Abstract:
A method of forming a label for a container is provided. The method comprises extruding at least one layer to form the label, increasing the surface energy of the label, and securing the label to a container with an adhesive. The texture can be formed onto the label by embossing, chemically etching or exposing the label material to UV radiation. The texture helps improve the adhesion of the label to the container. In another example, the label can be provided with a primer or an EVA heat seal coating to improve the adhesion of the label to a container.
Abstract:
A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system.
Abstract:
A dispensing nozzle comprises a dispensing nozzle manifold. The manifold comprises orifices. Each orifice comprises a port and a corresponding conduit. The manifold comprises at least a first orifice configured to receive a first diluent, and at least a second diluent orifice configured to receive a second diluent, and at least two free-flowing food component orifices. The dispensing nozzle manifold comprises a top, middle, and bottom portions. The plurality of orifices is located at the top portion. The middle portion comprises a first set of conduits, each conduit of the first set of conduits corresponding to a port. The bottom portion comprises a funnel. The dispensing nozzle is configured so that a diluent received in the funnel mixes with at least one free-flowing food component before the received diluent and the at least one free-flowing food component exit the dispensing nozzle.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for the stabilization of the food grade antifungal agent, pimaricin, against the degradative effect of oxygen in a manner that does not compromise the activity of pimaricin toward fungi that are typically the cause of spoilage in high acid beverages. This invention relates to beverage preservative systems and beverage products comprising the preservative systems. In particular, this invention relates to beverage preservative systems having formulations suitable to meet consumer demand for healthy and environmentally friendly ingredients.
Abstract:
A method is provided for making a banana or plantain product comprising providing at least one unpeeled banana or plantain comprising banana or plantain peel and banana or plantain pulp, subjecting the at least one unpeeled banana or plantain to a heat treatment at a temperature and for a time sufficient to gelatinize starch present in the at least one unpeeled banana or plantain to form at least one heat treated unpeeled banana or plantain, and comminuting the at least one heat treated unpeeled banana or plantain to form a banana or plantain puree. A functional food ingredient is also provided comprising a banana or plantain puree including banana or plantain pulp and optionally banana or plantain peel. Foods containing banana or plantain puree or powder are provided, including crackers, snack bars, cereals, smoothies, and cookies
Abstract:
The disclosure involves an apparatus comprising a charger subsystem, the charger subsystem comprising at least a first container having a first micro component, and a second container having a second micro component. The apparatus comprises a dispensing machine located downstream of the charger subsystem. The dispensing machine may comprise a third container, a fourth container, a fifth container, and a sixth container, wherein the volume of each is smaller than the volume of the first container and the second container. The first micro component may be conveyed from the first container of the charger subsystem to either the third container or the fourth container of the dispensing machine when either of them is at a predetermined threshold. The second micro component may be conveyed from the second container of the charger subsystem to either the fifth container or the sixth container when either of them is at a predetermined threshold.
Abstract:
The disclosure concerns apparatus comprising a first source of a first component, the first component one component for a finished free flowing food product and comprising a highly concentrated micro component. The apparatus comprises a second source of a second component, the second component being another component for the finished free flowing food product. The apparatus comprises a flow combiner configured to combine the first and second components to form a first mixture. The apparatus further comprises a common delivery pipe configured to receive the first mixture from the flow combiner. The apparatus comprises a dispenser configured to receive diluent flow from a third source, receive the first mixture from the common delivery pipe, combine the diluent flow with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and dispense the second mixture through a dispensing nozzle, the second mixture comprising the finished free flowing food product.
Abstract:
The disclosure concerns a system comprising a diluent source configured to provide a flow of the diluent during a first period of time, a highly concentrated micro component source, and a micro dosing device. The micro dosing device may be configured to dose the highly concentrated micro component during a second period of time. The second period of time may be less than the first period of time, and may overlap with a portion of the first period of time. The system may comprise a controller, the controller configured to control the dosing of the highly concentrated micro component by the micro dosing device. The system may comprise a dispenser, the dispenser configured to allow mixing in the dispenser of the highly concentrated micro component dosed by the micro dosing device and the flow of the diluent.
Abstract:
A method for reducing microorganisms (sterilization) in a free-flowing product in a container. The product in the container is radiated with non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation at an energy density sufficient to achieve commercially sterile temperature and is manipulated in a manner to distribute heat and ensure that the product and the container reach a temperature sufficient to commercially sterilize the product and the interior surfaces of the container.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses microcapsules that are stable in acidic aqueous systems. The microcapsules may be utilized to protect a hydrophobic substance. The microcapsules may be utilized in acidic food products. The microcapsule include at least one hydrophobic substance and a layer around the at least one hydrophobic substance. The layer includes polysaccharide glycated protein. Methods for producing the microcapsules are also disclosed here.