A process for converting pomace derived from the production of fruit wine into a nutrient-rich food product, and a product made by said process. The process comprises milling the pomace, carrying out an anaerobic ethanolic fermentation in an anaerobic fermenter by adding yeast and optionally sugars to produce ethanol; carrying out an aerobic acetic acid fermentation in an aerobic fermenter by adding acetic acid bacteria to produce acetic acid, shearing the acetic acid pomace to produce a raw puree; and further processing the raw puree into a puree or powder. The process can be used to produce a product that qualifies for Kosher certification. The nutrient-rich product can be used as an ingredient in foods as a flavour, texture and color enhancer, to mask bitter flavours or off-notes, as a preservative, to fortify processed foods.

An automated fruit processing system for cutting the fruit in half, removing the core, and extracting the flesh from the peel includes a plurality of functional assemblies arranged within an enclosure. Exemplary stations include a clamping module, rotating module, and cutting module. A computer and electronics are programmed and operable to control the automated stations. Related methods are described.

A process for producing a dried product, optionally in the form of a flake, the process comprising (a) combining an active ingredient with a carrier, and an optional stabilizer, to create a wet mixture, wherein the active ingredient and carrier are in a ratio of about 1:1 to about 1:250 in the wet mixture; (b) spreading the wet mixture on a belt of a thin film belt dryer with a belt temperature in the range of about 60 C.-92 C.; and (c) drying the mixture to produce a dried product with less than about 7% moisture, optionally about 2-5% moisture, and a water activity of about 0.15 and about 0.65; as well as a dried product that can be produced by the method, and related methods and compositions.

The present invention concerns sugar beet pulp which is capable of absorbing and/or holding an amount of water that is at least 14 times the dry weight of the sugar beet pulp.

The present invention further concerns a method for improving the water absorption capacity and/or water holding capacity of sugar beet pulp, comprising the steps of: (a) providing sugar beet material; (b) optionally extracting mono- and disaccharides from the sugar beet material provided in step (a) at a temperature below 75 C. to provide spent sugar beet pulp; (c) subjecting the sugar beet material provided in step (a) or the spent sugar beet pulp provided in step (b) to a heating step at a temperature of at least 85 C. to obtain sugar beet pulp with improved water absorption capacity and/or water holding capacity; (d) optionally removing mono- and disaccharides from the sugar beet pulp obtained in step (c).

Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate tolerant Brassica plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides Brassica plants having a DP-073496-4 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate. The Brassica plant harboring the DP-073496-4 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions within SEQ ID NO: 2 or with genomic/transgene junctions as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 12 and/or 13. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event are provided.

Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate tolerant Brassica plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides Brassica plants having a DP-073496-4 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate. The Brassica plant harboring the DP-073496-4 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions within SEQ ID NO: 2 or with genomic/transgene junctions as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 12 and/or 13. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event are provided.

A device for infusing food includes a receptacle attachment element, such as a cork; a vent assembly; a flow valve; and an infuser conduit. The receptacle attachment element attaches to an opening of a receptacle that contains a substance to be infused into a food item, such as a watermelon, and the infuser conduit is in fluid communication with the receptacle attachment element to receive the substance therethrough. The infuser conduit is able to pierce through the food item and insert thereinto to infuse the substance into the food item. In some examples, the substance is flavoring and/or alcohol, such as wine or spirits.

Provided herein is a camu camu food product and/or a nutraceutical prepared from the whole fruit including the skin, the pulp and the seeds. Also provided is a process to prepare the whole fruit as the food product and/or the nutraceutical.

Presented are compositions that can be used as antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) products. The compositions can comprise one or more saturated glycerides selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides; one or more surfactants; and one or more food-safe antimicrobials. The antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage due to, for instance, infection by a foreign pathogen, moisture loss, or oxidation.

A process is disclosed for creating a shelf-stable, grain-free, plant-based food composition with a crisp texture and integrated seasoning. The food compositions taught herein exhibit a low moisture content, high fiber content, and a desirable crispness that is maintained even when combined with milk or milk alternatives, enabling use as a grain-free breakfast cereal.