Abstract: A composition for a plant growth additive that stimulates growth and promotes maximum nutrient absorption. The composition includes a quantity of vitamin B1, a quantity of vitamin B2, a quantity of vitamin C, a quantity of citric acid, a quantity of boron, a quantity of molybdenum, a quantity of potassium, and a quantity of hydrated silica that are homogeneously mixed into a growth-stimulant composition. The composition may be mixed with at least one supplemental growth ingredient such as a quantity of beeswax extract. In order to for the growth-stimulant composition to be safer when applied to a plant, a nutrient solution may further include a quantity of solute and a quantity of solvent, with the growth-stimulant composition as the quantity of solute and a quantity of water as the quantity of solvent. The composition may further be mixed with at least one macro-nutrient ingredient and at least one pH-adjusting ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior crop selectivity for weed control in a cultivation area of determinate soybean. The method includes a step of applying trifludimoxazin in a cultivation area of determinate soybean.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising: (i) A compound of Formula (I) active ingredient, wherein: A is hydrogen or methyl; U is independently chloro or methyl; n is 1 or 2; G is hydrogen or —C(?O)OCH2CH3; and X is N or C(H); or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof; and (ii) an adjuvant combination comprising: (a) an oxirane/methyl oxirane block co-polymer (polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer); and (b) an alcohol alkoxylate; wherein the weight ratio of component (a) to component (b) is 1:3 to 3:1; and the weight ratio of component (i) to (ii) is 1:1 to 1:4.

Abstract: A liquid antimicrobial composition is provided for use in the disinfection of the skin of a human or an animal, in particular where disinfection of a drug resistant organism is required. The composition comprises a cationic, cell membrane-disrupting biocide and a cationic dendrimer capable of inhibiting an efflux pump mechanism of said cell membrane. The cationic, cell membrane-disrupting biocide is preferably any or a combination of chlorhexidine, a polymeric biguanide, octenidine dihydrochloride and a quaternary ammonium compound. The dendrimer is provided to bind and disrupt the cell membranes of microorganisms in order to inhibit or destroy the cell's efflux pump mechanism thereby preventing microorganism strains resistant to the cationic membrane-disrupting biocide from becoming prevalent, particularly if the biocide comprises chlorhexidine.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a Streptomyces antioxidans strain Sa-21, namely, strain Sa-21 with an accession number of CCTCC NO: M 2020423. The present disclosure also discloses the use of the aforementioned Strepiomyces antioxidans strain Sa-21 in inhibition of Alternaria solani (A. solani). The Streptomyces antioxidans strain also has an inhibiting effect on both plant pathogenic fungi and plant pathogenic bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use in agriculture and horticulture, wherein the compositions comprise one or more carbohydrates and one or more active agents selected from the group comprising one or more phytotoxins, one or more nutrients, and one or more organic molecules. Methods of preparing and using the compositions are also provided, for example in the control of unwanted plants, to promote the growth of one or more desired plants, and/or to minimise environmental impacts stemming from the widespread use of large quantities and concentrations of agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity exhibited against a wide variety of plant pathogens. A functional peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence: MKVMIVVKTKVKNKKVAKMMVK (SEQ ID NO: 1) or an amino acid sequence having an identity of 85% or more with respect to the amino acid sequence, or consisting of a partial peptide thereof.

Abstract: A composition for detoxifying insect pollinators from one or more organophosphate pesticides, the composition containing microparticles comprising: (i) a phosphotriesterase; (ii) nanoparticles; and (iii) a surface active agent. Also disclosed herein is an aqueous suspension comprising the above-described detoxifying microparticles in an external aqueous medium, which may also contain an insect pollinator attractant. Also described herein is a method for detoxifying insect pollinators of one or more organophosphate pesticides, the method comprising placing the detoxifying aqueous suspension in a location accessible to the insect pollinators to permit the insect pollinators to ingest the detoxifying aqueous suspension, wherein the detoxifying aqueous suspension comprises microparticles, as described above, suspended in an external aqueous medium, typically also including an insect pollinator attractant in the external aqueous medium.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions, methods, and kits relating to insecticides. In additional embodiments according to the present disclosure, kits comprising administration devices and methods of such are also described. In embodiments according to the present disclosure, compositions and methods are described herein that comprise essential oils or plant essential oils, for example fir oil or fir needle oil, as a synergistic insecticide additive.

Abstract: When a sheet of plastic wrap is wound around noodle strips, a folded portion of the sheet of plastic wrap is held between layers of the noodle strip and is double wound on an outer side of the noodle strip. The sheet of plastic wrap covers an entirety of the wound noodle strip. The sheet of plastic wrap on an outer peripheral side of the folded sheet of plastic wrap extends from and is wound around a next noodle strip. Next, another folded portion of the sheet of plastic wrap is held between layers of the next noodle strip and is double wound on an outer side thereof. The sheet of plastic wrap sequentially covers an entirety of the next noodle strip.

Abstract: A kit for use in turning plain food material into a stream of food material with sides having different colors. The kit may include: a cylindrical tube that serves as both a packaging container and filling stand; a pastry bag which fits within the tube during shipping and storage and which can be suspended within the tube at a crucial position during use for striping, frosting filling and closing purposes; an output nozzle that fits within the pastry bag and, once the pastry bag is striped, filled with frosting and closed, serves to achieve the desired frosting material output shape; a tube of coloring gel; a coloring gel spreading stick; a closure clip; graphic instructions printed on the outside of the tube explaining the steps for using the kit; and a QR code that lets the user play a video showing how the kit components are used.

Abstract: A gingerbread structure includes at least first and second gingerbread cookie panels, and a box-like support structure that includes at least first and second side panels that meet at an angle at a corner, wherein: inner surfaces of the first and second gingerbread cookie panels are adhered to flat surfaces of the first and second side panels by first and second amounts of edible icing in orientations that cause side edges of the first and second gingerbread cookie panels to extend adjacent to and parallel to the corner; and to extend adjacent to and parallel to each other to enable the side edges to be adhered to each other by depositing a third amount of edible icing along and therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a poultry transfer mechanism for transferring poultry bodies from a first poultry transport line to a second poultry transport line. Further, the invention relates to a poultry transport system comprising a poultry transfer mechanism, a first poultry transport line and a second poultry transport line. In addition, the invention also relates to a method for automatically transferring at least one poultry body from a first poultry transport line to a second poultry transport line.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making and the composition of a non-dairy yogurt made from green banana flour, without the use of milk or soy products. The non-dairy yogurt has improved taste, texture and sensory characteristics compared to commercial non-dairy yogurts currently on the market.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products comprising heat-treated liquid milk protein concentrates, and methods of producing and using these milk protein concentrates and food products.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a compressed body of a powder capable of improving a hardness while suppressing a decrease in production efficiency of the compressed body of the powder. A compressed body 14 of a powder is compression molded by compressing a powder supplied into die holes 18 by a lower punch 31 and an upper punch 32. In the compression molding, a first compression and a second compression following the first compression are performed. In the first compression, the compression is performed at a first compression speed, and in the second compression, the compression is performed at a second compression speed that is lower than the first compression speed.

Abstract: Provided herein are cheese and yogurt compositions and the methods of making the same using one or more recombinant proteins.

Abstract: Described herein is a crystalline fat comprising a powder density ranging from about 0.04 g/mL to about 0.40 g/mL at room temperature and at least 50% of particles have a particle size ranging from 10 to 50 ?m in diameter. Also described herein is a shortening comprising crystalline fat having a powder density ranging from about 0.04 g/mL to about 0.40 g/mL at room temperature and at least 50% of particles have a particle size ranging from 3 to 60 ?m in diameter and a liquid oil; wherein the crystalline fat ranges from about 25 wt % to about 99.9 wt % and the liquid oil ranges from about 0.1 wt % to about 75 wt %.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a tea aroma composition wherein the excellent aroma of tea leaves is enhanced. In the method for producing a tea aroma composition, tea leaves are treated by steam distillation to collect a distillate and then the obtained distillate is subjected to distillative concentration.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing processed cocoa nibs are provided. The methods involve coarse grinding cocoa nibs to form a slurry and subjecting less than all of the cocoa slurry to refining. The refined and unrefined volumes or portions of cocoa slurry are then recombined to provide a recombined cocoa product. The cocoa nibs produced by the method may be further processed to provide cocoa liquor or chocolate.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for dosing a confectionery mass includes a plurality of confectionery mass dosing units (2) being arranged side-by-side. Each of the confectionery mass dosing units (2) includes a locking valve (18), a dosing valve (22) and an outlet opening (26). The outlet opening (26) serves to dispense a dosing quantity of confectionery mass from the confectionery mass dosing unit (2). The dosing valve (22) serves to adjust the dosing quantity. The locking valve (18) being an addition to the dosing valve (22) serves for alternate opening and closing, wherein no confectionery mass exits from the outlet opening (26) when the locking valve (18) is closed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a confectionery product having a sugar-free coating covering and the products obtained from this method, particularly a confectionery product having a sugar-free coating covering.

Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing both soft-serve ice cream and frozen ice-cream-based beverages to consumers. The machine includes a power management system having a controller, a master relay for controlling power supplied to a first component, slave relays for controlling power supplied to second and third components, and a current sensor for sensing a current draw of the machine. The machine also includes a flavoring plate for providing flavoring to a dispensed ice cream product. The plate includes an orifice for extruding the product, a channel extending around the orifice, two or more ports in fluid communication with the channel, and one or more gates in communication with the channel and the orifice. Each of two or more ports is configured to introduce one of a flavoring fluid or a cleaning fluid to the channel.

Abstract: A fortified high protein food may be produced via an extrusion process whereby acid casein is mixed with whey protein, alkali, water, and one or more additive, which additive may be configured as a vitamin or mineral. Upon exiting the extruder, the mixture may be cut, dried, and/or tempered, milled and screened before being further processed or packaged. The final product may be configured as a crisp high protein food or a powdered high protein food.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a method for preparing feed by bacteria-enzyme synergistic fermentation, belonging to the technical field of fermentation engineering. According to the disclosure, Lactobacillus plantarum JUN-DY-6, protease and cellulase are used as a starter, and Camellia seed meal or rapeseed meal is used as a substrate. The bacteria-enzyme fermentation product has higher yield of organic acids and flavor substances and better palatability, and can be used for preparing feed additives. The L. plantarum of the disclosure can inhibit growth of harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, S. aureus and Salmonella in the intestinal tract of poultry and livestock, and is good for health of the intestinal tract. The method increases the added value of Camellia seed meal and rapeseed meal, and is conductive to reuse of waste.

Abstract: A method for the production of a hydrolysate comprising: (a) admixing at least one protein or a portion thereof with: (A) at least one endoprotease; and (B) (a?) at least one proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase or fermentate comprising a proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase predominantly having exopeptidase activity wherein said proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase is capable of cleaving tri-peptides from the N-terminus of peptides having: Proline at P1; and synthetic amino acids at P1; or (b?) at least one proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase having exopeptidase activity wherein said proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase is capable of cleaving tri-peptides from the N-terminus of peptides having: Proline at PV; and synthetic amino acids at PV; and (b) recovering the hydrolysate.

Abstract: The present document is directed to probiotic bacteria and their use in fish farming for increasing the weight of fish and for treating and/or preventing a microbial infection of the fish. The bacteria are species within the Aliivibrio, Psychrobacter and Pseudomonas genera.

Abstract: Provided is a probiotic composition comprising at least one organism and a carrier, which organism is characterized by having the ability to metabolize carbohydrates and/or their products and by production of less than 0.5 mole hydrogen per mole of metabolized carbohydrate equivalent, wherein said composition is characterized by reducing methane production when administered to a ruminant. Also provided are methods of use of the composition in reducing methane production by a ruminant.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes animal feed products formulated to inhibit focal ulcerative dermatitis, and methods of feeding such products to the animals. Feeding methods involve providing poultry with a feed product that includes a base feed and a direct-fed microbial composition. The direct-fed microbial composition includes one or more strains of Bacillus pumilus. The poultry can include cage-free layer hens at risk of developing, or already diagnosed with, focal ulcerative dermatitis. Inhibition of focal ulcerative dermatitis can increase the egg production of the layer hens relative to layer hens fed the same base feed but lacking the direct-fed microbial composition.

Abstract: A method for capturing material extracted from biochar is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with an extraction media, where the extraction media causes the removal of residual compounds from the pores and surface of the biochar, creating a resulting extract comprised of the extraction media and removed compounds; and (iii) collecting the resulting extract. The method also can include other steps of extraction and purification. The method further comprises the step of applying the resulting extract to seeds, plants, soil, other agricultural products, or for use in other applications. A biochar having high levels of soluble signaling compounds is also provided, where the biochar is derived from a biomass source that together with predefined pyrolysis parameters produces resulting biochar having increased levels of soluble signaling compounds that are known to increase seed germination rates and early plant growth.

Abstract: A composition comprising Bidens pilosa or an active compound isolated from the Bidens pilosa for use in treating, inhibiting and/or decreasing the presence of pathogenic gut microbiota in an animal in need thereof is disclosed. The pathogenic gut microbiota are at least one selected from the group consisting of Brachyspira, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus (TGEV) and Rotavirus (RV). The composition is also for use in treating, inhibiting and/or decreasing occurrence of swine diarrhea, swine dysentery, swine viral infection and increasing the percentage of swine carcass and bone weight. In one embodiment, the composition is for use in treating, inhibiting and/or decreasing occurrence of swine dysentery associated with Brachyspira.

Abstract: Animal feed formed with a base of palm fronds and combined with palm fruit, such as dates, is a sustainable and affordable feed product that can be developed in hot climates. Palm fronds with a desired moisture content are shredded, chopped, and/or ground, and mixed with palm fruit. Additives such as urea can increase the nutritional content. Feeds with palm fronds, palm fruit, and/or additives can serve as a base feed for other components. Palm fronds can also serve as a base feed for other components. Animal feeds with a variety of bases can have palm fruit added. Animal feeds with a variety of bases, including palm fronds, can include a variety of other components added.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders in livestock due to oxidative stress. The formulations include metal amino acid chelates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, the maturation of the soft part of the insects, followed by the separation of the soft part of the insects into an oil fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction. The invention further relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the method of treating insects according to the invention, and to the use of these powders in food.

Abstract: Supplement for use in animal feed, which consists of a composition intended for animal feed that allows the digestibility of dietary fat to be improved and same to be used at the metabolic level without overloading the hepatic system, comprising a combination of 0.5-5.5% by weight botanicals, 3.0-18.0% by weight vitamins and provitamins, 12.0-25.0% by weight lecithins, 3.0-10.0% by weight sorbitan esters, and 45.0-65.0% antioxidant and adsorbent excipient.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating, preventing, or delaying the onset of an organ disease in an animal and for reducing the biological age in an adult animal using an intermittent partially restricted diet. Such methods can include feeding an animal two different diets having differing caloric contents in a specific ratio to achieve such benefits.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms-including novel strains of the microorganisms-microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production of poultry, disease resistance, and egg yield. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing feed efficiency, and methods of preventing colonization of pathogenic microbes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to ion capture devices and methods for ion capture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a dough or batter and grain product, the method including the making of a dough or batter and including the step of soaking one or more whole grains in a dye of colour and or multiple collections of grains in respective dyes of different colours, until the whole grains absorb the dye or respective ones of the dyes. Also provided is a dough or batter and grain product and a cooked product, being either baked, fried or boiled.

Abstract: A modified wheat flour may have good handlability in cooking and provide high-quality food products containing wheat flour. A viscosity of a 10 mass % aqueous suspension of such modified wheat flour is 1,000 mPa·s or less when the aqueous suspension is warmed to 85° C. and then cooled to 25° C., and the dispersibility of the aqueous suspension is 90% or less when the aqueous suspension is warmed to 85° C., then cooled to 25° C., and subsequently allowed to stand for 24 hours.

Abstract: The teachings envision a formulation including two or more edible plant oils or creams; and a product resulting from cooking one or more types of legumes. The formulation may be a condiment spread, topping, or cooking or baking ingredient, such as a butter. The formulation may further include an edible oil, cream, or milk derived from a plant and having a lower fatty acid content than another edible plant oil or cream within the formulation. The formulation may include one or more emulsifying agents, one or more flavoring agents, one or more additives, or a combination thereof. The present teachings also include a process for making the formulation.

Abstract: Provided are a seafood/livestock meat product improvement agent that can impart meaty firmness when used in a seafood/livestock meat product, and a seafood/livestock meat product. This seafood/livestock meat product improvement agent contains an oil/fat-processed starch having a heat solubility of 3% to 25% and a heat swelling degree of 8 times to 17 times, and is characterized in that the pH of the oil/fat-processed starch is 3.3 or higher and less than 6.5. The oil/fat-processed starch is preferably an oil/fat-processed distarch phosphate. The seafood/livestock meat product is characterized by containing the seafood/livestock meat product improvement agent described above.

Abstract: A solid paste composition for cooking, which has elasticity, suppresses a rubber-like texture, and has a good chewy texture. The solid paste composition satisfies containing 2.0 mass % or more of an insoluble dietary fiber in terms of dry mass, 15 mass % or more of a starch in terms of dry mass, and 5.5 mass % or more of a protein in terms of dry mass. The solid paste composition further satisfies at least either of the ratio of the number of CBB-stained sites having an area of at least 200 ?m2 and a roundness coefficient of at least 0.3, to the number of CBB-stained sites being 3% or more, and the ratio of the total area of CBB-stained sites having an area of at least 200 ?m2 and a roundness coefficient of at least 0.3, to the image area of a cross-section of the composition being 0.3% or more.

Abstract: A method of imparting a fruit flavour to a food or beverage product, the method comprising the step of incorporating into the flavoured product compounds that are perceptually important contributors in the creation of the desirable flavour, wherein those compounds are provided by fermented dairy material, and matter obtained from at least two botanical varieties, wherein at least one variety contains a relative paucity of at least one flavour characteristic compound, and at least one other variety is selected, bred or engineered such that matter obtained from it contains a relative abundance of said at least one flavour characteristic compound.

Abstract: There is provided a water-soluble additive composition including a cyclic carboxylic acid, the water-soluble additive composition satisfying at least one of the following Conditions 1 to 4: (Condition 1) component (A) the cyclic carboxylic acid, which is other than the following component (B1), and component (B1) one or more selected from the group consisting of gallic acid and an ester thereof are included; (Condition 2) the total content of Na+ and NH4+ is equal to or more than 100 ppm and equal to or less than 5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid; (Condition 3) the total inorganic ion content (excluding hydrogen ions and hydroxyl group ions) is equal to or more than 300 ppm and equal to or less than 5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid; and (Condition 4) component (A) the cyclic carboxylic acid, which is other than the following component (B2), and component (B2) an amino acid are included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing highly soluble compositions containing purified steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant extract, more particularly Rebaudioside D. Obtained highly soluble compositions are useful as non-caloric sweeteners or in combination with sugar or high intensity sweeteners in edible and chewable compositions such as beverages, confectionaries, bakery products, chewing gums and the like.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions comprising glycosylated mogroside(s) or glycosylated swingle extracts and methods of enhancing the mouthfeel, sweetness or flavor of consumable products.

Abstract: The aspects presented herein provide essential oils, extracts, apparatus and methods for the extraction of the essential oils and extracts from plant biomass using microwaves.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for forming a Cannabis product, comprising the steps of: in a first process, decreasing viscosity of a tetrahydrocannabinol stock, of at least fifty percent purity, by at least two thousand centipoise through: (1) the addition of at least one of: ethanol, butter, a fat, and an oil to form an intermediate tetrahydrocannabinol compound and (2) heating the intermediate tetrahydrocannabinol compound to at least 40° C.; in a subsequent process, further reducing viscosity of the intermediate tetrahydrocannabinol compound to less than 100 centipoise by diluting the tetrahydrocannabinol compound with water at a ratio of at least ten parts water to one part tetrahydrocannabinol stock, by at least one of mass and volume, to form a liquid THC product; and packaging the liquid THC product in a container for distribution from a manufacturing point to a point of sale.