Abstract: A non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage comprising 2,3-diethyl-5-methylpyrazine, in which the content of 2,3-diethyl-5-methylpyrazine (Y) is 80 ppb by mass or less, based on the total amount of the non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage.

Abstract: Novel cultivars of Stevia rebaudiana plant, with a novel genetic trait of self-compatibility, and the advantageous use of this genetic trait in Stevia crossing breeding for increasing steviol glycosides production, including food and beverage products and other consumables, are disclosed.

Abstract: Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water.

Abstract: A basket system for improving the process of defrosting frozen objects, such as food product packages, where multiple objects are positioned in a permeable walled immersion basket to be lowered into, moved within, and removed from, a defrosting liquid. The system includes flow channel defining spacer plates made of thermally conductive material structured to be positioned within the immersion basket in layers between the multiple objects to be defrosted. Defrosting liquid, such as in a temperature-controlled water bath, may flow freely through the permeable walls of the immersion basket, through the channels created by the spacer plates, and into contact with the plates and the multiple objects being defrosted. The system helps prevent the multiple frozen objects from forming a solid block that would inhibit the defrosting process.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for removing the stickiness of glutinous rice, specifically comprising the following steps: 1) soaking and rinsing; 2) heating and drying; 3) drying the glutinous rice to finish the final product. The invention has the following advantages: realizing the simple procedures and the easy implementation; dissolving the starch during soaking steps, repeatedly rinsing the starch which has been dissolved in hot water attached on the surface of glutinous rice, and then drying the surface water with the heat gun to achieve the purpose of grain separation; the tools and equipment used in the operation process to be frequently-used and readily available, achieving the manual and mechanized implementation; the flexible operation and wide range of application, realizing a good marketing value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for treating a liquid beverage using an electromagnetic field comprising AC and DC components to achieve antioxidizing, promoting fat/lipid burn metabolism, reducing alcohol toxic effect and improving drinking mouth feel and flavor. In particular, the invention relates to methods and systems for applying the DC biased time-varying frequency pulsating electromagnetic wave in a pulsating manner to the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The method and the system of the invention are able to result in various treatment effects for the beverages simultaneously.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a popcorn-based snack product includes mixing a binder syrup; mixing the binder syrup with popcorn to form a dough; forming the dough into a slab; baking the slab; and forming the slab into a plurality of portions. The baking step may be performed before or after the slab is formed into the plurality of portions. The binder syrup includes about 52.0-52.5% by weight tapioca syrup; about 23.5-24.5% by weight tapioca fiber; and about 3.5-5.0% by weight gum Arabic.

Abstract: The invention relates to instant rice and a preparation process thereof. The components comprise sticky-free glutinous rice, milk powder, multigrain powder, fruit and vegetable powder, nut powder. The preparation process comprises following steps: 1) making sticky-free glutinous rice; 2) adding auxiliary materials; 3) packaging. The invention has the following advantages: simple components, convenient preparation, convenience, feeling full, nutrition, delicious taste and other advantages, and is more suitable for large-scale centralized production, and has a high hygienic index, the industrial standards of its production can be customized to avoid the disadvantages of poor hygienic conditions in snack bars that fail to meet hygienic requirements, it is suitable for single packaging, transportation and long-term storage, and is conducive to the rapid development of the food culture and customs of powder food brewing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a legume-derived food ingredient, the food ingredient comprising sugar, legume starch and legume proteins, including at most 0.8% legume starch and is characterized by a solid content of at most 60%, a process for the preparation of the food ingredient and uses thereof, for example as a foaming agent.

Abstract: An agent for reducing acid irritation capable of reducing throat irritation when an acetic acid-containing food or beverage product is taken is provided. An agent for reducing acid irritation containing cardamonin as an active ingredient is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising rebaudioside-M and 1,3-propanediol which may be used in foods or beverages. The composition may also comprise one or more flavourings and/or one or more additives.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of glycosylated steviol glycoside compositions useful as sweeteners and flavor modifiers in food and beverage products and the like are improved by the use of basic conditions before, during and/or after an enzyme-catalyzed glycosylation of a steviol glycoside composition.

Abstract: A method and product comprising mixing at least one oil to a converted methylcellulose polymer to result in a methylcellulose polymer-oil mixture, mixing at least one hydrocolloid to the methylcellulose polymer-oil mixture and heating the methylcellulose polymer-oil mixture to result in a microgel structure; and entrapping at least one flavor potentiator within the microgel structure to result in a peptide-infused microgel structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include particular amyloglucosidase (AMG) compositions formulated as a nutriceutical or medicinal food, for example. The AMG compositions are formulated at a specific dosage and/or are lacking in one or more toxins or have substantially reduced levels of toxin, such as deoxynivalenol (vomit toxin). The AMG compositions are provided to individuals in need thereof, such as an individual with or at risk for congenital sucrase isomaltase syndrome, functional bowel disorders, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, protein-calorie malnutrition (marasmus), radiochemotherapy-induced mucositis and/or short-gut syndrome.

Abstract: A solid composition, including the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) 0.15 mass % or more and 3.0 mass % or less of a milk-derived sphingomyelin, (B) a sugar alcohol, and (C) potassium. Where a mass ratio of the component (C) to the component (A), [(C)/(A)], is from 0.2 to 9.0.

Abstract: Provided is a composition including a dispersion medium including: an aqueous solution and a dispersed phase including a population of particles, each particle including an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional compositions and methods to reduce the inadequate nutrient intake of a Paleo diet.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and system for determining and generating environmental impact and sustainability score (EISS) labels and certificates for a food item. A computing device may be configured to receive a food item description, determine one or more food ingredients based on the received food item description, determine a food ingredient EISS value for each of the determined food ingredients based on information retrieved from a food ingredient repository, and determine a food item EISS value based on the determined food ingredient EISS values. The computing device may generate an EISS label based on the determined food item EISS value, such as by generating an encrypted label information structure and/or an EISS digital certificate (EISSDC).

Abstract: Provided are nutritional compositions having a decreased protein content. Further disclosed are nutritional composition having a protein or protein equivalent source that includes intact protein, beta-casein enriched casein hydrolysate, and/or amino acids. The nutritional compositions disclosed are suitable for administration to pediatric subjects, such as infants.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to a coated granule comprising a core coated with cross-linkable polymer, where the cross-linkable polymer is applied using a feed suspension that includes an acid-neutralized volatile base and a calcium salt insoluble at the pH of the neutralized feed suspension. Volatilization of the base decreases the pH of the feed suspension, thereby solubilizing the calcium salt, and inducing in situ ion-mediated cross-linking of the cross-linkable polymer.

Abstract: A exhausted-tobacco tablet that includes a solid solution of soluble fiber and one or more sugar alcohols, the solid solution having a glass transition temperature of less than 40° C., and exhausted-tobacco is dispersed in the solid solution, and one or more additives dispersed in the solid solution such that at least one additive is released from the tablet when the tablet is chewed or dissolved within an adult tobacco consumer's oral cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming substrate for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the aerosol-forming substrate including: one or more aerosol formers, the aerosol-forming substrate having an aerosol former content of greater than 30 percent by weight; hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose; and one or more cellulose based strengthening agents including cellulose powder, the aerosol-forming substrate having a cellulose powder content of between about 0.5 percent by weight and about 50 percent by weight.

Abstract: A method for identifying capsule defects in a tobacco filter includes measuring values for density and/or moisture content of the filter using a microwave measurement device. The measured values are compared with a threshold value and a presence of a capsule defect in the filter is determined if the measured valued undershoots the threshold value. A value for a degree of fluctuation of the measured values is determined at a region in front of a measurement location and/or behind the measurement location in which at least one measured value is below the threshold value. The value for the degree of fluctuation is compared with a predetermined capsule threshold value. The capsule defect comprises a broken capsule when the value for the degree of fluctuation exceeds the capsule threshold value, and the capsule defect comprises a missing capsule when the value for the degree of fluctuation undershoots the capsule threshold value.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: an aerosol-forming substrate; an odor inhibition substrate including at least 10 different odor components; and a wrapper circumscribing at least a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate, the odor inhibition substrate being provided on the wrapper. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device including a heater, and the aerosol-generating article, is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an environment-friendly wrapping-free heat-not-burn naked tobacco product. The tobacco product includes, in percentage by mass, 20-60% of mixed powder, 10-40% of a porous carrier material, 15-50% of a tobacco extraction mixture, 1-10% of a particle aggregation inhibitor and 10-40% of a binder. The environment-friendly wrapping-free heat-not-burn naked tobacco product can effectively inhibit emission of harmful substances in smoke; meanwhile, a paper tube, a filter tip and a blocking piece which are required for a traditional cigarette are not needed, the naked tobacco product is utilized, the difficulty of a production process is lowered, raw materials are reduced, and the tobacco product is more environmentally friendly. According to the tobacco product with the proportion of components, the smoke amount is abundant, the fragrance is good, smoke is soft and fine, offensive firewood smell is avoided, irritation is small, the remaining taste makes people comfortable.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article including a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod is provided, the elements including: a first element including an aerosol-generating substrate; and a tubular element positioned upstream or downstream of the first element, the tubular element including: a tubular body defining a cavity extending from a first end of the tubular body to a second end of the tubular body, and a folded end portion forming a first end wall at the first end of the tubular body, the first end wall delimiting an opening for airflow between the cavity and an exterior of the tubular element, the cavity in the tubular element being an empty cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: an aerosol-generating substrate; and a downstream section extending from a downstream end of the aerosol-generating substrate to a downstream end of the aerosol-generating article, the aerosol-generating substrate having a density of no more than 0.5 grams per cubic centimetre, and the aerosol-generating substrate having a length-to-diameter ratio of no more than 6.0. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate having a length of between 8 millimetres and 16 millimetres, the aerosol-generating substrate including a shredded tobacco material having an average density of between 150 mg per cubic centimetre and 500 mg per cubic centimetre; a downstream section provided downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate, the downstream section including at least one hollow tubular element; and an upstream element provided upstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate and abutting an upstream end of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate, the upstream element having a length of between 2 millimetres and 8 millimetres.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article including a tubular element is provided, the tubular element including: a tubular body defining a cavity extending from a first end of the tubular body to a second end of the tubular body, the cavity having an area as measured perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the tubular element; and a folded end portion forming a first end wall at a first end of the tubular body, the first end wall delimiting an opening for airflow between the cavity and an exterior of the tubular element, the opening having an area, as measured perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tubular element, of from about 0.6 percent to about 60 percent of an area of the cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate; and a paper wrapper wrapped around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article, the paper wrapper including an embossed portion circumscribing the rod of aerosol-generating substrate along at least 80 percent of the length of the rod and having a basis weight of from 50 grams per square meter to 100 grams per square meter. A method of producing an aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: A bead delivery disk, system and method of delivering flavor beads to a tobacco rod or tow including a bead source, a bead delivery disk in communication with the bead source, including a central disk portion having front and back sides and a first central thickness, an inner annular rim around the central disk portion, the inner annular rim having a second thickness less than said first thickness, a series of pockets spaced around the inner annular rim and multiple vacuum transmission apertures located on one side of the disk, each aperture communicating with at least one of the pockets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a smoking article having a cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis running through respective base areas of a distal end and a mouth end of the smoking article. The smoking article segments are at least in part wrapped in a circumferential wrapper and arranged subsequently in from the distal to the mouth end as follows: a. a tobacco segment comprising tobacco or tobacco derived smokable material, b. a cooling segment having a first flow path from the tobacco segment to a filter segment, c. the filter segment comprising a second flow path from the cooling segment to the mouth end. The filter segment comprises a tobacco product including tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 ?m and a dispersion medium for dispersing the tobacco particles. The invention also comprises a method for manufacturing such a smoking article.

Abstract: An adjustable device may include an adapter, a stem configured to connect to the adapter, and a diffuser configured to connect to at least one of the adapter or the stem. The adjustable device may include a variety of configurations to adjust the length of the adjustable device. Additional adjustable devices, systems including the adjustable devices, and methods of forming the adjustable devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic vaporizer comprising: a housing, a tip with an opening configured to be in an open and a closed position; a liquid in vapor communication with the tip when the tip is in the open position; a heating element for heating the liquid; and a battery for providing electricity to the heating element; wherein a user can use the vaporizer when the tip is in an open configuration and close the tip when the user is not using the vaporizer.

Abstract: A container including a first compartment having a first opening providing access to the first compartment, a second compartment having a second opening providing access to the second compartment, the second compartment being adjacent the first compartment, a recessed portion separate from the first compartment and the second compartment, and a cleaning element disposed within the recessed portion and secured to the container.

Abstract: A refilling device for an article of an aerosol provision system includes refilling control circuitry. The refilling control circuitry is configured to facilitate the transfer of aerosol-generating material from a reservoir to the article when the article is coupled to the refilling device. The refilling control circuitry causes a value of a counter stored on the reservoir to be updated in response to the transfer of the aerosol-generating material. The value of the counter is indicative of the amount of an aerosol generating material in the reservoir.

Abstract: An aerosol generator configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, the aerosol generator including: a non-thermal aerosol-generating element configured to aerosolise an aerosol-forming substrate; at least one air inlet; at least one air outlet; a chamber between the air inlet and the air outlet, the non-thermal aerosol-generating element being arranged in the chamber and being further configured to release aerosolised aerosol-forming substrate into the chamber; an airflow path extending through the chamber between the air inlet and the air outlet, via the non-thermal aerosol-generating element; and a side wall circumscribing the non-thermal aerosol-generating element, the side wall having a curved surface defining a curved surface of the chamber, the air inlet extending through the side wall and being configured to direct air into the chamber in a direction tangential to the curved surface of the chamber.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid storage pipe having a liquid storage chamber, a connecting member, an adjusting member rotatably received in the connecting member, a pressing cover, and an air intake cover provided with a clamping claw capable of driving the adjusting member to rotate. A bottom wall of the connecting member is provided with a first liquid inlet hole communicating with the liquid storage chamber. The adjusting member is provided with a third liquid inlet hole corresponding to the first liquid inlet hole. The pressing cover is provided with at least one clamping groove. When the air intake cover is rotated, the clamping claw drives the adjusting member to rotate along the clamping groove, to cause the third liquid inlet hole to communicate with the first liquid inlet hole or to cause the adjusting member to close the first liquid inlet hole.

Abstract: A closed bottom vaporizer pod prevents vaporizable material from exiting the pod and entering into a heat source of a vaporizer. A closed bottom vaporizer pod further reduces contamination and/or fouling of a vaporizer and comprises a closed bottom capsule, at least one air inlet for drawing air into the closed bottom capsule, and at least one air outlet for drawing air out of the closed bottom capsule. An air flow path is created from the at least one air inlet, the closed bottom capsule, and the air outlet which prevents contamination of the vaporizer.

Abstract: An aerosol generation unit for use in an aerosol generation device or consumable includes a wicking element and a variable clamping element for controlling wicking of liquid by the wicking element. A The aerosol generation unit includes the wicking element in communication with a liquid reservoir, one or more clamping elements configured to thermally expand and contract to variably clamp at least a portion of the wicking element for controlling the amount of wicking, by the wicking element, of liquid contained in the reservoir, and a heating element or heat transfer element configured to apply heat to the wicking element and the one or more clamping elements. By variably clamping the wicking element, the capillary effect of the wicking element can be increased, reduced, or substantially suppressed. This allows the flow rate of liquid into the wicking element to be controlled based on the heat applied to the clamping element.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a heat-generating electronic paste composition, a heat-generating electronic paste and a method for preparing the same, a heat-generating body of an electronic cigarette, and an electronic cigarette. The heat-generating electronic paste composition includes a water-based carrier and a functional phase. The water-based carrier includes a water-soluble binder and water, and the functional phase includes an electrically conductive material.

Abstract: A vapour generating system includes a base part including at least one heating element and a cartridge releasably connectable to the base part. The cartridge includes: a liquid store for storing a vapour generating liquid, the liquid store including a liquid outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the liquid outlet for receiving vapour generating liquid from the liquid store; and a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from the heating element to the vaporization chamber to vaporize vapour generating liquid in the vaporization chamber. The heat transfer unit includes a pliable heat transfer surface in contact with the heating element of the base part.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device is provided, including: an elongate heating chamber configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; and a heating element arranged around the elongate heating chamber, the elongate heating chamber having a first length and the heating element having a second length, the first length of the elongate heating chamber being greater than the second length of the heating element, such that there is a proximal distance between a proximal end of the elongate heating chamber and a proximal end of the heating element, and the proximal distance being between 0.1 millimeter and 4 millimeters. An aerosol-generating device including the heater assembly, and an aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article, are also provided.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a liquid storage cavity; a heating assembly for heating and vaporizing an aerosol-forming substrate in the liquid storage cavity, the heating assembly including a first end surface arranged opposite the liquid storage cavity; and an isolating member having an isolating portion arranged between the heating assembly and the liquid storage cavity and covering the first end surface, the isolating member isolating the liquid storage cavity from the heating assembly.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device heating system includes a heating region that can receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material. The system also includes a first susceptor that extends within the heating region, and a second susceptor that at least partially surrounds at least a portion of the heating region. A first induction coil generates a first varying magnetic field that penetrates, and causes heating in, the first susceptor. A second induction coil generates a second varying magnetic field that penetrates, and causes heating in, the second susceptor. The first and second induction coils may be independently controllable.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating kit including an aerosol-generating device and an accessory for the aerosol-generating device is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a device cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate, a device heating element arranged at least partly around the device cavity, a power supply configured to supply electrical energy to the heating element, a controller configured to control the supply of electrical energy from the power supply to the device heating element, device electrical contacts, and a proximal end configured for attachment with the accessory, the device electrical contacts being arranged at the proximal end of the aerosol-generating device and being configured to enable an electrical connection between the aerosol-generating device and the accessory; and the accessory including: a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate, and a heating element arranged at lea

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule for use with an electronic smoking device The capsule includes: a shell having an outer housing and a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion is configured to receive a connecting portion of a vaporization engine structure of the electronic smoking device, and a vaporizable material encapsulated within the shell The receiving portion is made at least partially of an elastic material and comprises at least one opening that can be brought into an open state, in which the vaporizable material encapsulated in the shell is allowed to flow through the opening, and a closed state, in which the vaporizable material is not allowed to flow through the opening, and the at least one opening is brought into the open state by elastic elongation of the receiving portion, which can occur in a substantially axial direction of the capsule.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes a liquid storage cavity, a liquid absorbing element, a first support member located between the liquid absorbing element and the liquid storage cavity in a longitudinal direction, at least partially defining a vaporization chamber surrounding the liquid absorbing element; a heating element configured to heat at least a part of the liquid substrate of the liquid absorbing element to generate an aerosol; and a vapor output channel, including a through hole extending in the longitudinal direction on the first support member, where the first support member is provided with a blocking part located between the heating element and the through hole, and the blocking part at least partially covers the heating element in the longitudinal direction; the blocking part is provided with a side opening, and at least a part of the vaporization chamber is in airflow communication with the vapor output channel through the side opening.

Abstract: Provided are a vaporizer (100a) and an electronic vaporization device, the vaporizer (100a) comprising an outer housing (10a), the outer housing (10a) having a longitudinal orientation and a lateral orientation; the outer housing (10a) is internally provided with: a liquid storage chamber (12a), a liquid suction element (31a) in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber (12a) to absorb a liquid matrix; a first support member (40a), located in the longitudinal direction between the liquid suction element (31a) and the liquid storage chamber (12a), and used for holding the liquid suction element (31a) and defining at least partly surrounding the liquid suction element (31a) and the vaporization chamber (70a); a heating element (32a), used for heating at least part of the liquid matrix of a heating element (31a) to generate an aerosol and release it into the vaporization chamber (70a); a smoke output passageway (11a), at least partially formed on the first support member (40a); the first support member

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a shell having a liquid storage cavity; a suction nozzle having a suction nozzle opening, the suction nozzle being connected to the shell; a vaporization air tube passing through the liquid storage cavity and having an inhalation channel in communication with the suction nozzle opening; and a start air tube passing through the liquid storage cavity, the start air tube being detachably arranged, an end of the start air tube close to the suction nozzle opening being in communication with an end of the inhalation channel close to the suction nozzle opening. An end of the inhalation channel far from the suction nozzle opening is in communication with external atmosphere. An end of the start air tube far away from the suction nozzle opening communicates with a pneumatic switch on the main unit. The start air tube is in communication with a channel of the pneumatic switch.