Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of crop protection. The present disclosure primarily relates to microcapsules comprising a polymeric shell wall and a water-immiscible core material comprising (i) an acetamide herbicide, (ii) diflufenican and (iii) an organic non-polar solvent. The present disclosure also relates to herbicidal compositions comprising these microcapsules, methods for preparing these microcapsules and methods of using these microcapsules and herbicidal compositions for controlling weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in an aquatic environment in which a rice plant is growing. In the method of this invention, a herbicidally effective amount of pendimethalin or of a composition comprising pendimethalin is applied to the aquatic environment before emergence of the undesirable vegetation and after germination of the rice seedlings. The method is particularly suitable for weed control in flooded rice fields.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of inactivating a virus, by at least a 4-log10 reduction respectively, comprising the step of applying to an environment containing the virus, a stable aqueous glutaraldehyde containing solution comprising: glutaraldehyde (OCH(CH2)3CHO); an alcohol ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant; a pH modifier, a buffer comprising at least sodium acetate trihydrate (NaC2H3O2).

Abstract: The present technology relates to an antifungal composition comprising at least one naturally -occurring compound of the phenylpropanoid family, at least one synthetic derivative of a compound of the phenylpropanoid family, at least one D-isomer of a naturally-occurring aromatic amino acid, at least one synthetic clerk alive of a D-isomer of a naturally-occurring aromatic amino acid, at least one natural monoterpenoid phenol, and at least one halogenated derivative of a natural monoterpenoid phenol. The compositions of the present technology are suitable for use in killing and inhibiting the growth of live cells, spores and mycotoxins associated with fungi. Also provided are methods for killing and inhibiting the growth of the cells, spores and mycotoxins associated with fungi on a surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous co-formulation of metalaxyl, which contains: i. metalaxyl, in particular metalaxyl-M; ii. at least one organic pesticide compound PC1, which has a solubility in water of at most 1 g/l at 20° C. and a melting point in the range from 40 to 100° C.; and iii. an aqueous phase containing water and at least one surfactant; wherein the at least one organic pesticide compound PC1 is present in the form of particles suspended in the aqueous phase and where metalaxyl is essentially present dissolved in the aqueous phase and where the surfactant comprises at least one salt of an oligomer or polymer having a plurality of arylsulfonyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein having a targeting sequence, exosporium protein, or exosporium protein fragment that targets the fusion protein to the exosporium of a recombinant Bacillus cereus family member and an enzyme having serine protease activity, wherein the enzyme having serine protease activity is from Bacillus firmus or is a variant of such enzyme. The present invention also provides a recombinant Bacillus cereus family member that expresses such fusion protein and exosporium fragments derived from such recombinant Bacillus cereus family member. Methods of using such recombinant Bacillus cereus family members or exosporium fragments derived therefrom for nematode control are also provided.

Abstract: Formulations comprised of pyrone and a mixture of at least one cationic surfactant, such as for preservation of personal care compositions, are disclosed. Articles comprising the formulations are further disclosed.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is either H, C(?O)CH3 or C(?O)CH2CH3; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybeans or cereals.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or its N-oxide, where Q is Q1; ? represents the binding site to the rest of molecule; Z represents an oxygen atom; A3 represents CR4b; B1 represents CR1; B2 represents CR6b; B3 represents CR6c; B4 represents CR6d; R6 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group; G1 represents a nitrogen atom or CR3a; G2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR3b; G3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR3c; G4 represents a nitrogen atom or CR3d; R1 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally substituted with one or more substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of a cyano group and a halogen atom; R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group; R3a, R3b, R3c, R3d, R4b, R6b, R6c, and R6d are identical to or different from each other, and each represent a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more halogen atom(s); and n represents 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: A solid pesticidal composition comprises a compound represented by the following formula (I), a surfactant, and a solid carrier, wherein a water content is 0.3 wt % or more and 5.0 wt % or less.

Abstract: A liquid composition includes pesticidal active compounds, a hydrophobic organic solvent, a first surfactant, a second surfactant and water. The pesticidal active compounds are a first ingredient which is a compound of formula (I), and a second ingredient consisting of one or more pesticidal active compounds that differ from the first ingredient, are poorly water-insoluble, and are solid at a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pesticide composition for controlling wheat crown rot, comprising prothioconazole and imazalil, and the mass ratio of the prothioconazole to the imazalil is (10-20):1, 1:1 or 1:(10-20). Compared with a single pesticide, the composition of the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect on wheat crown rot, obviously improves the control effect and significantly reduces the pesticide cost; can slow down the resistance of wheat crown rot to the pesticide and prolong the service life of the pesticide; has both quick acting effect and long acting effect on wheat crown rot; can greatly reduce the field application amount and effectively reduce environmental pollution and pesticide residues; and reduces toxicity to other non-target organisms.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using the compositions for controlling a hemiptera population, wherein the compositions contain at least one at least one aggregation pheromone and at least one kairomone attractant. The compositions may further include a pesticide.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to antimicrobial glass compositions, glasses and articles. The articles include a glass, which may include a glass phase and a cuprite phase. In other embodiments, the glasses include as plurality of Cu1+ ions, a degradable phase including B2O3, P2O5 and K2O and a durable phase including SiO2. Other embodiments include glasses having a plurality of Cu1+ ions disposed on the surface of the glass and in the glass network and/or the glass matrix. The article may also include a polymer. The glasses and articles disclosed herein exhibit a 2 log reduction or greater in a concentration of at least one of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and E. coli, under the EPA Test Method for Efficacy of Copper Alloy as a Sanitizer testing condition and under Modified JIS Z 2801 for Bacteria testing conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a synthetic nematocidal composition comprising a mixture of developmental stages of a predatory nematode, and methods of using same, such as for protecting a plant from a plant-parasitic nematode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a to novel photostable compositions of carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite containing at least one vegetable extract of at least one plant of the Chrysanthemum or Tanacetum genus.

Abstract: A novel method and apparatus of controlling dough feeding to process and portioning machines in automated processing lines is provided. The completed system can supply dough and dough like materials to a portioner and or allow it to continue its operation during a period of time when the one or more feeding machine needs to go to a mixer to obtain another load of bulk material, a refill cycle, and returns to a home station so as to resume feeding operations of dough. The desired effect is to have a feeding system that can both store dough to continue dough supply to one or more portioning machine(s) while the feeding machine(s) can go to a mixer to obtain a new batch of bulk dough and again return to home position where it can feed dough to one or more conveyor system(s) to maintain feed of dough to portioning machine(s) without an interruption due to stoppages in feed arising from the need for the feeder to go to a mixer and receive additional dough from the mixer and then return to the feeding conveyors.

Abstract: A bun device for elongate foods for holding an elongate food, such as a hot dog wiener, and condiments such that the condiments are not susceptible to spilling includes a cylindrical bun elongating along a central longitudinal axis from a first end of the bun to a second end of the bun. A cavity extends longitudinally into the bun from the first end which is configured for receiving an elongate food axially through an opening defined at the first end of the bun. The bun is configured for holding the elongate food in the cavity.

Abstract: A method of sorting beef carcasses comprises determining the hot carcass weight and the Torso Section Thickness of a plurality of beef carcasses at a Standardized Location on the carcass torso; determining the ratio of hot carcass weight to Torso Section Thickness of individual carcasses of the plurality of beef carcasses and, prior to processing of the carcasses into smaller portions, sorting the carcasses into a groups based on the ratio of hot carcass weight to Torso Section Thickness. In another aspect, the sorting is carried out based on the lean point of the Torso Section of individual carcasses at a Standardized Location on the carcass torso of the plurality of beef carcasses.

Abstract: A separating device is provided for separating portions of elongate casings filled with food mixture, in particular sausage portions of alginate casings filled with sausage meat. The separating device includes two circulating transport elements; at least one crimping element, each having a fastening section, a crimping section, and a counter holder. According to the invention, the counter holder is flexible such that it applies a preloading force to the crimping element arranged on the opposite transport element to improve the separating effect of the crimping elements.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for generating batches of food pieces, and includes: conveying incoming food objects through at least one cutting device, where the at least one cutting device is configured to cut the incoming food objects into plurality of food pieces according to at least one first cutting rule, conveying the resulting plurality of cut food pieces to at least one batching system where at least one batch is generated fulfilling at least one first criterion including at least one first weight target. The at least one first cutting rule is selected in accordance to the at least one first weight target such that the resulting weight distribution of the plurality of food pieces entering the batching system fulfils at least one first pre-defined weight target distribution adapted to the at least one first weight target.

Abstract: Compositions and coating mixtures for coating agricultural and other consumable products, and methods of preparing the compositions and coating mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Streptococcus thermophilus strain having improved texturizing properties, compositions comprising said strain as well as fermented products manufactured using said strain.

Abstract: The technology disclosed in this specification pertains to high protein analog cheese and methods of making such analog cheese. More specifically, such analog cheese comprises a crosslinked plant protein and may have a hardness of greater than 3,000 g without adding gums, fibers, or starches. As described in this specification are analog cheese masses useful for making an analog cheese.

Abstract: The present invention discloses powdered oil based on an olesome emusion and a preparation method and an application thereof. The preparation method includes the following steps: preparation of olesome emulsion of an oil stock, addition of a wall material and spray drying. The preparation method for the powdered oil provided by the present invention is based on an olesome emulsion system; and compared with the traditional preparation process for the powdered oil, the preparation method has many advantages that the prepared olesome emulsion does not contain hydrogenated vegetable oil and an exogenous emulsifier, is high in content of active oil accompaniments, and has an embedding rate close to 100 percent, a low production cost, strong storage stability and a certain natural oil stock flavor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing acrylamide in an aqueous coffee extract, the method comprising: contacting an acrylamide-containing aqueous coffee extract with spent coffee grounds at a temperature of 70 to 120° C. for at least 30 minutes to form an acrylamide-depleted coffee extract.

Abstract: The combination of: a) a containment apparatus having an upwardly opening cup-shaped portion bounding a first open containment volume; b) a cover portion that extends at least partially over the first open containment volume to at least one of: i) partially block the first open containment volume; and ii) create an additional containment volume in communication with the first containment volume, wherein the cover portion is made at least partially from an edible material; and c) an ice cream product within at least the first containment volume.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a meat substitute product comprising a randomly interesterified triglyceride and at least one protein ingredient, wherein the randomly interesterified triglyceride has a content of lauric acid (C12) of less than 5.0 wt %, a content of palmitic acid (C16) and stearic acid (C18) in a range of from 35 to 65%, and a ratio of C18 over C16 in a range of from 1.0 to 10.0. The invention further relates to the use of the corresponding randomly interesterified triglyceride, for improving the texture and/or organoleptic properties of a meat substitute product. Preferably the meat substitute product is an emulsified meat substitute product that is consumed as cold cut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a composition comprising textured legume proteins, while optimizing energy and water consumption, and also to the products obtained and the use thereof.

Abstract: A feed composition for farmed fish using fermented porcine blood having an effect of promoting the growth of farmed fish is proposed.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions and methods for using them. Such compositions may comprise betaine, carnitine, and a source of medium chain triglycerides. Methods of making and using the compositions described herein are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are diets, feeds, and feed additive compositions comprising bio-efficient proteases useful for improving animal health and/or performance, as well as methods of making and using the same

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for remediating toxins present in feedstock that are used in processes to produce ethanol and other products.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide compositions and methods for a sweetener composition comprising stevia leaf extract, stevia glycosides, and/or Luo Han Guo fruit extract. The sweetener composition provides enhanced taste and/or flavor properties as compared to other non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners. The sweetener composition has a reduced aftertaste relative to stevia leaf extract and/or purified steviol glycoside. The sweetener composition may be formulated into any edible sweetened substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder premixture for oral administration of cannabinoids, comprising a cannabinoid powder composition comprising one or more isolated cannabinoids in an amount of at least 2% by weight of the powder premixture; a lipid composition comprising one or more triglycerides in an amount of at least 1.0% by weight of the powder premixture; and a sweetener powder composition comprising one or more sweeteners, wherein the weight ratio between the one or more triglycerides and the one or more sweeteners is in the range of 1:50 to 1:4.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technology that enables control for increasing or decreasing the heat coagulation gel strength of egg white protein, and that has little effect on taste. This heat coagulation gel strength regulating agent for egg white protein contains a protein deamidase and can control the increase or decrease of the heat coagulation gel strength of egg white protein.

Abstract: There are provided an oil-or-fat processed starch exhibiting satisfactory results for dispersibility and caking properties as well as performance as an oil-or-fat processed starch, a method for producing the oil-or-fat processed starch, and an application of the oil-or-fat processed starch. The oil-or-fat processed starch is characterized by including: a first oil or fat having an iodine value of 120 or greater; and a second oil or fat having an iodine value of 119 or less, the second oil or fat differing from the first oil or fat in regard to source raw ingredient or processing method. The oil-or-fat processed starch is obtained by adding the first oil or fat and the second oil or fat to a starch, and then subjecting the combination to an aging treatment. The oil-or-fat processed starch is preferably used in a coating for fried foods or in an additive for processed-meat food products.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions and methods comprising milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) for use in preserving probiotic viability and/or improving probiotic tolerance to bile stress.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food composition for enhancing immune function, which includes a fermented noni polysaccharide extract, and a method of preparing the same. The present invention may provide a polysaccharide extract prepared from a fermented noni extract. The present invention may provide a fermented noni polysaccharide extract, in which when the polysaccharide extract aqueous solution is provided at a concentration of 200 ?g/mL to RAW264.7 macrophages, an NO production value is 200% to 500% relative to RAW264.7 macrophages to which the polysaccharide extract solution is not provided.

Abstract: A high protein composition that is rapidly soluble or dispersible in hot foods or beverages (having a temperature of 60° C. or more), while maintaining the palatability of the food or beverage. The composition comprises at least one hydrolysed protein component in an amount of between 80-85% w/w and one or more masking agents in a total amount of between 15-20% w/w. When added to the food or beverage, the composition enriches the protein content without adversely affect the taste or texture of the food or beverage.

Abstract: A synthetic nutritional composition for an infant and/or a child is described comprising a whey protein concentrate from milk, wherein the whey protein concentrate comprises: a milk fat content of between 6.5 to 10.0 wt %, wherein the milk fat contains components of milk fat globule membranes that provide at least 7 mg/g of sphingomyelin to the whey protein concentrate; and wherein the majority of the sphingomyelin in the synthetic nutritional composition is provided by the components of the milk fat globule membranes of the whey protein concentrate. Methods of making same are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for reducing combustion cone fallout propensity and stabilizing loss of tobacco from ends. Firstly, the right installation positioning hole is moved rightwards to extend the distance of the separation zone. Meanwhile, the vibration mechanism is redesigned so that it is enabled to move toward the lower right of the material groove body. Therefore, there is enough space to install the separation screen in the separation zone. Finally, the separation screen is installed. The tobacco scraps are separated out when they pass through the separation screen, thus reducing cone dropping when the cigarette burns, stabilizing the amount of dropping tobacco at the end, and improving the smoking experience and recognition of customers with regard to cigarette products.

Abstract: An oral composition including one or more fillers present in a total filler content of about 20% by weight or higher, based on the total weight of the composition, the one or more fillers including either i) about 20% or higher of a non-tobacco cellulosic material having a bulk density of about 150 g/L or less; or ii) a combination of fillers comprising a first non-tobacco cellulosic material and a second non-tobacco cellulosic material, wherein the first non-tobacco cellulosic material has a bulk density of about 250 g/L or higher and the second non-tobacco cellulosic material has a bulk density of about 150 g/L or less, wherein the second non-tobacco cellulosic material is present in an amount of about 2% by weight or higher, based on the total weight of the composition; and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of active ingredients, flavorants, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing a liquid tobacco extract is provided, the method including the steps of: preparing a tobacco material; heating the tobacco material in an extraction chamber at an extraction temperature of between 120 degrees Celsius and 160 degrees Celsius for at least 90 minutes; spraying atomised water into the extraction chamber during the heating step; collecting volatile compounds released from the tobacco material during the heating step; and forming a liquid tobacco extract comprising the collected volatile compounds. A liquid tobacco extract produced by the method is also provided.

Abstract: A consumable for an aerosol provision system, a process for producing the consumable, as well as to an aerosol provision system including said consumable. The consumable includes at least one flavor glycoside, and aerosol-generating material, wherein the consumable has greater than about 15 wt. % water. Also disclosed are various uses of the flavor glycoside.

Abstract: A nicotine sheet and an aerosol-generating article including the same are provided. The nicotine sheet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a nicotine material which includes a nicotine component and a cellulose-based material which forms a sheet. The nicotine sheet may, when heated, slowly release the nicotine component fixed therein and thus can improve persistence of a tobacco smoke taste of an aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes a plurality of elongate first strips having an aerosol generating material; a plurality of elongate second strips having an inductively heatable susceptor material; and at least one elongate carrier strip to which each of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached. The at least one elongate carrier strip is folded along one or more fold lines to form two or more elongate carrier regions, and one or more of the plurality of elongate second strips is attached to each elongate carrier region. The elongate first strips, the elongate second strips and the at least one elongate carrier strip are arranged to form a rod-shaped aerosol generating article.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the manufacture of marked cellulose acetate fibres, an apparatus for marking cellulose acetate fibres, a process for the detection of at least one information item on marked cellulose acetate fibres or on products comprising marked cellulose acetate fibres, a process for the manufacture of a tow bale comprising marked cellulose acetate fibres, a tow bale, a tow, a filter and a cigarette comprising marked cellulose acetate fibres.

Abstract: A capsule to hold burning tobacco for smoking that is rapidly manufactured by blending various select materials that self-dry to a finished state within minutes. The capsule's properties have low thermal conductivity levels making it neutral to the touch and causing the tobacco to retain its moisture longer. This low thermal conductivity results in a longer tobacco burn rate and smoking session with a reduced level of harsh smoke. The capsule's composition of mineral salts make its bio-degradable for nourishing and promoting plant growth.

Abstract: The invention involves a system and device for providing leaf type smoking material from a retailer or dispensary in a pre-ground and cleaned form. The system includes a container liner for containing the smoking material along with a smoking implement inside the container liner. The smoke container, as well as the smoking implement, are constructed and arranged to cooperate with various smoking or vaporizing devices, which allows the smoker to choose which device in which the material is smoked or vaporized for ingestion.