Abstract: Provided is a novel bacterial strain Bacteroides vulgatus MGM001 (Bacteroides vulgatus MGM001) and its use. The LPS from the strain of the subject matter has cytotoxicity weaker than the conventional ones and shows synergistic effect on the inhibition of biofilm formation when used in combination with LTA.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bacterial inoculants, and methods for their use, to control a fungal root disease in a plant and promote plant growth in water limited conditions. In particular strains of Paenibacillus and Streptomyces are disclosed.

Abstract: Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active agent is capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the active agent has a first activity against the target pest when applied without the formulation agent and the composition has a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity is greater than the first activity.

Abstract: Chlorella vulgaris aqueous extracts are used for enhancing C. longa plant growth and rhizome yield. In C. longa, Chlorella vulgaris foliar spraying stimulates plant growth and yield, as well as changing the compositions of bioactive compounds. Plant growth, yield, photosynthetic pigment concentration, and nitrogen content all improved when the Chlorella vulgaris aqueous extract was added to the foliar spray. The CURS-1, -2, -3, and DCS genes were revealed to be differently upregulated by the Chlorella vudgaris aqueous extract treatments. The curcuminoid content (hisdenethoxycurcumin, dimethoxycurcumin, and curcumin) also increased when the plant was sprayed with the Chlorella vulgaris aqueous extract, which corresponded with the curcuminoid gene's expression level.

Abstract: Device for rolling up a dough piece on a separator sheet, comprising a rolling chamber for receiving a flat sheet with a dough piece on top, and configured for rolling up the separator sheet and the dough piece, wherein the chamber comprises a controllable release opening for controlled transfer of the rolled up sheet with the dough piece to a receptacle and at least one sensor for determining directly or indirectly a closure position and/or end of the separator sheet and providing a signal representing said position, a controller for controlling the controllable release opening based on the signal from the sensor; and the receptacle for receiving the dough sheet being configured for holding the dough piece in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A method of mechanically removing skin from animal parts that have a bone part extending therein, including moving the animal parts, suspended on shackles depending from an overhead conveyor, along a path of travel and cutting the part to separate the skin therefrom. The part moves into a skinning station in which the part is urged into engagement with skinning rolls. The skinning rolls are rotated and engage and draw the skin of the part therebetween. The skin is progressively pulled downwardly and away from underlying meat of the animal part as the part moves forwardly along its path of travel.

Abstract: An automated method for crab meat picking which has an image processing system configured with an imaging sub-system and an image processing sub-system acting in cooperation with each other where the image processing system operates in accordance with a processing routine. An image of a crab to be processed is obtained by the imaging sub-system which is transmitted to the image processing system where the processing routine determines appropriate cut lines to be made on the crab being processed based on instructions from the image processing sub-system. The crab being processed is then cut in accordance with the appropriate cutting lines developed.

Abstract: A method of treating a product or surface with a reactive gas, comprises producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the product or surface with the reactive gas. The HVCP does not contact the product or surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides various whey protein compositions as nutritional formulations suitable for use as ready-to-use liquid compositions that are shelf-stable and contains high level of intact whey protein content. The present invention further provides the methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: The invention discloses that a kefir peptide with an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No: 2 or a fermentation product comprising the kefir peptide has an antidepressant activity, which means that by administering an effective amount of the kefir peptide or a composition comprising an effective amount of the kefir peptide to an individual with depressive behaviors is capable of effectively improving or alleviating the individual's depressive behaviors. Since the kefir peptide disclosed in the invention is not a chemical compound, the kefir peptide will not have side effects on the human body even taking it on a long-term basis.

Abstract: An edible and 3D printable ink composition is disclosed herein, which includes a chocolate-based material including a chocolate syrup, a chocolate paste, or a combination thereof, and cocoa powder present in an amount ranging from 5 to 25 w/w %, wherein the edible and 3D printable ink composition is both printable and remains in a single phase at a temperature ranging from 20° C. to 30° C. A method of 3D printing the edible and 3D printable ink composition, and a system operable for printing the edible and 3D printable ink composition, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is provided a calorie-reduced chocolate product comprising insoluble dietary fiber and at least 5% water. Also provided are methods for making the same.

Abstract: A thermodynamic system for cooling or heating at least a first container containing food products of the liquid or semi-liquid type, including a circuit employing a heat exchanger fluid, having at least: a compressor having at least one inlet for the heat exchanger fluid and one outlet for the heat exchanger fluid; a first heat exchanger connected to the outlet of the compressor; at least one first expansion element connected to an outlet of the first heat exchanger; a second heat exchanger which can be associated with the first container and which has an inlet connected to an outlet of the at least one first expansion element; a return duct having an inlet portion connected to an outlet of the second heat exchanger and an outlet portion connected to the inlet of the compressor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to soy protein products, very low in, or free of, beany flavour notes and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The soy protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting soy protein source with water to form an aqueous soy protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous soy protein solution from residual soy protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous soy protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.6 to solubilize at least a portion of the protein and form an acidified soy protein solution then separating the acidified soy protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. The acidified soy protein solution may be dried following optional concentration and diafiltration to form a soy protein product, which may be an isolate. The acid insoluble solid material may be washed with acidified water and then dried to form another soy protein product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a meat-analogue food product. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a meat-analogue food product having the appearance and the texture of meat and also relates to a meat-analogue food product obtained by the process.

Abstract: New process of producing alpha-hydroxy compounds from sustainable resources useful as platform chemicals, such as hydroxy analogues of amino acids or polymer precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed supplement for addition to drinking water, for improved animal health. The feed supplement includes short chain fatty acids, a nitrogenous compound, a source of inositol and a source of xylanase. The feed supplement reduces the need for pharmaceutical inputs and increases both animal health and yield.

Abstract: An egg food product and a method for making the same. In one embodiment the method of making a food product comprises feeding a liquid composition into a cavity, the liquid composition comprising at least 80% liquid egg comprising albumen and yolk; mixing the liquid composition in the cavity; raising the temperature of the mixed liquid composition to above 175° F.; and after raising the temperature, extruding the mixed liquid composition through a die cavity having a temperature greater than 175° F. to solidify and shape the mixed liquid composition into a solid composition; and cutting the solid composition to a desired length.

Abstract: A reduced calorie nutrient enriched food product is produced by converting sucrose to monosaccharides and by selectively separating high molecular weight nutrients and sucrose in a food product such as a juice. The sucrose may be converted to non-digestible oligosaccharides. The process may also include separating a feed juice into a solids-rich fraction and a clarified juice fraction; treating the clarified juice fraction to form a high molecular weight-rich and oligosaccharide-rich fraction that can be combined with the solids-rich fraction to form a reduced calorie nutrient enriched liquid.

Abstract: System and method for thermally treating a flowable product includes an apparatus including a waveguide for providing electromagnetic energy, a conduit for receiving a flowable material, and an applicator for delivering electromagnetic energy from a generator to the waveguide. The waveguide includes first and second arms that each comprise an output that is isolated from the output of the other arm by a phase shift, such that any reflected electromagnetic energy exits the arm through the input port and does not flow into the opposing arm.

Abstract: A brewed beverage product is provided that, in some embodiments, may comprise an oxygen permeable container containing a frozen deoxygenated brewed beverage, the frozen deoxygenated brewed beverage including a coffee or tea based beverage or concentrate having been its dissolved oxygen content reduced to less than 2.0 parts per million (ppm) in order to reduce oxidation of coffee or tea-based flavor compounds in the degassed coffee or tea based beverage or concentrate. The frozen deoxygenated brewed beverage may further have an exterior surface formed from a frozen deoxygenated liquid so as to be substantially void-free in order to limit the ingress of oxygen into the frozen deoxygenated brewed beverage.

Abstract: A skin whitening composition includes ?-mangostin or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof as an effective ingredient. ?-Mangostin represented by Chemical Formula 1 suppresses the expression of tyrosinase and TRP-1 (tyrosinase-related protein-1) and induces autophagy of a melasosome. As such, it was confirmed that the ?-mangostin not only suppresses melanin production but also exhibits the effect of removing previously formed melanin. Accordingly, the ?-mangostin can be advantageously used as a functional material for skin whitening and skin lightening.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first laser, a second laser, and a controller. The first and second lasers output different wavelengths of light. The controller controls the first and second lasers so as to cook food.

Abstract: A combination cooking system and methods for cooking having a simplified venting structure are provided. In one embodiment, the cooking system can include a housing having a hollow chamber for receiving food, a lid coupled to the housing for enclosing food within the chamber, and at least one heating element. In use, a seal disposed between the lid and housing can be selectively removed to create an air gap there between, thus providing a simplified method for venting air within the housing and thereby enabling the system to operate in different cooking modes. A locking element for locking the lid relative to the housing and/or an adjustable vent can also be selectively used to control venting within the system to enable the system to operate in different cooking modes.

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

Abstract: The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying and/or roasting beans, such as cocoa beans, or parts of beans, such as nibs, includes a frame, a drum for receiving the (parts of) beans, rotatably mounted in the frame and provided with an inlet for a fluid, in particular a gas, such as heated air, a fan for feeding the fluid via the inlet to the drum, and a drive for rotating the drum. The fluid inlet and the drive are located on the same end of the drum.

Abstract: A sheet-shaped cooked rice forming jig includes: a forming frame for forming a sheet-shaped cooked rice, the sheet-shaped cooked rice being formed by packing a cooked rice in the forming frame; and a leveling spatula for leveling the cooked rice packed in the forming frame into a sheet shape. The forming frame is a flat-plate-like member having a predetermined thickness where upper and lower surfaces of the forming frame are formed into a flat surface. The forming frame is formed in a window shape in an endless manner so as to form a cooked rice packing portion in a penetrating manner inside the forming frame. The cooked rice is packed into the cooked rice packing portion, and the leveling spatula is formed of: a grip portion; and a spatula body portion extending from a distal end of the grip portion and having a flat shape.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a processed food product containing protein includes, while moving a mixture in a tubular body, continuously heat-coagulating the mixture by an interior heating system and shaping the mixture. The mixture contains protein, lipid and water and has flowability. The tubular body includes a heating section and a non-heating section succeeding the heating section. The non-heating section includes a back pressure structure that produces back pressure inside the tubular body.

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 10 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a sheet of material including vegetable and/or alkaloid substances including a roller rolling mill system including a plurality of rollers rotatable around respective rotation axes defining a rolling mill path provided with pressure lines adapted to substantially press the material so as to provide the latter with a sheet-like shape, and a scraping system configured to engage by contact the working surface of a transfer roller along a contact line so as to detach the material. Specifically, the scraping system including a closed-loop endless scraping band movable at the contact line parallel to the rotation axis of the transfer roller via an actuating assembly.

Abstract: A cigarette according to an embodiment may include a cigarette rod including an aerosol-generating material; a filter rod located at one end of the cigarette rod and including a first segment and a second segment; a front end plug located at the other end of the cigarette rod; and an outer wrapper wrapping the cigarette rod, the filter rod and the front end plug, wherein the outer wrapper has a basis weight of 57 g/m2 to 63 g/m2 and a thickness of 64 ?m to 70 ?m to increase the strength of the cigarette.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: A detachable atomizing device and a container thereof are provided. The container is detachably assembled to an atomizing assembly. The container includes a cup and a flexible film. The cup has an opening arranged at an end thereof, the flexible film covers the opening of the cup, and the flexible film has a tension region and an outer ring-shaped region that surrounds the tension region. The tension region has a plurality of atomizing holes having an average diameter within a range of 1 ?m to 20 ?m, and the outer ring-shaped region is attached to the cup. When the cup is assembled to the atomizing assembly, a tension value of the tension region of the flexible film is increased from an initial tension value to an atomizing tension value by being pressed from the atomizing assembly, and the atomizing holes of the tension region are configured to allow liquid to pass there-through and to be formed as aerosol mist having an average atomized particle diameter less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a base of a thermally-conductive material, the base defining a first cavity therein, the base including a first surface, the first surface defining an opening to a second cavity, the first surface including a first plurality of apertures through the first surface. The capsule may further include a cover coupled to the base and on the base, the cover including a second plurality of apertures in a middle portion of the cover, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures defining an air flow path through the base and the cover.

Abstract: A tobacco feeding device incudes a glass tube, a push rod, and a piston. The piston is movable along the inner wall of the glass tube. The push rod includes an air passage. The glass tube includes a feeding inlet. When the piston moves along the inner wall of the glass tube, a gap between the feeding inlet and the piston is exposed and a tobacco material is added to the tobacco feeding device. When in use, smoke produced by the tobacco material circulates in the air passage.

Abstract: A smoking pipe includes a bowl defining an interior chamber for holding a quantity of combustible substance. The bowl has an upper opening and optional lower opening. A stem extends from the bowl to define an interior airway with an opening proximate a distal end of the stem. The optional lower opening and interior airway are in gaseous communication with the interior chamber of the bowl. An example pipe has its bowl shaped to allow the pipe to be received in a bowl-stem of a waterpipe with the interior chamber of the bowl in gaseous communication with an airway of the bowl-stem via the lower opening of the bowl. Another example pipe has its upper and stem openings sealed to maintain freshness of pre-loaded cannabis. The pipe may be made of corncob and may be disposable. More broadly, a vessel for both storage of cannabis and consumption thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, there is provided an aerosol generating apparatus including a case into which a cigarette including an electromagnetic inductor is insertable, a heating unit configured to heat the cigarette, a detector that includes a coil and measures a current characteristic value of a current flowing through the coil according to predetermined time information, and a controller that controls operation of the heating unit by comparing the current characteristic value measured by the detector with a predetermined reference current characteristic value, wherein the reference current characteristic value is set based on at least one current characteristic value measured by the detector.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a storage configured to store an aerosol generating material; a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating material to generate aerosol; and at least one terminal configured to transfer power from an external battery to the heater and comprising a conductive structure surrounding a wire connected to the heater, wherein the conductive structure takes a compressed form in which the wire is in contact with the conductive structure.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision system includes a control unit and a cartridge configured to engage with and disengage from one another substantially along a longitudinal axis. The cartridge includes a reservoir of liquid to be vaporized, and the control unit includes a battery and a tube portion disposed along said longitudinal axis. The system further includes an induction heating assembly comprising a drive coil and a heater element. The heater element is located in the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid. The cartridge is configured to feed liquid from the reservoir onto the heater element for vaporization. The drive coil is located in the tube portion of the control unit and disposed about the longitudinal axis. The cartridge is located at least partly within the tube portion when engaged with the control unit, such that the heater element is within the drive coil.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a heater assembly for an electronic heating device includes a heating element and a support. The heating element includes a planar portion, a first lead, and a second lead. The planar portion includes a filament. The filament defines an air channel through the planar portion. The filament includes a plurality of curves. At least one of the curves has a tip thereon. At least one of the first lead portion, the second lead portion, or both the first lead portion and the second lead portion are generally coplanar with the planar portion of the heating element. The heating element is in contact with the support such that the tip of the at least one of the curves rests thereon.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: an air inlet; an air outlet; an air flow passage extending in a first direction between the air inlet and the air outlet; a heating element in the air flow passage configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature at a first position along the air flow passage; a second temperature sensor spaced apart in the first direction from the first sensor configured to measure a second temperature at a second position along the air flow passage; and a controller configured to control an operating parameter of the aerosol-generating device based on the measured first temperature and the measured second temperature.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body and a replaceable cartridge that can be disassembled from the main body. The main body includes a laser. The cartridge includes a liquid store and an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by the laser in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium. An enabling device is also provided to enable propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomization device and an electronic cigarette with the same. The atomization device includes a sleeving tube, a liquid storage cavity, and a liquid injection structure. A liquid injection opening is defined in one end of the sleeving tube, and both of the liquid injection opening and the air discharging opening communicate with the liquid storage cavity. The liquid injection structure includes a liquid injection tube, a first sealing member, and a second sealing member. The liquid injection tube runs through the sleeving tube, and a liquid inlet is formed in a side wall of the liquid injection tube. The first sealing member is arranged on one end of the liquid injection tube corresponding to the liquid storage cavity; and the second sealing member is arranged on an outer side of the liquid injection tube and seals the air discharging opening.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substrate; a controller for controlling power supplied to the heater; at least one detachable element that is attachable to and detachable from an inner space or an outer space of the aerosol generating device; and a plurality of geomagnetic sensors for detecting changes in the strength of an internal magnetic field of the aerosol generating device, wherein the controller detects detachment of the detachable element based on a detection result from at least one of the plurality of geomagnetic sensors.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a heater assembly for a non-nicotine pod assembly includes a base, a wick feed, a slide, and a holder. The wick feed extends toward the base and defines a channel configured to receive a wick structured to draw a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation via capillary action. The slide is configured to move along a plane on a top face of the base. The holder is disposed on the top face of the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a heater assembly for a nicotine pod assembly includes a base, a wick feed, a slide, and a holder. The wick feed extends toward the base and defines a channel configured to receive a wick structured to draw a nicotine pre-vapor formulation via capillary action. The slide is configured to move along a plane on a top face of the base. The holder is disposed on the top face of the base.

Abstract: A garment that includes one or more grip elements is disclosed. The grip elements, as disposed on a garment, may enable enhanced frictional forces between the garment and an object, such as exercise equipment, with which the garment may make contact. The grip elements may be composite structures disposed on one or more surfaces of the garment and may include an elastomeric and/or rubbery material with grit materials, such as sand, alumina, silicon carbide, or the like, embedded therein. The grit material may be at least partially exposed at the surface of the grip elements and may enhance gripping forces when the grip elements are wet, such as with sweat, compared to grip elements formed by only elastomeric materials. Grip elements may be formed on various portions of a garment separately and then those portions may be attached to each other to form the garment with grip elements.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a knit sock having a leg portion and an integrally knit ankle welt extending around a circumference of the leg portion and positioned at a lower end of the leg portion. The knit sock further includes an integrally knit tab located at a back aspect of the ankle welt.