Abstract: A process for dry aging meat uses an enclosed, atmosphere controlled room with forced circulation and ultra-violet lighting, containing an anti-microbial meat aging rack with a salt brick stack covering one wall. Humidity is controlled to maintain between approximately 60 and approximately 65%. Temperature is controlled to maintain between approximately 32 degrees Fahrenheit and approximately 33 degrees Fahrenheit. UV lighting, some of which produces ozone, controls odors and sanitary conditions for the dry aging process.

Abstract: Method for smoking a farinaceous food. A first step comprises burning wood to produce smoke at a first location in a first space. A second step comprises conveying the smoke to a second location in a second space. A third step comprises providing fluid communication between a food in the second space and the smoke in the first space to provide a smoked food.

Abstract: A method for producing a carbonated yogurt drink, according to one aspect, includes mixing Greek yogurt in the range of 40 to 75 parts; liquid milk in the range of 60 to 25 parts; and fruit puree in the range of 0 to 15 parts to create a yogurt emulsion. The yogurt emulsion is transferred to a pressurizable vessel and dry ice of approximately 0.5% by weight of the yogurt emulsion is added to the vessel. The vessel is sealed and refrigerated for up to seven days during which the CO2 is absorbed by the yogurt emulsion. The pressurizable vessel may be, for example, an aluminum drink can or other suitable pressurized beverage container.

Abstract: A solid food is a solid food having a solid form obtained by compression molding a powder, in which in a case where a drop test in which the solid food is dropped onto a drop face is repeated until the solid food is broken, the number of times of dropping leading to breakage when a dropping energy density per unit fracture stress EF is 2×10?4 [(J/m2)/(N/m2)] is 3 times or more, the number of times of dropping leading to breakage when EF is 1×10?4 [(J/m2)/(N/m2)] is 10 times or more, and the number of times of dropping leading to breakage when EF is 5×10?5 [(J/m2)/(N/m2)] is more than 30 times, EF being obtained by dividing a dropping energy density in the drop test by a fracture stress of the solid food.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cheese powder, methods for manufacturing the cheese powder, and a cheese-based food product made therefrom. The method includes: providing an aromatic matrix resulting from culturing a flavoring microorganism in a culture medium, and a texture matrix, at least some of the proteins of which consist of coagulating proteins which have not been subjected to prior coagulation; optionally mixing the aromatic matrix and the texture matrix to obtain a matrix mixture; and drying the matrices or the mixture of matrices to obtain a powder consistency, when the matrices or the mixture of matrices has a consistency ranging from liquid to paste. The obtained cheese powder has the following features: a total dry extract greater than or equal to 95% m/m, a water activity (aw) having a value of 0.1 to 0.25, and the coagulating proteins derived from the texture matrix have not been subjected to prior coagulation.

Abstract: A sugar-free soluble tea extract tablet and a method for preparing it that includes the steps of providing a sweetener blend, a natural binder, and a tea extract, in a proportion of five grams of sweater blend and one gram of natural binder for every one gram of tea extract. Then, heating the sweetener blend to melt into a liquid at a temperature ranged between 100 to 300 degrees Celsius, adding the tea extract and the natural binder to the melted sweetener blend to form a mixture, stirring the mixture thoroughly and pouring it into molds for cooling. The sweetener blend includes Erythritol and Monkfruit or stevia sweetener, and the natural binder is an organic gum fiber blend such as organic guar gum, organic gum arabic, organic agave fiber, organic rice hulls, or organic agave syrup.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly of edible articles, more specifically, which by virtue of their composition are able to form complex frameworks in usage of two or more of such embodiments to interconnect. The complexity of structures reflects upon the imagination of the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of producing egg granules comprising spray drying an egg comprising one or more antibodies to produce a low moisture egg powder; and dry granulating the low moisture egg powder to produce egg granules comprising the one or more antibodies. The present disclosure also relates to egg granule having a diameter in a range of about 0.70 mm to about 5.00 mm, wherein the egg granule comprises one or more antibodies.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing acrylamide concentration in heat-processed products, and products produced by such methods and systems are provided. The baked products may be sprayed with a riboflavin solution and then irradiated with a UV light source to initiate monomer reactions of acrylamide and reduce the concentration of the acrylamide in the baked product. In addition, riboflavin may be dissolved in heat-processed products, followed by irradiation of the riboflavin-containing heat-processed products with a UV light source to initiate monomer reactions of acrylamide and reduce the concentration of the acrylamide in the baked product.

Abstract: There is provided a meat or meat-like processed food product containing a vegetable oil and fat which has a good yield and improved juiciness. There is also provided a method for producing a meat or meat-like processed food product includes: adding lipase to a vegetable oil and fat to obtain a mixture; and blending the mixture with an ingredient of the meat or meat-like processed food product.

Abstract: A composition for krill-based protein supplement that provides a user with the necessary protein supply to repair and build muscle. The composition allows the body of a user to easily process and absorb the protein and nutrients as well. The composition includes a quantity of krill powder, a quantity of whey protein, and a quantity of digestive enzymes. The combination of the quantity of krill powder and the quantity of whey protein overcomes the natural response of blood thinning due to the quantity of krill powder and allows the composition to be consumed safely. The composition further includes a quantity of cocoa powder, a quantity of silicon dioxide, a quantity of stevia, and a quantity of sweetly stevia so that the composition may be thoroughly mixed with a beverage and still taste good.

Abstract: A process prepares heat treated cereal based food products enriched in certain flavours, and a heat treated cereal based food product is obtainable by this process. Additionally, a process generates a pre-reacted fraction, and a pre-reacted fraction is obtainable by this process. The pre-reacted fraction can be used to prepare heat treated cereal based food products.

Abstract: This application relates generally to aerial mycelium and methods of making aerial mycelium suitable for use as a food or textile product or ingredient. Such a food product or ingredient can include edible aerial mycelium having a texture that is analogous to a whole-muscle meat product, such as for example mycelium-based bacon. Such a textile product or ingredient can be used in the manufacture of mycelium-based textile products, leather-like materials, petroleum-based product alternatives, or foams.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a food composition for use in preventing nutrients' inadequacies in lactating women with high saturated fatty acid type dietary patter.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a reduced sugar coating to a food product is provided using a natural whitening system. The methods include preparing a foam and then maintaining that foam through a spray nozzle to coat a food product with a spray-applied foam that mimics the appearance of a high sucrose frosting or icing.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions adapted for oral use and, in particular, multi-compartment oral pouched products including such compositions. Some aspects of the disclosure relate to oral pouched products including a composition adapted for oral use within a porous pouch. In particular, the porous pouch may include two or more compartments, each compartment having a content of the composition contained therein. The composition within each compartment can be different such that the composition within each compartment provides a different functional or sensory experience, such as through use of a different flavoring agent, a different active ingredient, or both a different flavoring agent and a different active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition enclosed in a pouch to form a pouched product configured for oral use is provided, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient, at least one flavorant, or a combination thereof. The composition is loaded within the pouch at a density of about 0.45 g/cm3 or higher. Further provided are methods of preparing the pouched product.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing an inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate comprises the steps of providing a tobacco containing slurry, providing an inductively heatable continuous sheet-like material and joining the tobacco containing slurry and the inductively heatable continuous sheet-like material to form an inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate. A further step comprises drying the inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate while transporting the inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate on a conveyor device.

Abstract: A cigarette machine comprises a suction belt conveyor including a rod guide channel, wherein the rod guide channel is delimited on one side by a material-conveying suction belt. Two channel cheeks are positioned opposite one another and configured to adjoin the rod guide channel An electromagnetic measuring apparatus comprises a resonator. The resonator comprises a first resonator half positioned on the side of the rod guide channel with the conveying suction belt, and a second resonator half of which is provided on the side which is situated opposite the first resonator half. The first resonator half is connected to the suction belt conveyor.

Abstract: A factory prefabricated filter sleeve which is filled with a smoking product. The factory prefabricated filter sleeve includes a conical paper sleeve and a filter which has an activated carbon.

Abstract: A wrapping material for a smoking article is formed from a web that includes extracted pieces of cannabis combined with web building fibers. The web has a basis weight of from about 20 gsm to about 80 gsm and a permeability of from about 10 Coresta to about 100 Coresta. The wrapping material has a natural cannabis smell and taste. The wrapping material is tobacco and nicotine free and can be used as a carrier for flavorings or aerosol delivery compositions.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a smokable cigarette, including at least two reconstituted plant-based materials with one being hemp containing cannabidiol (CBD) and transformative ingredients configured to be integrated with the reconstituted plant-based materials, cigarette sticks configured to encase the reconstituted plant-based materials with the transformative ingredients, wherein the plant-based materials do not contain tobacco and do not contain tobacco derived nicotine and wherein when the cigarette sticks with the encased reconstituted plant-based materials with the transformative ingredients are smoked by a user, the cigarette sticks deliver CBD and resemble the taste, smokable consistency and smell of a nicotine and tobacco based cigarette.

Abstract: The method includes forming a filter material sheet, containing the filter material sheet to form a contained filter material, the containing including, folding the filter material sheet to create a plurality of folds along a width of the filter material sheet, gathering the filter material sheet to form the contained filter material, the plurality of folds in the filter material sheet forming interstices running through a longitudinal length of the contained filter material, the interstices being configured to allow an airflow to pass through the longitudinal length of the contained filter material, and infusing the filter material sheet with at least one first consumable substance, the at least one first consumable substance being one of nicotine, at least one first flavorant, a pre-vapor formulation, a combination thereof, or a sub-combination thereof.

Abstract: A container for storing and transporting elongated objects, such as smoker's articles, or other small objects, which container has a container lid or closure and a container receptacle. The container lid is mounted on the receptacle for pivoting movement relative thereto and is openable to provide full access to the interior of the container and the object stored therein, and is closable to prevent access thereto. The container incorporates a child-resistant opening mechanism, and a seal which cooperates between the container lid and the receptacle in the closed position of the container lid to prevent odors from escaping the container interior, to preserve freshness of objects stored in the interior of the container and/or to seal the container interior from moisture or other contaminants.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic cigarette vaporizer capable of preheating cigarette liquid, comprising a mouthpiece housing, wherein a mouthpiece opening is provided at the center of one end of the mouthpiece housing, and an opening is provided at the other opposite end thereof. The mouthpiece opening extends inwardly to connect with a vapor outlet tube. Inside the mouthpiece housing, a sealing sleeve, a heat conductive tube, a vaporizing unit, a vaporizing base, and a base member are provided and are connected sequentially from the side where the vapor outlet tube is provided to the side where the opening is provided. The liquid storage chamber is defined by the inner wall of mouthpiece housing, the outer wall of the vapor outlet tube, the outer wall of heat conductive tube, and the upper end of the vaporizing base.

Abstract: An atomizing device includes a housing, an end lid and a cover. The end lid is disposed at an end of the housing, and is hermitically connected with the housing. The cover is disposed to cover around the end lid. A first conducting groove is disposed to extend circumferentially at a selective one of an outer wall of the end lid and an inner wall of the cover. A second conducting groove is spatially communicated with the first conducting groove, and an included angle is formed between the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove. A sliding piece is disposed at the rest of the outer wall of the end lid and the inner wall of the cover to mate with the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove. The sliding piece is disposed to move in the first conducting groove and the second conducting groove.

Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette includes an atomization compartment housing, an atomizer assembly and an outer cover covering the atomization compartment housing. The outer cover is provided with a suction nozzle opening and a communication hole. The atomization compartment housing includes an atomization cavity, an opening and a through groove. The atomization cavity is disposed inside the atomization compartment housing, and the atomizer assembly is disposed inside the atomization cavity. The opening is disposed at an end of the atomization compartment housing and communicates with the atomization cavity. The opening and the atomization cavity form a smoke passage that communicates with the suction nozzle opening. The through groove is disposed in an outer wall of the atomization compartment housing. The through groove and the outer cover form an intake passage. Two ends of the intake passage communicate with the suction nozzle opening and the communication hole respectively.

Abstract: An atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette are provided. The atomization assembly comprises: an e-liquid storage body, an atomizing core, a connecting seat and an electrode. The e-liquid storage body is internally provided with an e-liquid storage cavity for accommodating e-liquid. The atomizing core comprises an electric heating element having a connecting pin, and the electric heating element is used for atomizing at least part of e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element from the e-liquid storage cavity. The connecting seat is connected to the e-liquid storage body. The electrode is fixed on an end face of the connecting seat, and is provided with a connecting hole and a solder accommodating recess. A hole opening at one end of the connecting hole is located in the solder accommodating recess, and at least part of the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting hole and welded to the electrode.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system comprising a first air passage having a first aerosol generator, and a second air passage separate from the first air passage having a second aerosol generator, wherein the first aerosol generator is operable to generate a first aerosol including an active ingredient, and the second aerosol generator is operable to generate a second aerosol including an active ingredient, the first aerosol being less visible than the second aerosol in use; and wherein the aerosol delivery system is configurable to selectively operate the first aerosol generator alone; the second aerosol generator alone; or the first and second aerosol generators together.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a first cartridge configured to accommodate a first material and including a delivery hole that is configured to deliver an aerosol generated from the first material; a second cartridge including a plurality of chambers that are each configured to accommodate a second material through which the aerosol delivered from the first cartridge passes and is discharged to the outside, wherein a position of the second cartridge with respect to the first cartridge is changeable so that at least one of the plurality of chambers corresponds to the delivery hole; a position sensor configured to generate a signal by detecting a position of at least one of the plurality of chambers with respect to the delivery hole; and a controller configured to identify a usage chamber based on the signal of the position sensor.

Abstract: A power supply assembly for supplying power to a vaporization component, the power supply assembly including: a shell; a power supply mounted in the shell; an airflow sensing apparatus disposed in the shell; a holder mounted in the shell, the holder being disposed on one end of the power supply, the airflow sensing apparatus being disposed on the holder, the holder isolating the power supply from the vaporization component; an airflow channel provided in the shell; and a start airway for starting the airflow sensing apparatus, the start airway being provided on the holder. The airflow channel and/or the start airway are/is isolated from the power supply by the holder.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a pod for an electronic vapor (e-vapor) apparatus. The pod includes a pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein, a device compartment in fluidic communication with the pre-vapor formulation compartment, the device compartment including a processor configured to monitor the pre-vapor formulation compartment and identify the pre-vapor formulation and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and through the pre-vapor formulation compartment.

Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge for an inhaler has a hollow body with a continuous flow channel and liquid storage tank. The tank has an access opening to the channel and a vaporizer unit extending over the entire access opening. The vaporizer unit has a wick member and a heating member. The vaporizer unit is liquid-permeable such that liquid is conveyed at least initially in a capillary manner from the storage tank through the vaporizer unit in the direction of the flow channel. The wick member is formed from a plurality of granular grains which, as a result of their fill and/or formation, form microchannels which establish a fluid connection between the storage tank and the flow channel, continuously from an entry side to an exit side of the wick member. An additional securing means is provided which is holds the granular wick member in position. A corresponding inhaler is also provided.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a 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 a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for a hybrid gel-fiber wick. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: An atomizing core includes an atomizing body including a porous material. The atomizing body includes a first side surface, a second side surface, and a heating element. The first side surface is configured to absorb e-liquid. The second side surface is configured for smoke emission. The heating element is disposed on the second side surface.

Abstract: The present application relates to a vaporization device. The proposed vaporization device includes: a heating component; a first conductive component configured to be electrically connected to the heating component; a second conductive component configured to be electrically connected to the heating component; a power supply component configured to output a power to the heating component; an output detecting circuit configured to provide a first detection signal associated with a first resistance value between the first conductive component and the second conductive in component; and a controller electrically connected to the output detecting circuit and the power supply component, where when determining that the first detection signal meets a first condition, the controller controls the power supply component to stop outputting the power to the heating component.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the vaporization of substances, as well as a container for holding and heating a vaporizable product. Methods of using such a device and a removably attachable vaporization module that is compatible with the device are provided. A method of heating vaporizable substances is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a device cavity having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end of the cavity to receive an aerosol-generating article; an inductive heating arrangement to heat the substrate and including: a susceptor arrangement heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the substrate, a first LC circuit having a first resonance frequency and including a first inductor coil towards the proximal end and a first capacitor, and a second LC circuit having a second resonance frequency different from the first resonance frequency and including a second inductor coil towards the distal end and a second capacitor, and having a different number of turns than the first coil; and a controller to initiate heating of the substrate by driving a first varying current in the first coil and subsequently driving a second varying current in the second coil.

Abstract: An electronic vaporization device body is provided. The electronic vaporization device body includes a housing. The housing includes an accommodation region for accommodating a vaporizable material storage device. A bottom surface of the accommodation region includes a hollow ventilation structure, a liquid blocking member, and a supporting portion. A region surrounded by the hollow ventilation structure forms a first gas channel. The liquid blocking member has a cover, and the cover is located in the accommodation region and covers the first gas channel. The supporting portion is disposed between the hollow ventilation structure and the cover to support the cover on the hollow ventilation structure, and the supporting portion is provided with a second gas channel in communication with the first gas channel and the accommodation region.

Abstract: A fluid delivery lock and key system and kit for the refill of an electronic vaping device. The device may utilize a bottle with a pipette head key to one lateral end which may deploy one of a wide number of possible protruding shapes. The lock mechanism may further deploy one of a wide number of matching intruding shapes. The protruding shapes and intruding shapes being engageable with each other for lock and key functionality. The mounting base may be reversibly attached to one end of an electronic cigarette cartridge. The pipette head key may be configured to rotatably engage with the lock mechanism such that a liquid filling hole can be transitioned to an open position and a closed position. The open position permitting fluid delivery into a liquid tank with the closed position preventing fluid escape from the liquid tank.

Abstract: A vaporizer for an electronic vaporization device having an accommodating cavity accommodating a battery includes: a housing having an air outlet; a safety valve; and an inner tube disposed in the housing. The air outlet is on one end of the inner tube. The safety valve is at least partially disposed in a tube cavity of the inner tube, the tube cavity including an airflow channel, the airflow channel being provided between the safety valve and the air outlet. The inner tube includes an air guide hole, the air guide hole providing for airflow to run through the airflow channel and the accommodating cavity, the air guide hole including openings on both an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface of the inner tube.

Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a conductive element extending through an interior of a dispensing interface to which a heating element is coupled. The conductive element may have a greater temperature coefficient of electrical resistivity than the heating element. The dispensing interface may include a fibrous wicking material, and the conductive element may be woven through an interior of the fibrous wicking material. A temperature of the dispensing interface may be determined based on monitoring an electrical resistance of the conductive element. An amount of pre-vapor formulation may be determined based on an electrical resistance of the bridge electrical circuit to an electrical signal between the heating element and the conductive element through the dispensing interface.

Abstract: A method of controlling an aerosol-generating system is provided, the system including: an inductive heating arrangement to heat an aerosol-forming substrate and including an inductive heating element including a susceptor to heat the substrate, and first and second inductor coils; a power supply to supply power to the arrangement; and the method including: driving a first varying current in the first coil to generate a first varying magnetic field and controlling the first current such that a temperature of the first portion of the heating element increases to a first operating temperature; and driving a second varying current in the second coil to generate a second varying magnetic field and controlling the second current such that a temperature of the second portion of the heating element increases to a second operating temperature, the second current is not driven when the first current is driven and vice versa.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a heating chamber arranged to hold an aerosol generating medium; a heater arranged, in use, to heat the heating chamber; a temperature measuring means arranged to measure the temperature of the heater or heating chamber; at least one indicator configured to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed; a memory storing one or more rules, each rule defining an operating process of the heater and the indicator; control circuitry configured to select a rule stored in the memory and operate the heater and indicator according to the selected rule, such that the indicator is operated to indicate when the measured temperature has reached a use temperature and/or when an initialisation heating time has elapsed, thereby signalling when the aerosol generating device is ready for use.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heater module for an aerosol-generating device includes: preparing a heat transfer pipe having a hollow shape and including a thermal conductive material; forming an assembly of the heat transfer pipe and a cover by insert molding in which heat transfer pipe is placed in a mold and resin is injected into the mold, such that one end of the cover is integrally coupled to an end of the heat transfer pipe while a side wall of the cover is spaced apart from the heat transfer pipe and surrounds the heat transfer pipe; arranging a heater on an outer surface of the heat transfer pipe; and sealing, with a sealing stopper, a space between the heat transfer pipe and the cover such that internal pressure of the space is lower than atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A test fixture for testing aerosol provision devices may include a housing, a plurality of testing modules disposed at the housing where each of the testing modules includes a cavity configured to receive a portion of an aerosol provision device, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the testing modules. Each of the testing modules may be configured to interface with an assembly of a respective one of the aerosol provision devices to transition the assembly between an initial state and a transitioned state during a functional test controlled by the processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to conduct the functional test of at least two of the testing modules simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for functional testing of aerosol provision devices may include performing a functional state transition test of a power unit. The functional state transition test of the power unit may include extracting a unique identifier from the power unit of an aerosol provision device responsive to operable coupling of the power unit to a test fixture, determining a transition code based on the unique identifier, providing the transition code to the power unit via the test fixture to transition the power unit from an initial state to a transitioned state, and transitioning the power unit to the initial state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a t-shirt garment or other apparel item having an integrated zipper positioned on one of the front or the rear portions. The t-shirt is configured to be easily worn by pulling it over the head of a user without stretching the collar and without rubbing the t-shirt against the face or head of the user. The integrated zipper has a length that extends vertically from the collar to a portion of the front or rear portion, and can be unzipped by pulling the zipper down to the end position. In an unzipped position, the collar and a part of the torso portion are extended, thereby allowing a user to easily pull the t-shirt over his or her head. A protective flap hides the zipper when in the zipped condition.

Abstract: Five small holes on the top front sock specifically above the toes between the phalanges and the metatarsals joint, represent the new design, its advantage, and to solve the issue of odor problem of the toes. The pocket is to hide items, and double layers provide extra support for the leg. The invisible stitching on the ankle is part of the design helping the double layers to form a pocket and support for the leg. The stitching on the back is part of the design holding the double layers together.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a braided textile component for a bra. The braided textile component includes base strands of a first material forming a breast-covering portion and a lacing that includes one or more strands of a second material with a property that is different from the first property. The lacing is integrally braided within a portion of the braided textile component. A first segment of the lacing may extend in a first direction away from a medial perimeter of the breast-covering portion, and a second segment may extend in a second direction towards the medial perimeter. The lacing may extend along the lateral region of the breast-covering portion, and the braided textile component may include a second lacing extending along the medial region. The braided textile may also include a second breast-covering portion with base strands and an integrated lacing.