Abstract: Plant-based protein beverages containing phospholipids and oilseed proteins are disclosed. Adding lecithin to the beverage increases the beverages' heat stability and solubility while decreasing their viscosity.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-bacterial compositions comprising whole cells of an Aneurinibacillus bacterium designated as NH or an anti-bacterial protein expressed by the NH. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of using the anti-bacterial compositions to inhibit the growth of bacteria such as Campylobacter jejuni and Listeria monocytogenes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for tempering an organic product in an enclosed structure using a liquid maintained at a predefined temperature. The apparatus is used for introducing the organic product through at least one access means of the enclosed structure into the liquid, circulating the liquid from the enclosed structure through a heating unit and back into the enclosed structure to increase a temperature of the liquid up to a predefined temperature, and supplying a gaseous substance into the enclosed structure for a predefined time period based on a temperature of the liquid in the enclosed structure. The organic product is removed through the access means of the enclosed structure when a core temperature of the organic product reaches the predefined temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides iron-complexed phycocyanobilin (PCB) compounds and in particular compositions and food products containing iron-complexed phycocyanobilin (PCB) compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high fiber-containing ready-to-eat food pieces, compositions including such food pieces, and methods of making such food pieces. The food pieces include at least 35% and up to 55% by dry weight total fiber, an insoluble fiber content of at least 28% to about 40% by dry weight, and a soluble fiber content of about 7% to about 15% by dry weight. The food pieces include bran, optionally a second insoluble fiber source, psyllium husk, and a starch ingredient, with a moisture content of up to 4% by weight. Compositions containing such high fiber food pieces and methods of making them are also described.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a shelf-stable multi-use instant cooking kit with improved cookability includes: an ingredient pack in which an uncooked dry ingredient is vacuum-packed; a seasoning pack in which a seasoning is vacuum-packed; a raw rice can in which raw rice is vacuum-stored in a container having a can shape so as to be shelf-stable; and a container including an inner layer having a rice cooker shape, and an outer layer surrounding the inner layer and having a handle, in which the dry ingredient, the seasoning, and the raw rice are inserted together into the container, and a preset amount of water is poured into the container, so that a cuisine in a form of a bowl of rice served with toppings is prepared when the dry ingredient, the seasoning, the raw rice, and the water are inserted and heated.

Abstract: A dry powder fermenter and an application thereof in preparation of cured meat products. The dry powder fermenter includes Lactiplantibacillus plantarum YR07, Latilactobacillus sakei L. 48, and Lactobacillus curvatus D2. The dry powder fermenter prepared by the present disclosure can be applied in indigenous fermented meat products, which may significantly shorten the fermentation time of the meat products and improve the flavor of the fermented meat products, with the fastest fermentation time being 4 days.

Abstract: It is provided a process for producing a foie gras-free product suitable for roasting as a foie gras bloc or foie gras. The present process comprises at least four tempering phases: Tempering phase A as the first heating phase; tempering phase B as the first cooling phase, tempering phase C as the second heating phase or pasteurization phase; and tempering phase D as the second cooling phase of the pasteurized product. The specific temperature control takes into account the specific properties of the protein-fat matrix of the liver tissue and the added fat components, whereby the creamy and compact structure of the product is achieved.

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Abstract: A potato chip specifically designed to be used as a sandwich or hamburger flavor layer. The chip is sized to fit within the perimeter of the bread or bun, with no overhang or protrusion, resulting in a desirable sandwich chip-to-bread ratio and a consistent distribution of ingredients across all portions of the sandwich. The potato chip is made from a potato paste that can be flavored with a wide range of flavors, such as salted, sour cream and onion, barbecue, cheese and onion, spicy jalapeno, ranch, and more. In one embodiment, a method of making the potato chip is disclosed which involves preparing the potato paste, extruding it into the desired shape and size, drying it, and seasoning it with different flavors.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to sweetener and/or umami compositions, methods of making same, products comprising same, and methods of improving mouthfeel in a product, e.g., a savory or umami food or beverage. In various aspects, the disclosed compositions comprise a sweetening agent and/or an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In various aspects, the disclosed sweetener compositions comprise a sweetening agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed savory compositions comprise an umami agent and a taste modulator component. In further aspects, the disclosed taste modulator composition can further comprise an additional CaSR modulator. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flavor enhancers for providing a roasted chicken flavor.

Abstract: Food and/or beverage additives are generally provided. In some embodiments, the additive comprises a sweetener (e.g., a healthy sweetener). The additives and/or sweeteners described herein may be useful when added a food and/or beverage e.g., to increase the sweetness of a food and/or beverage. In some embodiments, the additives and/or sweeteners may advantageously be used to reduce the sugar and/or caloric content of a food and/or beverage e.g., as compared to the food and/or beverage without the additive and/or sweetener or containing conventional sweeteners. Advantageously, the additives comprising the sweeteners described herein may be useful for providing a food and/or beverage having a relatively low glycemic index and/or a relatively low number of calories per serving.

Abstract: Grape seed extract compositions and related systems and methods for manufacture are provided. The methods can include obtaining a grape seed extract source material; filtering the grape seed extract source material to obtain a first retentate and a first permeate; drying the first retentate to obtain a first grape seed extract having a first mean degree of polymerization; filtering the first permeate to obtain a second retentate and a second permeate; drying the second retentate to obtain a second grape seed extract having a second mean degree of polymerization less than the first mean degree of polymerization; purifying the second permeate to obtain a purified liquid; and drying the purified liquid to obtain a third grape seed extract having a third mean degree of polymerization less than the second mean degree of polymerization.

Abstract: A consortium of specific probiotic bacteria comprising Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium breve with specific carbohydrate degrading properties, specific human milk oligosaccharide and preferably also beta-galacto-oligosaccharides with a higher degree of polymerization, is particularly effective for improving intestinal microbiota resilience.

Abstract: A composition that provides at least the same amount of bioavailable calcium to a non-dairy consumable as a dairy consumable on a weight-by-weight basis without an unpleasant taste and mouthfeel, and to consumables containing such compositions. Also disclosed is a method of imparting a flavor and mouthfeel reminiscent of dairy to a non-dairy consumable.

Abstract: A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired.

Abstract: A destemming device includes a housing, a motor, and a belt system configured to fit within the housing. The housing includes at least one cutting aperture. The belt system includes a first belt assembly and a second belt assembly. The first belt assembly includes a first plurality of rollers and a first gripper belt extending around the first plurality of rollers. The second belt assembly includes a second plurality of rollers and a second gripper belt extending around the second plurality of rollers. The first gripper belt and the second gripper belt define a nip. The at least one cutting aperture is aligned with the nip. The motor is operatively connected to the belt system.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for adjusting the height of a nozzle on an extruder assembly using a height adjuster on the extruder assembly to raise and to lower the nozzle and adapted particularly to the production of products, such as string cheese sticks, having a weight within a target range.

Abstract: A multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle food additive manufacturing device and method are provided. A multi-frequency ultrasound coupling printing system is set up on a multi-nozzle additive manufacturing device, which improves the rheological properties of high-viscosity and large-particle food ink by generating a cavitation effect through the high-frequency vibration of ultrasound and improves the printability of food ink while retaining the nutrients and texture of the food ink. The application of the multi-frequency ultrasound coupled multi-nozzle device to food additive manufacturing enables it to achieve a smaller nozzle diameter and higher printing speed than conventional additive manufacturing systems, which improves the printability of the food ink while realizing large-scale production.

Abstract: A method for forming a marbled foodstuff (FM) product includes the steps of extruding a first foodstuff (F1) into a foodstuff conduit (26, 36) and injecting a second foodstuff (F2) into the first foodstuff (F1) within the foodstuff conduit (26, 36). The first foodstuff (F1) includes water, red dye #3, natural smoke flavor, bacon flavor, soy isolate, wheat gluten, native tapioca starch, wheat protein texturizer, and megacell-80 texturizer, in combination with other elements. The second foodstuff (F2) includes water, starch, egg whites, soy protein isolate, bacon flavor paste and bacon type flavor, and soy oil, in combination with other elements. The first foodstuff (F1) and the second foodstuff (F2) provided a non-homogenous, marbled appearance when the second foodstuff is injected into the first foodstuff to provide a vegetarian foodstuff having the appearance and flavor of natural bacon.

Abstract: The invention provides an aerosol-generating material comprising: (a) aerosol-former material, (b) chitosan, (c) additional binder, and (d) filler. The invention also provides: methods for forming the aerosol-generating material; an aerosol-generating composition comprising the aerosol-generating material; a consumable for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision device, the consumable comprising the aerosol-generating composition; a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising the consumable and the device; a method of generating an aerosol using the non-combustible aerosol provision system; and a use of the aerosol-generating composition in a consumable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing compositions comprising a constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis. The invention also relates to the compositions and products incorporating them.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming substrate is provided for an aerosol generating system, the aerosol-forming substrate including: a first particulate material; and a second particulate material, the first particulate material being formed from particles having a D50 size of between 2 micrometres and 20 micrometres, and the second particulate material being formed from particles having a D50 size of between 50 micrometres and 80 micrometres, the aerosol-forming substrate being a solid unitary body. An aerosol generating article including the aerosol-forming substrate, and a process for manufacturing the aerosol-forming substrate, are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosolizable material is provided. The aerosolizable material comprises at least one cannabinoid, and at least one carrier constituent, the material having a turbidity of about 10 NTU or less. Methods of making the aerosolizable material and articles comprising the aerosolizable material are also provided.

Abstract: This application relates to an e-liquid and an atomization device including the same. The e-liquid includes nicotine and organic acids, wherein the molar ratio of protonated nicotine to unprotonated nicotine in an aerosol produced by heating and atomizing the e-liquid is 1:0.1 to 1:2.5. The e-liquid according to this application may effectively enhance users' throat hit and provide users with a desirable smoking experience.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for an oral product, the composition comprising an alginic acid compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 10,000-900,000 and selected from the group consisting of alginic acid, salts thereof, esters thereof, and combinations of the foregoing.

Abstract: A device includes a u-shaped receptacle comprising a base wall and two sidewalls that extend off of the base wall. The two sidewalls are generally parallel to each other and parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the u-shaped receptacle. The device also includes a packing block disposable between the two sidewalls. The base wall, the two sidewalls, and the packing block together bound therebetween a variable size region for receiving a material. The packing block is movable along the central longitudinal axis between the two sidewalls relative to the base wall. Movement of the packing block adjusts a size of the variable size region. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter used in a flavor inhalation article, wherein: the filter comprises a sheet filling part in which sheets comprising a web material are gathered in a width direction Y intersecting the longitudinal direction X of the sheets and are reduced in size to or below the diameter of the filter, and a rolled paper in which the sheet filling part is wrapped; and the sheets have first crimped regions in which a prescribed number of crimped parts are formed by implementing a crimping treatment on a partial region extending over the entire longitudinal direction X.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for filtering particles out of cigarette smoke includes a tube having a smoking end and a suction end, and a perimeter wall which is gas impermeable. A first filter is coupled to and is positioned within the tube adjacent to the suction end. The first filter comprises a first filtering substance that is gas permeable and is configured for capturing particulates in smoke when the smoke flows through the first filtering substance. The first filtering substance comprises cotton wool. A second filter is coupled to and is positioned within the tube adjacent to the first filter. The second filter comprises a second filtering substance that is gas permeable and is configured for capturing particulates in the smoke when the smoke flows through the second filtering substance. The second filtering substance comprises one of coconut activated carbon and bamboo activated carbon.

Abstract: This filler element is used in a flavor inhaler, and comprises: a folded part in which one sheet composed of a nonwoven fabric has been folded in the width direction intersecting the longitudinal direction thereof, and the diameter thereof has been reduced to a size not greater than the diameter of the filler element; and wrapping paper that is wrapped on the folded part. A section of the folded part in the circumferential direction thereof has an opening that is open along the axial direction of the folded part, and a capsule encapsulating an additive is placed on the interior of the folded part via the opening.

Abstract: A filter substrate and binder filter rod making process with multiple connecting binding areas or binders throughout the filter substrate or other biodegradable materials, mono-fiber or multi-fiber, regardless of whether the paper(s)/substrate(s) has been crimped, embossed, or not, which improve the substrate properties including mechanical strength, filtration capability for both vapor/gases and particulate/solids phases, TAR, Nicotine and especially Carbon Monoxide, sensorial neutrality, visual improvements before and after use and substrate processability.

Abstract: This filler element is used in a flavor inhaler, and comprises: a folded part in which one sheet composed of a nonwoven fabric has been folded in the width direction Z intersecting the longitudinal direction X thereof, and the diameter thereof has been reduced to a size not greater than the diameter of the filler element; and wrapping paper that is wrapped on the folded part. A section of the folded part in the circumferential direction thereof has an opening that is open along the axial direction X of the folded part, and an additive is placed on the interior of the folded part via the opening.

Abstract: A non-combustion-heating-type stick comprising: a substrate that includes an aerosol source; a cooling portion that produces an aerosol by cooling a vapor produced by heating the substrate; and a filter portion that is disposed in an area through which the aerosol passes, wherein at least one of the substrate, the cooling portion, and the filter portion contains a porous adsorbent.

Abstract: An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device, such as a micro heater or resistor, having at least one nozzle to produce liquid drops on demand in a mouthpiece, wherein at least one nozzle is closable by a valve. The valve may be adapted to cover the at least one nozzle.

Abstract: Provided is a flavour inhaler comprising an accommodating part that is configured to accommodate a consumable product includes: an opening; a first space formation part that forms a space over the entire periphery; a second space formation part that forms a space over the entire periphery; a first support part that is positioned between the first space formation part and the second space formation part in the longitudinal direction of the accommodating part and presses the outer peripheral surface of the consumable product to support the consumable product; and a second support part that is positioned at the opposite side of the second space formation part from the opening in the longitudinal direction of the accommodating part and presses the outer peripheral surface of the consumable product to support the consumable product.

Abstract: An atomization device includes a housing assembly and a handle assembly. The housing assembly includes a first retracted wall and a second retracted wall. The first retracted wall defines a number of first installation holes spaced along a circumferential direction. The second retracted wall defines a number of second installation holes spaced along the circumferential direction. The handle assembly includes a third side wall and a fourth side wall. An inner wall of the third side wall includes a number of first installation protrusions spaced along the circumferential direction. An inner wall of the fourth side wall includes a number of second installation protrusions spaced along the circumferential direction. The first installation protrusions are locked in corresponding first installation holes. The second installation protrusions are locked in corresponding second installation holes.

Abstract: An inhalation device includes: a main body portion; and a panel attachable to and detachable from the main body portion. The panel includes a sensor configured to operate when electric power is fed, the main body portion includes a power supply and a power feeding circuit configured to feed electric power of the power supply to the mounted panel, and the power feeding circuit feeds the electric power of the power supply by non-contact electric power transmission.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus of an aerosol generation device includes: a circuit substrate including a first surface, a second surface located on a back side of the first surface, and a power supply connector mounted on the first surface; a power supply configured to supply electric power to an atomizer that atomizes an aerosol source, the power supply being disposed on a second surface side; and a power supply wiring connected to the power supply and the power supply connector. The circuit substrate includes a cutout, and the power supply wiring passes through the cutout.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler configured to generate an aerosol by heating a smokable substance is provided. This flavor inhaler includes a first board including an electronic element, and a housing containing the first board. The first board includes a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is opposite from the first surface, and is located at a longer distance from the housing than a distance between the first surface and the housing. The flavor inhaler further includes a component facing the second surface of the first board, and a first heat dissipation member interposed between a portion of the second surface of the first board that corresponds to the electronic element and the component.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a side surface between the first surface and the second surface, and a mouthpiece formed on the first surface, an oscillator accommodated in the housing and configured to generate a microwave with a preset frequency, a resonator accommodated in the housing and configured to resonate the microwave to generate an amplified electromagnetic field, and a cartridge including an aerosol generating material and being insertable into the housing, wherein an aerosol may be generated as at least a portion of the electromagnetic field heats the aerosol generating material, the housing may be provided with a cartridge insertion hole through which the cartridge is inserted, and the cartridge insertion hole and the mouthpiece may not overlap.

Abstract: An atomization device includes a housing assembly, a liquid storage cartridge assembly and a sealing element. The housing assembly includes a first housing portion and an incentive assembly. The first housing portion includes an installation cavity. The liquid storage cartridge assembly is detachably assembled in the installation cavity. The liquid storage cartridge assembly includes a liquid storage cartridge shell, a liquid storage cotton and an end cover. The incentive assembly is configured to heat or vibrate the liquid storage cartridge assembly to atomize a substance adsorbed in the liquid storage cotton into a gaseous state. The sealing element seals the liquid storage cartridge assembly and/or the incentive assembly in the housing assembly.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing including a first housing portion defining a chamber configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; a second housing portion configured for removable attachment to the first housing portion, the chamber defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, the first housing portion defining an opening at an end of the cavity, and the opening being positioned at a first end of the first housing portion; an electric heater positioned within the first housing portion; a power supply positioned within the second housing portion; and a controller positioned within the first housing portion, the controller being configured to control a supply of power from the power supply to the electric heater when the second housing portion is attached to the first housing portion.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article, for use with an aerosol generating device having a heating chamber, consists of a porous liquid storage material for storing an aerosol generating liquid and which is configured for insertion into the heating chamber. The porous liquid storage material includes an opening for receiving an elongate heating element of an aerosol generating device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system comprising a reservoir for aerosolizable material, a wick for receiving aerosolizable material from the reservoir, and a vaporizer for vaporizing aerosolizable material in the wick. A structure from the aerosol provision system, in response to a temperature of the vaporizer or wick exceeding a predetermined temperature, is operable to change from a first configuration in which operation of the vaporizer is possible, to a second configuration in which operation of the vaporizer is prevented. This structure could be operable to reversibly change between the first configuration and the second configuration, and might be configured to short circuit the vaporizer in some cases. The structure might also be configured to disconnect a connection lead for delivering power to the in some cases.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device is provided, including: a heating chamber, configured to removably receive an aerosol generation product; a heater, where the proximal end of the heater is configured to be inserted into the aerosol generation product received in the heating chamber; a base, configured to keep the distal end of the heater; a fixing base, configured to keep the base; and a first spacer, disposed between the base and the fixing base, so that a specific gap is at least partially kept between the base and the fixing base. Through the first spacer, a specific gap is at least partially kept between the base and the fixing base; and a contact area between the base and the fixing base is reduced, heat loss of the heater caused by the contact between the base and the fixing base is avoided, and a surface temperature of the device can be reduced.

Abstract: An aerosol generator is provided. The aerosol generator comprises an aerosol generating layer comprising aerosol generating material, a resistive heating layer configured to heat the aerosol generating material, and a support layer comprising a support. The resistive heating layer is on a first side of the support. The resistive heating layer comprises at least one of a first type of electrical contact and at least one of a second type of electrical contact. At least one of the first type of electrical contact and the second type of electrical contact is accessible from a second side of the support.

Abstract: An atomization core includes: a substrate having an atomization surface and through holes extending to the atomization surface, the substrate guiding an aerosol-forming material to the atomization surface; a heating element arranged on the atomization surface for heating and atomizing the aerosol-forming material to form aerosols; and conductor leads arranged in the through holes and fixed to the substrate to form an integral structure, a first end of each conductor lead of the conductor leads being electrically connected to the heating element, and a second end of each conductor lead of the conductor leads connecting a power supply assembly.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided, and includes a control body serially engaged with a cartridge, the cartridge having an aerosol precursor source housing an aerosol precursor and defining a mouth opening configured to direct an aerosol therethrough to a user. A heater device is operably engaged with the cartridge, wherein the heater device comprises an electrically-conductive carbon element disposed adjacent to a heat-conductive substrate. The heater device is configured to receive the aerosol precursor from the aerosol precursor source onto the heat-conductive substrate, such that the aerosol precursor on the heat-conductive substrate forms the aerosol in response to heat from the electrically-conductive carbon element conducted through the heat-conductive substrate. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling the temperature of a drug foil substrate characterized by stopping the heating while measuring its temperature deciding the amount of time that the drug foil substrate is heated in the following period is disclosed.