Abstract: A smoker grill with separately accessible drawers for managing steam, smoke, combustion and ash while maintaining the cooking process without having to remove the food product from the racks, optimizing cook time, decreasing the likelihood of food contamination, and making cleanup simple and easy. The grill includes a cooking chamber with racks, with a half cylinder top and box shaped lower compartment with three drawers containing a removable liquid or water box with an interconnected V-channels for creating steam and collecting drippings and allowing heat to pass through to cook food items, a removable fire box with a perforated metal floor for burning solid fuels (charcoal, wood, etc.), and a removable ash box (ash collection drawer) for collecting residuals of burnt solid fuel. The perforated floor allows air to flow up into the combustion chamber while allowing ashes to drop down away and out of the combustion chamber into the ash drawer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fermented milk compositions and their use in nutritional supplementation.

Abstract: A composition and method for supplementing food, nutrition, and diet systems with omega-6 to omega-3 balanced oils comprising a synergistic blend of at least two oils. The composition further comprises a synergistic blend of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as a means to further increase the nutritional value. The composition provides an effective increase in therapeutic and pharmacological properties in nutrition, and retards the rate of oxidation thereof.

Abstract: Stabilized oils including an edible oil and an antioxidant composition comprising ?-lipoic acid and least one of ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, green tea extract, lecithin, and rosemary extract or at least one of 1,2,4-benzenetriol, carnosic acid, dihydromyricetin, dihydrorobinetin, epigallocatechin, gallic acid, 3-hydroxytyrosol, myricetin, and nepodin, and methods of preparing such stabilized edible oils. The stabilized oils may have an Oxidative Stability Index (“OSI”) at 110° C. of at least 30 hours.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of tea processing, and discloses a method for processing dried-tangerine-peel Qingzhuan tea, including: weighing tea raw materials accurately according to a weight of a dried-tangerine-peel green tea brick; mixing raw material tea leaves and dried tangerine peels evenly, and steaming a mixture with a steamer; pressing the mixture into a tea-brick mold, covering with an aluminum cover plate and a corner iron fin immediately, and pressing compactly under a pressure machine; cooling to shape a pressed tea brick, and then removing the tea brick that is cooled and shaped; feeding the removed tea bricks to a drying room, arranging the tea bricks orderly on a drying rack at regular intervals for drying treatment, stop heating after the drying treatment is finished, opening a window for cooling, taking the tea bricks out of the dry room, and then packaging.

Abstract: An aromatizing material is disclosed that has green layer aroma and makes one feel its aroma in a sustained way. The tea aromatizing liquid composition comprises dimethyl sulfide and ?-ionone, and has a weight ratio of ?-ionone content to dimethyl sulfide content which is adjusted to be in the range of from 0.01 to 3.5.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a chewing gum compositions and method of preparing the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to chewing gum compositions comprising high-viscosity grade polymers, particularly, high-viscosity grade cellulose ethers, within the coating formulation, which provides improved crunchy texture that lasts through the initial minutes of mastication. The present invention provides stable chewing gum products comprising at least one gum core and at least one coating layer surrounding the core, wherein the coating layer comprises high-viscosity grade polymers.

Abstract: A frozen food appliance and related method of making a frozen food product. A rotational drive assembly configured in an axial alignment using a direct drive to produce rotational movement of a blade element to contact a frozen food precursor in a frozen food container associated with the frozen food appliance where the rotational drive assembly omits rotational speed modifying gears and transmissions positioned between a drive motor and the blade element. In another aspect, a rotational drive assembly may be kept in axial alignment with a frozen food container via a multi portioned container mount having a float connector.

Abstract: Provided herein are protein-enriched pongamia compositions, including pongamia protein concentrates and isolates, suitable for animal consumption, in particular human consumption. Provided herein are also various food and beverage products that can be fortified with such protein-enriched pongamia compositions. Provided herein are also methods of producing the protein-enriched pongamia compositions, as well as methods of producing such protein-enriched pongamia compositions from pongamia beans or various forms of pongamia meal.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification are a protein-based foaming agent, its preparation method and application, and belong to the technical field of food additives. The foaming agent comprises raw materials of alpha-lactalbumin (?-La) and glycyrrhizic acid (GA), where a molar concentration ratio of ?-La to GA in the protein-based foaming agent is 1 : (2.5-750); the foaming agent is prepared as follows: preparing ?-La solution, adjusting pH, and then adding GA for reaction to obtain the protein-based foaming agent. In some embodiments of this specification, the ?-La undergoes changes in terms secondary and tertiary structures by adjusting the pH of ?-La solution, which promotes the development of protein molecules and increases the possibility of binding ?-La with micromolecule surfactants; after ?-La is bound with GA, the foaming ability and foam stability are greatly improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pasteurising a biomass, for example a fungal biomass, wherein the biomass is pasteurised using specific time and temperature parameters to obtain pasteurised biomass. The pasteurised biomass is suitable for use as a source of single-cell proteins in food products. The invention also relates to the pasteurised product, and to food products comprising it.

Abstract: The technology disclosed in this specification pertains to a plant-based meat analog comprising a pulse protein, and a vegetable oil. In any embodiment the pulse protein may be crosslinked. In any embodiment the oil may be provided as a structured vegetable oil comprising a vegetable oil and a water-soluble carrier. The plant-based meat analogs may further comprise moisture content of about 40% to about 65% by weight.

Abstract: A traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide extract freeze-drying protective agent, a direct-to-vat starter and preparation methods thereof are disclosed, which belong to the technical field of feed starter. The compound traditional Chinese medicine polysaccharide extract freeze-drying protective agent includes Poria cocos polysaccharide extract, Atractylodes macrocephala polysaccharide extract, Radix codonopsis polysaccharide extract, L-tyrosine, ?-cyclodextrin and polyethyleneimine. Its application in the freeze-drying protection of direct-to-vat starter of aquatic fermentation feed can reduce the damage to the cells caused by freeze-drying, improve the survival rate of the cells in the starter after freeze-drying, effectively prolong the storage period of the starter, and ensure that the fermentation activity remains at a high level during storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dry food composition having a caloric density ranging from about 500 kcal/L to about 900 kcal/L and including, at least, by weight relative to the total weight of said composition: a. protein in an amount ranging from about 20% to about 36%, b. total dietary fibers in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 30%, and c. starch in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 32%. The disclosure also relates to methods of use for managing weight and food intake using the disclosed compositions, and methods for manufacturing said composition.

Abstract: A composition for infusion in a cold liquid, a substitute for tonic, without gas or added sugars, including at least one sweetening compound in a percentage of less than three percent weight for weight of the dry composition, at least one flavoring compound in a percentage of less than fifty percent weight for weight of the dry composition and at least one effervescent compound in a percentage equal to or above fifty percent weight for weight of the dry composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for producing food products, particularly juice beverages, with reduced sugar content enriched with dietary fibers and the food products produced. The processed food products are low in calories while preserving the palatable test of the starting material, and contain beneficial amount of dietary fibers. The processed food product further contains sorbitol and gluconic acid.

Abstract: An opening/closing module according to the present invention comprises a middle door part having a curved shape that is located at an entrance of a sterilization module to separate, from the outside, the sterilization module that provides a sterilization space for accommodating a hand truck, and selectively opens/closes the entrance of the sterilization module by including a sliding part.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high-voltage electric field low-temperature plasma cold sterilization system circuit and apparatus, and belongs to the field of frequency converter power source circuit technologies. The present invention including a power source module, a voltage/current/power adjustment module, a switch module, and a transformer module. The power source module includes a single-phase frequency converter and a first-stage inductance.

Abstract: A cooler including a compartment, a conduit including a first end portion configured to be in communication with the compartment and a second end portion, food product at a first product temperature entering the first end portion, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with and for supplying fluid through the fluid discharge, the fluid being at a first fluid temperature less than the first product temperature, the pressurized fluid source being operable to propel the fluid through the fluid discharge to move the food product from the first end portion of the conduit toward the second end portion and to cool the food product to a temperature below the first product temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of food compositions comprising algae. In particular, the present invention relates to a food composition comprising algae which are heat treated to reduce unwanted off-flavors. The algae may be algae from the Chlorella genus. For example, the algae may be Chlorella vulgaris. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method to reduce the off-taste of an algae containing composition comprising a heat treatment, wherein the heat treatment comprises a primary heat treatment at a temperature in the range of about 130-160° C. and a secondary heat treatment at a temperature in the range of about 90-150° C.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide raw Chinese noodles in which a storage odor generated in long-term storage at ordinary temperature or in refrigeration is suppressed. This object is achieved by raw Chinese noodles containing sodium tartrate and sodium citrate. The raw Chinese noodles can be produced by adding kneading water having sodium tartrate and sodium citrate and kansui dissolved therein to a main raw material powder, followed by kneading with a mixer to produce a noodle dough, and then subjecting the noodle dough to noodle making. A weight ratio between the sodium tartrate and the sodium citrate contained in the raw Chinese noodles is preferably 1:3 to 3:1, and a content thereof is preferably 2 to 30 g per kg of the main raw material powder.

Abstract: Provided herein are Pongamia oil compositions suitable for animal consumption, in particular human consumption, as well as methods of producing such compositions. The compositions are edible and non-bitter tasting, and have certain attributes that make such compositions suitable for use as and/or in various food and beverage products. Provided herein are also methods of analyzing Pongamia oil.

Abstract: A solid paste composition for cooking that contains beans is provided. The solid paste composition contains 3% by mass or higher, on a dry mass basis, of an insoluble dietary fiber, 10% by mass or higher, on a dry mass basis, of a starch, 4% by mass or higher, on a dry mass basis, of a protein, and after isothermally treating the solid paste composition in 40 times as much water at 90° C. for 5 minutes, the Haze value of the water being 25% or lower.

Abstract: A tofu production system includes: a production device configured to continuously produce tofu; a conveyance device configured to arrange the tofu produced by the production device according to a predetermined rule corresponding to the tofu and convey the tofu; a tofu inspection device configured to inspect the tofu on the conveyance device; and a sorting and removing device configured to sort or remove a defective product in the tofu being conveyed by the conveyance device based on an inspection result of the tofu inspection device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of flavor. More particularly, it concerns a flavor composition comprising 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and a flavored consumer product comprising the invention's composition. Moreover, the present invention concerns a method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the flavor properties of a flavored article and a method to reduce, limit, inhibit or suppress off-flavor in flavored article which methods comprise adding to said article an effective amount of composition as defined above.

Abstract: Sweetener formulations including (a) sweetener particles containing a sweetener selected from the group consisting of a sweetener carbohydrate such as sucrose or fructose, and a sweetener polyol, and (b) a polysaccharide disposed within the sweetener particles, wherein the polysaccharide is a mucoadhesive agent, and edible products containing such sweetener formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides low-calorie sweetening compositions that mimic the sensory properties of caloric sweeteners, such as sucrose. In some aspects, the disclosure provides uses of such compositions for sweetening or enhancing the sweetness of a flavored product, such as a food or beverage product. In some aspects, the disclosure provides flavored products, such as food or beverage products, that contain the sweetening compositions, optionally, in combination with one or more other sweeteners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the manufacture of a spray-dried powder consisting essentially of LNT and/or LNnT, the spray-dried powder, its use for the manufacture of nutritional compositions, and nutritional compositions containing the spray-dried powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enzobiotic therapeutic combination, process for their preparation, enzobiotic therapeutical compositions containing them and their use as a therapeutic supplement or a nutritional supplement or a food supplement in renal diseases and disorders. The said combination comprising a therapeutically effective amount of: a) a synbiotic comprising at least one prebiotic and at least one probiotic and b) at least one proteolytic enzyme. The present invention further relates to kits and methods of using them. The enzobiotic combination and the enzobiotic composition comprising the said combination is particularly useful as a therapeutic supplement or a nutritional supplement or a food supplement to prevent generation of protein bound uremic toxins generated by undigested protein, to postpone dialysis and improve quality of life in subjects suffering from chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.

Abstract: The food additive includes the following components in weight percent: liquorice—Glycyrrhiza glabra from 1.19% to 47.61%, sweet wormwood—Artemisia annua from 1.19% to 47.61%, quinine bark extract—Cinho from 1.19% to 47.61%, hawthorn extract—Crataegus from 1.19% to 47.61%, dandelion extract—Taraxcum from 1.19% to 47.61%, vitamin C—Ascorbic acid from 1.19% up to 47.61%, DD-Galacturonic acid from 1.19% to 47.61%, apple pectin from 1.19% to 47.61%, bitter orange—Citrus aurantium from 1.19% to 47.61%, ginger—Zingiber officinale from 0.23% to 11.9%, Radix isatidis from 0.23% to 11.9%, Lindera aggregate—0.23% to 11.9%, woad—Isatis indigotica from 0.23% to 9.52%, Torreya nucifera from 0.23% to 9.52%, geranium extract—Pelargonium from 0.23% to 9.52%, Zinc from 0.23% to 2.38% and Sodium Selenite from 0.00119% to 0.04762%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for promoting biosynthesis of elastin or collagen. The composition improves the ability of fibroblasts to biosynthesize elastin and collagen and is thus used to restore skin elasticity deteriorated due to aging or light exposure, remove wrinkles and facial lines, improve vascular elasticity deteriorated due to aging, and hypertension and decreased blood circulation caused thereby, and enhance tendon and ligament elasticity and joint elasticity.

Abstract: Disclosed are plant protein concentrates, extracts, and protein-lipid complexes prepared from sunflower plant material. Sunflower seeds are deconstructed and separated into heavy protein-rich fractions and light oil-rich fractions. The deconstruction processes avoid the use of organic solvents and temperatures above 60° C. The separated fractions are then selectively processed to produce selected plant protein compositions comprising from about 30% (w/w) to about 80% (w/w) sunflower protein, from about 1% (w/w) and to about 50% (w/w) plant oil, and up to about 25% (w/w) carbohydrates. The plant protein compositions from sunflower plants are suitable for use as ingredients in nutritional formulations.

Abstract: A food bar includes a mixture of dry ingredients including a protein and a binder including a sweetener. The food bar is able to maintain an initial texture so that the amount of force required to cut the food bar after storage of the food bar is substantially the same as the amount of force required to cut the food bar initially.

Abstract: Novel coating systems for coating solid particles which comprise PUFAs (and/or salts thereof) are provided wherein the coating system includes at least one cyclodextrin. Compositions coated with such a coating system and the use of such compositions in the production of food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides beverages displaying an edible printed image and a method of preparing such beverages.

Abstract: Products containing a nicotine-polymer complex are provided herein, which can optionally further include one or more, different nicotine components. Certain such products are pouched products including an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition comprising a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing such products.

Abstract: This application provides an arecoline salt and a preparation method and a product thereof. The arecoline salt is a benzoate of arecoline, with a structural formula shown as follows: where X is a molar ratio of arecoline to benzoic acid. The arecoline salt, with good physicochemical stability, is convenient to use and widely used.

Abstract: A rolling system including a measuring station. The measuring station includes a hopper for receiving a smokable product, a vibratory bowl for receiving the smokable product from the hopper, a weigh bowl for receiving the smokable product from the vibratory bowl, a weigh module attached to the weigh bowl for measuring the smokable product in the weigh bowl, and a puck defining a plurality of cavities for receiving the smokable product therein. Each cavity of the plurality of cavities is configured to receive a predetermined amount of smokable product within a predetermined tolerance of the predetermined amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cut-stem separating and baffling apparatus and a primary air separation apparatus. The cut-stem separating and baffling apparatus includes a cut-stem separating baffle and struts; and the strut includes a base, a hanging panel, and an inner hexagon adjustment bolt, where the base includes a connecting segment and a support segment that are connected to each other, where the connecting segment is located above the cut-stem separating baffle, and the support segment is located behind the cut-stem separating baffle; the hanging panel includes a transverse hanging panel, and a longitudinal hanging panel, and a connecting hanging panel is disposed in a direction of the longitudinal hanging panel toward the cut-stem separating baffle, where the connecting hanging panel is connected to the cut-stem separating baffle; and the connecting segment of the base is connected to the transverse hanging panel using the inner hexagon adjustment bolt.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes a wrapper, an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream of the mouth end, and an airflow barrier positioned in the wrapper. The airflow barrier includes a deformable capsule which substantially prevents airflow from the distal end to the mouth end when in an undeformed state. The deformable capsule is deformable by a user into a deformed state which permits airflow from the distal end to the mouth end.

Abstract: A cigarette rolling paper system that incorporates a nicotine laden marking in the inside portion of the paper. The system integrates combustible material laid out in parallel to the nicotine laden mark. The system also has adhesive section on one edge that comes to meet the other edge to contain the combustible material and roll up into a cylindrical shape. The method of using the system envisions laying out the cigarette paper flat on a surface with the nicotine laden mark facing up. Then the user places the combustible material parallel to the mark along the length of the cigarette paper. Then the user rolls up one side of the cigarette paper to meet the other side along the length of the cigarette paper. The edge of one side of the cigarette paper has adhesive material that contacts the other side and thus secures the contents. The rolled up cigarette paper is thus retains a cylindrical shape.

Abstract: The invention provides a material which comprises a paper substrate and a nonwoven substrate having a low density which can be used as filter for a smoking or vaping article.

Abstract: A hookah adapter assembly for facilitating a cigarette to be smoked with a hookah includes a bowl that has a foraminous base and a tube extending through the foraminous base of the bowl which can be inserted into an intake of a hookah. A holder is attached to the tube and the holder is in fluid communication with the hookah when the tube is inserted into the intake of the hookah. The holder has a pair of intake ports each extending into an interior of the holder to insertably receive a cigarette thereby facilitating the cigarette to be smoked with the hookah. A pair of lids is each hingedly disposed on the holder for opening or closing the intake ports.

Abstract: Oral products containing a sensory agent are provided herein, wherein the sensory agent impacts the capsaicin receptors within a consumer's oral cavity, providing a spicy/hot sensation. Some such products are pouched products including an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition comprising a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch. Other such products include lozenges, meltable products, chewable products, and the like.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizer has an upper section that has an upper housing. The upper section also retains a right cartridge. The right cartridge is retained within the upper housing. The right cartridge further includes a right heater, a right tank, and a right chimney. A cartridge is retained within the upper housing. The left cartridge further includes a left heater, a left tank and a left chimney. The left cartridge is parallel to the right cartridge. A lower section has a lower housing. A battery is retained in the lower housing. The battery is configured to activate the right heater and the left heater.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device including a power supply; a vaporizer arranged to selectively receive power from the power supply to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor material for user inhalation; and a first electrical interface arranged to provide an electrical connection between the aerosol delivery device and a second aerosol delivery device so as to at least one of: supply power to or receive power from the second aerosol delivery device, or supply control signals to or receive control signals from the second aerosol delivery device.

Abstract: Provided are an aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol by heating a cigarette and a method of generating an aerosol by heating a cigarette. The aerosol generating device may determine whether or not a cigarette is inserted, by using at least one of a cigarette insertion detecting sensor, a temperature detecting sensor configured to detect a temperature change of a heater, or a position detecting sensor configured to detect a position change of a door, without receiving an additional input from a user, and based on whether or not the cigarette is inserted, may control the operation of the heater.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic cigarette includes a liquid store arranged to contain a liquid to be vaporized; a vaporization chamber having at least one opening which connects the vaporization chamber to the liquid store; a fluid transfer element held within the opening and extending between the liquid store and vaporization chamber, the fluid transfer element arranged to transfer liquid between the liquid store and vaporization chamber by capillary action; a heating element positioned within the vaporization chamber and arranged to heat a liquid transferred to the vaporization chamber by the fluid transfer element; wherein the cartridge includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion which are configured to connect together around the fluid transfer element to form the liquid store, the vaporization chamber and the at least one opening. This provides an improved seal around the fluid transfer element to minimize leakage into the vaporization chamber.

Abstract: The present application relates to an atomizing structural member, an atomizing device and an aerosol generating device. The atomizing structural member includes an atomizing core assembly and a heating element; the atomizing core assembly includes an atomizing portion and a liquid guiding portion, the heating element is embedded in the atomizing portion, the atomizing portion is an article of porous material; the liquid guiding portion is provided with a wall portion, the wall portion is arranged to be in contact with the atomizing portion, the wall portion is used for contacting with an atomizing medium, and the atomizing medium is delivered to the atomizing portion.

Abstract: An atomizing structural member includes an atomizing core assembly and a heating element; the atomizing core assembly includes an atomizing portion and a liquid guiding portion, the heating element is embedded in the atomizing portion, and the atomizing portion is an article of porous material; the liquid guiding portion is arranged to be in contact with the atomizing portion, and the liquid guiding portion is used to deliver an atomizing medium to the atomizing portion; the atomizing portion has an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall forms a first atomizing face and a first air channel that delivers aerosol generated from the first atomizing face, the outer wall forms a second atomizing face, and the liquid guiding portion is provided with at least one opening to form a second air channel that delivers the aerosol generated from the second atomizing face.