Abstract: A method of preparing antimicrobial-containing polymeric products is provided, the method involving electrospinning a dispersion comprising a dispersible polymer, a fiberizing polymer, and one or more antimicrobial agents. The electrospun material is heated to remove solvent and the fiberizing polymer, giving a nonwoven polymeric material having antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The material can be in the form of, for example, a non-woven sheet, tube, or covering.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a population of delivery particles comprising a core and a polymer wall surrounding the core are disclosed. The delivery particles are obtainable by a process comprising the steps of providing core materials and wall-forming materials, and encapsulating the core materials in the polymer wall. The wall-forming materials comprise structural monomers and a free radical initiating agent. The core materials comprise a benefit agent and a shielding agent. The benefit agent comprises aldehyde-containing benefit agents, ketone-containing benefit agents, or a combination thereof. The shielding agent is capable of complexing with the aldehyde-containing benefit agents, ketone-containing benefit agents, or a combination thereof. The population of core/shell delivery particles formed has a weight ratio of the core materials and the wall polymer of at least 95:5. Related articles, methods of making and using such compositions and articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an essential oil-based agricultural composition and use of the same for controlling a pest. The essential oil-based agricultural composition comprises: (a) an essential oil component comprising at least one geraniol-based compound selected from the group consisting of geraniol, geraniol carboxylate or a combination thereof, (b) a hydroxyl and/or alkoxy functionalized polysiloxane; (c) a nonionic surfactant comprising at least one selected from a blocked or random polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene copolymer and a fatty alcohol alkoxylate; and (d) optionally, water. The essential oil-based agricultural composition has excellent stability and improved droplet adhesion, and can effectively control pests, especially fungal plant pathogen.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes: a linear fatty acid having a C8 to C10 alkyl chain; and an additive chosen from a diluent, an alkoxylated phosphate ester surfactant, and combinations thereof, wherein the alkoxylated phosphate ester surfactant has a degree of alkoxylation of from about 10 to about 100 and is chosen from alkoxylated C12-C22 alkyl phosphate esters, alkoxylated phosphate esters formed from an alkoxylated triglyceride having at least one pendant hydroxyl group, an alkoxylated phosphate ester formed from an alkoxylated alkylamine, and combinations thereof; and wherein the diluent is chosen from C4-C10 linear or branched alcohols and their propoxylates, branched C5-C10 monocarboxylic acids, methyl and ethyl esters of linear or branched C8-C10 fatty acids, tall oil fatty acid, trialkyl C2-C8 linear or branched phosphates, aromatic solvents, mineral oils, methyl benzoate, methyl salicylate, octyl acetates, octyl lactate, alkylnitriles, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A degradable nano-preservative film with photodynamic bactericidal activity and a preparation method therefor, and belongs to the technical field of antibacterial preservative films is provided. The present invention synthesizes nanoparticles with aggregation-induced emission characteristic by self-assembly of berberine that is a natural plant antibacterial component and citric acid. Under white light, the nanoparticles can generate a large amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby exhibiting efficient and durable antibacterial activity. Nanoparticles are prepared by adding the nanoparticles as a filler to a film-mixed solution composed of sodium alginate, pullulan and egg white. With photodynamic bactericidal activity, the present invention improves over current antibacterial preservative films having short lasting effect and which require direct contact to realize bactericidal effect.

Abstract: A solid polymer composition or object or composite is provided, which includes a polymeric material and at least one agent having an antimicrobial functionality.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to fusion proteins containing a targeting sequence that targets the fusion protein to the exosporium of a Bacillus cereus family member. The invention also relates to recombinant Bacillus cereus family members expressing such fusion proteins and formulations containing the recombinant Bacillus cereus family members expressing the fusion proteins. Methods for stimulating plant growth, for protecting plants from pathogens, and for enhancing stress resistance in a plant by applying the recombinant Bacillus cereus family members or the formulations to plants or a plant growth medium are also described. The invention also relates to methods for immobilizing spores of a recombinant Bacillus cereus family member expressing a fusion protein on plants.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes fipronil in an amount of less than 0.1 wt. %, at least one surfactant, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and at least one arthropod attractant, wherein the insecticidal composition has a viscosity of more than about 50 centipoises. The insecticidal composition has improved stability and prevents migration of fipronil into plastic packaging over time, such that the composition retains more than about 90% of fipronil when stored in a plastic packaging for 3 months or more at room temperature.

Abstract: The invention is a solidifying tablet and method for disinfecting and solidifying a fluid comprising one or more microorganisms. The disclosed tablet comprises one or more binding agent, solidifying agent, and disinfectant. The tablet can be contacted with a desired liquid (e.g., a liquid comprising bodily fluids and/or a liquid that has medication dissolved therein). Essentially, the disclosed tablet changes the dynamic of the undesired liquid, so that it is decontaminated and in a secure form that is safe to dispose of in the trash.

Abstract: The use of a compound of the general formula (I) with the following definitions: R1 hydrogen, OH, NH2, C1-30-hydrocarbon residue which can contain one to three halogen atoms and/or one to six heteroatoms, selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, R2, R3 independently hydrogen, C1-12-hydrocarbon residue which can contain one or two halogen atoms and/or one to three heteroatoms, selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, it also being possible for R2 and R3 to be covalently linked to form a 5- to 8-membered heterocyclic ring, which can contain 1 or 2 halogen atoms and/or one to three further heteroatoms in addition to the heteroatoms N and O already part of the heterocyclic ring, R4 independently hydrogen, halogen, NO2, C1-12-hydrocarbon residue which can contain one or two halogen atoms and/or one to three heteroatoms, selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, n 0; 1; 2 or 3, 86 as plant growth promotor.

Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.

Abstract: COMPOSITION TO DEHYDRATE Tillandsia sp, characterized in that it comprises, in an aqueous solution, a main component selected at least from Na bicarbonate (NaHCO3), ammonium bicarbonate (NH4)HCO3 and calcium hydroxide, for a total, alone or combined with sodium bicarbonate, of from 0.045 g/cm3 of aqueous solution up to 0.10 g/cm3 of an aqueous solution and 0.30 cm3 of a hydroalcoholic solution of carminic acid up to a maximum of 0.80 cm3/cm3 of an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal composition and a method for eliminating invasive corals of the genus Tubastraea (sun coral) in a marine environment, using polymeric gels for in situ application to cover the surface of bioscaling, which act through a suffocation mechanism and/or poisoning through the administration of chemical biocides, with maximum lethality after 72 hours of up to 94%, for a single application.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition and a method of manufacturing a wood preservative composition that includes a copper containing biocide, a zinc containing biocide, a boron containing biocide, and an organic biocide are provided. The wood preservative composition exhibits improved biocidal efficacy against copper tolerant fungi.

Abstract: The present application relates to aqueous compositions for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism, to methods of preparing such compositions and to uses of such compositions, for example for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism. The aqueous compositions comprise copper ions, phosphorous acid and/or a salt thereof and an effective amount of an amine selected from an alkylamine, an alkanolamine and mixtures thereof. The pH of the compositions is from about 6 to about 10.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling a plant pest or for treating or preventing plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a bacterial strain that controls one or more plant pests or that improves at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant. The bacterial strain can be used as an inoculant for plants. Methods for controlling a plant pest, for growing a plant susceptible to a plant disease, and for controlling plant disease on a plant susceptible to the plant disease are provided. Methods for improving at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant are also provided.

Abstract: Chemical-free, biological insecticide formulation for the control of insect pests in plants, wherein said formulation comprises Bacillus subtilis strain No. 5 NRRL 50391, at defined concentrations, palatability enhancers or attractants, a carrier selected from clays, kaolin, tale, zeolite, water, vegetable oils, paraffinic or non-paraffinic minerals among other agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to nematode suppression methods. Methods of increasing yield of a nematode-susceptible plant are also provided.

Abstract: Proposed are a composition for controlling Frankliniella occidentalis by oral feeding, in which a dsRNA specific to V-ATPase in Frankliniella occidentalis is formulated into a liposomal form and a method of controlling Frankliniella occidentalis using the same. The composition contains a dsRNA specific to V-ATPase in Frankliniella occidentalis and a carrier to formulate the dsRNA in a liposomal form, in which Frankliniella occidentalis is controlled by oral feeding. When orally feeding the composition to larvae and adults of Frankliniella occidentalis, the dsRNA is prevented from being degraded by dsRNase in the intestinal lumen of insects. Therefore, with the maintained RNAi effect, the corresponding gene expression can be effectively inhibited, thereby exhibiting excellent insecticidal effects. In addition, excellent control effects are obtainable by oral feeding, a simple method involving a process of spraying the composition onto host plants attacked by Frankliniella occidentalis.

Abstract: A packaging material with a multi-layer structure including at least one layer for the release of an active agent with anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal activity, including the active agent in a biodegradable material, which allows its release in gas or vapor state and at least one coating layer including nanocellulose. The packaging material may include a structural substrate selected from cellulose, starch-based material, polyhydroxyalkanoate or a polybutylene succinate polymer. The packaging material may further include a coating layer with oxygen scavenging properties and a gas-barrier layer.

Abstract: A food product is described. The food product comprises a biscuit component, wherein the biscuit component comprises a grain inclusion; a honey caramel component, wherein the caramel component comprises from 1 to 60 wt % soluble fiber; and a chocolate component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber. Also described is a method of making the food product.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for inducing unconsciousness by warming of the brain of an animal by applying microwave radiation through an applicator are described. An electromagnetic flux concentrator comprises a tubular section of reducing internal cross-sectional area and at least one ridge internally thereof extending longitudinally. The applicator is pre-tuned by directing low-power microwave radiation therethrough to a load that approximates the properties of the animal's head, and adjusting the impedance of the applicator to optimize the impedance match. A compensator associated with the waveguide compensates for changes in detected reflected power.

Abstract: A handheld meat tenderizing device is provided. The device is comprised of a first arm and second arm, each with a disc with at least one tenderizing structure extending from each disc. The two arms pivot around a pivot point allowing them to function like a pair of scissors. More specifically, at least one piece of meat can be placed between the disc such that a user can open and close the device to tenderize the meat and prepare it for seasoning and cooking via repeated impacts of the tenderizing structures on the meat.

Abstract: A carcass separation assembly may include a first blade assembly configured to separate a first breast muscle from at least one of wish bone, a rib bone, and a fan bone on a first side of a poultry carcass as the poultry carcass moves downstream passed the first blade assembly. The carcass separation assembly may further include a first tensioning assembly configured to support a first wing of the poultry carcass in a spaced apart relationship relative to the first breast muscle as the poultry carcass moves downstream passed the first blade assembly.

Abstract: A concentrated fermented kimchi solution is provided. The concentrated fermented kimchi solution (BKE-X1 and BKE-X2) has the benefit of inhibiting growth of pathogenic gut bacteria while promoting the growth of probiotics beneficial to the human body, and is therefore expected to help form a healthy gut microbiome environment to avert or prevent the occurrence of illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria.

Abstract: A pass-through system and method for treating and/or pre-cooling perishable products uses a conveyor system with a treatment chamber that is configured to be contained (or closed) to provide a sealed environment and enhanced with forced air flow to recirculate air and/or functional substances including, e.g., sanitizers, as well as ripening management and conditioning agents, across the surface of perishable products. The enhanced forced air is an integral part of the system for efficient treatment and can also be cooled to accomplish rapid cooling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining produce in an unripened state in a storage unit. The storage unit includes a space in which the produce is stored. The method includes monitoring a respiration rate of the produce and, in response to a change in the monitored respiration rate, causing an action to be performed to facilitate maintenance of the unripened state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the generation of food grade sugar modified 1-MCP nanobubbles ranging in size from 50 to 600 nm. These nanobubbles have a high degree of stability while in aqueous solution and can inhibit the action of ethylene in different biological processes. In addition, they can reduce the action of ethylene in plant metabolism, making the plant less susceptible to water stress, low temperature stress, and stress from soil conditions, among others. This disclosure also relates to the method of preparing sugar modified 1-MCP nanobubbles, their different uses and applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of producing cholesterol-enriched milk lipid compositions suitable for infant nutrition cholesterol milk by membrane-based fractionation of dairy based whey, to the cholesterol-enriched milk lipid compositions as such, and to their uses as food ingredients.

Abstract: An aerated creamer contains: a lipid selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hydrogenated palm oil, and a combination of saturated fat and liquid fat; a first emulsifier selected from the group consisting of diacetyl tartaric acid ester of mono-diglycerides (DATEM), mono-glycerides, di-glycerides, lecithin, and mixtures thereof; a second emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene-20 sorbitan monooleate (Polysorbate 80), lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (LACTEM), and mixtures thereof; and a stabilizer blend comprising cellulose and kappa-carrageenan. The aerated creamer has an overrun of 105-135%. A method of making a foamy beverage includes adding the aerated creamer to an iced or hot coffee. A packaged product includes a container; and the aerated creamer, sealed in the container.

Abstract: Cheese analogues with improved meltability and/or extensibility when heated, may be obtained by causing a protease to act on a mixture containing fat and/or oil, starch, and protein.

Abstract: The invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a mixture of legume protein isolates and a vegetable fat, as well as fermented food products prepared by fermentation of said emulsion. The mixture of legume protein isolates comprises a first legume protein isolate having a solubility of the proteins of at least 25% and a second legume protein isolate having a solubility of the proteins of less than 20%, wherein the second legume protein isolate constitutes in the range of 20 to 70 wt % of the total first and second legume protein isolates.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oil-in-water emulsion in which strange flavors derived from food and beverages, especially the strange flavors derived from a plant-based milk, a plant-based fermented milk, or an animal protein are suppressed without impairing the whole flavor. It has been found that the use of an oil-in-water emulsion containing a randomly interesterified oil and/or fat having a specific fatty acid composition suppresses the strange flavors derived from food and beverages.

Abstract: To provide an edible vegetable fat and oil having an enhanced scent of sesame oil. This edible vegetable fat and oil has a scent of sesame oil and contains 2-methylpyrazine, dimethylpyrazine, 2-furanmethanol, furfural, and pyrazine. A content of 2-methylpyrazine is 6 ?g or more in 100 mg of the edible vegetable fat and oil and is larger than a content of dimethylpyrazine and a content of 2-furanmethanol. A content ratio of dimethylpyrazine to 2-methylpyrazine is from 0.40 to 0.90.

Abstract: A packaged coffee product with oxygen dissolved therein along with milk and/or sweeteners in the sealed packaging is provided. Preferably, the pH of the product is 4.6 or greater, preferably 5.0 or greater. The coffee product may be hot or cold brew coffee and may have other gasses such as nitrogen and/or carbon-dioxide in the sealed container. Ideally, there is oxygen in both the headspace and liquid portion of the beverage in order to inhibit C.Bot growth without requiring retort processing. Preferably, the calorie count is in the range of 0.5-9 calories per ounce.

Abstract: A machine for producing frozen comestibles having a control system based on one or more operational characteristics, including product characteristics, to control the consistency and quality of the comestible, and to extend the useful lifespans of its components.

Abstract: A process for producing frozen confectionery products, the process comprising: providing a source of a frozen confection to a chamber of a nozzle, the nozzle comprising an extrusion plate, wherein the extrusion plate defines one or more apertures in fluid communication with the chamber; wherein the apertures have a width of from 1 to 5 mm and a length of at least 10 mm; a first extrusion step of extruding the frozen confection from the chamber of the nozzle through the apertures of the extrusion plate, to produce extruded frozen confection having a direction of extrusion relative to the extrusion plate, the extrusion being carried out whilst the nozzle has a direction of movement having a component of movement in a direction parallel to the direction of extrusion wherein the component of movement is zero or in the same direction as the direction of extrusion; and followed by a second extrusion step of moving the nozzle with a direction of movement having a component of movement in a direction parallel to the

Abstract: A foodstuff may include an edible encased protein product. The edible encased protein product may include a natural or synthetic edible casing and a full muscle chicken protein filler encased in the casing. An insertion member may extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. At least one end may extend within the full muscle chicken encased in the casing. The edible encased protein may be dimensioned to simulate a chicken wing flat or drumette.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one trisodium pyrophosphate containing a crystalline phase, wherein said crystalline phase comprises a monohydrate phase and an anhydrous phase in a monohydrate phase/anhydrous phase weight ratio between 1:50 and 4:1.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in a defiber process stream by using two or more mechanical devices to separate the solids from the liquids based on density differences. The process produces animal feed products having a protein content ranging from approximately 45% to approximately 64%.

Abstract: A pet chew article, comprising the pet chew article formed of a plurality of physically engaged extrudates comprising a first extrudate and a second extrudate; wherein the first extrudate is porous and formed of a first extrudate composition containing starch; wherein the second extrudate is formed of a second extrudate composition containing meat; and wherein the first extrudate contains pores having a pore diameter in a range of 0.5 to 3 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing a plant-based extract from Vigna subterranea and consumable products comprising the plant-based extract obtained from Vigna subterranea. In one embodiment, the method comprises flaking the Vigna subterranea seeds; subjecting the flaked Vigna subterranea to wet milling to obtain a slurry; subjecting the slurry to enzyme liquefaction; hydrolysing the slurry in water; dehydrating the hydrolysed starch to obtain a dehydrated Vigna subterranea (VS) extract; and reducing the particle size of the dehydrated VS extract by milling to obtain a micronized VS extract having an average particle size of less than 200 microns.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus to process food material is provided. The apparatus include a transportation platform to be moved from a first location to a second location. The apparatus further includes a sanitization unit mounted at an end of the transportation platform. The sanitization unit is to receive food material, wherein the sanitization unit is to remove contaminants from the food material to provide sanitized food. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a food processor to process the sanitized food. In addition, the apparatus includes a freeze drying system to dehydrate the sanitized food to provide a dry food product.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing sprouted popcorn kernels are provided, which can be popped into sprouted popped popcorn having unique organoleptic qualities. In an embodiment, a system incorporates a germination unit having one or more sensors to track the germination progress of unsprouted popcorn kernels and to automatically transition sprouted popcorn kernels to a drying process to provide dried sprouted popcorn kernels suitable for popping as a ready to eat product or for packaging for consumer popping preparation. The system promotes the preparation of commercial scale sprouted popcorn kernels through tracking of moisture content of the popcorn kernels through one or more processes of sprouted popcorn kernel production.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a food product additive with which it is possible to further enhance browning characteristics. Provided is a food-product browning agent containing (A) a pigment compound selected from the group consisting of betalains, anthocyans, curcuminoids, polyhydroxychalcones, and polyhydroxyanthraquinones, (B) multicopper oxidase, and (C) a polysaccharide, said food-product browning agent reproducing a color prior to heating of a food product by being added to the food product, and browning the food product by more effectively fading during heating. Therefore, it is possible to more realistically reproduce a color change that occurs during heating.

Abstract: The present application relates to an instant rice, and more particularly, to a nutritious rice mixed with mushrooms in the form of an instant rice, and the instant rice can exhibit sufficient sterilization effect due to microorganisms lower than a threshold value in the final instant rice, even when the instant rice is prepared using raw ingredients that are susceptible to microbial contamination of are difficult to sterilize, and does not cause the problem of deterioration in rice quality that may occur due to strict sterilization, and thus can exhibit excellent texture and taste.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for preparing instant cooked grains and instant cooked grains prepared thereby, wherein superheated steams is used during a cooking process to prevent grains from popping, so that instant cooked grains with excellent appearance quality and improved hardness and texture are provided.

Abstract: What are proposed are low-calorie food products comprising or consisting of (a) at least one milk component and (b) specific galactooligosaccharides (GOS).

Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides an advantageous process for preparing meat curing agents. In some embodiments, a process for continuous conversion of plant-based nitrates to nitrites includes: inoculating a source material liquid comprised of nitrates with a bacterial culture capable of converting nitrates to nitrites; when nitrites in the source material liquid reach a desired concentration, harvesting a first harvest volume of the source material liquid at a harvest rate; and replenishing the harvested volume of the source material liquid with source material liquid comprising additional nitrates at a feed rate, wherein the harvest rate is higher than the feed rate.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions with enhanced protein content, protein compositions with improved functionality, and methods for the preparation thereof.