Abstract: A baking device includes a first grill unit and a second grill unit pivotally connected to the first grill unit. The first grill unit includes a first housing, a first grill seat disposed in the first housing and facing the second grill unit, and a first grill. The first grill seat includes a first magnetic component, and the first grill includes a second magnetic component. The first magnetic component is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the second magnetic component, so that the first grill is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the first grill seat.

Abstract: A set includes at least two means for creating essentially two-dimensional shaped pieces from an essentially flat plastic material, whereas the plastic material hardens or can be hardened and whereas the means have different shapes and/or sizes, and at least one mould for moulding essentially two-dimensional shaped pieces into a three-dimensional sculpture.

Abstract: A fish scaler pocket knife device is provided. The device is comprised of two body ends, each serving a different purpose with the benefit of one device. The device is comprised of a fish cleaning tool on one end. Additionally, the device is comprised of a fish descaling tool on the opposite end. The body ends are attached at a point of rotation. The knife can be rotated degrees to store safely in the recessed area of the descaling tool.

Abstract: An edible film comprising a dried mucilage and a probiotic dispersed in the dried mucilage, wherein the mucilage may be obtained from, for example, seeds, leaves, middle lamella, fruit, bark, or root of a plant, and wherein the probiotic may be a Lactobacillus, or more particularly, Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Also described herein is a method of preparing an edible film comprising: (i) obtaining a mucilage aqueous solution: (ii) adding a probiotic to the warmed mucilage aqueous solution at a temperature of 30-50° C. to generate a probiotic-containing mucilage solution; (iii) mixing the probiotic-containing mucilage solution; (iv) forming a film of the probiotic-containing mucilage solution on a non-stick surface; and (v) drying the film of the probiotic-containing mucilage solution to produce the edible film. Also described herein is a method of coating produce with the edible film to increase the lifetime and nutritive value of the produce.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a fermented milk product comprising the steps of: —providing a milk base comprising glucose and fructose; and —fermenting the milk base in the presence of a lactic acid bacterial strain and a glucose-fructose oxidoreductase enzyme.

Abstract: Food products and systems and methods for their production involve subjecting pasteurized milk to a concentration process thereby forming liquid concentrated milk, then fermenting the liquid concentrated milk to form a fermented concentrated milk product. The fermented concentrated milk product is combined with a liquid emulsifying agent, thereby forming a food product. The food product is formed without the fermented concentrated milk product and the food product reaching a temperature of 145° F.

Abstract: There are provided a fat lump composition containing a granular body that contains an oil and/or fat having a melting point of 0.1° C. or higher and containing an edible and ionically crosslinkable polymer that is crosslinked with a cation, in which an average particle diameter of the granular bodies is 50 ?m or more and 500 ?m or less; and a meat substitute.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technique for producing a coffee extract, the technique being capable of further reducing the turbidity of the coffee extract. Provided are: a method which is for producing a coffee extract with reduced turbidity and includes a step for bringing a coffee extract into contact with glucoamylase of which the glucoamylase activity per 1 g of coffee beans is 32 U or less; and a method which is for producing a coffee extract with reduced turbidity and includes a step for bringing a coffee extract into contact with glucoamylase and galactomannanase, wherein the glucoamylase is used such that the glucoamylase activity is 0.24 U or more per 1 U of the galactomannanase activity.

Abstract: This disclosure provides shelf stable cocoa nut spreads with all-natural ingredients. The cocoa nut spreads of this disclosure include less carbohydrates (e.g., sugar), less fats, and more protein, than cocoa nut spreads found in the prior art while maintaining a desirable taste profile. Moreover, the cocoa nut spreads described herein are shelf stable even without the presence of unhealthy or unnatural ingredients. Rather, cocoa nut spread compositions and methods described herein are made shelf stable by achieving reduced water activity with all-natural ingredients and natural yeast and mold inhibitors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cotton candy machine with an air supply mechanism, including a cabinet body and the air supply mechanism, wherein a furnace head mechanism is disposed inside the cabinet body, and a sugar making chamber is provided above the furnace head mechanism; the air supply mechanism includes a fan, which is located inside the cabinet body to draw the air outside the cabinet body into the cabinet body; the air inside the cabinet body blows towards the furnace head mechanism and flows through same; and the air inside the furnace head mechanism flows towards the sugar making chamber. which can not only dissipate heat inside the cabinet body and furnace head mechanism of the cotton candy machine, but also make the air pressure in the sugar making chamber large enough, and spun sugar models made are not affected by the height.

Abstract: A frozen beverage dispensing machine includes a barrel. A liquid side of an expansion tank is connected to the barrel. A gas side of the expansion tank is separated from the liquid side by a bladder. A controller is configured to receive liquid pressure measurements from a liquid pressure transducer and is configured to initiate a fill process to provide a flow of liquid through the liquid side of the expansion tank into the barrel in response to the liquid pressure measurements falling below a liquid cut in pressure value. The controller is configured to initiate a gas pressure adjustment process when the liquid pressure measurements are less than a target gas side pressure.

Abstract: A frozen food catching device removably connected to at least a portion of a handle of a frozen food, the frozen food catching device including a food catching base to receive the frozen food that has melted, a plurality of walls disposed on at least a portion of a perimeter of the food catching base to prevent the frozen food from moving away from the food catching base, and a handle receiving aperture disposed at a center of the food catching base to receive the handle therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention describes a bio-based process to produce high quality protein concentrate (HQPC) by converting plant derived celluloses into bioavailable protein via aerobic incubation, including the use of such HQPC so produced as a nutrient, including use as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets.

Abstract: There is provided a method of removing gossypol from one or more plant parts, comprising incubating a mixture of the one or more plant parts with an acidified amino acid solution, wherein amino acid comprises more than one nitrogen-containing functionality. There is also provided a protein isolate having a total gossypol content of less than 250 ppm.

Abstract: This specification discloses heat moisture treated fava bean protein concentrates having between about 50% and about 73% protein, about 0.1% to about 8% be weight starch, and between about 0.1% and about 9% fat, and use of said concentrates in foodstuffs, including for example emulsions, confectionary spreads, and ice cream.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage with alleviated unpleasant taste derived from a functional component when drunk and with excellent quality stability and microorganism control. In the beverage, adjustment is made to satisfy conditions (a) to (c): (a) having a water activity of 0.94 or more; (b) containing a functional component; and (c) being filled in an aerosol type spraying container.

Abstract: A carbonated beverage containing glycerin in an amount of 120 ppm to 1800 ppm is disclosed. A method for producing a carbonated beverage and a method for suppressing foaming in a carbonated beverage are disclosed. The method includes adjusting a concentration of glycerin in a carbonated beverage to 120 ppm to 1800 ppm. The method for suppressing foaming in a carbonated beverage includes adjusting a concentration of glycerin in a carbonated beverage to 120 ppm to 1800 ppm.

Abstract: A handheld vacuum marinator device is provided. The device can include a suction function button configured to activate a suction procedure when depressed and a marinade function button configured to activate a marinade procedure when depressed. The suction procedure includes activating a vacuum device to pull a vacuum through a suction inlet and deactivating the vacuum device when a first vacuum level is detected, and the marinade procedure includes initiating a plurality of cycles of activating the vacuum device to pull the vacuum through the suction inlet, deactivating the vacuum device when a second vacuum level is detected, holding the second vacuum level for a first preset amount of time, releasing the vacuum after the first preset amount of time, and waiting a second preset amount of time to reactivate the vacuum device for a start of a next one of the plurality of cycles.

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: This specification discloses de-flavored legume flour have less intense flavor profiles compared to untreated legume flour. The disclosed de-flavored legume flours have been processed to reduce flavor while minimizing damage to the components to the de-flavored legume flour (compared to an untreated legume flour). The disclosed de-flavored legume flours can be adjusted to have functionality like an untreated legume flour or to have improved function compared to untreated legume flour.

Abstract: A food composition comprising meat or meat substitute, and transglutaminase-treated proteins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel flavoring agent, a flavoring agent composition, and an article including the same, and more particularly, to a flavoring agent as a compound that includes a moiety derived from a sugar compound and a moiety derived from a flavoring compound in a basic backbone and is pyrolyzed into a lactone compound, a sugar compound, and a flavoring compound upon pyrolysis, and a composition and an article including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reversible edible film with dual functionality comprising 1) a mixture of anionic carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) sodium salt, with a viscosity of less than 50 cp, in a concentration between 0.5 and 10% by weight, and at least another polysaccharide, in a concentration between 0.1 and 5% by weight, and glycerin, in a proportion between 1 and 20% by weight, 2) a sauce or marinating liquid, in a proportion between 20:80 and 80:20 with respect to the mixture, and 3) spices, where the film has two differentiated sides: Side A, whose surface is coated with spices, and Side B, composed of the polysaccharide mixture, glycerin, and sauce or marinating liquid. The present invention also contemplates the method of obtaining the film, as well as its different applications.

Abstract: Methods provide for creating compositions for masking non-animal derived protein off-notes. One embodiment of a method includes (a) selecting a non-animal protein for analysis; (b) identifying off-note compounds in the non-animal derived protein; (c) selecting possible antagonist molecules; (d) screening of the antagonist molecules for efficacy of masking the off-note compounds; and (e) combining the efficacious antagonist molecules to form a masking composition. The screening of the antagonist molecules is performed using an aroma blending device configured to deliver at least one aroma substance to the nasal cavities of a user.

Abstract: Provided is a mineral-containing composition for a food additive that enhances flavor (increases umami and/or umami richness) and improves noodle firmness and/or glossiness when added to a food, wherein potassium ion has the highest content among the metal ions present in the mineral-containing composition, and the chloride ion content of the mineral-containing composition is not more than 50% of the potassium ion content.

Abstract: The invention concerns fresh cacao pod husk derived pectin, preferably characterized in a luminosity parameter L of at least 40; a water holding capacity of at least 20.0 g water/g; a molecular weight >200 kDa for at least 40 wt % of the dry extract; a storage modulus of 70 to 120 Pa measured in an emulsion at a strain amplitude of 1%; and a viscosity of 4000 to 7000 cP at 20° C. in a 5% mixture with water at a shear rate of 1/s. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said pectin, comprising a hot water extraction from fresh cacao husks, and the use of said pectin fiber in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A composition containing a Dendropanax morbifera LEV. extract, of the present invention, has excellent activities of inhibiting the oxidation of A2E, inhibiting oxidized A2E-induced death of retinal pigmented epithelial cells, and inhibiting the accumulation of drusen, and thus can be used for preventing eye damage. In addition, a composition containing a Dendropanax morbifera LEV. extract, of the present invention, can be developed even into a therapeutic agent for various eye diseases and a health functional food.

Abstract: A food or beverage comprising cells of at least one bacterium, the cells comprising a crude protein concentration of at least 60 wt % of a total dry weight of the cells and nucleic acid at a concentration of less than about 5 wt % of a total dry weight of the cells, wherein at least 50% of a total number of the cells are dead cells.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to health supplements, and more particularly to a hydration composition for use in the human body. In recent decades, the identification of sodium-glucose transporters, and other dynamic physiological mechanisms responsible for fluid absorption, have led to advances in hydration therapies. In the past, hydration products attempting to capitalize on these advances in re-hydration have been high in sugar and/or sodium content. As the public becomes more health conscious, other contaminates pose additional concerns. Examples of concerning contaminants which may be included in ingredients of current re-hydration treatments are genetically modified organisms (GMO), inorganic pesticides, or gluten. The disclosed composition, use, and system of production are directed to overcoming one or more of the problems set forth above and/or other problems found in the prior art.

Abstract: A system comprises a protein-rich and water-rich raw material, a sleeve within which at least one screw is driven so as to subject the raw material to a thermomechanical treatment, and a die. The die comprises a tubular outer casing having a frusto-conical lower face which diverges downstream, this outer casing being fixedly connected to the sleeve such that the material exiting the sleeve is pushed through the die by the screw or screws. The die also comprises an internal member mounted so as to rotate coaxially relative to the casing and including both an upstream part which extends at least partially inside the casing and has a frusto-conical outer face that diverges downstream and a downstream part which extends outside the casing and is coupled to a drive for rotating the member. The casing and/or the upstream part of the member are thermally regulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol generation for delivery of constituents. derivatives or extracts of cannabis. An aerosol-generating composition is provided comprising a first aerosol-generating material comprising an active substance which is a constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis and a gelling agent, and a second aerosol-generating material comprising a different active substance and a gelling agent. Products including the compositions and methods of preparing the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A device for filling and packing smokable plant material into a smokable paper is disclosed herein. The device includes a filler portion for filling the smokable plant material into a smokable paper such as rolling paper or a pre-rolled cone; a packer portion including a pointed end for packing the smokable plant material in the smokable paper to evenly distribute; and in some embodiments, a handle portion for storing the packer portion and aiding in use of the device.

Abstract: Provided are a heat conducting wrapper for a carbon heat source-applied cigarette, in which the wrapper is triply laminated paper including a first insulating layer, a metal layer, and a second insulating layer, and a carbon heat source-applied cigarette including the wrapper.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article, for use in a non-combustible aerosol generating device including a filtering mouthpiece, an aerosol generating segment and a spacer element positioned between the aerosol generating segment and the filtering mouthpiece, is wrapped at least partially by a first wrapper, wherein the first wrapper includes an outer and an inner surface. Furthermore, the aerosol generating article extends in a length and a circumferential direction. The first wrapper includes at least one tobacco leaf portion. A method for manufacturing such an aerosol generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate; and a ventilation zone including perforations and being arranged downstream of the rod, the perforations being arranged in a peripheral wall of the ventilation zone, each perforation having a central axis, the aerosol-generating article having a central axis, a smallest distance between the central axis of each perforation and the central axis of the aerosol-generating article being between 3% and 15% of an outer diameter of the aerosol-generating article, a thickness of the peripheral wall of the ventilation zone being between 0.1 millimeter and 2.5 millimeters, and the aerosol-generating article having a ventilation level of at least 20%. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device having a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating article is also provided. A method for manufacturing an aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes a first segment which includes: a filling material and a susceptor disposed to enclose a portion of the filling material and be enclosed by another portion of the filling material; and a second segment disposed next to the first segment along a lengthwise direction of the aerosol generating article.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a smoking article comprising a combustible heat source, comprising: a first part containing a combustible heat source; a second part containing a tobacco material; an airflow hole extending to the upstream side of the combustible heat source from the downstream side end of the first part; and a buffer space located between the first part and the second part and connected to the airflow hole, wherein the airflow hole does not penetrate the combustible heat source. The smoking article has an effect of improving combustion persistency by using a combustible heat source to which an airflow hole is applied.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable compact pipe comprising at least one base section having at least one hole. There is also at least one water container section having at least one hole. Furthermore, there is at least one shield. The base section is coupled to the water container section, at least at one orientation. With this design, a hole on the base section and a hole on the water container section are configured to be lined up. Thus, when the stem is inserted into the hole on the base section, and the hole on the water container section, the stem locks the water container section to the base section.

Abstract: A case of a nebulizer includes a discharge outlet that communicates with the outside of the nebulizer. A nozzle has a gas hole and a liquid supply path. The gas hole can supply an output gas. The liquid supply path uses a liquid hole as an opening at one end and a suction inlet as an opening at the other end. The liquid hole is located adjacent to the gas hole and can supply a liquid to an internal space. The suction inlet sucks a liquid to be supplied to the liquid hole. An opening center, which is the centroid of the discharge outlet when an opening surface of the discharge outlet is seen in a plan view, is displaced from a virtual first reference axis. The first reference axis is parallel with the pointing direction of the gas hole and passes through the gas hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a consumable for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device; a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising a non-combustible aerosol provision device and the consumable; and a kit comprising a non-combustible aerosol provision device and the consumable. The consumable comprises a support, aerosol generating material, and a protection element wherein; the aerosol generating material is at least partially supported on at least one surface of the support; the support comprises at least one surface and at least one fixing zone; the or each fixing zone is located on one or more surface of the support; the area extending between the outermost edges of the or each fixing zone includes at least a portion of the aerosol generating material; and the protection element is affixed to at least one fixing zone.

Abstract: A consumable part for use in an aerosol provision system. The consumable part includes a first reservoir for containing aerosolizable material, and a second reservoir for containing flavoring material. The consumable part also includes an aerosolizable material transport element for receiving the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir. The aerosolizable material transport element at least partly separates the first reservoir from the second reservoir, and the aerosolizable material transport element is configured to deliver vaporized aerosolizable material into the second reservoir.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing including a first housing portion defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate and an opening at an end of the cavity, and a second housing portion configured for removable attachment to the first housing portion; and a closure member connected to the second housing portion, the closure member being moveable between a closed position in which the closure member at least partially covers the opening when the second housing portion is attached to the first housing portion and an open position in which the opening is uncovered when the second housing portion is attached to the first housing portion.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes: an accommodating portion provided in a case and configured to accommodate at least a part of an aerosol source; a microwave oscillation unit configured to oscillate microwaves; a power source unit configured to supply electric power to the microwave oscillation unit; an antenna configured to supply the microwaves to the accommodating portion; an isolator connected between the microwave oscillation unit and the accommodating portion; and an air flow path configured to allow air to be taken into the accommodating portion from an outside of the case, in which the isolator includes a circulator that separates incident waves oscillated from the microwave oscillation unit and reflected waves reflected from the accommodating portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic smoking device comprising at least one battery assembly for supplying the electronic smoking device with power, a measuring assembly for measuring device-related parameters, a control unit to evaluate at least one measurement parameter and an aerosol generating assembly which generates aerosol from an aerosol generating product inside at least one cartridge, wherein the battery assembly comprises a galvanic element, characterized in that the galvanic element is at least partially integrated in a housing, wherein the housing surrounds at least the measuring assembly. the control unit, the cartridge and the aerosol generating assembly of the electronic smoking device. The invention relates also to a housing for an electronic smoking device and a method for manufacturing this housing.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device for heating an aerosol generating substrate, e.g., an aerosol generating liquid or a non-liquid aerosol generating substrate, to generate an aerosol for inhalation includes a heat pipe and a heater. The heat pipe is partially filled with a liquid which is vaporisable to form a vapour and has a first end arranged to be positioned away from the aerosol generating substrate and an opposite second end. The heater is positioned at the first end of the heat pipe for heating and vaporising the liquid. The heat pipe includes at least one heat transfer surface positioned away from the first end for transferring heat from the vapour inside the heat pipe to the aerosol generating substrate to thereby heat the aerosol generating substrate.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, a sectional heating device, and an aerosol generating device are disclosed herein. The aerosol generating device includes: a housing, which is provided with a first air intake hole and is internally provided with an airflow channel and an accommodating cavity for accommodating an herbal product, with external air entering the airflow channel through the first air intake hole; and a porous conductive ceramic body, which is located in the housing and at least partially located between the accommodating cavity and the airflow channel, and is configured to heat the air that flows through the porous conductive ceramic body and enters the accommodating cavity, so that the herbal product is heated by the heated air.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system including: an aerosol-forming product including an aerosol source; an accommodating portion accommodating the aerosol-forming product; a microwave oscillation unit; a power supply unit; an antenna that supplies the microwave to the accommodating portion; and a control unit, in which the accommodating portion includes a first microwave shield, the aerosol-forming product includes a second microwave shield, the first microwave shield and the second microwave shield form an applicator that confines the microwave, the applicator transitions between a blocking state in which propagation of the microwave from the applicator to the outside is restricted and a non-blocking state in which propagation of the microwave from the applicator to the outside is enabled, according to a position of the second microwave shield, and the control unit prohibits supply of the microwave from the microwave oscillation unit according to the position of the second microwave shield.

Abstract: This application provides an aerosol generation device and a susceptor for an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device includes: a cavity, configured to receive an aerosol generation product; a susceptor, at least partially extending in the cavity, and configured to be penetrated by a changing magnetic field to produce heat, to heat the aerosol generation product; and an induction coil, arranged in the susceptor, and generate the changing magnetic field. In the above aerosol generation device, the induction coil is accommodated and encapsulated in the susceptor, which is conducive to miniaturization of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a quick liquid injection structure and an aerosol generating device. The quick liquid injection structure includes a valve body, a liquid-injection tube and an elastic member. A gas exhaust hole is disposed on a side wall of the valve body. The liquid-injection tube is coaxially disposed within the valve body, and the liquid-injection tube comprises a liquid-inlet port, a liquid injection passageway and a liquid-outlet hole which are fluidly communicated. The elastic member is sleeved outside the liquid-injection tube, one end of the elastic member abuts against a first abutment part that extends from an outer wall of the liquid-injection tube, and another end of the elastic member abuts against a second abutment part that extends from an inner wall of the valve body. An exhaust gap is formed between the valve body and an end of the liquid-injection tube close to the liquid-inlet port.