Abstract: A method of remediating pesticides from an agricultural oil includes mixing a reaction solvent, a reducing agent, and an agricultural oil into a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel, controlling the temperature of the reaction mixture, producing a pre-neutralization mixture including a separation solvent, transferring the pre-neutralization mixture into a neutralization reactor that contains a neutralization agent, mixing the pre-neutralization mixture with the neutralization agent and allowing separation into an aqueous layer and a separation solvent layer, draining the aqueous layer, and distilling the separation solvent in the separation solvent layer from the remediated agricultural oils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the solid/liquid extraction of an oil or butter, particularly having a high unsaponifiable content, contained in at least one solid vegetable matter or a micro-organism. The method includes at least the following steps: solid/liquid extraction of at least one solid vegetable matter or a micro-organism using a first solvent system comprising a concentration of solvent selected from among fluorinated aromatic solvents, particularly trifluorotoluene (BTF) and hexafluorobenzene (BHF), tert-butyl ethers, particularly 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane, also known as ethyl-tert-butyl-ether (ETBE), and 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane or methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE), solvents comprising at least one silicon atom, particularly hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS) and tetramethylsilane (TMS), methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), and mixtures thereof, representing at least 50 vol.

Abstract: A beverage brewer having a water flow control system for controlling the flow water through the system during a brewing cycle. The water flow control system is related to the spray head used in the brewer. The system can be calibrated based on the spray head used with the system and the calibration information can be used during the brewing process. An information device may be provided on the spray head to communication information to the brewer to control the brewing process. The brewer may be provided with a reader to read the information from the spray head. A system which can be used with a brewer, including all of the aforementioned information associated with the spray head for use in controlling the water flow during a brewing cycle. The system can be provided with the brewer or retrofitted with an existing brewer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for removal of pesticide residues from aqueous solutions and food products by ionizing radiation. Standard pesticides concentrations recognized by international organizations as maximum residues limit (MRLs) were used as the targeted concentrations in both aqueous solutions and food products. Commercially known pesticides and recommended irradiation doses by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) were selected for this investigation. Aqueous solutions and food products fortified with pesticide residues were subjected to selected doses of ionizing radiation. Radiation-induced removal of pesticide residues is generally greater in aqueous solutions than in food products. Ionizing radiation can reduce the residues of pirimiphos-methyl in potatoes, grapes and dates; malathion and cypermethrin in grapes to below MRLs at the recommended irradiation doses.

Abstract: Methods for treating fruits and/or vegetables to oxide any organic contaminates thereon are provided, using an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can include a ferrous salt and an acid, and can be exposed to oxygen gas, allowing the organic contaminates to be oxidized via exposure to the aqueous solution and oxygen gas. Then, the outer surface of the fruits and/or vegetables can be washed to remove the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can have a pH of about 4 to about 9, and can also be adjusted during the method. Methods are also disclosed for oxidizing organic compounds in an aqueous sample via measuring the pH of the aqueous sample; determining an appropriate chemical equation for oxidation based upon the pH measured; and thereafter, adjusting the pH of the aqueous sample.

Abstract: Applicants have amended the original Application, as filed, to include the appropriate arrangement of the specification, with titles for the appropriate sections, as suggested by the Examiner on pages 3 and 4 of the Advisory Action. No new subject matter is introduced by any of these amendments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mesoporous polymeric separation material comprising one or more functional groups bound to metal ions from Cu, Zn, Ag, or Pd. Methods of producing the material, as well as methods for its preparation, and use of said material in separation of pesticides from food or feed products is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of a prepared food product or an intermediate product for a prepared food product having a reduced content of species and a product hereof. In particular the method relates to a method of producing healthier and tastier food products without losing the mechanical integrity of such products. The method involves post-processing of prepared foods by at least one treatment by a fluid at supercritical conditions, and generally results in products having a reduced fat content and/or reduced content of other species.

Abstract: A process of precooking grains which comprises the steps of: a) Charging the grains into a reactor in a controlled manner; b) Applying a first negative pressure to the reactor; c) Heating the grains contained in the reactor; d) Applying a second negative pressure to the reactor; and e) Cooling the grains. Equipment for precooking grains comprises at least one reactor, which is associable with means for applying negative pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for decontaminating surfaces, in particular surfaces in the oral cavity or wounded skin, inert surfaces such as from surgical instruments, or food stuffs, such as meat, wherein the method consists of treating the surface with a solution of lactoferrin of acid pH; a solution of lactoferrin and EDTA; a solution of lactoferrin and EDTA of acid pH, or combinations thereof. The solutions may optionally further comprise a polysaccharide, preferably a polysaccharide negatively charged at about neutral pH, such pectin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising stevensite or at least one stevensite-containing component for adsorption of mycotoxins. The invention further relates to an animal feed formulation and to a process for animal feed treatment, in which this composition is used.

Abstract: Mycotoxin adsorbents are produced containing an organically modified (organophilic) layered silicate, in which quaternary onium compounds contain at least one C10 to C22 alkyl group and at least one aromatic substituent, or containing a mixture of not organically modified silicate and a layered silicate organically modified at least to 75%, referring to the total cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the layered silicate.

Abstract: Mobile systems for cleaning and drying produce in order to extend shelf life, are described. Produce cleaning systems (20) are provided that employ plural forms of energy in an ionic liquid-based washing system (22, 24, 26) containing solvents and solutes which promote the conduction of electrical energy. The electrical energy can be applied to the produce in the wash bath (24) in various waveforms, such as a modulating wave superimposed on a carrier wave. Additionally, ultrasonic energy is employed to provide high-frequency mechanical pressure waves against the produce. The electrical energy and the mechanical energy combine to produce energy in the applicable resonant frequency range that acts to destroy or transform pathogens, dirt and synthetic molecules that may exist on the item of produce (190). Systems for drying the item of produce (190), after it has been immersed in a natural soluteladen slurry maintained at a temperature below the freezing point of water, are also provided.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of citrus oils which are essentially pesticide free. The essentially pesticide-free citrus oil is prepared by gently distilling raw citrus oil in a short-path distillation column whereby the essentially pesticide-free citrus peel oil is collected as the distillant. Suitable citrus oils include citrus peel oils and citrus stripper oils with citrus peel oils being preferred. The essentially pesticide-free citrus peel oil generally contains less than about 1.6 ppm total pesticides, preferably less than about 0.5 ppm total pesticides, more preferably less than 0.1 ppm total pesticides, and most preferably less than 0.05 ppm total pesticides. The distillation residue contains essentially all the pesticides contained in the raw citrus peel oil.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for preventing chemical injuries to vegetables, fruits or flowers caused by methyl bromide, which comprises keeping the vegetables, fruits or flowers, which have been fumigated with methyl bromide, together with (A) an agent for eliminating methyl bromide comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of chloric acid, chlorous acid, hypochlorous acid, phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid and salts thereof and/or (B) an amine. According the present invention, the chemical injuries to vegetables, fruits or flowers caused by methyl bromide can be easily prevented.

Abstract: A method for enhancing supercritical fluid extraction of sample matrices which contain water. The method involves mixing the samples with an extraction enhancing aid comprising flux-calcined diatomaceous earth which increases the permeability of the sample in a supercritical fluid and controls water during the extraction procedure.

Abstract: A process for the removal of agricultural chemicals from seed grain kernels. The process includes removal of chemicals adsorbed to the surface of the seed by abrasion and removal of chemicals absorbed into the seed by extraction with organic solvents. Removal of such chemicals to a level of less than 1.0 ppm is possible.

Abstract: Pesticides are removed from ginseng roots by extracting ginseng roots having a moisture content of 14 to 65% by weight with carbon dioxide at a pressure of more than 100 bar and at a temperature of more than 40.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for extracting nonpolar constituents from natural substances such as hops with simultaneous separation of residues of nonpolar plant protectives (fungicides/insecticides). In a first step, the plant protective as well as other ingredients that are soluble under the chosen conditions is extracted with compressed gases, and in a subsequent stage, the dissolved mixture is passed through an adsorbent and the plant protective is selectively removed from the mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for extracting nonpolar constituents from hops with simultaneous separation of residues of nonpolar plant protectives. In a first step the plant protective as well as other ingredients that are soluble under the chosen conditions are extracted with compressed gases, and in a subsequent stage the dissolved mixture is passed through an adsorbent and the plant protective is selectively removed from the mixture.

Abstract: A detergent composition harmless to human body and animals. More particularly, the present invention discloses a detergent composition comprising form 15 to 30 weight percent of sodium chloride, form 10 to 35 weight percent of organic alcohol, from 8 to 25 weight percent of coconut oil and the balance essentially water. The detergent composition of the present invention is effective in removing pollutants such as residual toxicity, bacteria and fungi from the surface of foods such as vegetables and fruit. The detergent composition of the present invention is also effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking utensil, for example a cooking pot, wherein the latter has an ion exchanger and/or absorber and/or adsorber and/or filter and/or other device for the extraction of residues of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones and the like from the products to be cooked and prepared, i.e. from the foodstuffs to be prepared, their preparation liquid and/or their vapors during the cooking process. The said harmful substances are to be extracted in this way from the products to be cooked.

Abstract: An aqueous, proteinaceous concentrate for the cleansing of foodstuffs of animal or vegetable origin, consisting of:(a) from 0.1% to 20% by weight of water-soluble to water-dispersible proteins,(b) from 0 to 15% by weight of a water-soluble sequestering agent,(c) an effective amount of a preservative selected from the group consisting of (1) from 0.01% to 1% by weight of water-soluble food preservatives and (2) from 5% to 30% of ethanol,(d) from 0 to 0.5% by weight of food colors and food odorants, and(e) the remainder to 100%, water.

Abstract: An aqueous concentrate for the cleansing of foodstuffs of animal or vegetable origin, consisting of:(a) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of water-soluble to water-dispersible proteins,(b) from 0.01% to 3% by weight of water-soluble polymers having a molecular weight of at least 10,000,(c) from 1% to 15% by weight of a water-soluble sequestering agent,(d) from 0.01% to 1% by weight of water-soluble food preservatives,(e) from 0 to 0.5% by weight of food colors and food odorants, and(f) the remainder to 100%, water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning the surfaces of foods and fodder of plant and animal origin by manual or mechanical washing in water, the surfaces of said foods or fodder having adhering thereto contaminants and/or physiologically and toxicologically noxious substances, such as hydrophobic and hydrophilic pesticides, inorganic noxious elements, oily condensates of noxious substances, as well as other contaminants, and to certain agents and compositions which are added to the wash water; food and fooder refreshing is achieved.

Abstract: A washing and peeling composition for preparing fruits and vegetables contains an alkanolamine and a major amount of a carrier medium such as water. The alkanolamine is preferably monoethanolamine. A surface active agent such as a fatty alcohol sulfate, an alkylarylene sulfonate or a non-ionic agent may be added. The treatment is for one to thirty minutes at a temperature of at least about 20.degree.C depending on the fruit or vegetable concerned. The compositions enable a substantially higher yield of useful product.