Abstract: Provided is a processed citrus fruit item in which the super surface layer of the peel of a citrus fruit is removed at a thickness at which the oil sacs in the peel are not destroyed, whereby the processed citrus fruit item has reduced bitterness while containing a wealth of flavor components.

Abstract: A composition comprising starch, a biogum and water subjected to heat, shearing and optionally depolymerization is provided which is useful as a stable high solids dispersion useful in various applications including as wet-end additives for paper making.

Abstract: A water-based non-permanent adhesive solution composition comprised of water, gum arabic powder, sodium benzoate, citric acid and denatured alcohol capable of being applied directly to the thumb and playing fingers for players of stringed instruments including, but not limited to, banjos, steel guitars, and Dobros. When applied to the thumb and playing fingers the solution quickly and safely binds the picks to the skin to prevent the picks from slipping or falling off during prolonged periods of play.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to materials configured to replace pullulan and pullulan functionalities and their use in applications such as edible films, coatings, breath or flavor strips, tablet coatings, gel caps, tobacco products, films for cheese or spice flavor delivery, films as barriers in food products, and non food products including industrial, personal care and pharmaceutical products. In addition, the materials and methods disclosed herein are configured for use in similar products that do not incorporate pullulan but would benefit from pullulan-like properties and functionalities.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for providing a substrate, after said substrate has been coated, with barrier properties to oils and greases, and complementarily to water. The invention is characterised in that it is obtainable by dispersion, at a temperature ranging between room temperature and about 70° C., of at least a film-forming gum or resin, not water-soluble and solubilized in at least a water-miscible solvent, in an aqueous solution containing at least a water soluble and lipophobic film-forming compound selected among proteins, polysaccharides and their mixtures, said composition having a temperature ranging between room temperature and about 70° C. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said composition, kits containing same, and a method for providing a substrate with barrier properties, and their uses, in particular for making packages and particularly packages for foodstuff.

Abstract: Encapsulation compositions in which an encapsulate (A) is encapsulated in a matrix (B) may be prepared by:

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous solution or dispersion with high shellac content. The aqueous shellac solution or dispersion is characterized in that it has a pH value of 2 to 4.2, and contains: 1 to 60% wt. shellac; 0.1 to 3% wt. of at least one water-soluble film former; 0.1 to 1% wt. of at least acid-resistant gel former; and water bringing the total to 100% wt. In accordance with the invention, the solution is produced by the following method: particle-shaped shellac is added to an aqueous solution and homogenized by stirring at 10 to 1500 rev/min., at a temperature of 5 to 20° C. The aqueous solution has a pH value of 2 to 4.2 and contains at least one water-soluble film former and at least one acid-resistant gel former. The shellac solution or dispersion can be used in the paint and varnish industry, the food industry and in cosmetics.