Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an instant non-fried noodle. In particular the invention relates to a process for the production of an instant non-fried noodle comprising a) a lipid activation, wherein the lipid is activated by heating the lipid to a temperature between 100 to 180° C. and applying an aeration into the lipid having an air flow rate between 0.5 to 8 L/h/g for 2 to 10 h; b) mixing the activated lipid with flour and other dry ingredients with Kansui salts to form an uniform dough; c) sheeting and slitting the dough to obtain noodle strands; d) steaming the noodle strands; c) optionally seasoning; f) cutting and folding the noodle strands; g) drying and cooling.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flavor compositions that contain iron compounds, such as heme analogues and iron salts. In some embodiments. the flavor compositions comprise a solid plant-based fat. In certain aspects. the disclosure provides uses of such flavor compositions to flavor food products that contain non-animal proteins. such as meat analogue products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavor composition, a method for preparing a flavor composition, a food product containing the flavor composition, and the use of the flavor composition. The present invention further relates to a conched confectionery product and a method for preparing a conched confectionery product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a levansucrase modified high intensity sweetener glycoside, a polysaccharide and an unmodified high intensity sweetener glycoside. The invention also relates to a method for enzymatically modifying a high intensity sweetener glycoside comprising contacting the high intensity sweetener glycoside with a levansucrase in the presence of a monosaccharide acceptor to produce an enzymatically modified high intensity sweetener glycoside and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as a low calorie sweet functional fibre, sweet prebiotic or as a bulk sugar replacement. The invention also relates to the use of a levansucrase for fructosylating a high intensity sweetener glycoside.

Abstract: Described herein is a raw liquid for a seasoning which can be utilized for obtaining a seasoning with a mellow aroma and high palatability by simply performing yeast fermentation so as to enable the yeast fermentation even at home, an index of fermentation control, a set of members including the raw liquid and the index, and a method for manufacturing a seasoning. Also provided is a seasoning that has a fruity aroma hardly noticeable in a conventional soy sauce while having a flavor inherent in a soy sauce.

Abstract: Nutritional products having improved cohesiveness for promoting safer swallowing of food boluses for patients having swallowing conditions are provided, as well as methods of making and using such nutritional products. The nutritional products may include high molecular weight, water-soluble polymers such that the nutritional products have extensional viscosities that provide improved cohesiveness to the nutritional products. The nutritional products may be administered to patients having impaired swallowing ability and/or dysphagia.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for weight loss and improved glucose control using dietary supplements and food products. Specifically, the invention pertains to the utilization of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), and agents that improve insulin resistance in formulations comprising nutraceuticals, fibers, sweeteners, phytochemicals, botanical extracts, proteins, peptides, fatty acids, and other natural compounds. These formulations have demonstrated efficacy in facilitating weight loss, combating obesity, and improving glycemic control. The invention also encompasses various dosage forms for administering these compositions, including powders, granules, liquids, tablets, capsules, gels, and food items.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for removing a covering from produce. An example system includes a structure for supporting a plurality of rollers, the structure being configured to turn a first roller and a second roller. The first roller comprises a first plurality of gear shaped structures, and the second roller comprises a second plurality of gear shaped structures. The first and second gear shaped structures are configured to contact the produce and remove the covering from the produce when the first roller and the second roller are turned.

Abstract: An electronic atomization liquid composition and packaging container thereof are disclosed in the present invention. The electronic atomization liquid composition comprises an e-liquid and an adsorption slow-release carrier in solid state, wherein the adsorption slow-release carrier is located in the e-liquid, and the shape of the adsorption slow-release carrier is at least one of an irregular shape, a spherical shape, a block shape, a granular shape, a columnar shape, a pipe shape, a sheet shape, a letter, a word, a graphic, a symbol, a cartoon, a character, an animal, a plant and a trademark design. In this manner, in the electronic atomization liquid composition and the packaging container thereof of the present invention, the adsorption slow-release carrier adsorbs volatile substances such as essences, cooling agents and nicotine, and then slowly releases same to e-liquid, thereby improving the vaping experience in the middle and late stages.

Abstract: The method includes first defining a reservoir in a housing, the reservoir configured to contain a nicotine pre-vapor formulation, the nicotine pre-vapor formulation including nicotine, positioning a heater and a wick in a chamber, the heater being in heating proximity to the wick, second defining at least one first channel, the at least one first channel being configured to communicate the nicotine pre-vapor formulation from the reservoir to the wick, and third defining at least one first air passage, the at least one first air passage being configured to allow a first airflow to enter the reservoir.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a tobacco flavored liquid for use in a flavor inhaler that generates aerosols, said production method comprising: heating a tobacco material to vaporize a flavor component from the tobacco material; dissolving, in a first liquid as an aerosol source, a gas containing the flavor component to obtain a flavor component-containing liquid; and distilling the flavor component-containing liquid at a temperature lower than the boiling point of the first liquid to obtain a tobacco flavored liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol-generating materials: aerosol-generating compositions comprising the aerosol-generating material: consumables for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the consumables comprising the aerosol-generating composition; and non-combustible aerosol provision systems. The aerosol-generating material comprises: about 1 to about 50 wt % of one or more cannabinoids; about 5 to about 30 wt % aerosol-former material; about 1 to about 30 wt % of one or more terpenes; gelling agent; and optionally filler.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method of manufacturing a tubular element for use in an aerosol generating article. The tubular element may comprise gel, or comprise a porous medium loaded with gel, or comprise thread loaded with gel, or comprise a combination thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling smoking cones includes an elongated hollow body having a cone connector nozzle on one end, a push-rod opening at an opposite end, and a filler port on one side thereof. An elongated locking cap is included and used to support and releasably retain a smoking cone to the cone connector nozzle, along with a spike inserted therethrough to form a central aperture within the smoking cone after filling, and a push-rod used to push smoking material placed within the filler port into the smoking cone.

Abstract: A device manufactures multi-segment rod-like articles of tobacco industry from a continuous rod. The device has a transporting unit, a first cutting unit, a transferring mechanism, a set of drum conveyors, and a measuring system that measures parameters of a first multi-segment rod-like article. The measuring system has a transport device, at least one illuminating device, a registering device, and a processing unit. A second cutting unit of the device cuts the first multi-segment rod-like article into two second multi-segment rod-like articles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling smoking cones includes a hollow cylindrical body having a cone connector nozzle on one end, a push-rod opening at an opposite end, and a filler port on one side thereof. A locking cap is also included and used to releasably retain a cone to the cone connector nozzle, and a push-rod is included and used to push smoking material placed within the hollow cylindrical body via the filler port into the smoking cone.

Abstract: An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device including a mouth end segment to be received in the mouth of a user; an aerosol-generating material configured to generate an aerosol when the article is received in the device and a user draws on the mouth end segment, and a tubular cooling segment having a longitudinal axis and being located between the aerosol-generating material and the mouth end segment through which the aerosol flows towards the mouth end segment. The tubular cooling segment includes a ventilation region through which air is drawn into the tubular cooling segment and the ventilation region is configured such that a swirling flow is generated by air entering the tubular cooling segment through the ventilation region.

Abstract: A heat-not-burn aerosol generating substrate is disclosed. The substrate internally has a porous and loose structure, crystal blocks and plant fiber filaments coexist in the porous and loose structure, gaps exist between the crystal blocks, and the gaps are not uniformly and irregularly distributed in a space. When the heat-not-burn aerosol generating substrate is heated, aerosol generated can pass through the gaps, so as to be sucked by a smoker. In the present disclosure, a heat-not-burn aerosol generating product includes a heat-not-burn aerosol generating substrate and a packaging material for wrapping the heat-not-burn aerosol generating substrate. The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method for a heat-not-burn aerosol generating substrate.

Abstract: A reusable smoking filtration apparatus includes a tip having a tubular shape with a first end and a second end, a freshness plug configured to be coupled to the first end of the tip, and a cross-hair shaped filter configured to be coupled to the second end of the tip.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a plurality of cartridges and an aerosol-generating device. At least one cartridge of the plurality of cartridges includes a first aerosol-forming substrate, the plurality of cartridges are configured for selective connection to each other to form a cartridge assembly. The aerosol-generating device includes a storage including a second aerosol-forming substrate in the storage, an electric heater configured to heat a portion of the second aerosol-forming substrate from the storage section during use of the aerosol-generating system, and a power supply housing, the power supply housing including a power supply and a controller, the controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the power supply to the electric heater, the aerosol-generating device being configured to receive the cartridge assembly at a downstream end of the aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a first housing portion defining a chamber configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; a second housing portion; a heater positioned within the first housing portion; a power supply positioned within the second housing portion; control circuitry configured to control a supply of power from the power supply to the heater; and a first button and a second button each positioned on the first housing portion or the second housing portion, the first button having at least one of a different size and a different shape from the second button, the first button being configured to activate a first function of the aerosol-generating device, the second button being configured to activate a second function of the aerosol-generating device, and the first function being different from the second function. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device is provided. The aerosol generation device includes: a housing, having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end; a bracket, arranged in housing, where the bracket is provided with an accommodation compartment arranged close to the first end and an extension portion extending from the accommodation compartment towards the second end; a heating assembly, at least partially accommodated in the accommodation compartment, where the heating assembly is configured to heat an inhalable material to generate an aerosol; and a circuit board, where one end is kept at the accommodation compartment, and an other end is kept at the extension portion. Through the bracket provided with the accommodation compartment and the extension portion, the heating assembly is accommodated, and the circuit board is kept on the bracket. Therefore, this structure design is compact, and mounting and wiring are convenient.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating device is provided, the cartridge including: a container configured to hold sensorial media, the cartridge being made from biodegradable material, the cartridge further including a plant seed, and the plant seed being germinable. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device and the cartridge is also provided.

Abstract: A replaceable cartridge is provided. The replaceable cartridge comprises a liquid storage portion comprising a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The replaceable cartridge comprises a vaporiser configured to vaporise the liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The replaceable cartridge comprises a thermo-chromatic and thermo-conductive element in thermal contact with the vaporiser, the thermo-chromatic and thermo-conductive element having a temperature threshold beyond which the thermo-chromatic and thermo-conductive element performs a chromatic change.

Abstract: An atomizing core, an atomizer, an electronic cigarette, and an assembly method are provided. The atomizing core is used for atomizing an atomizing substrate to form an aerosol, and includes: an atomizing core housing defining an airflow inlet, an airflow outlet, an accommodating space between the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet, and at least one atomizing substrate inlet in communication with the accommodating space; an atomizing seat arranged in the accommodating space and defining an atomizing channel for being in communication with the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet, and at least one opening for communicating the at least one atomizing substrate inlet with the atomizing channel; and at least one heating sheet arranged in the atomizing channel and at least partially opposite one or more of the at least one opening respectively. Embodiments of the present disclosure can increase the degree of integration of the atomizing core, so as to increase production efficiency and product stability.

Abstract: An aerosol generating consumable (120) includes a liquid reservoir (122) configured to hold an aerosol generating liquid and defining a liquid outlet aperture (124) and a heating assembly (130) fixed to the liquid outlet aperture. The heating assembly includes a capillary body (132) defining a porous outer surface (133). The capillary body is configured to flow aerosol generating liquid from the liquid outlet aperture to the porous outer surface. An electrically resistive heating element (140) is fixed to the porous outer surface and a thermo-conductive polymeric element (150) is fixed to the porous outer surface. The electrically resistive heating element includes an electrical fuse portion (145) configured to stop current flow through the resistive heating element.

Abstract: An aspirator cartridge and an aspirator have new structures. An aspirator cartridge includes a heater unit configured to atomize a liquid in order to generate an aerosol. The heater unit includes: a liquid holding member that has a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface; a heater that comes in contact with the first surface of the liquid holding member; and a support member that supports the second surface of the liquid holding member and is softer than the liquid holding member.

Abstract: An atomization core includes: a support member having a liquid guiding channel and a liquid guiding hole, the liquid guiding channel running through two ends of the support member in an axial direction of the support member, the liquid guiding hole running through a side wall of the liquid guiding channel in a radial direction of the support member; a liquid guiding core sleeved on an outer periphery of the support member, an aerosol-forming medium in the liquid guiding channel being guidable to the liquid guiding core through the liquid guiding hole; and a heating mesh arranged on an outer periphery of the liquid guiding core for heating and atomizing the aerosol-forming medium

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic device including a switched capacitor circuit generating a boosted voltage from a battery voltage and a monolithic transmitter integrated within a single integrated circuit substrate. The monolithic transmitter includes a bridge powered between the boosted voltage and a reference voltage and is operated based upon bridge control signals generated by a digital core within the monolithic transmitter. A tank capacitor and a coil are series connected between output nodes of the bridge. During operation, the monolithic transmitter causes generation of a time-varying magnetic field about the coil, in turn inducing eddy currents in a workpiece disposed within the time-varying magnetic field to thereby heat the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus is described comprising a resonant circuit (having a capacitor in series with an inductor circuit, wherein the inductor circuit comprises at least one inductor, where the at least one inductor includes a lossy inductive element configured to act as a heater, wherein the resonant circuit has a resonant frequency), a pulse generating circuit for applying one or more pulses to said resonant circuit, and a control module for controlling said pulse generating circuit.

Abstract: A modular smoking device includes a housing and a mouthpiece attachment. The housing includes a heating element and an outlet. Sides of the housing are non-linear allowing a user to more easily grasp the housing during use. In one example, the housing has a spherical shape and the mouthpiece attachment has a conical shape. The mouthpiece attachment has an inlet and an outlet. The mouthpiece attachment is attachable and detachable from the housing. When connected, an airflow path extends from the outlet of the housing, through the inlet of the mouthpiece attachment, and out of the outlet of the mouthpiece attachment. During operation, a user deposits heating material within the housing and activates the heating element causing smoking material within the housing to vaporize. The user draws smoke or vapor from housing via the mouthpiece attachment. The mouthpiece attachment includes a liquid cavity and an optional air flow control surface.

Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a primary reservoir, a secondary reservoir in fluid communication with the primary reservoir, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the secondary reservoir in which the vaporization chamber includes a first wicking element. The primary reservoir is configured to store a majority fraction of vaporizable material when in a first pressure state and configured to expel the vaporizable material in response to an increase in headspace when in a second pressure state. The secondary reservoir is formed of absorbent material configured to receive a first volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the first pressure state and to receive a second volume of the vaporizable material from the primary reservoir in the second pressure state in which the second volume is greater than the first volume. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, in order to provide a virtual reality (VR) image to a user, an electronic device may receive state information from an aerosol generating device, generate a target image corresponding to the state information, and output the target image through a display of the electronic device.

Abstract: Vaporization devices, systems, and methods with automated thermal profile control are disclosed. Thermal profile information for a particular vaporizable material is encoded to control the operation of the vaporizer. The thermal profile is defined by a plurality of set points specified by power/temperature setting for a specified time. The thermal profile may be configured to be applied during a single or multiple inhalations. A thermal profile recipe code containing thermal profile information associated with the vaporizer cartridge and/or vaporizable material contained therein may be used to control the thermal profile. The thermal profile information may be automatically read by or communicated to the vaporizer and used thereby to automatically control the vaporizer heating element to implement the desired thermal profile associated with the vaporization material.

Abstract: The following embodiments relate to a method of controlling an electronic device to implement virtual smoke in a virtual display device. The method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment includes predicting a virtual smoke implementation timepoint based on a smoking pattern learned using a pressure sensor and a button included in the electronic device; adjusting a volume and concentration of virtual smoke based on the learned smoking pattern; and transmitting a control signal including the virtual smoke implementation timepoint and the volume and concentration of virtual smoke to a device for displaying a virtual image.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, microelectromechanical systems-based (MEMS-based) sensor and microprocessor. The MEMS-based sensor is within the housing and configured to detect a pressure on the MEMS-based sensor caused by airflow through at least a portion of the housing. The MEMS-based sensor is configured to convert the pressure to an electrical signal, and output the electrical signal. The microprocessor is configured to receive the electrical signal from the MEMS-based sensor, and control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based thereon.

Abstract: A system for monitoring vaping includes a vape monitoring device that attaches to an existing vaping device. The vape monitoring device detects when a hit is taken from the existing vaping device and transmits a packet of hit data regarding the hit (e.g., time of hit and duration) to a local device such as a smartphone. Upon receiving the packet of hit data, in some embodiments, the local device appends a location. The packet of hit data (hit data) with or without the location is transmitted from the local device to a server. Software running on the server analyzes the hit data and if the software determines that an action should be taken, the software communicates with the local device to affect the action. Sample actions include displaying an inspirational message, making a suggestion, invoking a challenge, etc.

Abstract: In order to detect the occurrence of malfunction in a sensor, this power supply unit is provided with a microphone condenser which detects an aerosol generation request, a PTC thermistor which outputs a value which changes depending on electric change in the microphone condenser, and a control portion which, on the basis of the value outputted by the PTC thermistor, detects whether the microphone condenser is in a normal state or an abnormal state.

Abstract: A delivery system including a powered aerosol generating device and an aerosolizable aerosolisable material, wherein the aerosolizable aerosolisable material includes at least one carboxylated active, and wherein the aerosol generating device includes at least one aerosol generator arranged to aerosolize the aerosolizable aerosolisable material to form an inhalable aerosol and a controller configured to facilitate delivery of power to the aerosol generator at more than one power level.

Abstract: An inductively heated aerosol-generating system is provided, including an inductive heating arrangement having an inductor and a susceptor; and a controller to: monitor an electrical control parameter during an operational heating mode, maintain a temperature of the susceptor within an operational temperature range by controlling power supplied referring to a target value of the parameter, determine whether a response of the parameter meets a predetermined condition, and implement a change in operation if the response does not do so, power being supplied as a plurality of discrete pulses of current, the response being analyzed for each pulse to determine whether a value of the parameter rises or falls during the pulse, the controller further identifying upper and lower boundary values of the parameter, and the target value being set to a value between the upper and the lower boundary values.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system can include the cartridge and a control unit, and the system can include a vaporizer for vaporizing An aerosolizable material. The cartridge can include an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region, and a reservoir for containing aerosolizable material for aerosolizing. The cartridge can further include an aerosolizable material level observation means for allowing a user to observe a level of aerosolizable material inside the reservoir. The aerosolizable-material-level observation means can include at least one contoured surface located on a surface of the cartridge to improve the visibility of the aerosolizable material level inside the reservoir due to the interaction of light with the contoured surface.

Abstract: Provided are devices for delivering volatile compound(s) to individuals. The delivery devices can be unpowered devices. The volatile compound(s) can be flavored. Delivery device can comprise engageable components releasably held together by a selectively releasable attachment mechanism. In aspects, the delivery devices further comprise an adjustable airflow control mechanism. In aspects, movement of delivery device components is associated with visual, audible, tactile, or audible and tactile indication of movement or position of device elements. In aspects, element(s) of a delivery device or a device in a system serve as a fidget movement element, being detectably moveable within a short period upon application of a small initiation force easily being returned to a position suitable for repeating the movement. Further provided are methods of using such delivery devices or systems for promoting user sensory experiences or for other beneficial effects, such as reducing habit-related behaviors or sensations.

Abstract: Underwear according to the present disclosure may include an underwear portion and a band portion. The underwear portion may include a back side as an opposite side of a front side, in which the back side includes a cleft-fitting region that deforms to conform to the shape of an intergluteal cleft after underwear is worn. The band portion may include a cleft-fitting band disposed in a corresponding direction along the cleft-fitting region and a support portion supporting the cleft-fitting band. According to the present disclosure, underwear for women with a leak-proof function tightly fitting to a human intergluteal cleft can dramatically prevent the body fluids generated during menstruation from leaking through, by using the band portion including the cleft-fitting band disposed in a corresponding direction along the cleft-fitting region and the support portion supporting the cleft-fitting band.

Abstract: A split grip sock device is disclosed that reduces slippage during lateral movements commonly performed during sports like basketball, tennis, soccer, and football. The device solves these problems by adding grip to the bottom of the sock and having a separate compartment for the big toe which allows for improved pivoting and change of direction. Further, the device also provides cushioning over the metatarsals to alleviate shoelace pressure and over the heel area to prevent blisters. Specifically, the split grip sock device comprises a thicker weave over the top of the foot and heel, with heat-pressed rubber pieces on the bottom of the sole.

Abstract: A bib has a main body with a front surface and a pouch provided at a lower end of the main body contiguous with the front surface for collecting solids and/or liquids dropped by the user during use of the bib. The main body is provided with first connecting members at an upper end for removably connecting the bib around the user's neck. The pouch is provided with second connecting members for removably connecting the pouch to a connecting surface during use of the bib. The bib is provided with means for facilitating attachment of the pouch to the connecting surface by the second connecting members during use of the bib by allowing the pouch to extend out and be maintained open and in a proper orientation for collecting dropped solids and/or liquids.

Abstract: This women's top for breast shaping and thoracic spine correction comprises: a main body covering the upper body of a user; a first band disposed on one side of the main body; a second band which is disposed on the other side of the main body and at least a part of which is connected, on the front of the main body, to the first band; and a lumbar vertebra support disposed on the back of the main body, wherein the lumbar vertebra support includes a first section overlapping the first band, a second section overlapping the second band, and a third section extending downward from the first and second sections.

Abstract: A clothing device is disclosed that allows users to be able to still see while wearing a hoodie, even though it partly covers their eyes. The clothing device comprises a hood component with a transparent piece of plastic or other suitable material, positioned on each side of the hood component, that allows a user to see side to side while wearing the hood component. Thus, users are able to maintain optimal awareness of their surroundings to prevent injuries and accidents. Further, the plastic material may be implemented into the hood component in different configurations to suit all user needs and preferences.

Abstract: Waistbands and garments with waistbands are provided. The waistband has a front panel, a back panel and two side panels configured to connect the front panel and the back panel. When worn on a body, the front panel covers a portion of the body proximate to the front and waistline while the back panel covers a portion of the body proximate to the back and waistline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pants for mothers during maternity. The pants can have a waistband where the front side is a semi-circle or U-shape, and located lower than the back side of the waistband to accommodate the wearer's pregnant belly.

Abstract: A device for performing blood flow restriction training during the day, integrated with a garment, and controllable to apply a desired compression level to a range of muscles with the intent on improving the health and fitness of a user doing normal daily activities.