The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-341 RZ and 51-342 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including very late bolting, slow growing, a semi-erect plant habit, a small leaf blade size and resistance to downy mildew (P. farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to 15. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-341 RZ or 51-342 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-341 RZ and 51-342 RZ.

The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.

The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-343 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including fast growing, a semi-erect to horizontal plant habit, broad ovate mature leaves and a resistance to downy mildew (P. farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs15. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-343 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-343 RZ.

The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-343 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including fast growing, a semi-erect to horizontal plant habit, broad ovate mature leaves and a resistance to downy mildew (P. farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs15. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-343 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-343 RZ.

The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-521 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including fast growing, a flat plant habit, smooth mature leaves, a field resistance against Colletotrichum dematium f. sp. spinaciae and resistance to downy mildew (P. farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs15. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-521 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-521 RZ.

To prepare a mineral supplementing agent capable of commonly used for a seasoning liquid, a supplement, a cosmetic, an oral cavity washing liquid, a plant growth promoting agent and the like, by using common materials and a common preparation method.

A method of preparing a mineral supplementing agent capable of being administered to a human body or a plant is provided. The method includes a first charging step, a second charging step, a third charging step, a fourth charging step, and an extraction step. The first charging step charges a vessel with part of a prescribed amount of vinegar. The second charging step charges the vessel, which has been charged with the vinegar, with at least one of garlic, instant coffee, vinegar, and a fruit. The third charging step charges the vessel, which has been subjected to the second charging step, with at least one of a particulate grain hull, a charred product thereof, and a calcined ash thereof, and mixing the contents of the vessel. The fourth charging step adds the rest of the prescribed amount of vinegar to the vessel which has been subjected to the third charging step, while stirring the contents of the vessel concurrently with the addition. The extraction step separates a liquid component and a solid component in the vessel, after the fourth charging step, and extracts the separated liquid component as a mineral solution.

The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-227 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-227 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-227 RZ.

The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-227 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-227 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-227 RZ.

A cocoa alternative or enhancer, made from roasted green banana flour, for use in a wide variety of food products. The cocoa alternative/enhancer can provide a variety of sensory attributes including aromas, flavors and textures that can be altered and controlled by careful manipulation of the roasting process.

The present invention discloses a method to prepare a fruit ferment containing propionic acid and/or a salt thereof comprising i) obtaining a liquid fruit preparation, ii) optionally supplementing the liquid fruit preparation with water and/or with additional components to support fermentation, iii) fermenting the optionally supplemented liquid fruit preparation with a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, iv) optionally further processing the fermentation product, to obtain the fruit ferment. Next to a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain may be used in the fermentation. The invention also relates to a fruit ferment obtainable by said method and the use in a food, beverage, as a probiotic and to improve the sensory properties and/or the storage stability is also disclosed.