Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preserving encapsulated cells and related compositions and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Mismanagement of infectious wastes such as test samples leads to the transmission of microbes/toxins/viruses and spread of contagious and infectious diseases. Adding a flocculating agent to liquid waste reduces the risk of spills and aerosolization. Provide is a flocculating/gelating agent comprising the sol of a selected nanomaterial with a defined weight composition in water and a poly-amino acid (polyglutamic acid), that is capable of instantaneous flocculation/gelation, thereby disinfecting both liquid as well as solid samples, rendering them non-infectious, with >99.9% microbial disinfection. Segregation, transportation and incineration of such disinfected medical wastes are easier, safer and decrease medical waste disposal costs for a healthcare facility.

Abstract: One compound according to the present invention contains silicon fine particles having a capability of generating hydrogen or aggregates of the silicon fine particles. The compound that contains the silicon fine particles or the aggregates having a capability of generating hydrogen is capable of generating hydrogen in the body of, for example, an animal that has ingested the compound. For a plant, the compound can be disposed or charged into, for example, moisture (water-containing liquid) or fertilizer to be provided to the plant, to supply the plant with hydrogen generated from the compound.

Abstract: Method for improving the performances of systemic active substances and microbial inoculants comprising the step of applying onto the soil a liquid aqueous formulation comprising a systemic active substance or a microbial inoculant and a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight comprised between 10,000 and 80,000 dalton.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to composite pesticide plugs for delivery of one or more plant protection materials to internal tree tissue of, for example, fruit trees. The composite pesticide plugs generally include a thermoplastic matrix including a low-temperature processable thermoplastic polymer such as polyvinyl acetate, a cellulosic reinforcement, and a plant protection material. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing the composite pesticide plugs, and methods for delivering a plant protection material to trees. After injection into the tree trunk, the composite pesticide plug can provide a uniform, relatively consistent dose of plant protection material (e.g., pesticides, biopesticides, etc.) to all parts of the tree throughout the growing season, thus reducing waste of material and cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antibacterial and antiviral fabric includes a fabric substrate and an antimicrobial coating. The antimicrobial coating formed on the fabric substrate having an antimicrobial agent embedded or surface-adherent in a three dimensional porous network of nano-binder particles. The three dimensional porous network is formed by connecting the nano-binder particles to each other via van der Waals force or coulombic force. The antibacterial and antiviral fabric has an antimicrobial effect of at least 99% while maintaining physical properties comparable to an uncoated fabric. The present invention also provides an antibacterial and antiviral formulation and a method of preparing antibacterial and antiviral nanoparticles.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tunicamycin structures comprising N-acyl groups metabolically integrated into the terminus of the TUN via the Streptomyces branched chain fatty acid pathways and variants thereof, and methods of preparing such new tunicamycin structures. The invention further relates to antibacterial compositions comprising such new tunicamycin structures, and methods for using such antibacterial compositions for killing Gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to liquid agrochemical compositions based on a solvent system. The present disclosure more particularly relates to a stable liquid agrochemical composition which is in the form of dispersible concentrates, a process for its preparation, a method for controlling pests, and its use as a crop protection agent.

Abstract: Methods of controlling pests on soybean plants, comprising: applying to a crop of soybean plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (Ia), wherein X1, R1, R4, R5, *, and **, as defined in claim 1, wherein the soybean plants are Bt plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for crop protection and increasing nutrition of plants. In particular, the invention relates to a method for stimulating and promoting growth of a plant and to increase yield and quality.

Abstract: Technology relating to liquid pesticidal formulations, including flowable concentrates for seed treatment, comprising picarbutrazox and the preparation and use of said formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides herbicide composition for control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. In one example, a non-selective herbicide composition comprises: a post-emergent herbicidal active agent; and a burndown agent. In another example, a non-selective herbicide composition comprises: a post-emergent herbicidal active agent; a residual control active agent, and a burndown agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for, and includes, environments for the production, transport and storage of agricultural products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, grains, tubers, decorative plants, flowers and mushrooms. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing environments for the preservation and production of agricultural products Also provided are organic agricultural products having reduced levels of microorganisms and residual organic compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions and to methods for controlling pests, such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a pesticidal composition that leaves less residue on a treated surface, while providing efficacious control of arthropods.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions and to methods for controlling pests, such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a pesticidal composition that leaves less residue on a treated surface, while providing efficacious control of arthropods.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a conveyor system (1) for a plant for producing elongated pasta, for example spaghetti, with a transfer unit (3) for transferring conveyor elements (4) from a first conveyor unit (2a) to a second conveyor unit (2b), the transfer unit (3) comprising a rotatably mounted cam element (3a) with a gripping device (3b) and a fixedly arranged guide element (3c) with an approximately circular-segment-shaped surface section (3d), which are arranged relative to each other in such a way that a conveyor element (4) taken over by the gripping means (3b) of the cam element (3a) from the first conveyor unit (2a) can be moved by rotation of the cam element (3a) along the approximately circular-segment-shaped surface portion (3d) of the guide element (3c) to a position where the conveyor element (4) can be taken over by the second conveyor unit (2b). The present invention further relates to a plant (A) for the production of elongated pasta and to a method for conveying elongated pasta.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the usage amount of edible fat and oil in a bakery product, the method comprising mixing at least one maltose alpha-amylase and edible fat and oil into dough, and baking same to prepare a bakery product. The usage amount of the edible fat and oil in the dough can be reduced by at least 10 wt % compared with not using the enzyme treatment; and the enzyme may also include cellulase and/or phospholipase. The method does not reduce or substantially reduce the quality of the bakery product, and allows same to have a shelf life of at least 4 days. Also involved is baked fat and oil prepared from the above-mentioned enzyme and edible fat and oil.

Abstract: A food composition for the preparation of a naturally leavened bakery product free of gluten or components thereof containing a starchy ingredient free of gluten or components thereof, a legume flour and partially hydrolysed guar gum having a molecular weight of between 500,000 Da and 1,000,000 Da is disclosed. The composition is free of cellulose derivatives; the legume flour may be chickpea flour, bean flour, faba bean flour, pea flour, lentil flour, preferably chickpea flour; the starchy ingredient free of gluten may be corn starch, rice flour, potato starch, pea starch, cassava starch, sorghum starch and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing poultry leg or drum parts to form “Drum Tulip” products. A conveyer includes drum holder assemblies each configured to receive and carry a leg or drum part along a processing path through a cutting station and to a discharge. The cutting station includes cutting assemblies on opposite sides of the processing path for separating kneecap and knuckle portions from the leg or drum parts to form the drum tulip products. Each of the drum holder assemblies includes a base having a clamping recess and a pivoting clamp arm having a clamping portion adapted to cooperatively engage with the clamping recess to at least partially define a meat-stripping passage through which a portion of a leg or drum part is held. A meat scraper is configured to push at least a portion of the leg or drum part at least partially through the meat-stripping passage.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing technology for enhancing the crosslinkage effect of a protein. A processed protein obtained by a method of producing a processed protein, said method comprising a crosslinkage step for treating a protein with laccase and transglutaminase, has an enhanced crosslinkage effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interesterified triglyceride composition with an amount of diglycerides (DAG) of no more than 5% by weight. The invention also relates to use of the interesterified triglcyeride composition for manufacturing an oil mixture, an oil mixture, uses of the interesterified triglyceride composition or oil mixture in coating or enrobing for bakery, confectionary, and/or moulding applications, in fillings, such as bakery fillings and confectionary fillings and for chocolate or chocolate-like coating, an edible product comprising the interesterified triglyceride composition or the oil mixture, as well as a method of producing said interesterified triglyceride composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing the content of MOSH and/or MOAH from a vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of palm-based oil, cocoa butter-based oil and any mixtures thereof, and wherein the process is comprising the step of subjecting a vegetable oil to a short-path evaporation, wherein the short-path evaporation is performed at a pressure of below 1 mbar, at an evaporator temperature in a range of from 235 and 290° C., and with a feed rate per unit area of evaporator surface of the short-path evaporation equipment in a range from 35 to 102 kg/h·m2, and thus obtaining a retentate vegetable oil. Present invention further relates to use of short-path evaporation for reducing content of MOSH and/or MOAH from vegetable oil.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for dispensing a substance into one of multiple patterns. The system includes a container to hold a substance and a pump in flow communication with the substance. The pump directs the substance from the container to a housing. The housing includes a first removable component with first openings that define a first pattern. The first removable component is in flow communication with the pump. The first removable component is replaceable with a second removable component defining second openings that define a second pattern different from the first pattern. The pump directs the substance through the first openings such that the substance forms a first pattern on a surface positioned proximate to the housing that is based on the first pattern of the first removable component.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bone conduction vibration sounding candy, a sounding control method, and a sounding control system. The candy is used for bone conduction vibration sounding. A system end is only used as a medium for a bone conduction playback end to obtain a readable sound file, and does not interfere with music playback of the bone conduction playback end. An identification two-dimensional code of the bone conduction playback end serves as a medium for rapid authentication and information transmission, so that one system end corresponds to a plurality of bone conduction playback ends, and the bone conduction playback ends do not interfere with each other. Moreover, a variety of readable music files can meet different requirements of users.

Abstract: A system and method for rapidly preparing ice cream or other frozen food/beverage products at a point-of-sale/consumption is provided. For example, the apparatus and method are suited to freeze liquid ice cream mix and distribute it at a predetermined temperature and with a smooth consistency and texture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for separating components of skim milk, in particular to the extraction of milk proteins and lactose from skim milk powder. The method involves combining skim milk powder with water, raising the temperature of the resulting mixture followed by cooling the mixture to produce a viscous casein fraction and a less viscous lactose fraction, and then separating the two fractions with optional purification.

Abstract: A kamaboko-like food having a good texture can be produced by preparing a paste by mixing 1 to 20% by weight of a powdery vegetable protein, 1 to 8% by weight of gellan gum, 0.005 to 0.15% by weight of a divalent metal salt as a divalent metal, and 60 to 95% by weight of water, and molding and heating the paste. The powdery vegetable protein is preferably soybean protein. Additionally, the paste may also be molded uniformly to a thickness of 5 mm or less. By using this paste, a crab-flavored kamaboko-like food, which has many process restriction, can be produced.

Abstract: A process for the production of instant alternative protein products, including plant based meat and more particularly to plant based products having the texture, appearance, and taste of meat or dairy. The instant meat or food analog material may be based on a Native Edestin Protein Isolate (NEPI). NEPI may be combined with water to form a protein hydrosol, followed by addition of oil, and heating in a microwave oven to set, thereby forming a hydrogel, or meat analog. The protein hydrosol may be mixed in a microwavable cup being comprised, preferably, of a porous material such as paper or plastic, and having dimensions conducive to forming a meat analog from the protein-fat hydrosol when heated in a microwave. Materials required for production of a meat analog at home from the NEPI may be provided as a convenient kit for production of an instant meat analog.

Abstract: An automated method for processing a variable flow of an incoming viscera stream from a carcass processing facility. A cooling fluid is used to convey and cool the incoming viscera stream from an eviscerating site to an attached modular facility. The viscera stream is directed by the cooling fluid towards a divert valve and diverted between modular facilities based on a comparison of the flow rate of the incoming viscera stream with the processing capacity of the modular facility. The divert valve can divert the viscera stream to finished feed processing equipment when flow rates exceed a minimum flow rate. Flow rates below the minimum flow rate are directed to an ingredient stream. A cooked product of the viscera stream can be cooled using wastewater from the cooling fluid. The cooled product can be stored without refrigeration at the modular facility.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value capable of promoting rumination. According to the present invention, feedstuffs for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of 400 ml or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for a protein product from thin stillage, the process comprising the steps of: producing a first mixture from i) thin stillage and ii) a first aqueous solution or a first organic solvent; separating a solid phase from the first mixture by means of a first solid-liquid separation; producing a second mixture from i) the solid phase and ii) a second aqueous solution or a second organic solvent, provided that the first mixture and/or the second mixture must contain an organic solvent; and separating a solid phase from the second mixture by means of a second solid-liquid separation, wherein the solid phase comprises or includes the protein product.

Abstract: Method for enhancing the bioavailability of orally administered benzoic acid in an animal includes orally administering to the animal an animal feed which comprises benzoic acid prills having neither edges nor spikes, wherein the benzoic acid prills exhibit a rate and/or extent of in vitro dissolution of benzoic acid in a physiologically relevant dissolution fluid which is higher when compared to nonspherical benzoic acid flakes.

Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions comprising isolated bacterial strains, referred to herein as LactX, StrepX1 and StrepX3. Methods of using the compositions to increase growth rate in pigs and enhance pig production are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and modified foods and foodstuffs useful for weight management and glycemic control.

Abstract: A beverage that contains (a) a high intensity sweetener in an amount equivalent to sweetness intensity X1 and (b) an amino acid or a derivative or salt thereof in an amount of less than a taste perception threshold value, that has a sweetness corresponding to sweetness intensity X3 derived from the components (a) and (b), that satisfies 0.1<X1<X3, and that is one selected from effervescent beverages and flavored waters.

Abstract: It is disclosed orange juice products with reduced acidity, a deacidification system and a process for deacidifying orange juices comprising eluting the orange juice to be deacidified on a weak anion exchange resin to lead to a deacidified orange juice after elution; wherein the orange juice to be deacidified has an initial pH (pHi) and is eluted on said resin at a rate (BV/h) such that the deacidified orange juice has a pH (pHd) meeting the criteria: [pHi+(0.1-1)]<pHd<[pKa ascorbic acid+(0.1-0.5)].

Abstract: An article includes a mixture release component defining a mixture release volume and also includes a heated mixture located within the mixture release volume. The heated mixture includes undenatured meat protein and water condensed from steam. A mixture release opening is included at an outlet end of the mixture release volume and this mixture release opening defines a passage from the mixture release volume to a vacuum chamber volume defined by a vacuum chamber. A vacuum is applied to the vacuum chamber volume. The steam from which the water has condensed comprises steam that has been placed in direct contact with a stream of undenatured meat protein in a direct steam injector having a mixture outlet operatively connected to the mixture release component.

Abstract: A sterilizing device evenly irradiating an entire surface of a food with electron beam to provide a sterilizing effect based on the electron beam to the entire surface is provided. The sterilizing device includes: an electron-beam irradiator unit 10 configured to irradiate a process-target object (such as a raw egg) 40 with electron beam EB; a placement stage 22 for the process-target object 40; and a slit SL arranged between the process-target object 40 and the electron-beam irradiator unit 10, the slit unit SL includes a plurality of openings, and is arranged to be upper than a high portion of the process-target object 40. In this manner, since the process-target object 40 is irradiated with the electron beam EB through the slit SL, its entire surface can be more evenly irradiated with the electron beam, and a sterilizing effect based on the electron beam can be provided to the entire surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pigment compositions for meat substitutes and meat substitutes including such pigment compositions. The pigment compositions include Phycoerythrin. In an aspect, the pigment compositions include red algae or a red algae extract. In an aspect, the pigment compositions provide a pink and/or red color to raw meat substitutes that transitions to a brown color or to colorless after cooking.

Abstract: Provided is a scorched rice snack including: a scorched rice base composed of brown rice; and a mixture including sugar cooled after mixing and heating 5 to 10 g weight of sodium bicarbonate and 0.25 to 0.5 g weight of corn starch, based on 100 g weight of liquefied sugar with respect to the liquefied sugar containing glucose and fructose, wherein the cooled mixture is cut into chips in a planarized state, arranged at regular intervals on the scorched rise base, further heated, and then cooled.

Abstract: Plant protein isolates obtained from wet-milled pulse, wet-milled pulse flour and methods of producing wet-milled pulse flour are provided. Volatile organic compounds that are present in plant protein isolates prepared from the wet-milled pulse are decreased as compared the plant protein isolates prepared from a dry-milled pulse. Food compositions containing the plant protein isolates are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing tofu products includes: discharging a coagulated product in which soymilk and a coagulant are mixed with each other using a coagulation device, the coagulation device including a coagulation bucket and a water spray device inside the coagulation bucket. The discharging the coagulated product includes: spraying water from the water spray device to wash away an adhered coagulated product in which the soymilk and the coagulant are mixed with each other and which is adhered to an inside of the coagulation bucket; and mixing a dispersion liquid of the adhered coagulated product with the coagulated product for use.

Abstract: A taste and flavor profile modifying composition is described. The composition includes a blend of glucosylated steviol glycosides and residual steviol glycosides which can modify the intensity of a taste and/or flavor in a food or beverage product.

Abstract: Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biofilm-biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

Abstract: A cocktail of compositions divided into modules to supplement health or have therapeutic effective by delivering aliquots or doses of one or more consumptions of Pinetonal, Thyvolve, Bluecosig, Telogenic, Sentophagy, Inflasolve, Stemegenis, CMEnhance, Epivers, Elastage ECM, Cnidium, Emophix and Cognilace disclosed herein which have been associated with measured telomere lengthening which is a measure of cellular age.

Abstract: Methods are provided for producing fat-soluble vitamin particles. The particles exhibit extended shelf life and cooking stability and can be made without mineral acids or organic solvents. The particles are composite particles of a pH sensitive polymer and a fat-soluble vitamin such as vitamin A. The particles can be incorporated into foodstuffs such as bouillon, cereals, wheat flour, millet flour, cassava flour, tapioca flour, teff flour, corn meal, milk, milk powder, malt beverages, soy sauce, ready-to-use therapeutic foods, rice, or sugar. The foods can provide stable sources of vitamin A for populations in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided is food component comprising cells of at least one bacterium, said cells comprising a crude protein concentration of at least 60 wt % of a total dry weight of said cells and nucleic acid at a concentration of less than about 5 wt % of a total dry weight of said cells, wherein at least 50% of a total number of said cells are dead cells. Further provided are food and beverages comprising such food components and methods of manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to personalise dietary fiber for an individual based on their CAZyme profile and recommendations for dietary fiber products and compositions as well as systems to facilitate quick and easy use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional compositions for infants and young children comprising the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) 2?-fucosyllactose (2FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), for modulating maturation of the gut microbiome. The formula may be an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHFs) or an amino acid-based infant formula (AAFs) and may be used in an infant with cow's milk protein allergy.

Abstract: The produce washing appliance is an electrically powered mechanical device. The produce washing appliance is configured for use with vegetables. The produce washing appliance is an appliance that cleans the vegetables. The produce washing appliance comprises a housing structure, a fluid transport structure, and a control circuit. The housing structure contains the fluid transport structure, the control circuit, and the vegetables. The produce washing fluid transport structure provides water used to clean the vegetables. The control circuit controls the operation of the produce washing appliance.