Abstract: A method for eliminating or reducing the concentrations of one or both of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol within the body of fish and crustaceans comprising steps for: providing a composition containing wood vinegar liquid and amorphous carbon; and administrating the composition orally to fish and crustaceans is disclosed. Also, a composition for eliminating or reducing the concentration of one or both of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol within the body of fish and crustaceans containing wood vinegar liquid and amorphous carbon, for example, in an amount of 3 to 5 kg per 1 L of wood vinegar liquid is disclosed. By the present disclosure, a method for eliminating or reducing the concentrations of one or both of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol within the body of fish and crustaceans safely and efficiently and a composition for eliminating or reducing the concentrations of one or both geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol within the body of fish and crustaceans are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a beer-taste beverage, comprising less than 0.07 ppm by mass of diacetyl, and 0.4 (v/v) % or more and less than 1.5 (v/v) % of ethanol, having an H2S content of less than 5 ppb by mass, and comprising 50 to 1000 ppm by mass of lactic acid, or 50 to 1000 ppm by mass of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new fast dissolvable tablet comprising physiologically active ingredients, which dissolves or can be dispersed in water (or water based liquids) fast.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for thawing foodstuff that includes a thawing chamber for accommodating the foodstuff, the thawing chamber includes a sensor for sensing a level of frozenness of the foodstuff in the thawing chamber, the sensor includes a microwave transmitter and a microwave receiver that is spaced from the microwave transmitter, the microwave receiver configured to receive a transmission signal transmitted by the microwave transmitter, the microwave transmitter and the microwave receiver are arranged inside the thawing chamber such that the foodstuff is, at least temporarily, situated between the microwave transmitter and the microwave receiver during a thawing process carried out with the apparatus.

Abstract: A process for producing a dried product, optionally in the form of a flake, the process comprising (a) combining an active ingredient with a carrier, and an optional stabilizer, to create a wet mixture, wherein the active ingredient and carrier are in a ratio of about 1:1 to about 1:250 in the wet mixture; (b) spreading the wet mixture on a belt of a thin film belt dryer with a belt temperature in the range of about 60° C.-92° C.; and (c) drying the mixture to produce a dried product with less than about 7% moisture, optionally about 2-5% moisture, and a water activity of about 0.15 and about 0.65; as well as a dried product that can be produced by the method, and related methods and compositions.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing instant noodles includes: mixing a noodle base material, water, and salt into a mixture; extruding the mixture into noodles of appropriate width, thickness, and shape; steaming the noodles; cutting the noodles after the noodles are steamed; half-puff or fully puff drying the noodles after they are cut, based on the thickness of the noodles and the expected cook or soak time Finally, instant noodles that are easy to cook and soak are formed. The noodle base material includes flour, semolina or durum wheat flour.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preparing a puffed food product. At least one profood item is placed within a compartment defining a sealed enclosure. The profood item comprises a shell, and an interior contained within the shell, the interior comprising a foodstuff comprising at least one starch, and a liquid adapted to form a vapor when subjected to heating. The pressure in the compartment is rapidly reduced with a pressure device, while heating the compartment, until the profood item reaches breakage threshold conditions at reduced breakage temperature, causing a rupturing of the shell, inducing a sudden release of the vapor at a high pressure, resulting in puffing of the starch to produce the puffed food product. The reduced breakage temperature may be in the range of 200-220° C. The pressure reduction may take place in less than 1 second. The puffing process duration may be in the range of 6-7 seconds.

Abstract: The procedures for obtaining calcium oxide from eggshells with applications in food processes, refers to the plurality of procedures for obtaining Calcium Oxide (XAM), from eggshells, is based on a circular economy, in which waste eggshells are collected from different food establishments and agglomerated in the production center. The application of high temperatures (>900° C.) to the crushed eggshells, provides the transformation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) into calcium oxide (CaO) with a pH that exceeds 12. The use of XAM as a raw material with the aforementioned characteristics, constitutes the ideal component to alkalinize different preparations in the production of different foods and particularly in the nixtamalization procedures for the production of corn dough prior to the production of tortillas, tamales, and other varieties of food.

Abstract: A crystalline sugar composite powder and methods for making the same. A crystalline sugar composite powder used as a sugar substitute ingredient. A crystalline sugar composite powder including crystalline sugar particles, and sugar composite particles, the sugar composite particles including cellulose fiber and a plurality of sugar crystals formed on a surface of the cellulose fiber. A process of preparing a crystalline sugar composite powder by a solvent inversion process as disclosed. A food or beverage including the crystalline sugar composite powder.

Abstract: A sugar substitute for baked goods or pastries, the sugar substitute containing or consisting of (a) 40 to 60 wt % isomaltulose, (b) 20 to 40 wt % erythritol, (c) 8 to 20 wt % inulin, and (d) 0.1 to 1 wt % steviol glycoside relative to the total dry weight of the sugar substitute. A process for manufacturing a sugar substitute as well as to the use of a sugar substitute to replace sucrose in baked goods or pastries and for making baked goods, pastries and baking mixes.

Abstract: Described herein is a sweetener composition useful for improving the taste and mouthfeel of food and beverage composition as well as a ready to drink or ready to mix beverage composition, such as a protein shake comprising the sweetener composition.

Abstract: This specification discloses thermally inhibited waxy cassava starches and edible compositions made therefrom. In one aspect edible compositions have improved creaminess compared to prior art starches, independent of starch usage level and the viscosity provided by the starch. In an embodiment the edible composition comprises between 0.1% and 35.0% by weight. In various embodiments the thermally inhibited waxy cassava starch has a peak viscosity of between about 100, and 2000 Brabender units or between 500 and 1500 Brabender Units.

Abstract: The application describes a ready-to-drink energy beverage product comprising Cordyceps (e.g., Cordyceps militaris). In some embodiments, the beverage product can include some or all of the following ingredients: caffeine, vitamin B, sugar, taurine, glucuronolactone; and/or water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising prebiotic, chromium and soluble fibre components, wherein the composition is formed by the agglomeration of the components into one or more granules. The invention also relates to methods of producing the one or more granules.

Abstract: Provided is a nutritional composition with natural ingredient, including natural ingredient, fat, carbohydrate, and protein, in which a viscosity of the nutritional composition is from 20 cPs to 1000 cPs. Provided also is a method of preparing nutritional composition with natural ingredient, so as to obtain a nutritional composition with the flavor of natural ingredients.

Abstract: The improved wash basket of the present invention provides a modular design and configuration to enable the repair of selective component of the wash basket by individually separating them from the cylindrical frame. This reduces downtime of the wash basket and facilitates repair of the wash basket so it can be used again in a main washing vessel.

Abstract: Provide is edible oil-encapsulating microcapsules having a core portion containing edible oil or fat having a melting point of 30° C. or less, and a shell portion encapsulating the core portion and containing an edible and ionically cross-linkable polymer that is cross-linked with a polyvalent cation in which a number average particle diameter is 10 ?m or more and 300 ?m or less, and a coefficient of variation of the number average particle diameter is 30% or less, a dispersion liquid of the edible oil-encapsulating microcapsules, a manufacturing method of the edible oil-encapsulating microcapsules, and meat substitute.

Abstract: A method of producing individual cooked egg products including the steps of: providing a pan to a liquid egg station, wherein the pan comprises at least one pocket with a bottom wall from which a perimeter side wall extends generally upwardly and inwardly, and the bottom wall comprises a planar portion from which a depressed portion downwardly extends; depositing a volume of a liquid egg product into at least one of the pockets at the liquid egg station; cooking the deposited volume of liquid egg product with a combination of heat and moisture at a cooking station; and removing the cooked egg product from each of the pockets.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product includes a plurality of orally disintegrable granules. Each granule has a lipid core and at least one layer surrounding the core. The core can also include binders, powdered tobacco carbohydrates, water soluble polymers, flavorants, salts, sweeteners, and combinations thereof. The orally disintegrable granules can provide a pleasing texture and/or flavor experience.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, there may be provided an aerosol-generating article including a tobacco medium section prepared from a mixture including tobacco powder and thermally conductive powder. The mixture may include, based on dry weight, less than 20 wt % of the thermally conductive powder.

Abstract: Methods for obtaining natural colorants from plant material (e.g., tobacco material) and for using such natural colorants to dye various substrates are provided. Natural colorants are obtained using particular enzymes and particular conditions (e.g., time, temperature, and pH profiles). Such colorants can be used to dye substrates, for example, using conventional dyeing techniques or using unique in situ methods.

Abstract: Compositions include an aqueous polysaccharide-based gellant system including a polysaccharide and a gel modifier, and a tobacco material. Other compositions include a cellulose matrix, a tobacco material, and a water-soluble polymer. Still other compositions include an alginate, a tobacco material, and an alginate crosslinker. These compositions may be placed in a cartridge for use in a device for delivering nicotine to a user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for cutting and arranging rods for use in a tobacco industry product assembly machine. The apparatus comprises a first cutting mechanism for cutting a four-length rod into first and second axially-aligned double-length rods. Each double-length rod has respective remote ends. A positioning mechanism for moving at least one of the first and second double-length rods such that said first and second double-length rods are moved from a first configuration in axial-alignment, to a second configuration in which the first and second double-length rods are out of axial alignment and the axes of the first and second double-length rods are parallel and spaced apart, and the remote ends of said first and second double-length rods are substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a method of cutting and arranging rods for tobacco industry product assembly, and a method of tobacco industry product assembly.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article (10) comprising a rod (20) comprising an aerosol-generating substrate (22); a filter (30) in axial alignment with the rod (20); a bridging element (40) comprising a first wrapper (42), the first wrapper circumscribing the rod (20) and the filter and securing the filter to the rod; and a cavity (44) located between the rod and the filter, the cavity (44) being partially delimited by the inner surface of the first wrapper (42) in a first portion of the bridging element (40), wherein the first portion of the bridging element has a reflectance factor of 85 percent or higher.

Abstract: A process for making patterned cigarette wrapper includes the steps of: preparing a printing solution including the steps of: mixing at least water and a starch to form a starch mixture, heating the starch mixture to a temperature of at least about 180° F. preferably for at least about 30 minutes to release amylopectin and amylose, adding propylene glycol to the starch mixture, and mixing the starch mixture and propylene glycol to form a printing solution, wherein the solution is maintained and applied at elevated temperature (120° F. to 150° F.). The process also includes providing a base web of wrapper and applying the printing solution to the wrapper in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A tobacco rod, an aerosol-generating article including the same, and an aerosol generation device used with the aerosol-generating article are provided. The tobacco rod according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first filter segment, a second filter segment, and a cavity segment which is formed by the first filter segment and the second filter segment and filled with a tobacco material. Here, at least one of the first filter segment and the second filter segment may include a paper material that is grease-resistant or water-resistant. Accordingly, a problem that vapor production is decreased due to moisture absorption from components of smoke can be addressed, and a heat-resistant tobacco rod can be manufactured.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating material having a shredded amorphous solid, the method including: (a) forming a layer of a slurry comprising: 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent; 0.1-50 wt % of an aerosol-former material; 5-50 wt % of filler in the form of fibers; and 0.1-80 wt % of a flavorant and/or active substance; wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis; (b) drying the slurry to provide the amorphous solid; and (c) shredding the amorphous solid to provide the shredded amorphous solid.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating material including an amorphous solid, wherein the amorphous solid includes: a gelling agent; an aerosol-former material; a flavourant and/or active substance; and a filler; wherein the filler extends only partially through a thickness of the amorphous solid.

Abstract: A smoking article filter includes a recess to receive a filter insert unit. The filter insert unit is secured to the filter once inserted. The filter and the filter insert unit may include additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a delivery system. The component comprises a body of material, a plurality of aerosol-modifying agent capsules in the body of material, and a plurality of particles in the body of material. The aerosol-modifying agent capsules and/or particles are interspersed within the body of material. The particles are configured such that, in use, the particles promote breaking of the aerosol-modifying agent capsules upon the application of an external force to the aerosol provision system component by a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a delivery system. The component comprises a sheet material that is arranged into a body of material and at least one additive capsule incorporated with the body such that, in use, the additive capsule is breakable upon the application of a force to the body by a user. The present disclosure also relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a component for a delivery system.

Abstract: An apparatus to automatically ignite herbs in a water pipe. The apparatus includes a cap dimensioned to engage a bowl piece of a water pipe and provide a restricted air path to the bowl. Responsive to a air being drawn through the pipe a controller drives an igniter to ignite the herb within the bowl.

Abstract: A heating rock for use with smoking or vaping paraphernalia such as a smoking pipe. The heating rock includes a porous body having a hollow interior including first and second interior regions for holding smokable or vaping material, and a closed bottom. The porous body includes a plurality of pores, or vesicles having different shapes and dimensions that are randomly formed to absorb heat generated by an external heating source. The porous body effectively absorbs heat, and gradually and evenly distributes heat in a controlled manner to the smokable or vaping material to produce a gaseous vapor for human consumption. The heating rock is compatible for use with heat sensitive concentrates that can be heated slowly without burning or combusting quickly. In one embodiment, the heating rock includes a plurality of channels that each are formed within the porous body to allow air to circulate more effectively during use.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a personal smoke filter device which comprises a pre-filter element position between the air intake and the filter portion, the pre-filter element being configured to absorb and/or repel moisture in the airflow passing through the device. Additionally, the disclosed personal filter device may be provided with a removable lid to facilitate regular drying of the contents of the smoke filter device. Also provided herein is a specially adapted HEPA filter design for resisting moisture absorption.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide pouches including a capsule delivers medium chain triglycerides (MCT), which are a non-stick oil agent that prevent the paper from sticking during use. This oil is released from the capsule and flows through the walls of the pouch paper to substantially improve mouth feel and flavor. The oil can be flavored, and the nicotine pouch offers a pleasant mouth feel during use without sticking to the gums. The capsule can also provide an anti-sting effect that reduces unpleasant effects of nicotine for sensitive users.

Abstract: There is provided a combustible product including a combustible substance. The combustible product includes an enclosure comprising a sheet of combustible material which folds about and encloses the combustible substance so as to form the enclosure. The enclosure includes a closed end portion, a single twisted end portion, and an enlarged portion extending between the end portions thereof. The closed end portion of the enclosure consists of a continuous, non-folded portion of said sheet of combustible material. The twisted end portion of the enclosure functions as a wick or handle.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a storage tank configured to store an aerosol generating material; a compressed air generator configured to generate compressed air; and a nozzle including an inlet end through which compressed air flows in and an outlet end through which the compressed air flows out, wherein the aerosol generating material stored in the storage tank is atomized into an aerosol by colliding with the compressed air discharged from the outlet end of the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a vaporization device that uses a vaporization media, The vaporization media used is an inherently non-porous solid having frustal voids that are specially formed to provide improved capillary action, and vaporization properties of high vaporization rate, tolerance to wide gamut of Extract types and viscosities, dramatic reduction in non-Extract media-emitted inhalable particulate or vapor, as well as collateral benefits such as fluid containment sealing, and manufacturability that are presently impossible with traditional vaporization media.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including creating a dual product vaporizer for use in vaping two different types of products at the same time, atomizing the two different types of products using two heaters for allowance of different burn temperatures for each of the two different types of products, wherein the two heaters are configured to operate at two different temperatures, wherein the two heaters are configured to operate at the same temperature, wherein the dual product vaporizer is configured to operate with only one product cartridge inserted, using at least one rechargeable battery to power the two heaters and an LED light battery indicator, and using two individual draw holes for drawing atomized product vapors from two individual product cartridges at the same time.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material; an electrode 10 for receiving electrical power; and a sealing member 100, electrically connected to the vaporizer and the electrode, for transferring electrical power between the electrode and the vaporizer, wherein the sealing member is at least partially composed of a heat-resistant and electrically conductive composite material.

Abstract: A cartridge for a vapour generating system such as an e-cigarette includes a layer of mesh disposed across the airflow path, wherein at least a surface of the mesh includes a water-repellent material. The mesh permits the flow of air along the airflow path, while resisting the passage of condensed vapour-generating liquid that might leak from either the air inlet or air outlet. The water-repellent material may be a surface coating of a fluoropolymer such as PTFE or a ceramic nano-coating. Preferably the mesh has an average pore size less than 30 ?m. The mesh may be a generally planar sheet supported in a prefabricated cartridge closure assembly, which also defines the air inlet.

Abstract: A cartridge for a vapour generating system, such as an e-cigarette, includes a vaporization chamber in which liquid is vaporized from a heater surface to mix with a flow of air through the vaporization chamber. An inlet channel between an air inlet and the vaporization chamber is convoluted such that it follows at least two directions transverse to the length of the cartridge and provides no straight path for condensed liquid in the vaporization chamber to leak back out of the air inlet. Because the inlet channel enters the vaporization chamber in a transverse direction, the airflow through the chamber is substantially parallel to the heater surface and promotes even vaporization of liquid across the whole area of the surface.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes a liquid substance storing container and an aerosol generating device such as a e-cigarette. The liquid substance storing container includes a porous body for storing liquid substance, and the aerosol generating device includes a heating element configured to fit into a hole of the porous body. The hole is tapered or frusto-conical, and the heating element has external surfaces tapered to match the internal surfaces of the tapered or frusto-conical hole.

Abstract: The present application describes an aerosol provision device. The device has a chamber configured to receive a consumable including an aerosol-generating material, a body, and a mouthpiece through which aerosol generated is drawn by a user when the mouthpiece is arranged in an open position. The device is configured so that movement of the consumable towards or into the chamber causes the mouthpiece to move relative to the body from a closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substrate. The vaporizing unit comprises a housing and a heating element and a transfer element disposed in the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the transfer element to vaporize the aerosol-generating substrate. The housing of the vaporizing unit has a proximal end. A portion of the transfer element extends beyond the proximal end of the housing. The vaporizing unit is configured such that the transfer element is the initial part of the vaporizing unit to penetrate into the reservoir of the capsule as the distal end of the capsule is moved towards the proximal end of the vaporizing unit.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a heater configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette, the heater including a first electrically conductive heating element formed along a first path on an electrically insulating substrate, a second electrically conductive heating element formed along a second path on the electrically insulating substrate, and a temperature sensor track formed along a third path in a region between the first path and the second path; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; and a controller configured to control the power supplied from the battery to the heater and monitor a temperature sensed using the temperature sensor track.

Abstract: The aerosol generating device includes a storage tank configured to store an aerosol-generating material; a wick configured to absorb the aerosol-generating material stored in the storage tank; a vibrator configured to atomize the aerosol-generating material absorbed in the wick into an aerosol by generating ultrasonic vibrations; a discharge passage configured to discharge the aerosol to an outside of the aerosol generating device; and a structure located at one end of the discharge passage and configured to press the wick toward the vibrator such that contact between the wick and the vibrator is maintained.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material, and an electrode 10 for receiving electrical power. The aerosol provision system also includes a resilient element, such as a helical spring, electrically connected to the vaporizer and the electrode, for transferring the electrical power between the electrode and the vaporizer. The aerosol provision system may include a cartridge and a control unit, wherein the electrode, the vaporizer, and the resilient element are located in the cartridge. The control unit may include a power supply for delivering electrical power to the electrode for powering the vaporizer.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device providing a customized smoking experience and an aerosol-generating article applied thereto are provided. The aerosol generation device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a housing which forms an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article, and a heater part configured to heat the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the accommodation space to generate an aerosol. Here, the aerosol-generating article may include an aerosol-forming substrate part and an additive accommodation part in which an additive is accommodated, and the heater part may include a user control-type heater configured to heat the additive accommodation part. The user control-type heater may heat the additive accommodation part on the basis of a user input to provide a customized smoking experience according to a user's preferences.

Abstract: A smoking tool according to the present invention includes: a heater configured to heat tobacco leaves inserted into the tool; and an atomizer configured to generate electronic cigarette smoke, in which the atomizer generates the electronic cigarette smoke when a smoker inhales air, such that the smoker inhales the smoke to which nicotine or tobacco flavor generated by heating the tobacco leaves is added.