A modular produce drying tunnel system comprising a loading module, at least one drying module, an end module, and a conveyor. The drying module may comprise at least one gullwing style access door which houses an independent heating element and a blower and which opens upwardly to provide broad access to the interior of the tunnel. The system may be customizable for different types and volumes of produce, comprising a plurality of drying modules, each having at least one access door, and each access door having an independent heating element and blower.

A method for manufacturing an edible dog chew includes the steps of: extruding a first edible mixture through a mold having an opening in a first direction to form a lengthened chew interior material; cutting the lengthened chew interior material into defined lengths to form at least one cut chew interior material; drying the cut chew interior material to form a chew interior; and coating the chew interior with a second edible mixture different from the first edible mixture. Further methods and pet chews are also provided.

A flavorant composition and sleeve and tray assembly for storing same may include a transparent sleeve having a rectangular geometry and defining a cavity between sidewalls and end walls. A transparent tray may be disposed within the cavity. A plurality of cubes may include a flavorant with a surface texture of the flavorant is visible through the tray and the sleeve. The tray may be visually obscured by the sleeve and the surface texture of the flavorant. The transparent tray may include a base, a first sidewall extending from a first edge of the base, a second sidewall extending from a second edge of the base opposite the first edge, and an end stop extending from a third edge of the base extending between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the base, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a channel terminated by the end stop.

Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.

Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.

A system to control the conditions of an aging room, also known as a conditioned space, for products in which independent feedback loops control the dry bulb temperature and the dew point while controlling the difference between the vapor pressure in the room and the vapor pressure of the products being dried, thereby controlling the amount of and rate of water or water vapor loss of the products and, therefore controlling its quality, the system also including target controls, a thermoelectric cooler and lighting controls.

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for on-site processing of plant-based waste foods, such as near-end-of-shelf-life produce, into dried compositions that are suitable for human consumption. In particular, there is provided a portable apparatus and methods for on-site processing of plant-based waste food into a dried composition that is suitable for human consumption.

Provided herein are methods and compositions comprising microbial populations with increased tolerability and improved shelf life. Disclosed, herein, in some aspects, is a composition comprising at least one powdered microbial population, lactate, and trehalose. In some embodiments, the lactate is a lactate salt. In some embodiments, the lactate is sodium lactate. In some embodiments, the lactate and trehalose are present in sufficient amount to act as a cryoprotectant.

A production method of edible biodegradable tableware uses a powder mixture to manufacture an edible biodegradable product by a manufacturing process, and the powder mixture includes a dry powder and a maltose, and the maltose is prepared according to the total weight of the dry powder in a ratio of 1:10˜100, and the production method has the effects of improving product stability, simplifying production process, increasing yield and efficiency, avoiding pollutions during production, and decomposing the used product in various environments.

A production method of edible biodegradable tableware uses a powder mixture to manufacture an edible biodegradable product by a manufacturing process, and the powder mixture includes a dry powder and a maltose, and the maltose is prepared according to the total weight of the dry powder in a ratio of 1:10˜100, and the production method has the effects of improving product stability, simplifying production process, increasing yield and efficiency, avoiding pollutions during production, and decomposing the used product in various environments.