Abstract: A process for the production of flavored vegetables which comprises fermenting a vegetable in the presence of a powdered hydrolysed protein wherein the total amount of salt present in the process is from 1.0% to 4.5% by weight based on the weight of the vegetable.

Abstract: Flavored sauerkraut is produced by fermenting cabbage in the presence of salt and a powdered hydrolyzed protein. The salt is preferably present in an amount of from 1.0% to 4.5% by weight based on the cabbage and the hydrolyzed protein is preferably preset in an amount of from 1% to 10% by weight based on the weight of the cabbage.

Abstract: A cellulose packaging film for packaging soft cheeses has a controlled permeability to oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia and water vapor which allows the cheese to properly ripen while wrapped in the packaging material. The cellulose packaging film is formed from a cellulose film substrate with a coating layer of a nitrocellulose varnish having distributed therein casein or starch particles which have a diameter which is greater than the thickness of the coating layer. In use, the soft cheese is wrapped with the cellulose packaging film with the nitrocellulose varnish layer facing the soft cheese.

Abstract: When fermenting and ensilaging material such cabbage to produce sauerkraut, liquid is recycled during fermentation from the bottom of an ensilaging container to the top of the container and evenly distributed over the top of material in the container to prevent dehydration of the material being fermented.The temperature of the recycled liquid can be controlled and various substances can be added to the recycled liquid.

Abstract: A process for the production of cheese which comprises preparing a starting material, the composition of which is that of the cheese which it is desired to produce, subjecting this material to a thermal pasteurization or sterilization treatment, packaging the pasteurized or sterilized material under heat in a hermetic container or containers while at the same time adding a fermentation agent to it and, finally, incubating the product thus packaged until fermentation is complete.

Abstract: Canned meat items that are subjected to pasturizing temperature treatment are first treated with an enzyme, such as bromelin, which will tenderize the meat and then be inactivated by the pasturizing temperatures.

Abstract: Method for secondary fermentation of champagne in the bottle. In the secondary fermentation process solid of liquid yeast is introduced into the bottle permitting interchange of liquid and gaseous products of fermentation and yeast autolysis by confining the yeast in a semipermeable or porous wall or membrane to prevent the introduction or contamination of the wine with solid components. The yeast may be introduced through a special closure fitting underneath a bottle cap. After the secondary fermentation has been completed the pressure may be reduced by piercing the cap after which the cap and the device containing the yeast are removed. Sweetening of the champagne material is then accomplished to complete the process.

Abstract: A flexible fermentation container which has, in place of the common air lock, a diaphragm having a Gurley porosity of 2 to 120 seconds. The diaphragm material, such as spun bonded polyethylene, allows fermentation gases to pass out of the container, but does not allow bacteria or other contaminants to enter.