Abstract: Systems and methods for soluble coffee tablet comprising a homogeneous compressed mixture of coffee with auxiliary materials adapts to fizz and create foam.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a foodstuff a heating block (59) having a top side (60) and a bottom side (61), the bottom side (61) being complementary to a portion of the cylinder (11), the heating block (59) being removable from the housing (16) and from the container (1).

Abstract: An air-stable edible solid foam product includes at least one sweetener. In some embodiments, the air-stable edible solid foam is free of a whipping agent, and the foaming occurs by vacuum expansion. In some embodiments, the air-stable edible foam product includes at least one proteinaceous whipping agent derived from a plant source and the foaming occurs by whipping. A method of enhancing a beverage includes contacting a solid foam beverage enhancer including at least one sweetener and at least one flavoring agent to the beverage and disintegrating the solid foam beverage enhancer in the beverage within a predetermined period of time. Methods of making an air-stable edible solid foam product are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions including food products having reduced sugar content and methods of making the same. The compositions provided herein may be amorphous and may include one or more components that provide a dietary or nutritional benefit.

Abstract: A gummy composition including a gelatin; a pectin; a food-grade organic acid; and water, wherein the gummy composition has a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 or a °Brix range of 76 to 81, and wherein the gummy composition has a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold. A method of manufacture of a gummy composition comprising at least one of a pH of 3.1 to 3.45 and a °Brix range of 76 to 81, and having a removal time of 30 minutes or less in a starchless mold, the method including forming a flowable composition of a gelation, a pectin, a food-grade organic acid and water; and depositing the flowable composition into a starchless mold.

Abstract: An ice cream cone drip catcher including a trough adapted for surrounding an upper portion of an ice cream cone. The trough has an inside rim adapted for surrounding the upper portion of the ice cream cone in close proximity and an outside rim adapted for surrounding the upper portion of the ice cream cone at a predetermined distance such that ice cream drips from ice cream placed in the ice cream cone and extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom are captured therein. The drip catcher further includes a cone-interacting structure extending downwardly and inwardly from the inside rim.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of preparing a milk substitute from starch and protein that are first isolated from a root, tuber, cereal, nut or legume. The method comprises preparing an emulsion comprising at least 0.3 wt. % of emulsifying agent (modified starch and optionally native protein), at least 0.2 wt. % denatured protein, at least 1.0 wt. % of lipid. By first isolating the starch and protein from the plant source and then at a later step recombining these in the desired form and quantities, the invention el allows for more control of the final composition and organoleptic properties of the milk substitute.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food system (100) for preparing a texturized non-meat food product from a dehydrated powder product with the appearance and the texture of meat, the system comprising: —a processing chamber (10) receiving the dehydrated food product, hydrating and structuring at least part of it, and extruding it into a mass of a certain shape; —driving means (20) driving in rotation primary and secondary processing tools (110, 111) within the processing chamber (10) for hydrating, structuring and extruding the mass of food product; —a fluid reservoir (30) supplying a fluid into the processing chamber for hydrating the food product and creating a food mass; such that the processing chamber (10) comprises three sequential sub-chambers: —a mixing sub-chamber (12) comprising a primary processing tool (110) for hydrating, optionally heating, homogenizing and/or structuring the dehydrated food product or at least part of it into a food mass in batch mode; wherein the volume of the mixing sub-chamber (12)

Abstract: The invention relates to edible microextruded products with compressive and tensile Young's moduli resembling the mechanical properties of meat, said edible products comprising several layers of microextruded elements made of a viscoelastic composition, said viscoelastic composition comprising in an appropriate edible solvent, high amounts of protein and an edible pseudoplastic polymer. The invention discloses also particular processes for obtaining such edible microextruded products, in particular a 3D printing method. Particular uses of edible products are also listed, including the use as meat-replacers. The invention discloses also new edible viscoelastic compositions comprising proteins and pseudoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A prepared cat food has chicken meat and mouse meat, the chicken meat in at least ten times the mass of the mouse meat, vitamin supplements, and one or more mineral ingredients. The mouse meat in a substantially lesser mass than the chicken meat induces the cat to consume a greater volume of the prepared food than the cat would consume without the presence of the mouse meat, thereby supplying the cat with a greater volume of chicken meat, vitamin supplements and mineral ingredients than cat would consume in a product without the mouse meat.

Abstract: Food formulations and manufacturing process thereof, which introduce food fibers, resulting from residues of other industrial processes, into animal feed. Where these fibers help reduce the apparent digestibility coefficient, conferring a dietary pattern to animal feed, in addition to the manufacturing process of the feed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation that can be utilised to facilitate expression of natural behaviour in pigs, and in particular sows and weaners and a method which utilises the formulation for the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel sweetener composition of improved taste of the sweetener (e.g., reduced bitterness and/or astringency, and improved overall sweet quality of the composition); food and beverage products containing the same; and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of Purification Device, method and system. More particularly, this invention relates to purification of raw food produce using Advanced Oxidation Process & Photolysis that performs on Nanotechnology. The invention reduces the impact of harmful pesticides, insecticides, germs, pathogens, virus, harmful anti-oxidants, heavy metals, etc., while keeping the inherent properties intact.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to compositions comprising rice bran extract and meat analogues, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A liquid-oil based fat system for use in microwave popcorn products is described to prevent wicking and leaking of oil from microwave popcorn packaging. In an aspect, a microwave popcorn product includes a charge of popcorn and a slurry including a liquid-based oil, a structuring ingredient, and a seasoning for introduction to a microwave popcorn package that expands during the popping process in a microwave.

Abstract: A liquid-oil based fat system for use in microwave popcorn products is described to prevent wicking and leaking of oil from microwave popcorn packaging. In an aspect, a microwave popcorn product includes a charge of popcorn and a slurry including a liquid-based oil, a structuring ingredient, and a seasoning for introduction to a microwave popcorn package that expands during the popping process in a microwave.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a flavor composition that can provide and/or enhances a peanut flavor. In certain embodiments, the flavor composition comprises aroma compounds that contribute to a peanut flavor. Also provided herein are methods of producing a food product and/or enhancing a roasted peanut flavor of a food product using the compounds and/or flavor compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compositions of non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners, as well as the use of such compounds to sweeten various food and beverage products. In some embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein improve the taste of non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the compositions provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, or a more sugar-like flavor profile.

Abstract: Modified cell lines and methods for use in the production of cultured meat are disclosed. The inventive methods provide for insertion of cell cycle regulatory genes or genes that encode for animal myoglobin into the genome of an animal cell to proliferate and flavor cell productions, followed by excising the inserted genes to terminate proliferation.

Abstract: A peeling process and system comprising a primary peeling device; a sorting device arranged to sort product output from the primary peeling device into peeled product and partially peeled product; a secondary peeling device arranged to receive the partially peeled product output from the sorting device; and a peel control system to monitor the peel quality of product detected in at least one position after the primary peeling device and control the peeling system in response to same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral nicotine formulation for use in the alleviation of nicotine craving, the formulation comprising a content of nicotine and a content of a pH regulating agent, wherein the formulation is designed for the content of nicotine to dissolve in the oral saliva within a period of less than 90 seconds upon oral administration, and wherein at least 40% by weight of the nicotine is absorbed through the oral mucosa.

Abstract: This document provides methods and systems for stabilizing nicotine and incorporating nicotine into one or more oral products. This document also provides oral products. Nicotine can be stabilized by mixing liquid nicotine with cellulosic fiber such that the liquid nicotine absorbs into pores of the cellulosic fiber to form a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture. In some cases, a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture can be combined with one or more binders and molded into an oral product.

Abstract: A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant component with at least one probiotic. For example, the method may modify the asparagine content in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in acrylamide production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant component treated according to the invention can be a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a portion thereof. Examples of probiotics include probiotic species of the genera Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, Proionobacterium, Bacillus, Saccharomyces, Streptococcus, and mixtures thereof. Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such probiotic-treated tobacco materials are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided including: an aerosol-generating substrate including a homogenised plant material including clove particles, an aerosol former, and a binder, the aerosol-generating substrate further including: at least 125 micrograms of eugenol per gram of the aerosol-generating substrate, on a dry weight basis, at least 125 micrograms of eugenol-acetate per gram of the aerosol-generating substrate, on a dry weight basis, and at least 1 microgram of beta-caryophyllene per gram of the aerosol-generating substrate, on a dry weight basis. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device including a heating element; and the aerosol-generating article is also provided. An aerosol produced upon heating of the aerosol-generating substrate, and a method of making the aerosol-generating substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A method involves placing a cigarette starter cone in a cavity of a holding fixture carried on a carriage at a first station, moving the carriage to a second station, loading a quantity of content into the cone at the second station by a content loading mechanism, moving the carriage to a third station, packing the loaded content in the cigarette starter cone at the third station by a packing mechanism flowing pressurized gas infused with terpene oil or vapor, moving the carriage to a fourth station, exposing the open end of the cigarette starter cone at the fourth station, clamping an exposed portion of the paper cone at the open end by a twister mechanism, activating the twister mechanism, rotating the twister mechanism at least one full turn, twisting the open end closed, and releasing the paper cone, and opening the holding fixture, releasing the packed and twisted-closed cigarette.

Abstract: A method for assembling a cigarette involves placing a cigarette starter cone in an internal cavity of a holding fixture carried on a translatable carriage at a first station, moving the carriage to a second station, loading a quantity of content into the cone at the second station by a content loading mechanism, moving the carriage to a third station, packing the loaded content in the cigarette starter cone at the third station by a packing mechanism flowing pressurized gas, moving the carriage to a fourth station, exposing the open end of the cigarette starter cone at the fourth station, clamping an exposed portion of the paper cone at the open end by a twister mechanism, activating the twister mechanism, rotating the twister mechanism at least one full turn, twisting the open end closed, and releasing the paper cone, and opening the holding fixture, releasing the packed and twisted-closed cigarette.

Abstract: A paper hookah hose includes a bendable tube, a smoking mouth and a connecting tube. The bendable tube is a tubular member made of paper and having at least two layers and a spiral structure. The bendable tube has a section of bellows for bending. The bendable tube may be a full bellows or a combination of a bellows and a straight tube. The smoking mouth and the connecting tube are completely made of traditional pulp.

Abstract: A modular water pipe and method of manufacture in one embodiment includes a reservoir with detachable chimney. The chimney may include a mouthpiece module and optional extension and/or percolation modules. Modules may be threaded together. The reservoir and chimney may be constructed of glass and may include metallic rings fixed thereto to allow threading or other selectively removable connection of the components. A down stem may be threaded to a bowl adapter assembly to allow use of a single down stem with bowls of varying size. The rings may be bonded to the glass components using an adhesive, or they may be press-fit thereto.

Abstract: An ultrasonic atomization sheet (1) and atomizer and an ultrasonic electronic cigarette are disclosed. The ultrasonic atomization sheet (1) comprises a flaky piezoelectric substrate (101), a surface electrode (102) attached to one surface of the piezoelectric substrate (101), and a drive electrode (103) attached to the other surface of the piezoelectric substrate (101). The piezoelectric substrate (101) is elongated. The piezoelectric substrate (101) is composed of an oscillating section (106) and a fixed section (107) connected to each other. The surface electrode (102) is fixed on one surface of the oscillating section (106), and the drive electrode (103) is fixed on the other surface of the oscillating section (106). The surface electrode (102) and the drive electrode (103) are both rectangular or circular.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cartomiser for a vapour provision system configured to selectively generate vapours with different flavour characteristics. Also disclosed is a vapour provision system comprising said cartomiser and a method of operating the vapour provision system. The flavour characteristics may be used to provide an end-of-life indication to a user.

Abstract: Provided is an individually packaged pod for receptacles of smoking pipes and other smoking devices. The individually packaged pod may have a product, such as herbs or herb mixtures, placed inside the individually packaged pod. The individually packaged pod may include an insert, a ring, and a cover. The insert may be made of a mesh having a convex three-dimensional shape to form a receptacle for receiving the product. The ring may be connected to the insert and configured to maintain the convex three-dimensional shape of the insert. The cover may be made of a sheet material and attached to the ring to enclose the product inside the insert. Upon placing the individually packaged pod into a receptacle of a pipe, a user may ignite the cover and the product inside the individually packaged pod. Burning of the product creates smoke to be inhaled by the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body defining a proximal end and a distal end, the main body further providing an aerosol passageway that extends through at least a portion of the main body, and a heat sink portion. At least part of the receiving chamber is located in the heat sink portion, and the heat sink portion is configured to dissipate heat from a substrate cartridge. Some implementations further include a cartridge retention assembly and a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is configured to slide relative to the main body to and from at least a loading position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to receive a substrate cartridge, and a use position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to retain a substrate cartridge.

Abstract: A vaporizer device includes a vaporizer cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing the vaporizable material. The wicking element of the vaporizer cartridge may include tobacco.

Abstract: The method includes establishing a first fluid gradient through a central passage, the central passage traversing through a first channel, the first channel defining at least one first hole, a housing covering the first channel, a first reservoir being defined between the housing and the first channel, a second reservoir defined between the first channel and the central passage. The method further includes establishing a second fluid gradient through the at least one first hole, through at least a first portion of the second reservoir, and through at least a second portion of a wick, a heater being in communication with the wick and the central passage.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer, comprising a liquid storage chamber for storing electronic cigarette liquid, and an atomization assembly for absorbing and atomizing the electronic cigarette liquid. The atomization assembly comprises a porous body and a heating element. The porous body comprises an electronic cigarette liquid absorption surface in contact with the electronic cigarette liquid and an atomization surface. The heating element is provided on the atomization surface. The electronic cigarette liquid absorption surface is provided with a plurality of blind holes and/or grooves extending along the electronic cigarette liquid absorption surface towards the atomization surface. In the atomization assembly, electronic cigarette liquid atomization is performed on the porous body by means of laser tapping, mechanical perforating, and other approaches.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric heating cigarette appliance, including a power supply for providing power to a heating device, a heating device connected to the power supply, and a controller for controlling a temperature of the heating device at a working temperature, wherein further including a temperature adjusting device for adjusting the working temperature, the temperature adjusting device setting the heating device at one of at least two working temperatures.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a vapour generating device includes: a heating chamber arranged to hold an aerosol generating medium; a heater arranged, in use, to provide heating to the heating chamber; and an ejector arranged to controllably eject, in use, the aerosol generating medium from the heating chamber. A vapour generating device includes the heating assembly; and a vapour passage to carry vapour generated in the heating chamber from the heating chamber to an air outlet, wherein at least a portion of the vapour passage is formed by the ejector.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open first end, a chamber side wall, and a base at a second end of the chamber side wall opposite the open first end, wherein the base comprises includes a platform extending from a portion of the base towards the open end from an interior surface of the base.

Abstract: A cartridge for a radiation heated aerosol-generating device. A wall of the cartridge defines a cavity. An aerosol-forming substrate is housed within the cavity. The outer surface of the wall of the cartridge comprises a high emissivity material. The invention further relates to an aerosol-generating device for use with the cartridge, and to an aerosol-generating device or a shisha device comprising the aerosol-generating device, to a system comprising both the aerosol-generating device and the cartridge, and to a method for forming an aerosol in an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic atomizing device and an atomizer thereof. The atomizer includes a housing. An atomization cavity is defined in the housing. An air inlet passage and an air sensing passage which are in communication with the outside are defined in the housing. The air inlet passage is in communication with the atomization cavity. At least part of the air sensing passage and at least part of the air inlet passage are arranged side-by-side and independently of each other, so that the atomizer can prevent mutual interference of airflows in the air sensing passage and the air inlet passage, prevent contamination to the pneumatic switch caused by contact between the airflow in the air sensing passage and the liquid atomizable medium, thereby avoiding reduced sensitivity and shortened life of the pneumatic switch.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, a reservoir assembly may include a reservoir and an isolation structure. The reservoir may hold a pre-vapor formulation. The reservoir may include a first fluid port extending through a housing of the reservoir, where the first fluid port may enable fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir assembly. The reservoir may be coupled to a vaporizer assembly that includes a second fluid port configured to enable fluid communication between the reservoir and vaporizer assembly, or the reservoir may be coupled to a vaporizer connector assembly that includes a second fluid port configured to enable fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior through the vaporizer connector assembly. The isolation structure may move in relation to the reservoir and the vaporizer connector assembly to a position where it exposes one of the fluid ports and covers the other.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a dosing vaporizer. More specifically, an embodiment of the system includes a housing with a first end opposite from a second end. A mouthpiece disposed proximate to the first end, the mouthpiece structured and arranged to rotate about the first end. An attacher disposed proximate to the second end, the attacher structured and arranged for removable attachment to a power source. A reservoir of liquid concentrate is disposed within the housing. A vaporizer disposed proximate to the attacher and thermally isolated from the reservoir. A vapor conduit passes generally from the vaporizer through the housing to the mouthpiece. A metered rotation driven dispenser, coupled to the mouthpiece, applies a predetermined force upon the reservoir to dispense from the reservoir into the vaporizer a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a reservoir, a heater, and a bimetallic actuator. The reservoir is configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation. The reservoir defines an outlet configured to release the pre-vapor formulation therefrom. The heater is configured to heat the pre-vapor formulation released from the reservoir to generate a vapor. The bimetallic actuator may be configured to seal the outlet of the reservoir when vaping is not occurring and configured to unseal the outlet when vaping is occurring.

Abstract: A portable vaporizing device and/or cartridge comprises a product chamber capable of holding a vaporizable product therein, and a porous valve element configured to be heated to flow the vaporizable product therethrough and generate vapor from the vaporizable product, and optionally including a heat transfer element to heat the vaporizable product as it flows through the product chamber towards the porous valve element.

Abstract: An electronic smoke apparatus comprising an inhale sensor, a smoke source containing vapor-able smoke flavored substances, an electric heater for heating up the smoke flavored substances, and a power management controller to control power supply to operate the heater; wherein the power management controller is to adaptively supply operating power to the heater according to characteristics of a smoking inhaling event detected at said inhale sensor.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods and electronic vapor device controllers that can comprise a processor configured to handle data commands relating to the control, usage and functionality of an electronic vapor (eVapor) device, specifically eCigarette and vaping systems and devices.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette control method and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a power device, the atomizer is provided with an encryption authentication unit, the power device is provided with a control unit, and when the atomizer is connected to the power device (20), the encryption authentication unit is in communication connection with the control unit; the electronic cigarette1 control method includes: generating a first identity authentication code; acquiring a second identity authentication code from the encryption authentication unit; performing identity authentication according to the first identity authentication code and the second identity authentication code; controlling the electronic cigarette to activate if the identity authentication is passed; and prohibiting the electronic cigarette to activate if the identity authentication is not passed.

Abstract: An electronic inhalation apparatus including a body having a chip module accommodating region which is at least partially surrounded by a folding structure which, when a chip module is accommodated in the chip module accommodating region, is bent around the chip module in order to fasten the chip module.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating substrate, at least one sensor configured to sense a tap input of a user, and a controller configured to receive a sensing value indicating the tap input from the at least one sensor, count a number of tap inputs based on the received sensing value being greater than a variable threshold, and operate the heater based on whether the counted number of tap inputs reaches a predetermined input number, wherein the controller adjusts the variable threshold based on the counted number of tap inputs.