The present disclosure encompasses compositions prepared from kiwifruit. In particular, the invention encompasses compositions prepared from gold varieties of Actinidia chinensis. Also encompassed are methods of preparing these compositions. Further encompassed are methods of using these compositions, in particular, for treating or preventing disorders of the gastrointestinal system, including amongst others: inflammation, constipation, bowel irregularity, microbiota imbalances, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Described herein are example of vegetable noodle food products and methods of making the same. A method may include washing a raw vegetable, slicing the raw vegetable into a vegetable sheet, rolling the vegetable sheet into a vegetable roll, slicing the vegetable roll across a longitudinal axis of the vegetable roll into a plurality of spiral vegetable noodles, drying the spiral vegetable noodles using a dryer to yield dried spiral vegetable noodles, arranging the dried spiral vegetable noodles in a container, and sealing the container. A food product may include a container and a plurality of freeze-dried spiral vegetable noodles disposed in the container. A method may include slicing a raw vegetable into a vegetable sheet, rolling the vegetable sheet into a vegetable roll, slicing the vegetable roll across a longitudinal axis of the vegetable roll to yield a spiral vegetable noodle, and drying the spiral vegetable noodle.

Compositions for forming protective coatings on, e.g., agricultural products, can form a lamellar structure on the surface of the agricultural product that forms a barrier to, e.g., water and gas.

A smooth, shelf-stable aseptically thermally processed food product, as well as methods of making same using a shear sensitive thickener, are disclosed.

The present invention relates to a composition for prevention, alleviation, or treatment of obesity.

The present invention relates to the use of an activatable pectin-containing citrus fiber for preparing products in the food or non-food area. The invention also relates to products containing the activatable pectin-containing citrus fiber.

Methods and products of processes result in novel medicated food items including produce items. Cannabinoids from marijuana plants, including THC, CBD and CBC are infused with fresh fruits and vegetables, resulting in an innovative approach combining cannabinoid ingestion with healthy eating.

Methods and products of processes result in novel medicated food items including produce items. Cannabinoids from marijuana plants, including THC, CBD and CBC are infused with fresh fruits and vegetables, resulting in an innovative approach combining cannabinoid ingestion with healthy eating.

The subject invention is a device for opening coconuts that includes a handle and a cutting cylinder attached to the handle, including a cutting edge at one end, and a cap that provides a striking surface. The cutting cylinder may have teeth and may have a gap. The cutting cylinder or the teeth may be beveled.

The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-245 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-245 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-245 RZ.