water activity of less than 0.8 and a total fat content of 10-35 wt. %, said process comprising: a) combining the following ingredients to prepare a powder mixture: 100 parts by weight of edible salt selected from sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof, 2-150 parts by weight of one or more particulate ingredients selected from b) admixing 5-150 parts by weight of a fat component to the powder mixture, wherein the fat component has an N20 of at least 20% and a N35 of less than 30%, wherein on admixing with the powder mixture the fat component has an N20 of at least 10%, to form a paste, c) extruding the paste into shaped savoury concentrate.

Abstract: Described herein is a food that is suitable for use as a shelf stable nut butter based spread. The food has a protein content of at least 25% by weight, and a nut butter content of at least 50% by weight. The food retains a desirable eating experience, similar to a natural nut butter spread or a stabilized nut butter spread despite having a high protein content.

Abstract: Described herein is a food that is suitable for use as a filling or topping for a shelf stable snack. The food has a protein content of at least 25% by weight, and a nut butter content of at least 50% by weight. The food retains a desirable eating experience, similar to a stabilized nut butter spread despite being resistant to melting and deformation during shipping, handling, and storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sweetener powder composition and a preparation method thereof, and more particularly to a sweetener powder composition for preparing an amorphous powder containing a functional sweetener, and a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food ingredients, specifically to sweeteners, more specifically to steviol glycoside aggregates and Rebaudioside M aggregates with a specific particle size range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spray drying system and process for encapsulating a core material, such as a volatile flavor oil, within a carrier or wall material. The process is achieved by atomizing a liquid emulsion comprising the core material, the wall material, and a liquid solvent, applying a high-voltage, low-current, high frequency alternating-current charge or a high-voltage, low-current, low frequency alternating-current charge at the site of atomization, and drying the atomized emulsion into an encapsulated, free-flowing powder. Applying a high-voltage, low current alternating-current at the site of atomization allows the spray drying to be accomplished at significantly reduced temperatures, in particular, at inlet temperatures in the range of 25° C. to 150° C., and outlet temperatures in the range of 25° C. to 110° C.

Abstract: A method for controlling foam comprising providing a food composition comprising a foam control agent and a food-stuff, and processing the food composition, wherein the foodstuff comprises potato derivatives or beet derivatives. A food composition comprising a foodstuff and a foam control agent, and wherein the foodstuff comprises potato derivatives or beet derivatives.

Abstract: A dosage form, other than a 50 g or 75 g dose of glucose, that allows large dose combinations of two or more health ingredients selected from at least one of water soluble, water insoluble and lipid-based ingredients to be formulated together in a single dosage form, which is a drinkable gel with a volume of between 25 ml and 250 ml. The health ingredients are retained in a delivery system including water, a gelling agent that is a carbohydrate non-ionic gelled polymer gelling agent and a polyvalent ion gelled polymer gelling agent, and a pH adjuster. The carbohydrate non-ionic gelled polymer gelling agent is an agarose-based polymer gelling agent, the polyvalent ion gelled polymer gelling agent is an alginate-based polymer gelling agent.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of producing a salt product which includes starting with a quantity of salt, placing the salt under an infrared light for a period of time, exposing the salt to sunlight for a period of time, exposing the salt to maifan stones for a period of time, and roasting the salt while being contained in clay pots that are surrounded with elements such as apatite, tourmaline, germanium, maifan (barley stone), volcanic rocks, titanium, and illite at high temperature for a period of time. The salt may include sea salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pre-portioned single, multiple, or fractional serving(s) in effervescent tablet form, containing doses of stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals in unique quantities to enhance performance of exercise related activities. The composition and delivery of these components is unique and solves problems pertaining to the traditional packaging, composition, and delivery methods used for these products. This invention provides a product that can serve as a pre-workout stimulant, energy aid, or exercise related improvement supplement that is delivered in effervescent tablet form.

Abstract: The invention provides novel microalgal food compositions comprising microalgal biomass that have been processed into flakes, powders and flours. The microalgal biomass of the invention is low in saturated fats, high in monounsaturated triglyceride oil and can be a good source of fiber. The invention also comprises microalgal biomass that is suitable as a vegetarian protein source and also as a good source of fiber. Novel methods of formulating food compositions with the microalgal biomass of the invention are also disclosed herein including beverages, baked goods, egg products, reduced fat foods and gluten-free foods. The provision of food compositions incorporating the microalgal biomass of the invention to ahuman have the further benefit of providing healthful ingredients while achieving levels of satiety sufficient to reduce further caloric intake.

Abstract: A method for processing fruit (10) that has a central stone (11) and flesh (12) surrounding the stone, said method comprising the steps of:—positioning the fruit (10) inside a casing (2) in which a rotating element (3) rotates, said casing (2) comprising at least one outlet hole (21);—removing from the stone (11) at least a part of the flesh (12) attached to the stone (11); The step of removing from the stone (11) at least a part of the flesh (12) attached to the stone (11) comprises the step of pushing the fruit (10) by centrifugal force against the casing (2) and bringing said rotating element (3) into contact with the flesh (12) until the stone (11) manages to pass through said at least one outlet hole (21).

Abstract: A produce wash system is provided. The produce wash system includes a produce line with a short-term wash device followed by a wash device, a short-term wash treatment that is applied by the short-term wash device to a product, wherein the short-term wash treatment remains on the product for a pretreatment time that lasts until the product reaches the wash device, and a wash treatment that is applied by the wash device to the product, wherein the wash treatment rinses the short-term wash treatment from the product defining the end of the pretreatment time. The pretreatment time is set at or below a damage threshold time beyond which the short-term wash treatment damages the product beyond a damage threshold.

Abstract: A convergent three-dimensional (3D) additive manufacturing system is disclosed which includes a header, a base, a first dispensing system mounted onto the header, the space between the header and the base adjacent to the first dispensing system defining a first zone, a second dispensing system mounted onto the header, the space between the header and the base adjacent the second dispensing system defining a second zone, the first zone, and the second zone are separated by a screen adapted to prevent contamination across the first and second zones, the first dispensing system carrying raw material for a first product, and the second dispensing system carrying raw material for a second product.

Abstract: A system for moulding three-dimensional products from a mass of one or more food starting materials which are suitable for consumption, in particular human consumption, has a production device having a frame, a mould member provided with at least one mould cavity, the frame supporting the mould member, mass feed means for feeding the mass to the one or more mould cavities of the mould member. The system also has at least one cleaning device for cleaning one or more parts of the production device which come into contact with the mass. The mould member is removable from the frame. The system has a storage device for storing a plurality of mould members, which may be provided with an identification, has recognition means for recognizing the identification of a mould member, and may have a memory for storing at least one history of a mould member.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method and respective system for producing reconstituted vegetable strips, whose said process comprises of milling steps of the vegetable materials to achieve specific particle sizes between 10 to 200 MESH; mixture of cellulose fibers in an intensive mixer to 1 to 10 min; mixture of vegetable material to a binding compound added to the nanocellulose fibers; adding at least one humectant agent and water to the mixture; submitting the mixture to a shearing step through a pre-lamination system comprised of at least two linear and parallel lamination rollers; submitting a strip to a mixture in an intensive mixer for obtainment of an homogeneous mass; lamination of the mixture between at least two linear and parallel lamination rollers, obtaining a continuous strip with a specific thickness; drying the vegetable strip through its passage through a thermal chamber in a specific temperature, between 90° C. and 900° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a casting apparatus (101) for the production of a cast web (1) of a material containing alkaloids, said casting apparatus comprising: ?a casting box (10) having casting box walls including a first and a second opposite walls (12, 14), and adapted to contain a slurry (2); ?a movable support (20); ?a casting blade (70) adapted to cast the slurry contained in the casting box onto the movable support so as to form the cast web (1) of said material containing alkaloids; and ?a bar-like element (80, 180, 280, 380, 480) located inside the casting box (10) in contact with the slurry (2), the bar-like element being positioned at a first and at a second distance from the first and the second opposite walls (12, 14), respectively, so that the slurry (2) can flow around the bar-like element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to cast a web of a material containing alkaloids, including the steps of: —Providing a tank (22) with a piston (23); —Filling the tank with slurry; —Providing a casting box (24) fluidly connected to the tank; —Pushing the slurry in the tank by means of the piston in order to transfer slurry from the tank to the casting box; and —Casting the slurry from the casting box to obtain the web of a material containing alkaloids. The present invention also relates to an apparatus (10) to cast a web of a material containing alkaloids.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for producing a bobbin the method comprising the steps of: —providing a web (210) of a material containing alkaloids, wherein the web of a material containing alkaloids contains at least about 5 percent in dry weight basis of an aerosol-former; —feeding the web (210) of a material containing alkaloids to an embossing device in a transport direction; —embossing the web (210) of a material containing alkaloids to form an embossed web (220) of a material containing alkaloids; —winding the embossed web (220) of a material containing alkaloids in a bobbin (200).

Abstract: The invention relates to a casting apparatus (100) to cast a web (1) of a material containing alkaloids, the casting apparatus (100) including: a casting box (10) adapted to contain a slurry (2) to be cast to form the web (1) of a material containing alkaloids, the casting box (10) defining one or more lateral walls (12,14); a slidable lid (80) adapted to slide on the one or more lateral walls (12,14) of the casting box (10); a movable support (20); and a casting blade (70) adapted to cast the slurry (2) contained in the casting box (10) onto the movable support (20) so as to form the cast web (1). The invention also relates to a method to cast a web of a material containing alkaloids.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-forming article (e.g., a smoking substitute article such as an HNB consumable) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a filter element wherein the filter element is at least partly circumscribed by a flavored sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-forming article comprising: an aerosol-forming substrate; and a filter element having a hollow bore extending from the downstream axial end of the substrate to the downstream axial end of the article.

Abstract: Better than expected or empirically predicted odorant blends which contain one or more pigments, where the pigment influences the perceived identity of the odorants origin, such as an origin that is apple, lime, or grape, or where the pigment influences the preference for or nature of the perceived aroma, or influences an odor-associated flavor that may be evoked by the odorant, such as that of fruitiness, sweetness, sourness, or bitterness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (10) for use with an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating element, or with an integral heat source, the aerosol-generating article (10) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate (20), a substantially incombustible wrapper (3) circumscribing the aerosol-forming substrate (20) and comprising inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surface of the wrapper (3) has an at least partially textured surface (5) configured to overlap a portion of the outer surface (4) of the wrapper (3) when the wrapper (3) is wrapped around the aerosol-forming substrate (20). The invention further relates to an apparatus and a method for forming an aerosol-generating article (10).

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating article component, the method comprising the steps of: •providing a web (210) of a material containing alkaloids; •feeding the web (210) of a material containing alkaloids to an embossing device (310) in a transport direction; •embossing the web (210) of a material containing alkaloids to form embossed web (220) of a material containing alkaloids by feeding the web (210) between a first and a second embossing rollers (350,360) so that the first and second embossing rollers (350,360) apply an embossing pattern to the web (210), wherein the embossing pattern includes ridges (240) or troughs (350) extending in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction; •gathering the embossed web (220) of a material containing alkaloids, and •forming a continuous rod using the embossed web (220) of a material containing alkaloids.

Abstract: There are no tobacco wraps in the world that have a design on the exterior of the smoking unit. This is the feature that makes the invention unique from other wraps.