Abstract: A flavor composition comprising at least one compound that modulates, increases and/or enhances the activity of a GPR92 receptor that can be used to enhance palatability of pet food products is described herein. Also disclosed herein are methods for identifying said compounds.

Abstract: Compositions comprising polysaccharides and oligosaccharides are provided. Methods for the formation of the compositions, including the enzymatic production of the oligosaccharides, and the uses of the compositions in foodstuffs, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals are also provided.

Abstract: A composition and method of making a label friendly starch blend includes a composition having greater than 50 weight percent of a heat moisture treated (HMT) potato starch and less than 50 weight percent of a native tapioca starch. In an example, the starch blend includes between about 60 and about 70 weight percent of the HMT potato starch and between about 30 and about 40 weight percent of the native tapioca starch. The starch blends disclosed herein can be suitable for use in a variety of food products, including, but not limited to, tomato-based sauces, cheese sauces, Asian-style sauces, and gravies, particularly for use in freezer meals. The food products containing the starch blends disclosed herein exhibit favorable properties after being cooked, stored in the freezer and then heated prior to consumption. Observations included favorable viscosity, favorable texture and an absence of syneresis.

Abstract: This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

Abstract: A method of extracting Hovenia dulcis includes crushing Hovenia dulcis to form a crude powder. An ethanol/water solution is used in an extraction tank to create an extracted solution, which is de-colorized using activated carbon. The extracted solution is concentrated and filtered, after which beta-cyclodextrin is added, resulting in a guest/host molecular complex solution. This solution is spray dried, resulting in a DHM rich solution. A beverage additive may include a dihydromyricetin (DHM)/beta-cyclodextrin molecular complex, wherein the DHM/beta-cyclodextrin molecular complex is a guest/host molecular complex, wherein DHM is present in an amount of at least 35 w/w %, and wherein the beverage additive is completely water soluble.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a Cannabis-infused product comprising a cannabinoid profile including one or more cannabinoid, a first composition for controlling onset of the cannabinoid profile and a second composition for controlling offset of the cannabinoid profile in a subject having used the Cannabis-infused product, wherein the second composition has a delayed onset compared to that one of the first composition. The present disclosure also relates to methods of manufacture and of using same.

Abstract: The present technology may include combining different non-synthetic products to form a broad-spectrum antiviral supplement that inhibit or kill viruses. The antiviral supplement can be added to a shake, juice, or food to include antiviral properties. In one embodiment, the supplement may be configured to be admixed in the product. The product may include at least four ingredients selected from a first group, a second group, and a third group. In particular, the supplement may include at least four ingredients with two ingredients selected from the first group. Sweeteners including honey, artificial honey, molasses, or syrup combined with natural preservatives can also be used to provide broad-spectrum antiviral protection.

Abstract: Tomato seed flour and oil were evaluated for the chemical composition, Total Phenolic Content and GUT microbiota alterations indicative of radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory capacities to validate the potential as a health-beneficial value-added food. It was proven that tomato seed flour altered GUT microbiota profile in vitro. Identifying tomato seed flour as a value-added product can reduce waste and increase the profits for businesses while improving human health. Although tomato seed flour showed greater amount of beneficial compounds than the tomato seed oil, there is still a potential for the use of tomato seed oil in altering the microbiota profile in various ways.

Abstract: An avocado cutting method discloses feeding, orientation and traveling along multi-lanes of avocados (A), a pre-cutting stage to create an incision in the upper and lower portions of each avocado (A) while the avocado (A) is held with its axis stem-blossom vertically oriented, and a cutting stage for cutting each avocado (A) in the sides thereof in order to divide the avocado (A) into two halves with simultaneous hit on its pit. A multi-lane machine is also disclosed having a cutting section (54) with a plurality of pairs of separate cutting blades (55). The cutting section (54) has a plurality of plungers (56) in the form of rods, each plunger (56) being movable between the separate cutting blades (55) with respect to an upper head (43) to strike the pit (N) and move it inside the avocado (A) in order to detach it from the pulp (P).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a microencapsuled conjugated linoleic acid glyceride powder and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the steps of preparing raw materials, preparing an aqueous phase and an oil phase, preparing an emulsion, and spray drying. The raw materials comprise, in parts by mass: 60-85 parts of conjugated linoleic acid glyceride, 5-35 parts of starch or colloid, 4-20 parts of small molecule filler, and 0.01-5 parts of antioxidant.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for crimping a band of material and a method of crimping and shaping a band of material is disclosed. The apparatus (100) comprising a crimping portion (1) comprising a first crimping roller (2) defining a first rotational axis and a second crimping roller (3) defining a second rotational axis, wherein the first and second crimping rollers are configured to allow a band of material to pass therebetween and towards an adjacent apparatus; and an adjustment portion (20) configured to adjust the position of at least one of the first and second rotational axes relative to the position of the adjacent apparatus to thereby adjust the tension in the band of material between the crimping portion and the adjacent apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating component containing a substrate impregnated with one or more aerosol forming materials, the substrate including a cellulosic material substantially free of sulfur compounds, and further including one or more of a tobacco pulp, an aqueous tobacco extract, a filler, and a binder. Further provided is an aerosol delivery device including the aerosol generating component. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the aerosol forming materials, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device, a dispenser, a smoking system, and a method of supplying a tobacco mousse formulation are provided. The electronic smoking device has an access port configured to receive a tobacco mousse formulation into the electronic smoking device. The dispenser includes a dispensing member configured to dispense a tobacco mousse formulation, in particular into the electronic smoking device.

Abstract: An aerosol generating assembly comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a heater which is configured to heat but not burn the aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating substrate comprises an aerosol generating material, the aerosol generating material comprising an amorphous solid. The amorphous solid comprises 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent, 0.1-50 wt % of an aerosol generating agent, and 0.1-80 wt % of a flavor, wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article for use in an aerosol generating assembly, the article comprising an aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid, the amorphous solid comprising: 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent; 5-60 wt % of an aerosol generating agent; and 10-60 wt % of a tobacco extract; wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis.

Abstract: An aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid, the amorphous solid comprising 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent; 5-80 wt % of an aerosol generating agent; and 1-70 wt % of an active ingredient; wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis; wherein bi-modal or multi-modal release of one or more active ingredients of the amorphous solid is observed in use.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating amorphous solid comprising an active ingredient, wherein when a sheet of the aerosol-generating amorphous solid having an area of 43.1 mm2 and area density of 90 g/m2 is heated to 230° C. for a period of 3 seconds under a 1.1 L/min airflow, at least 50 wt % of the active ingredient is aerosolized.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inhalable composition, suitable for use in an electronic cigarette device, comprising at least 1 g/L of nicotine and carbon dioxide dissolved or dispersed in a solvent.

Abstract: Reconstituted cannabis is prepared by processing cannabis plant material by breaking it down into small particles to form a pulp. Water, starch and other materials are added, and the moisture content of the resulting slurry is adjusted to about 50%. This viscous slurry is then applied to a perforated steel belt using high power sprayers to form a sheet. The sheet is dried and additional additives such as nicotine, flavorings and liquid removed from the slurry are added to the sheet. The resulting reconstituted cannabis formed is homogenous and contains evenly distributed CBD and nicotine. The reconstituted cannabis sheets may be cut into small particles for use as cigarette or cigar filler. The reconstituted cannabis, in the form of sheets or particulate matter, may also be incorporated into oral pouches, chewable products, edible products, vaporizer additives and as a carrier for CBD and nicotine for transdermal patches.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: an aerosol-forming substrate configured to be heated to generate an aerosol, the aerosol-generating article not including an aerosol-forming substrate that is configured to be combusted to produce smoke; and an outermost wrapper around at least a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate, an outer surface of the outermost wrapper forming at least part of an outer surface of the aerosol-generating article, the outermost wrapper including a metallized substrate including a substrate layer and a metal layer radially outward of the substrate layer, and the substrate layer being coated with the metal layer by vapour deposition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol-forming articles, including an aerosol-forming article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate wherein the aerosol-forming substrate comprises a pre-formed axially-extending recess adapted to receive an external heating element. The disclosure further relates to smoking substitute articles, including HNB consumables, which may comprise a cooling element formed of, for example, plant material.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of making an aerosol generating material comprising an amorphous solid. The method comprises (a) providing a slurry comprising: 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent; and 5-80 wt % of an aerosol generating agent; and optionally, 0.1-60 wt % of at least one active substance and/or flavourant; wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis; (b) shaping the slurry; (c) setting the slurry to form a gel; and (d) drying the gel to form an amorphous solid. The setting agent comprises Ca2+ and one or more counterions is added to the slurry before and/or dung (b) and/or (c), the setting agent having an average molar mass of less than about 400 gmol?1.

Abstract: An aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid which comprises 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent, 5-80 wt % of an aerosol generating agent and optionally 0.1-60 wt % of at least one active substance and/or flavorant (dry weight basis). The amorphous solid comprises from about 1 wt % to about 15 wt % water, calculated on a wet weight basis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in a laminate aerosol generating material, wherein the material comprises a carrier layer (6), a layer of aerosol-forming amorphous solid (4) attached to the carrier layer (6), and a porous layer (2) attached to the amorphous solid layer (4).

Abstract: A cooling cigarette filter and a cigarette are disclosed. The cooling cigarette filter comprises a cooling section (2). The cooling section (2) comprises a cooling stick (201) formed from paper (5). The cooling stick (201) has one or more holes (202) communicating two ends of the cooling stick. And the surface of the paper (5) is coated with a cooling material. The cooling cigarette filter has the advantages of ensuring the amount of smoke and lowering the temperature of the smoke entering the mouth. Through the combination design of the structure of the cooling stick and the type and amount of the cooling material, the smoke can flow out of a smoke generation section rapidly and smoothly And the temperature of the high-temperature smoke before entering the mouth can be significantly lowered, thereby improving the comfort and satisfaction of smoking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cigarette filter. In particular, the present invention relates to a new cigarette filter, in which materials of natural origin are used that have not been applied in this special field before. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cigarette filter, which can be used for absorbing the toxic components of cigarette smoke, and lowering the tissue damage triggered by cigarette smoke on the respiratory organs, the cardiovascular system and the mucosa. Especially the present invention relates to a cigarette filter containing alginate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-staged vapor filtration device. The multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a case with a mouthpiece and an exhaust. The case may include a chamber. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of wick surfaces, wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of holes disposed on a surface of the case, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces. Further, the mouthpiece may be attached to a first end of the case, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be held by a mouth of a user. Further, the exhaust attached to a second end of the case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cigarette butt wrapping paper which comprises: a body having a planar shape approximately similar to the shape of a cigarette pack; a flame-retardant coated surface which is formed on the inside of the body, has a transverse length approximately similar to the circumferential length of a cigarette butt, and is coated with a material having a heat resisting function; an adhesive applied surface onto which an adhesive has been applied, wherein the adhesive applied surface is an area surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the flame-retardant coated surface; and opening forming parts which are formed in such a manner that the opposite side ends of the lower end of the body are inwardly recessed and form an entrance, through which the cigarette butt can be input, when the opposite side ends are matched and boned to each other.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including creating a dual product vaporizer for use in vaping two different types of products at the same time, atomizing the two different types of products using two heaters for allowance of different burn temperatures for each of the two different types of products, wherein the two heaters are configured to operate at two different temperatures, wherein the two heaters are configured to operate at the same temperature, wherein the dual product vaporizer is configured to operate with only one product cartridge inserted, using at least one rechargeable battery to power the two heaters and an LED light battery indicator, and using two individual draw holes for drawing atomized product vapors from two individual product cartridges at the same time.

Abstract: An integrated structure of an electronic atomizer body and a package box, including the electronic atomizer body and the package box packaged at an outer layer of the electronic atomizer body. The electronic atomizer body includes a liquid reservoir and a tobacco tar filling hole formed in one end of the liquid reservoir. The package box includes a hollow housing corresponding in size to the electronic atomizer body, and a first cover and a second cover which are respectively disposed at two ends of the housing and configured to package the electronic atomizer body in the housing.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a cartridge body, a base provided at one end of the cartridge body, and an atomizing head received in the cartridge body. The atomizing head includes a heating structure. The heating structure has two pins. A first pressing member and a second pressing member are installed on the base. The first pressing member presses and fixes one of the pins on the base and is electrically connected to the pin. The second pressing member presses and fixes the other pin on the base and is electrically connected to the other pin. The two pins of the heating structure are respectively pressed and fixed by the first pressing member and the second pressing member. It is convenient for the user to replace the heating structure, the operation is simple and convenient, the connection stability is strong, and the user experience is improved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reservoirs for storing products in electronic smoking articles. The reservoir is manufactured from cellulose acetate fiber, thermoplastic fiber, non-thermoplastic fiber, or a combination thereof. The reservoir is substantially tubular in shape and is adapted to accommodate internal components of the smoking article thereby increasing reservoir capacity. The internal components particularly can comprise an atomizer, which may include a braided wick.

Abstract: The direct heating vaporizer of present invention primarily consists of a tube, a heating chamber and a material chamber located inside the tube. A filter unit connects the heating chamber and the material chamber; the filter can be replaced. A heating net inside the heating chamber produces heat to heat up the tobacco or other vaping medium directly when activated and controlled by a temperature sensing and control unit. Such direct heating mechanism results in shorter heating time and evenly heating applied to the vaping medium by the mechanism of air being heated up then sent to the material chamber to closely surround and heat up the vaping medium for a user's enjoyment.

Abstract: An electrically heatable aerosol-generating device for an aerosol-generating article is provided, the device including a device housing including a receiving cavity within a proximal portion of the device to receive at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article; a separating wall disposed adjacent to a distal end of the cavity, separating the cavity within the proximal portion from a distal portion of the device; at least one electrical heating device configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate within the article when the article is received in the cavity; and sensing circuitry including a field generator disposed within the distal portion adjacent to the separating wall, the sensing circuitry being configured to measure a change of at least one property of the field generator caused by a presence of an indicator arranged within the article when the article is received in the cavity. An aerosol-generating system is also provided.

Abstract: An inductive heating assembly for generating an aerosol from an aerosol precursor material in an aerosol provision system, the inductive heating assembly including: a susceptor; and a drive coil arranged to induce current flow in the susceptor to heat the susceptor and vaporize aerosol precursor material in proximity with a surface of the susceptor, and wherein the susceptor includes regions of different susceptibility to induced current flow from the drive coil, such that when in use the surface of the susceptor in the regions of different susceptibility are heated to different temperatures by the current flow induced by the drive coil.

Abstract: An electrically heatable aerosol-generating device for an aerosol-generating article is provided, including a device housing including a receiving cavity within a proximal portion of the device to receive the article; a separating wall adjacent to a distal end portion of the cavity, separating the cavity within the proximal portion from a distal portion of the device; an electrical heating device to heat an aerosol-forming substrate within the article when the article is received in the cavity; and sensing circuitry including a field generator adjacent to the distal end portion opposite to a proximal end portion of the cavity within the wall or circumferentially around a perimeter or outer circumference of the wall, the circuitry to measure a change of a property of the generator caused by a presence of an indicator at or within the article when the article is received in the cavity. An aerosol-generating system is also provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for determining a diagnostic associated with an electronic smoking article (100, 108) are discussed herein. A connection with an electronic smoking article (100, 108) can be created with a computer (250). Data can be transferred between a computer (250) and the electronic smoking article (100, 108), upon connection with the electronic smoking article (100, 108). In some embodiments, a diagnostic associated with the electronic smoking article (100, 108) can be determined based upon the transferred data.

Abstract: A power supply device includes a battery housing having a receiving chamber and a battery assembly installed in the receiving chamber. The battery assembly comprises a circuit board and a USB interface connected to the circuit board. The circuit board is protrudingly provided with a retaining protrusion. The retaining protrusion elastically abuts against and is slidable along an inner wall of the receiving chamber along an axial direction of the battery housing. The inner wall of the receiving chamber is provided with a retaining groove corresponding to the retaining protrusion. The retaining groove is provided on the sliding path of the retaining protrusion. The battery housing is further provided with a USB slot. When the retaining protrusion slides to be aligned with the retaining groove, the retaining protrusion is engaged into the retaining groove, and the USB interface is inserted into the USB slot simultaneously.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and a charging case for charging the aerosol generating device when it is received in the case. The aerosol generating device includes a device battery; a heating chamber including a lid arranged to move between an open and closed position to allow a consumable to be received in the heating chamber. The charging case includes a case battery; a receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device in a charging position within the case. When the aerosol generating device is received in the charging position: the device battery is connectable to the case battery to charge the device battery; and the lid of the heating chamber is moveable to allow a consumable to be inserted or removed from the heating chamber by a user.

Abstract: A disposable diffusing collar stay that allows a slow release of volatile molecules such as perfume, insect repellent, etc. without requiring application of such molecules directly on the skin or spraying of these volatile molecules onto the wearer's skin or clothing. The disposable diffusing collar stay can be composed of a water-soluble substrate wherein volatile molecules are absorbed into the substrate or trapped between substrate layers, or of a rigid body with volatile molecules applied in a cavity thereof. The disposable diffusing collar stay can have a release barrier layer or packaging that prevents the release of volatile molecules before use.

Abstract: Described herein is a breast support garment and methods of use thereof. The garment can be used by a wearer with a small band size and a fuller bust and may be worn during leisure or sleep. The garment contains a sleep stay attached to an inside surface of the front section of the garment (e.g., within each cup) that can be stretched to enwrap the inner curve of a wearer's breast, thereby providing stabilization, physical separation, and/or vertical and/or horizontal support for the wearer's breast (e.g., to counter the pull of gravity on the breasts when a wearer is reclining or sleeping, e.g., side-sleeping, and/or to reduce the movement of the breasts when a wearer is changing positions or carrying out daily activities (e.g., walking)).

Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for adapting a nursing bra to facilitate hands-free breast milk pumping. The instant innovation uses a roughly ring-shaped cup or pocket adjustably suspended between an upper and a lower nursing bra attachment point. The user inserts a breast pump funnel through a void in the center of the roughly ring-shaped cup or pocket. The user may raise or lower each ring-shaped cup or pocket to ensure proper positioning and maintenance of the funnel upon the breast. The cup or pocket is configured to mechanically hold the breast pump funnel in place in a hand-free manner, permitting the wearer to use their hands for other tasks during the pumping process.

Abstract: A pair of abdomen trousers, includes a trouser body provided with a abdomen part gradually reduced from bottom to top, a plastic film adhered inside of the abdomen part, and a plurality of holes defined on the plastic film, and the holes are uniformly arranged. According to the present disclosure, the plastic film is applied in the abdomen part of the trousers and is adhered inside of the fabric, such that one's waist can be shaped with an excellent effect. For one with a waist or belly fat, a good shaping effect can be achieved by putting on the trousers. Additionally, the trousers are made of elastic and breathable fabric, such that the tightness around the waist or discomforts can be avoided.

Abstract: A female two-piece swimsuit (1) with a lower halfsuit (3) forming a tubular first trunk portion (5) having an upper slip-in aperture (6) and two tubular thigh portions (8) joining each other in a first crotch portion (9), and with an upper halfsuit (2) forming a second tubular trunk portion (11) having two leg apertures (12), a second crotch portion (13) extending between the two lower leg apertures (12), a neck opening (14) opposite the second crotch portion (13) and two lateral shoulder openings (15), wherein the upper halfsuit (2) is slipped over the lower halfsuit (3) so that the thigh portions (8) of the lower halfsuit portion (3) extend through the lower leg apertures (12) of the upper halfsuit (2) on the outside of the upper halfsuit (2) and, in an overlap region (15), the second trunk portion (11) externally wraps the first trunk portion (5) and the second crotch portion (13) externally wraps the first crotch portion (9), wherein the upper and lower halfsuits (2, 3) are in slidable contact to each oth

Abstract: Protective combat clothing (PCC) may include a shirt and trousers, wherein the shirt and the trousers are at least partially made of woven fabric made of a composition of the materials comprising flame-resistant fiber, flame-resistant meta-aramid fiber, heat-resistant fiber, polyamide and anti-static fiber.

Abstract: This present application discloses a turn direction indicating jacket having a plurality of directional indicators independently actuatable via a switch and a portable power supply. The invention illuminates the lights in sequential fashion from the wearer's shoulder to his or her wrist with an arrowhead at the base, there ensuring that other motorists and pedestrians alike are aware of the wearer's presence in traffic and the wearer's intended traffic movement.

Abstract: A finger glove includes a finger sleeve that conforms to a finger, and a tail extending from the finger sleeve on one side of the finger toward the palm or wrist. The finger sleeve may form a barrier operable to prevent material contacting an outer surface of the finger sleeve from reaching an inner surface of the finger sleeve. The tail may include a gripping portion configured to receive a force sufficient to draw the finger sleeve into conformity with a shape of a portion of the finger. The gripping portion may be configured to enable the finger sleeve to be separated from the finger while preventing the material contacting the outer surface of the finger sleeve from reaching the finger.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a face shield capable of sliding onto a brim of a head covering. The face shield may have coatings providing anti-microbial protection, UV protection, fire protection, or combinations thereof. The face shield may be pre-designed for a specific head covering, or may be adaptable to take the correct shape upon mounting to the head covering. The face shield may also include a snap-on strip that is releasably connectable to a substantially transparent sheet of material forming the face shield and the snap-on strip may be configured to impart a shape to the substantially transparent sheet of material when connected thereto.

Abstract: A full-cover face filter mask includes a mask body presenting the outline of the face of the human body and having a cavity large enough to accommodate the face of the human body and an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the cavity, and a splice frame made of a soft material and set to the mask body along the edge of the cavity. When the mask body is placed on the face of the human body, the face of the human body is fully contained in the cavity and the splice frame closely fits around the face of the human body, so that the mask body isolates the human body face and the external environment to prohibit the external air pollutants, viruses, etc. from touching the human face, avoiding infection of the human body and preventing disease.

Abstract: A mask assembly, including a face covering portion, a pocket connected to the face portion and positioned to cover a wearer's nose and mouth, a connection portion operationally connected to the face covering portion, and a filter removably inserted in the pocket. The filter further includes a porous hydrophobic and lipophobic layer, a diamond-like carbon layer, an activated carbon layer, an N95 membrane, an anti-stick cloth layer, and a non-woven fabric layer.