Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an herbicide mixture comprising pyroxasulfone, chlorotoluron and mesosulfuron-methyl. The present disclosure also relates to an herbicidal composition comprising pyroxasulfone, chlorotoluron, mesosulfuron-methyl and at least one agricultural carrier. The present disclosure also relates to a method and kit for controlling undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: An antibacterial material containing composite tungsten oxide fine particles, which is represented by a general formula MxWyOz.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and compositions for increasing the nitrogen (N) fixation of diazotrophs or acquisition of N for a plant in need thereof. Embodiments of the methods and compositions comprise at least one live endophyte strain, wherein the live endophyte strain is isolated from one or more plants grown in a nutrient-limited and/or water-stressed environment. In some embodiments, the endophyte strain can be administered to a plant, wherein the endophyte strain synergistically increases the nitrogen fixation of the diazotrophic strain associated with the plant. In other embodiments, the diazotrophic strain is not associated with a plant. Embodiments of the present disclosure have broad application to reduce fertilizer requirements, increase plant carbon sequestration, increase production of hydrogen gas for use as an energy source or in chemical industries and to increase growth of industrial microbial strains, reducing the need for ammonium or nitrates in fermenters.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the cultivation of the Methylobacterium genus of bacteria. In particular the method provides methods for the efficient and inexpensive cultivation of these bacteria. Additionally, the invention provides methods for the utilization of these bacterial cultures to improve plant agriculture.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for prophylaxis of infections by fungi, particularly by oomycetes, and of bacterial infections in crop and ornamental plants. Areas of application are vine, fruit, vegetable and ornamental plant growing. The method of the invention is characterized in that an aqueous solution of a protease, alone or in combination with ?-glucanases and/or chitinases, is prepared, stabilizers, stickers and wetters are added, and the additized solution is applied by conventional techniques to the plants a number of times within the vegetation period, preferably ahead of weather-related phases of high infection threat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are delivery systems which incorporate Moringa oleifera extract containing Moringa oleifera coagulation protein, therefore providing consumer products which contain natural extracts that provide antimicrobial benefits. Also disclosed herein are delivery systems including a carrier and a hydrophobic formulation, where the carrier includes Moringa oleifera coagulation protein (MOCP). Also disclosed herein are consumer products including the delivery system of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to insect repellent compositions, in particular to insect repellent compositions comprising hexahydrofarnesyl acetone (HFA), preferably HFA related substances, and a delivery vehicle. The invention also relates to the use of HFA as an insect repellent. Further objects of the invention are the use of oils and enriched extracts of Anisomeles species as insect repellents, and a method of repelling insects and for preventing diseases caused or transmitted by insects. The insect repellent compositions of the invention can provide a prolonged period of protection to a minimum of 8 hours.

Abstract: An oven appliance includes a housing defining a discharge vent, a cooking chamber positioned within the housing, an exhaust duct providing fluid communication between the cooking chamber and the discharge vent, an air handler operably coupled with the exhaust duct for urging a flow of heated air from the cooking chamber, through the exhaust duct, and out of the discharge vent, and a catalytic converter assembly. The catalytic converter assembly includes a catalytic element positioned within the exhaust duct for lowering volatile organic compounds from the flow of heated air and a catalyst heater positioned upstream of the catalytic element for selectively heating the flow of heated air.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing noodle skin pieces comprises a mold roller, a rotary cutter, and a first cutter. The mold roller has a cylindrical body and/or a column body rotatable around a center line as a rotational axis. The first cutter is configured to cut noodle skin pieces from a noodle band. Female molds are formed on an outer peripheral surface of the mold roller. The mold roller is configured to form the noodle skin pieces on the surface of the noodle band by pressing the noodle band with the outer peripheral surface while rotating. The female mold has a center part that is the deepest in the female mold and has a peripheral part. The depth in the female mold becomes gradually shallow from the center part to an outer peripheral edge part of the female mold. The depth at the outer peripheral edge part is zero.

Abstract: Peeling machine (M) for peeling stuffed food products (K) into stuffing casings (B), comprising conveyor means (C) adapted to advance said sausages (K) in succession from an inlet (I) to an outlet (U) of said machine (M) in a direction (Z) of linear advancement and extending through a cutting station (T) for cutting casings (B) of said sausages (K), said cutting station (T) being defined by an engraving device (D, L) adapted to engrave longitudinally and superiorly the casing (B) of each said sausage (K); a unit (U1) for picking up said engraved casing (B), said picking unit (U1) being arranged immediately downstream of said cutting station (T) and defined by removal means adapted to at least partially remove said engraved casing (B).

Abstract: A carcass processing system having a method and apparatus for monitoring the quality of processing carcasses manually or automatically (robotically) by implementing a vision-based architecture, incorporating machine learning and/or artificial intelligence (AI) and empirical data analysis forming a vision-based quality control and audit system, and method of performing the same, for the purpose of performing quality cutting of the carcasses, and making adjustments to the cutting apparatus during processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus M for cleaning poultry giblets X. These giblets X enter the apparatus M through an inlet gutter M0 and are dispensed through an outlet gutter M6. The apparatus M comprises pre-cleaning rollers 3 and 4 arranged under a guiding assembly M1 that directs the giblets X to a gripping and transporting conveyor chain M2 for transporting the giblets X from the pre-cleaning rollers 3 and 4 to a pressing assembly M5, passing through a cutting element M3 and a washing assembly M4 for the giblets X. The apparatus M also comprises a gutter 6 that directs the giblets X to a cleaning system L installed transversely in the apparatus M, enabling the traction of these giblets X from the gutter 6 to the outlet gutter M6. In addition, the invention also describes a method for cleaning poultry giblets X, applied in the apparatus M.

Abstract: A smoker for imparting a smoke flavor profile onto or into a beverage or food is described herein. The smoker includes a smoke channel that receives smoke from a smoke source. The smoker source is connected to the smoke channel to fill up at least a portion of the smoke channel. The smoke travels through the smoke channel into one or more infusion ports. A container is placed in contact with a surface of the smoker receives the smoke. A food or beverage can be added to the container for infusing the smoke into the food or beverage.

Abstract: Described herein are coating compositions and methods of treating fruits and vegetables to resemble the visual appearance of a natural wax bloom on the surface of the fruit or vegetable. The coating composition including a coating agent. The method including applying a coating composition to a surface of the fruit or vegetable, and drying the coating composition on the surface of the fruit or vegetable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Bifidobacteria, compositions comprising said bacteria and to methods for the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a plant based creamer, said method comprising dissolving a plant protein in water to form a plant protein mixture; dispersing triglyceride in the plant protein mixture; homogenizing the plant protein mixture to form an emulsion; applying a thermal treatment to the emulsion; homogenizing the thermal treated emulsion to form a plant based liquid; and spray drying the plant based liquid to form a powder, wherein an emulsifier is added to either the plant protein mixture or to the triglyceride prior to the dispersing of the triglyceride in the plant protein mixture.

Abstract: A method for accumulating cheese milk from which to make natural cheese. The method includes the steps of creating a first stream of concentrated acidified milk, creating a second stream of re-blended acidified milk, creating a third stream of cream, and creating a fourth stream of homogenized milk. The four streams are combined to produce an accumulated cheese milk from which to make the natural cheese.

Abstract: An upward flow extraction method, apparatus, and extract are disclosed. The upward flow extraction method can comprise loading extraction material into an extraction cell having a bottom portion and a top portion; introducing a first aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell; expelling gas from the extraction cell through the top portion of the extraction cell; closing the top portion of the extraction cell and increasing the pressure in the extraction cell as extraction medium flows into the bottom portion of the extraction cell; stopping the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell; steeping the extraction material in the extraction medium under pressure to produce an extract; and introducing a second aliquot of extraction medium through the bottom portion of the extraction cell to push extract through top portion of the extraction cell.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide, for example, a coffee bean extract containing a Liberica coffee bean extract and having an improved flavor with a less musty smell, and a method of producing the coffee bean extract. The present invention relates to a coffee bean extract having an isovaleric acid content per soluble solids of less than 10 ppm, wherein the coffee beans include Liberica coffee beans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coffee powder for providing a coffee beverage with crema. Further aspects of the invention are the use of a coffee powder to prepare a beverage: a beverage powder mixture and a method for the manufacture of a freeze-dried coffee powder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beverage and/or flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, comprising: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication the operator interface, the programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the internet, and being operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one beverage and/or flowable edible and/or inedible product; and the dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one beverage and/or flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.

Abstract: Whole-cut imitators are disclosed mimicking animal muscles that have a basic structure that is common to most if not all animal species that are consumed for meat. The animal muscle mimics are made from plant proteins and other components that comprise whole-cuts that are in turn comprised of muscle fascicles, which in turn are made of plant-based muscle fibers. The muscles, fascicles and plant-based muscle fibers are bound together by extra-cellular matrix, (ECM), of which there are three kinds, a first ECM that binds plant-based muscle fibers together that is called the endomysium, a second ECM that coats and binds fascicles that is called the perimysium, and a third ECM that coats and binds muscles together that is called the epimysium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing plant-based meat with artificial muscle fiber inserted therein. The method for manufacturing plant-based meat with artificial muscle fiber inserted therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a step of preparing an artificial muscle fiber composition by mixing alginic acid, carrageenan, and glucomannan in distilled water (S100); and a step of injecting the artificial muscle fiber composition into an inner nozzle of a 3D printer having double nozzles in which the inner nozzle is inserted inside an outer nozzle, injecting a vegetable protein composition into the outer nozzle, and then conducting 3D printing (S200).

Abstract: An apparatus configured to process foodstuff materials can include an exterior tube, an inner shaft, and multiple differently shaped protrusions. The exterior tube can have a foodstuff inlet, an outlet, and a longitudinal axis, and can be configured to facilitate the conveyance of foodstuff materials along a material passage from the foodstuff inlet to the outlet. The inner shaft can be located within the exterior tube, can extend along the longitudinal axis, and can combine with the exterior tube to define the material passage. The inner shaft can be configured to be rotationally driven. The multiple differently shaped protrusions can be coupled to and extend from the inner shaft, and these differently shaped protrusions can be configured to process the foodstuff materials when the inner shaft is rotationally driven. Processing can include conveying, agitating, and/or hydrating the foodstuff materials.

Abstract: System for pretreating and processing animal manure into a protein meal and oil for use in fish and animal feed. The system uses composting to eliminate pathogens and then utilizes insects to convert the organic matter into protein. The insects are then processed and sold whole or as a protein meal and oil for use as ingredients in animal and fish feed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is use of an aspartic acid derivative having a structure represented by formula (I), or a racemate, stereoisomer, geometric isomer, tautomer, solvate or feed-acceptable salt thereof, in preparing an animal feed additive that significantly improves production performance of farmed animals, wherein each of Y and X is independently a C1-C20 alkyl or H; R1 is R1aC(?O) or H; R2 is R2aC(?O); and each of R1a and R2a is independently (A)(B)N—(CH2)0-5—, and each of A and B is independently a C1-C20 alkyl or H.

Abstract: A wildlife supplement and a related method of controlling supplement consumption, reducing mold in a supplement and/or administering a therapeutic agent, with a particular level of sodium, to an animal in the wild at a remote location is provided. The feed supplement can include sodium in an amount of 5% to 80% by weight, and optionally a feed ingredient, attractant, and/or a mineral supplement. The feed supplement can be applied in a remote area, optionally distal from any livestock feeding area. Consumption of the feed supplement by the animal can be self-regulated by the animal via the sodium content. Mold and/or bacterial growth can be limited via the sodium content. The sodium content can entice animals to consume a therapeutic agent in a controlled manner to orally self-vaccinate, treat and/or prevent a disease or condition.

Abstract: A method and system for producing a high protein meal from a whole stillage byproduct produced in a grain dry-milling process for making ethanol, with optional back end milling options, is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for producing a high protein meal from a whole stillage byproduct includes separating the whole stillage byproduct into an insoluble solids portion and a thin stillage/centrate portion, wherein at least one milling step can be applied to one or both of the insoluble solids portion and the whole stillage portion. Next, the centrate portion may be separated into a protein portion and a water-soluble solids portion. And then the protein portion can be dewatered and/or dried to define a high protein meal having at least 40 wt % protein on a dry basis.

Abstract: A crumble feed formulation for reducing methane production by a ruminant animal, said crumble feed formulation is disclosed. The crumble feed formulation comprises an effective amount of at least one species of red marine macroalgae combined within a crumble nutrient, wherein said crumble feed formulation has a dry matter content of from about 85% to about 95% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides combinations comprising a sedating antihistamine and selected indole-based natural products such as L-tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan and melatonin, along with pharmaceutically acceptable calcium and magnesium salts and selected B vitamins. These combinations are useful in providing a medicament for improving sleep in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceutical compositions, foods, beverages, cosmetic compositions, diet supplements) comprising deuterated caffeine. The provided compositions may be useful for treating and/or preventing various diseases and conditions, such as obesity, causing weight loss, increasing metabolic rate, reducing appetite, increasing energy expenditure, increasing urine output, increasing sodium excretion, reducing edema, a pain disorder, apnea, hypotension, an encephalopathy, a neurological or psychiatric disorder, and an inflammatory disorder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preventing crystal maltitol from caking in storage, comprising: detecting a temperature and a humidity of a dried crystal maltitol on-line in real time, an on-line temperature and humidity meter being configured to set a sieving and packaging treatment condition, a redrying treatment condition, and an aging treatment condition; performing a sieving and packaging treatment on the crystal maltitol whose temperature and humidity satisfy the sieving and packaging treatment condition, performing a redrying treatment or an aging treatment on the crystal maltitol whose temperature and humidity satisfy the redrying treatment condition or the aging treatment condition; detecting a temperature and a humidity of the crystal maltitol after the redrying treatment or the aging treatment, and performing the sieving and packaging treatment after the crystal maltitol on the crystal maltitol whose temperature and humidity satisfy the sieving and packaging treatment condition, or e

Abstract: A method for filtering a food product, including the steps of: (a) providing a food product, wherein the food product comprises a fermentation liquid derived from an edible nitrate containing plant; (b) passing the food product through a first filter; (c) passing the food product through a second filter; and (d) optionally controllably spray drying the food product at high-temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pigment compositions for meat substitutes and meat substitutes including such pigment compositions. The pigment compositions include a thermolabile AlacDFX variant polypeptide, e.g. a thermolabile DFX polypeptide including a sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:1 and including a mutation at a position selected from the group consisting of I76, H68, E106, K58, E108, K90, I15, I16, I89, Q88, F102, Y80, Y7, and combinations thereof relative to SEQ ID NO:1. The pigment compositions provide a pink and/or red color to a meat substitute composition that transitions to a brown color after cooking.

Abstract: Disclosed is single chamber hot air corn popper that includes a base with a blower and heater that blows air into a recessed popping chamber in which popcorn is present. The hot air corn popper is configured so that as the popcorn pops it is retained in a bowl assembly that facilitates the return of unpopped popcorn kernels present in the popped corn to the popping chamber for continued exposure to the hot air to improve the popping efficiency of the hot air popper as compared to conventional hot hair corn poppers.

Abstract: A cultured meat product may comprise a scaffold comprising an electrospun polymer fiber, and a population of cells. The cultured meat product may have a thickness from about 100 ?m to about 500 mm. A method of producing such a cultured meat product may comprise preparing the scaffold, placing the scaffold into a bioreactor, adding the population of cells to the bioreactor, culturing the population of cells in the bioreactor containing the scaffold for a period of time, thereby forming the cultured meat product, and removing the cultured meat product from the bioreactor. The cultured meat product may be configured to mimic the taste, texture, size, shape, and/or topography of a traditional slaughtered meat.

Abstract: A high efficiency fermentation process/method for converting nitrate to nitrite in food products, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a food product, wherein the food product comprises a fermentable liquid medium obtained and/or derived from an edible nitrate containing plant; and (b) controllably fermenting the food product such that nitrate to nitrite conversion results in nitrite concentration levels greater than approximately 3% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a molded potato product, comprising temperature control in two steps, and to a molded potato product produced by a method of said kind.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses systems and methods for preparing compound crystals of erythritol and high-intensity sweeteners. The systems may comprise a fermentation liquid storage tank, a ceramic membrane filtration system, a nanofiltration system, a first evaporator, a first crystallization kettle, a first centrifuge, a sugar dissolution tank, a decolorization tank, an ion exchange column, a blending tank, a second evaporator, a second crystallization kettle, a second centrifuge, a hot-air drying tank, a fluidized drying bed, and a finished product tank sequentially connected through pipelines. The systems may further comprise a high-intensity sweetener storage tank, a primary mother liquor tank, and a secondary mother liquor tank. The finished product tank may store a prepared compound crystallization product of the erythritol and the high-intensity sweetener.

Abstract: An acid liquid seasoning includes at least acetic acid, an edible oil and fat, and water, and at least a part of the acid liquid seasoning includes an emulsified phase. In the acid liquid seasoning, the content of the acetic acid is 0.1% by mass or more and 3.0% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of an aqueous phase, the content of the edible oil and fat is 10% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the acid liquid seasoning, the edible oil and fat includes unroasted sesame oil, and the ratio of the content of the unroasted sesame oil in the acid liquid seasoning to the content of the acetic acid in the aqueous phase is 0.1 or more and 10 or less.

Abstract: A meat substitute composition having a plant-based protein and a sensory modifier, such that the composition has reduced bitterness and/or plant protein flavor relative to an equivalent meat substitute composition without the sensory modifier. The sensory modifier may include a dicaffeoylquinic acid or salt thereof; and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of monocaffeoylquinic acids, monoferuloylquinic acids, diferuloylquinic acids, monocoumaroylquinic acids, dicoumaroylquinic acids, and salts thereof.

Abstract: A food or beverage product comprising: ethyl butyrate; and 5 mass or more of collagen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the method for production of a composition comprising at least 15% nucleotides, preferably at least 18% nucleotides, more preferably at least 22% nucleotides and at least 40% amino acids and peptides, and to a composition comprising at least 15% nucleotides, preferably at least 18% nucleotides, more preferably at least 22% nucleotides and at least 40% amino acids and peptides obtainable according to the said method. The method of the present invention involves obtaining the biomass by cultivating at least one microorganism strain(s) characterized by a growth rate in the process of at least 0.85 h-1. The composition of the present invention is particularly useful in the production of animal feed, pet food, food products, fermentation medium or supplement, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, RNA or DNA, or flavour enhancers.

Abstract: An avocado cutting and pitting process has steps of: vertically approaching pairs of knives to the fruit-holding flights so that blades of each pair of knives are inserted in opposite sides of the avocado and in diametrical slots of fruit-holding flights recesses; horizontally moving the pairs of knives so that the blades approach each other around the same avocado pit; horizontally moving the pairs of knives so that the blades move away from each other with respect to the pit; lowering plungers for beating the pits; lifting the plungers with respect to the pits; and vertically removing the pairs of knives with respect to the avocados cut and pitted on the fruit-holding flights. A multi-lane machine for the process is also described.

Abstract: An agricultural product processing (roasting) system that uses solar power as the primary heat source. An embodiment includes two rotating hollow chambers for containing agricultural products, such as beans or nuts, during a roasting session. An array of heliostats concentrates reflected solar radiation onto the surface of each hollow chamber, typically one chamber at a time, while the other chamber is cooling or being serviced. The rotational velocity is controlled to ensure even heating from the solar heliostat array, and temperature and humidity sensors may be used to monitor and control the system. Various actuators control the rotational velocity, the opening or closing of vents or perhaps louvers, the directional pointing of the heliostat array, and the opening of a door to empty the hollow chamber after processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a meat substitute for crustacean meat. A method for manufacturing a meat substitute for crustacean meat, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises (S100) a step for dissolving starch in water to prepare a starch gel, and (S200) a step for adding the starch gel into an external nozzle of a 3D printer, which has a double nozzle in which an internal nozzle is inserted and arranged inside the external nozzle, adding a fish meat composition into the internal nozzle, then discharging the starch gel and fish meat composition at the same time and 3D-printing into a predetermined form.

Abstract: A solid aerosol precursor for an aerosol forming article is provided. The solid aerosol precursor comprises a sheet of aerosol forming substrate. The sheet has a longitudinal length and transverse width. The sheet is embossed with a 2-dimensional pattern of embossed regions and the sheet is separated along the longitudinal dimension into a plurality of strips. The strips are gathered together thereby forming the precursor.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol upon heating comprises a plurality of components including an aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-forming substrate is in the form of a hollow tubular segment defining a substrate cavity extending between an upstream end of the aerosol-forming substrate and a downstream end of the aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises a plurality of thermally conductive particles and an aerosol-former. The combination of tubular geometry and thermally conductive particles allows swifter time to first puff, improved efficiency of aerosol extraction and lighter weight of aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol-provision device, the article including at least one fluid-permeable susceptor plug.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating component for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device includes a heating material in thermal contact with aerosol generating material, and the heating material includes a plurality of elongate portions or elements which extend through or around said aerosol generating material in a first direction. The elongate portions or elements of the heating material are substantially parallel. An article and a system are also described.