Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor system for moulds (12) of an industrial confectionery machine (2), which comprises a plurality of production stations (P1, P2, P3, P4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) and moulds (12) for producing at least one confectionery article, wherein with the confectionery machine (2), a mould (12) can be conveyed to the various production stations (P1, P2, P3, P4, 3, 4, 6,, 7) for successive production steps, comprising a conveyor rail (8, 8a, 8b, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82) and a drive device (9, T1, 67, D1, D2, D3, G1, G2, G3), with which a conveyance movement for a mould (12) can be produced in order to convey the mould (12) along the conveyor rail (8, 8a, 8b, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82) to the production stations (P1, P2, P3, P4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

Abstract: Macadamia nut-based compositions suitable for use in confectionary and baking are provided.

Abstract: An encapsulated flavor, comprising a core material, flavor material and a coating material, the core material comprising a finely-divided native starch, xanthan gum and konjac, the combined weight proportion of the xanthan gum and konjac present in the encapsulated flavour being from about 4% to about 16%, and the relative weight proportions of xanthan gum to konjac being from about 20:80 to about 80:20. The encapsulated flavors may be completely gelatin-free, while retaining the desirable qualities of gelatin.

Abstract: Provided is a port for a food processing appliance, in particular an appliance for the processing of ingredients and preparing a cooled edible product therefrom, e.g. ice cream, sorbet, gelato, frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream, slushes, shakes, blended frozen coffee drinks, etc., particularly such an appliance intended for home use, offices, or for small businesses.

Abstract: The present application relates to an Allomyrina dichotoma larva extract and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a pet food composition comprising a red seaweed as a natural gelling agent with enhanced palatability. The compositions of the invention can be devoid of commonly used, chemically treated gelling agents such as carrageenan, alginate, agar, gellan gum.

Abstract: A method of controlling a tight junction between epithelial cells of an animal comprises providing the animal with a feed containing polyphenols in an amount effective to increase transmembrane protein levels between the epithelial cells thereby minimizing passage of macromolecules between the epithelial cells of the animal

Abstract: The present invention is related to feed granules comprising a feed enzyme and a zinc salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: Production of orange juice is described. Raw orange juice is ultrafiltrated in an ultrafilter, thereby obtaining a retentate and a permeate. Only the retentate is pasteurized in a pasteurizer. The pasteurized retentate and the permeate is mixed in a mixing unit. A minimization of enzymes and microorganisms is thereby obtained in the orange juice.

Abstract: A pulse cleaning system for disinfecting untreated grains and pulses. The pulse cleaning system comprises an outer body, a top end, a top outer edge, a bottom end, and a conveyor. The pulse cleaning system is useful in cleaning a dry commodity by inserting the dry commodity into the top end, cleaning the dry commodity within the outer body, releasing the dry commodity at the bottom end, and collecting the dry commodity on the conveyor. The outer body comprises a top opening at the top end, and a bottom opening at the bottom end. each among one or more exterior burner assemblies and an interior chamber strip burner is configured to create variable flame according to an end user's preference, or according to amounts of a fuel provided. after treatment by the pulse cleaning system, the dry commodity is referred to as a treated grains and pulses.

Abstract: The present application relates to a frozen product for microwave cooking.

Abstract: The apparatuses described herein relate to preparation of a meat product. Apparatuses, systems comprising the apparatuses, and methods of making and use the systems and apparatuses are described herein. These are useful for controlling one or more of growth on and separation of a meat product from an enclosed substrate. The apparatuses and systems are configured to receive fluid and grow the meat product and/or separate the meat product from the substrate in a scalable manner.

Abstract: A protein composition corresponding to that of a natural pork belly is injected into a green pork belly together with standard pork belly brine. This mixture can be emulsified to facilitate injection into the pork belly. The injected pork belly can be massaged and then allowed to cure for a certain length of time. Thereafter, the pork belly is smoked in a standard manner and then shaped into a rectangular form for slicing into bacon.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing edible glitter flakes for use as cake décor. The method prescribes steps for combining egg white with up to three secondary liquid ingredients of food coloring, food flavoring, and sweetener to form a homogeneous liquid mixture, and the mixture is poured into a pan to a depth of a desired thickness of the flakes, without causing substantial denaturation of the egg white. The mixture is dried to solid form, then shredded using a scraping blade to shed the flakes having the desired thickness. Edible dust is mixed throughout and adhered to the flakes to form a homogenous solid mixture having a light-reflecting quality.

Abstract: A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which overexpresses a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto. A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which has been modified, preferably in its genome, to result in a deficiency in the production of a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions containing: 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5,6,7-trimethoxychromen-4-one (“sinensetin”); 3,5,6,7,8,3?,4?-heptamethoxyflavone (“heptamethoxyflavone” or “HMF”); 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetramethoxy-chromen-4-one (“nobiletin”); 5,6,7,4?-tetramethoxyflavone (“tetra-O-methylscutellarein” or “TMS”); 3,5,6,7,3?,4?-hexamethoxyflavone (“hexamethoxyquercetogetin” or “HMQ”); 5,6,7,8-tetramethoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (“tangeretin”); or any combinations thereof. The disclosure also provides uses of such compositions as mouthfeel enhancers or bitterness maskers of flavored articles, such as beverages.

Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition comprising at least 1 wt. % of malate particles, said malate particles having a diameter of 50 to 1000 ?m and comprising at least 70 wt. % of co-crystal of malic acid and alkali metal hydrogen malate. Co-crystals of malic acid and alkali metal hydrogen malate can be produced in the form of powders that exhibit very low hygroscopicity and that are capable of imparting a sour flavour that is very similar to that of malic acid. The invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned malate particles as a food ingredient.

Abstract: Described herein is a delivery system including a non-aqueous solvent, a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of ester gum, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, Neobee oil, sugar alcohol, fructose and mixtures thereof, a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sucrose monoester, lecithin, modified starch, and mixtures thereof, at least one of an acid, acid salt or sweetener, and an active ingredient, where the delivery system includes 15% by weight or less of water. Also described herein is a process for preparing the delivery system and a method of delivering and protecting an active ingredient.

Abstract: An inhibited non-pregelatinized granular starch suitable for use as a food ingredient in substitution for a chemically modified starch may be prepared by heating a non-pregelatinized granular starch in an alcoholic medium in the presence of a base and/or a salt. Steam treatment may be used to enhance the extent of inhibition.

Abstract: The invention describes sweetening compositions and methods to prepare sweetening compositions containing steviol glycosides, salts, and other natural or synthetic sweeteners with improved solubilities and sensory profiles.

Abstract: This invention provides for a nanocomposite comprising a Vigna subterranea starch component and a Vigna subterranea soluble dietary fibre (SDF) component. Vigna subterranea is otherwise none as Bambara groundnut (BGN). In particular, this invention relates to a graft copolymer nanocomposite comprising starch derived from BGN and soluble dietary fibre derived from BGN. The nanocomposite of the invention is useful in several food applications, including as a replacement of other starches and the stabilisation of emulsions.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personalized nutritional compositions for pediatric subjects, wherein the nutritional composition can include one of three distinct profiles of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The present disclosure also relates to methods for determining the composition of HMOs present in or that would be present in the breast milk of the mother of a pediatric subject as determined by the mother's secretor status and/or Lewis blood group, and providing to the pediatric subject a nutritional composition comprising an HMO profile most similar to the HMOs present or that would be present in the breast milk of the subject's mother.

Abstract: A two stage system for extraction of oil from whole citrus fruit is provided. The first stage is known in the art and includes a first plurality of toothed rollers which convey citrus as the teeth penetrate and rupture oil glands. The oil passes into a first water pan. A novel second stage uses a second plurality of toothed rollers to continue the penetration and rupturing of oil glands. The second plurality of rollers are positioned in an isolated second pan to partially submerge the citrus. A middle phase liquor with extremely low oil concentration is transferred into said second pan to initiate desorption of oil from the citrus. The desorption technique in one embodiment increases yield by 4% or more. This technique is expected to increase yield even more as the recovery by the first stage is reduced.

Abstract: A system and method for closing and sealing a cone filled with a smokable material provides a cone filler control system, a plurality of cone inserts each including a tapered inner wall defining a taper lock area for holding a cone filled with smokable material, and an insert ring provided at a lower end of each cone insert, each of the plurality of cone inserts removably inserted in corresponding cone receptacles residing in a cone carousel, a cone tamper actuator for compacting smokable material in a filled cone, a cone closer system including a gripper actuator for closing the cone top of the filled cone, and a cone sealing drive system including a motor with a drive wheel operated to impart a rotational force on the insert ring of each cone insert to rotate both the cone insert and a filled cone to form a wick seal at the end of the filled cone.

Abstract: A tubular element for an aerosol-generating article is provided, the tubular element including: a wrapper that forms a first longitudinal passageway; and a gel comprising an active agent, the wrapper including paper, the wrapper being water-resistant, the gel including an active agent including an aerosol former, and the gel including the active agent includes between 60 percent and 95 percent by weight of glycerol. An aerosol-generating article including a tubular element, and a method of manufacturing a tubular element, are also provided.

Abstract: Tobacco constituent releasing components comprising an agglomerated structure formed from a precursor composition comprising tobacco particles and one or more aerosol forming agents, processes for preparing tobacco constituent releasing components, and various tobacco industry products including the tobacco constituent releasing components.

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: Devices configured to vaporize solid and liquid materials, including but not limited to cannabinoid solutions, nicotine solutions, herbs, tobacco, cannabis, essential oils, and concentrates thereof, are disclosed. The vaporized materials are dispensed from the devices whenever a receptacle having the proper opening in a bottom thereof is detected over an outlet of the device, thereby triggering the heating device and/or opening of a seal between the heating chamber of the device and the receptacle. This automatic dispensing reduces hassle and human error.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a vaporizer device according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a vaporizer assembly and a battery. The vaporizer assembly may comprise a tubular body comprising an outer surface and an inner surface defining a receptacle cavity in the tubular body. The vaporizer assembly may also comprise an atomizer at least partially disposed within the tubular body, wherein the inner surface and the atomizer define an inner volume in the tubular body. The vaporizer assembly may further comprise a seal configured to contain a vaporizable material inside the inner volume and a heating element coupled to the atomizer. The battery may be connected to the heating element.

Abstract: Provided are a smoking set and an electronic smoking device. The smoking set includes a housing defining a heating chamber and a function chamber, an electronic assembly arranged in the function chamber, and a plurality of heating structures that are arranged in the heating chamber and each connected to the electronic assembly and that are operative to be inserted into a tobacco structure. In the smoking set and the electronic smoking device provided by the present disclosure, an outer wall surface of each of the plurality of heating structures can be in contact with a hole wall of a through hole, and different portions of the tobacco structure are heated through the hole wall, so that different portions of the tobacco structure along a length of the housing can be directly heated. Furthermore, the contact area between the plurality of heating structures and the tobacco structure is increased.

Abstract: A perforated coil surface vaporizing element which may have a negative and positive lead, the leads may be configured for electrical communication with an anode portion and a cathode portion, respectively, of a galvanic cell. The perforated coil surface vaporizing element may be shaped as a helix tubule coil sheet. The coil sheet which may connect to and span between the positive and negative lead. The tubule may further be resistive to electron flow and may generate heat upon passage of electrons from the positive lead to the negative lead. The perforations of the helix tubule coil sheet may be in multiplicity. An aperture may traverse through the middle of the helix tubule and may be further configured to receive a wicking material. The wicking material maintaining fluid communication with a liquid medium for vaporization.

Abstract: Provided herein are a vaporizer and an aerosol generation device including the same. The vaporizer according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a porous wick configured to absorb an aerosol-generating substrate in a liquid state through a porous body, and a heating element which includes a heating pattern having a planar form that is embedded in the porous body and which is configured to heat the absorbed aerosol-generating substrate by the heating pattern to generate an aerosol. Since the heating pattern is embedded at a predetermined depth from a surface of the porous body, the amount of generated aerosol may be increased, and the risk of damage to the wick and the carbonization phenomenon may be reduced.

Abstract: Provided herein is an aerosol generation device with a reduced preheating time. The aerosol generation device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a case including an opening formed in one surface, and an article insertion portion into which an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-generating substrate is inserted, an opening/closing type cover which is disposed on the one surface of the case to open and close the opening, and a heater configured to heat the inserted aerosol-generating article. Here, the opening/closing type cover is configured to, when closing the opening, mechanically press an aerosol-generating substrate portion of the inserted aerosol-generating article so that the entire aerosol-generating substrate portion is rapidly heated, and in this way, a preheating time of the device may be reduced.

Abstract: A ceramic heating element includes a heating body which is cylindrical and internally provided with a porous channel; and a heating circuit which is arranged on the heating body to heat air passing through the porous channel. The ceramic heating element of the embodiment of the present invention can increase the contact area between the heating body and the air to achieve sufficient heating of the air. The ceramic heating element not only has high heating efficiency and high thermal conductivity, and is energy saving and power saving, but also has good compactness, will not adsorb smoke particles and thus has no peculiar smell. A non-contact heat-not-burn heating device having the ceramic heating element is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic atomization device, and an atomizer and a heating assembly thereof. The heating assembly includes a porous body and heating element. The porous body includes a porous body configured to suck liquid medium and a heating element configured to heat and atomize the liquid medium sucked in the porous body; the porous body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the first surface is an atomization surface configured to mount the heating element. The second surface is recessed inwards to form a liquid guiding hole configured to receive a liquid guiding element, the liquid guiding hole has a bottom surface, a projection region of the bottom surface projected on the atomization surface is defined as a core atomization region, and the core atomization region is a region in which the heating element is intensively distributed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to atomizers for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The atomizer may include a liquid transport element and a wire extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The wire may define contact portions configured to engage heater terminals and a heating portion configured to produce heat. The heating portion may include a variable coil spacing. In other atomizers, the wire may extend at least partially through the liquid transport element proximate the contact portions. Related inputs, cartridges, aerosol production assemblies, and methods of forming atomizers are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a health monitoring device including a sensor to collect health data from a user, a controller to receive the health data and determine a health parameter based on the data, and a health monitoring device power supply to supply electrical power to the controller and the sensor, the device not being an aerosol generator; an aerosol-generating device including a cavity to receive a plug of tobacco, an aerosol-generator to generate aerosol from the plug, and an aerosol-generating device power supply configured to supply electrical power to the aerosol-generator; and a charger including a cavity to receive the health monitoring and aerosol generating devices, and a charger power supply to transfer electrical power to the health monitoring device power supply, and from the charging unit power supply to the aerosol-generating device power supply, the cavity being a single cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating device, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a tobacco medium portion and an aerosol generator, the tobacco medium portion including a tobacco material and a pH adjuster, and the aerosol generator including an aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to receive power from a battery to heat the aerosol generating material, and a controller configured to control power supply to the heater. When the heater operates in a smokeless mode, an aerosol is not generated from the aerosol generating material, and when the heater operates in a smoke mode, an aerosol is generated from the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method to identify the pairs of clothing items for feet, according to the invention herein, consists of applying the same identification mark to the lower or upper (leg) external part of each pair of clothing items for feet, where the same mark is applied, either a number, a symbol, a geometric shape, a regular or irregular shape, a diagram, a letter of any alphabet, pictograms or a combination thereof, where such mark is applied through a printing, stitching, sewing, stamping, labelling, sublimation, dyeing method, or any other technique.

Abstract: The present invention is a compression sock for enhanced ballet performance and training. The compression sock is designed to be worn over a ballet shoe. The compression sock has two areas of extra enhanced compression, one on the medial side and one on the lateral side of the sock as worn on the foot. If worn while training, these compression areas help prevent sickling of the foot and improve ballet technique.

Abstract: A dress pattern and dress that may be worn in different configurations. The dress as described herein may be worn in the different configurations either as a primary garment or as a garment over, under, or otherwise in conjunction with a wearer's primary clothing.

Abstract: A coat with an integrated drag harness. The harness is a single strip of material, such as a flat webbing or rope that extends through a slit in the center of the back of the coat torso below the neck opening. Inside the torso, the strip is a yoke that follows a path that runs from the slit, around one arm hole, across the slit, around the other arm hole, and ending at the slit. The yoke is secured to the torso by stitching. The strip extends a length outside of the slit to form a strap that is at least is four feet long. Optionally, the end of the strap has a handle. Optionally, the strap is stored in a pocket in the back of the torso.

Abstract: A durable, reusable, anti-fog, blister-free, sealed face mask that does not slip off the user's face during speech or high-performance activity. The face mask is constructed with anti-viral and antimicrobial wicking, breathable, stretch materials and has an optional filtration membrane. The materials can comprise sustainable recycled materials.

Abstract: A facemask is disclosed. The facemask comprising an outer facemask layer and an inner facemask layer, which are fixed to each other to define a facemask interior. The outer facemask layer has an opening. A disk is rotatably fixed within the facemask interior such that a first portion of the disk is viewable through the opening in the outer facemask layer and such that the disk may be rotated so that a second portion of the disk may be viewable through the opening in the outer facemask layer. A fastener rotatably fixes the disk within the facemask interior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a facemask comprising an adjustable nose fit for perfectly closing the nose gap and method thereof. The facemask comprising a sheet, a plurality of curved creases on the sheet at the nose area (upper side). The facemask also comprises a string or ribbon or thread). The string or thread or ribbon is capable of adjusting the contact contour at the nose area and making the facemask perfectly fit to the wearer. The present invention provides a facemask comprising an arrangement to perfectly fit the facemask to the wearer. The present invention provides a facemask perfectly fit to the persons, irrespective of their age, face shape or size of the face. The production of facemasks with an adjustable nose fit can be made by simply cutting a sheet of material into shape at high production volume. The facemask may also comprise an air flow filter module. In an alternate embodiment, the facemask hook-pins or snap-it arrangement is used instead of the string.

Abstract: A surgical apparel system including a surgical helmet, a surgical garment, and a power source. The surgical helmet may comprise a detector for determining the presence or absence of the surgical garment. The surgical helmet may also comprise a peripheral device and a controller for controlling operation of the peripheral device. The surgical helmet may also comprise a detector in communication with the controller, the detector configured to indicate the presence or absence of the surgical garment being disposed over the surgical helmet. The surgical helmet may also comprise one or more user inputs in communication with the controller and configured to allow the user to manipulate one or more operational characteristic of the peripheral device. The controller may be configured to control the operation of the peripheral device based on signals received from the user input and/or the detector.

Abstract: Illustrated views of an exemplary face mask device for use to prevent the spread of viruses is presented. The face mask device is useful for providing a comfortable, tight fit. The face mask device provides coverage of a face of a user over a nose, a mouth and wrapping around a chin of the user. The face mask device is washable and reusable. The face mask device is cost efficient and provides easy replacement of one or more straps that keep the face mask device in a predetermined position on the face of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a face mask comprising a compound structure with an inner layer and two sandwich layers, wherein the inner layer is made from a filter material for filtering particles and germs, the sandwich layers are made from a textile material, the inner layer is sandwiched by the sandwich layers, and the sandwich layers are bonded to the inner layer at least in sections along the perimeter of the face mask and in sections in the inner area of the face mask. In this way, a reusable face mask with enhanced filtration efficiency is provided.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing face covering, such as a face shield, with a temperature sensor and display unit therein to provide for hands free temperature readings that go wherever the individual goes and continue to measure the individual's temperature throughout the day. The temperature-sensing face covering is simple and does not require the sites of work or other places to have any additional equipment, and provides continual readings that could very easily change throughout the day and be missed because at the beginning of the day the individual did not have a fever.

Abstract: Improved personal protective equipment facial wear including, in one embodiment, an at least partly adhesive mask, and one or more adhesive eye shields. In one implementation, the mask avoids significant contact with the delicate periorbital skin of the wearer, yet provides a substantially airtight seal so as to preclude moisture vapor transfer and “fogging” of eyeware or instruments. In another implementation, adherence of the eye shield is at least partially overlapping with the mask and creates an at least partial seal around a perimeter of the eye shield. Further, an at least partial seal is formed around a perimeter of the mask. The mask and eye shield additionally prevent nasal air flow obstruction, and address the problem of skin irritation and attachment during normal facial expression and movement of the wearer.