Abstract:
The present invention refers to a method of processing soy by using specific enzyme, in other words, by using a pectinase produced by microorganisms from Aspergillus genre (such as pectinmetilesterase enzyme, produced by the microorganism Aspergillus oryzae; or the enzymes pectintranseliminase, poligalacturonase and pectinesterase, produced by the microorganism Aspergillus niger; or betagluconase (endo- 1,3(4)-), produced by the microorganism Aspergillus aculeatus), which is capable of efficiently producing a processed soy powder and/or liquid with substantially no unpleasant odor, characteristic of products derived from soy, and an ameliorated digestion-absorption coefficient for human body for the human body, using soy in its integral form, in other words, utilizing all nutrients present in soy. It also refers to a processed soy powder and/or liquid with substantially no unpleasant odor, characteristic of products derived from soy, and an ameliorated digestion-absorption coefficient for human body, using soy in its whole form.
Abstract:
Peptide reagents that interact preferentially with the PrPsc form of the prion protein are described. Methods of using the reagents or antibodies to the reagents for detection, diagnosis, purification, therapy and prophylaxis for prions and prion-associated diseases are also described.
Abstract:
A form of garlic and process for making same in which cloves of garlic are cut into bits, blanched or baked to reduce the strength of the garlic flavor and bitterness, and then fried to produce ready-to-use, crunchy, roasted-flavor garlic pieces that can be conveniently stored and dispensed from a shaker.
Abstract:
The present invention provides isolated Bifidobacterium strains that secrete a siderophore, and methods of using such strains. The present invention also provides a siderophore from bifidobacteria, and methods of obtaining and methods of using such siderophores.
Abstract:
A process of removing off-flavors and off-odors, such as caused by trichloroanisole (TCA), from food or beverage products by contacting the food or beverage with one or more aliphatic synthetic polymers so as to sufficiently lower the concentration of the off-flavors and off-odors that they are undetectable by taste or smell. The concentration of the TCA is lowered to about 10 ppt or less.
Abstract:
A method and device for the filtration and/or purification of fluids (2), water, or other solutions containing microbiological contaminants, such as fluids (2) containing bacteria and/or viruses, where the fluid (2) is passed through a purification material (1) comprising aluminosilicates. More preferably, the purification material (1) comprises bauxite and adsorption media in a fixed binder matrix.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a radical gas, containing reactive oxygen metabolites (ROM) and a maximum of 50 % wt, preferably a maximum of 5 % wt in relation to the total number of oxygen molecules and oxygen metabolites, activated ozone structures, for reducing or eliminating undesired chemical substances, harmful substances, and/or pests, which are contained in material or on the top surface of material or are released from material. The invention also relates to a method for treating the above-mentioned material with said radical gas.
Abstract:
A process of removing off-flavors and off-odors, such as caused by trichloroanisole (TCA), from food or beverage products by contacting the food or beverage with one or more aliphatic synthetic polymers so as to sufficiently lower the concentration of the off-flavors and off-odors that they are undetectable by taste or smell. The concentration of the TCA is lowered to about 10 ppt or less.
Abstract:
A filter for the adsorption of ingredients from and/or the dispersion of ingredients into a fluid includes a matrix (12) which comprises a plurality of particles (18) having an inherently active surface or an active surface (24) made of a fluid treating material. The particles are held in place by a moderately viscous binder (20) which is impervious to the flow of the fluid. The particles, however, are made of a fluid pervious material. An insufficient amount of binder is incorporated in the matrix to otherwise completely cover the particles. Thus portions of the active surface of the particles remain exposed to the flow of fluid thereby resulting in tortuous paths of flow through the matrix, thereby assuring contact with the treating particles.