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Inducible Plant Promoters and the Use Thereof

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Disclosed are isolated nucleic acid molecules (inducible promoters) capable of directing expression in plant cell. In some embodiments, the promoters include a nucleic acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2, or a variant thereof. In some embodiments, the promoter is capable of gene expression in plants of an operably linked nucleic acid sequence. Disclosed are transgenic plants or parts thereof, that can include expression cassettes and/or expression vectors, which can be stably incorporated into the genome of the plant. Methods of regulating the expression of a polynucleotide of interest in a plant cell are also disclosed.

REDUCING LEVELS OF NICOTINIC ALKALOIDS IN PLANTS

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Two genes, A622 and NBB1, can be influenced to achieve a decrease of nicotinic alkaloid levels in plants. In particular, suppression of one or both of A622 and NBB1 may be used to decrease nicotine in tobacco plants.

MULTI-COMPONENT PET FOOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID COMPONENT

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The invention concerns multi-component packaged food products which have been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package, including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (eg immersed in) the first component, wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based, liquid, pasty or gelled food such as sauce, gel, gravy, jus or the like, and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard, manufactured pieces that substantially retain their initial shape and hard or crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component.

FLAVORING INGREDIENT IN ORAL COMPOSITIONS

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An oral composition containing an essential oil that provides a physical warming sensation when administered to the oral cavity and a method for achieving a physical warming sensation by administering the oral composition. The essential oil is rich in cis and trans-Piperitone Oxide and Piperitenone Oxide that impart unique organoleptic characteristics when the essential oil is used as the primary flavoring ingredient or as an additive in flavor compositions for chewing gum, confections, oral care applications, beverages, and general food applications.

LOW CALORIE INFANT FORMULA WITH IMPROVED PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

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The present disclosure is directed to low calorie infant formulas, and in particular, low calorie infant formulas that have a low buffering capacity, exhibit an increased rate of protein hydrolysis and digestion, and have an improved tolerance, as compared to full calorie infant formulas. Also disclosed are low calorie liquid infant formulas that have a reduced (i.e., “low”) micronutrient content on a per volume basis, and exhibit an overall improvement in the physical properties of the formula, as compared to low calorie liquid infant formulas having a higher micronutrient content.

TOLERANCE IN A LOW CALORIE INFANT FORMULA

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The present disclosure is directed to low calorie infant formulas, and in particular, low calorie infant formulas that have a low buffering capacity, exhibit an increased rate of protein hydrolysis and digestion, and have an improved tolerance, as compared to full calorie infant formulas. Also disclosed are low calorie liquid infant formulas that have a reduced (i.e., “low”) micronutrient content on a per volume basis, and exhibit an overall improvement in the physical properties of the formula, as compared to low calorie liquid infant formulas having a higher micronutrient content.

MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT

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A micronutrient supplement the supplement being characterized by having at least two types of distinct dosage units wherein said distinct dosage units which physically separate nutritional, vitamin or mineral supplements which are known or proven to be negatively interacting when co-mingled or co-administered, the distinct dosage units being designed to be taken at a predetermined time interval.

Wine Fermentation and Oak Extraction Method and Apparatus

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Primary fermentation of grape must can be performed in rectangular vessels, such as conventional fruit picking bins, while providing a comparable surface area to volume ratio of toasted or plain oak to barrel fermentation. The oak or any other wood is provided in the form of planks that are supported in a stacked and spaced apart arrangement in a supporting frame that sits within the bin. The frame and oak can be removed together when sufficient oak flavor has been extracted or before pressing the juice from the must to complete secondary fermentation. The wood and or frame can also provide a means to submerse the cap that forms in primary fermentation.

FOOD ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FOOD ANALOGS

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The invention provides food analogs and methods of making the food analogs. In general, the methods comprise comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry, admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend, admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough, and extruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to about 120° C. to produce a food analog. Colorant can be added before, during, or after the admixing or extrusion processes to provide a more natural appearance to the food analog. The food analog can be a meat analog having the appearance of a meat or a non-meat food analog such as a fruit or vegetable.

GLUCOSYLATED STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES COMPOSITION AS A TASTE AND FLAVOR ENHANCER

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A taste and flavor profile enhancing composition is described. The composition includes glucosylated steviol glycosides which can enhance the intensity of a taste and/or a flavor in a food or beverage product.

MICROENCAPSULATED PROBIOTIC SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE

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Dried powder solid particles containing a probiotic microorganism and a carrier phase wherein said probiotic microorganism is encapsulated, said carrier phase further comprising at least a nutritious source, said dried powder solid particles present a particle size distribution between n and (n+400) pm, wherein n is comprised between 100 and 10000 μητl, preferably between 300 and 5000 pm, more preferably between 400 and 1000 pm.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Strains Suitable For The Production Of Baker's Yeasts Which Are Osmotolerant And Which Exhibit Intrinsic Resistance To Weak Organic Acids, Methods For The Preparation Thereof And Uses

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The present invention relates to Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains suitable for the production of baker's yeasts which are osmotolerant and which exhibit intrinsic resistance to weak organic acids. The strains of the present invention are obtained by means of a process of hybridization or of mutation of the industrial S. cerevisiae strain deposited on Jul. 8, 2010 with the CNCM [French National Collection of Microorganism Cultures] under number 1-4341, or from an industrial strain related thereto via the Ty profile thereof and/or via quantitative trait locus mapping (QTL mapping).

MEAT-LIKE FOODSTUFF AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

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The objective of the present invention is to provide a meat-like foodstuff that can provide a natural meat-like texture experienced when chewing and is also similar in appearance to natural meat. A meat-like foodstuff that can achieve the above objective can be obtained by molding a raw-material mixture to produce a molded product and then coagulating the product by heating. The raw-material mixture comprises: a first hydrated and split textured vegetable protein obtained by hydrating and splitting a first textured vegetable protein having been textured by extruder treatment so as to contain a vegetable protein and 0.17 to 0.76 parts by mass of starch with respect to 1 part by mass of the vegetable protein; a hydrated and split second textured vegetable protein obtained by hydrating and splitting a second textured vegetable protein having been textured by extruder treatment so as to contain a vegetable protein and 0.03 to 0.15 parts by mass of starch with respect to 1 part by mass of the vegetable protein; and a binder.

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT WITH PROTEIN ACTIVATOR

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A dietary supplement includes a base mixture of ingredients with at least one plant or animal protein and a plant-based protein activator. The plant-based protein activator includes a first group of plant extracts having a proteolytic activity and possibly a second group of plant extracts with an emollient and peristaltic activity, a third group of plant extracts with a carminative activity and a fourth group of plant extracts with a depurative and liver and kidney protective activity.

Electrostatic Activation of Vaporized Fluids

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Methods previously shown to be effective in imparting a prolonged, non-temperature-related, increase in an intrinsic energy of fluids, including water and ethanol, have been applied to heat generated vapors of these fluids, leading to effective activation of the fluids upon their condensation. In a specific embodiment, a Van de Graaf generator was used to apply an electrostatic field to the vapors. The condensed fluids from these electrostatically activated vapors display enhanced internal mobility, more dynamic solubillization patterns using of sprinkled particles of neutral red dye and a progressive, but limited, reduction in measured weight. Fluids condensing from electrostatically-energized vapors can also impart intrinsic energy to other fluids by simple dilution. The described methods are relevant to an understanding of homeopathy.

METHOD FOR FLAVORING CORN BEANS FOR POPCORN AND CORN BEAN PRODUCT OBTAINED BY SAID METHOD

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The method comprises the steps of: i) applying a portion of adhesive liquid on the unpopped kernels, comprising said adhesive liquid an aqueous based adhesive composition; ii) after step i), applying a portion of flavorant on said kernels, keeping said kernels under movement at a temperature from 50° C. to 70° C. for enough time in order to allow the evaporation of water from said adhesive liquid, iii) cyclically repeating steps i) and ii) until each of said steps is carried out at least two times while said kernels are kept at a temperature from 50° C. to 70° C., the repetition of said steps I) and ii) allowing the formation of a coating film over the kernel, said coating film comprising a plurality of layers of adhesive and flavorant. The product is characterized in that said kernels comprise at least 4.5% by weight of flavorant with respect to the total weight of the unpopped kernel. It has been observed that the waste of flavorant is reduced very significantly, the application efficiency being very higher.

REMELTABLE HARD CANDY WITH IMPROVED FILLING

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A filled sugar candy made with a hard sugar candy outer shell encasing a liquid center filling is disclosed. The hard sugar candy outer shell consists essentially of sugar materials with a low moisture content, and with essentially no acid content. The center filling comprises at least about 63 dextrose equivalent (DE) corn syrup. The melted syrupy product is poured into molds and is allowed to cool, and the poured product becomes molded hard sugar candies. The candies can also be used to make brittle.

PHENOLIC MODIFIED POLYESTERS AND AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS

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Substrates, such as the interior surfaces of food containers, can be coated using a composition including a phenolic modified polyester resin prepared using a formulation not including Bisphenol A as a component or subcomponent. These polymers arid subsequent coatings are free of both mobile and bound Bisphenol A moieties. These polymers and resulting coatings have properties similar to and, in some embodiments, superior over comparable conventional polyester coatings.

CAPSULE FOR MAKING BEVERAGES

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A capsule (1) for making beverages comprises a powdered food substance, and comprises a body (2) having a lower wall (3) and a side wall (4), and a lid (6) fixed to an edge (5) of the side wall (4). Between the lid (6) and the inner surface of the body (2) there is a chamber in which a rigid or semi-rigid filter (10) is positioned, coupled at a coupling portion (14) located on the side wall (4) close to the edge (5). The filter (10) extends between a rim (12) positioned close to the lid (6) and coupled to the coupling portion (14), and a bottom portion (13) positioned close to the lower wall (3), and separates the chamber into a first compartment (15), containing the substance, delimited at least between the filter (10) and the lid (6), and into a second compartment (16) partly positioned between the side wall (4) and the filter (10), delimited between the filter (10), the lower wall (3) and the portion of side wall (4) located between the lower wall (3) and the coupling portion (14). The second compartment (16) comprises openings (11) at the part of it positioned between the filter (10) and the side wall (4).

PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCT

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A packaged food product includes a food product; a packaging having an interior containing the food product, the packaging including a first film defining a recess to receive the food product, the first film having an anti-fog treatment applied to at least a portion of the recess, the first film configured to define a space between the food product and the first film and receive heated water vapor released from the food product during heating of the food product; and a second film releasably sealed to the first film, the second film comprising an absorbent layer configured to absorb moisture released from the food product; and at least one vent portion configured to relieve steam pressure from the interior during heating of the food product.
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