The present disclosure relates to a beverage and/or flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, comprising: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication the operator interface, the programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the internet, and being operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one beverage and/or flowable edible and/or inedible product; and the dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one beverage and/or flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.

Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer-operated farming superstructure systems (FSS) may be used to produce cannabis for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. A FSS system may comprise modules including liquid distribution and plant growing. A FSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Disclosed are packaging systems and method useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff.

The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, comprising: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication the operator interface; the programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the internet, and being operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one flowable edible and/or inedible product; and the dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.

A dehydrated coconut meat based edible film, including its improvements and modifications, includes mainly of coconut meat wherein other fruit and vegetables are added as flavorings and enhancers. These coconut meat based films can be used as crepes, rolls, and or wraps, which are usually employed in wrapping any food such as fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, or cooked meat/fish, and any combination, after which are rolled, folded and eaten directly during meals or as snacks. The films, being mainly composed of fresh young coconut meat, are highly nutritious, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, raw, vegan, low carb, no added salt, and beneficial for human health. Further, the films can desirably be eaten directly, baked, steamed, fried, grilled and can remain fresh for up to twelve (12) months or longer, without chemical preservatives.

The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, which includes: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller, a dispensing system in communication the operator interface. The programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the internet, is operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one flowable edible and/or inedible product. The dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.

A process for preparing fresh coconut meat based compositions and films, including its improvements and modifications, includes mainly of coconut meat wherein other fruit and vegetables are added as flavorings and enhancers. These coconut meat based compositions and films can be used as crepes, rolls, and or wraps, which are usually employed in wrapping any food such as fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, or cooked meat/fish, and any combination, after which are rolled, folded and eaten directly during meals or as snacks.

The present invention relates to a ready-to-eat, gluten-free, and ketogenic cereal comprising of: coconut meat as the base component, said base component comprising from about 48 parts to about 50 parts by weight of the cereal batter, a natural binding component, said binding component comprising of sago starch from about 2 parts to about 3 parts by weight of the cereal batter, a natural food flavoring, said food flavoring comprising from about 0 part to about 1 part by weight of the cereal batter, and sufficient coconut water, comprising from about 48 parts to about 50 parts by weight, to render the cereal batter composition liquid-like. The present invention further comprises a process for preparing such a ready-to-eat, gluten-free, and ketogenic cereal, with no salt, no sugar, no chemical preservatives, and no artificial flavors and colors added, and which has characteristically high medium chain triglyceride (MCT) and fiber contents, and low glycemic index.

Disclosed are packaging systems and method useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff.

Refined poultry fat comprising less than about 300 ppm of minerals and metals, wherein the refined poultry fat is resistant to bacterial growth when challenged with a bacterial species. The refined poultry fat is prepared from rendered poultry fat by a process comprising introducing moisture into the rendered poultry fat product to form a hydrated poultry fat product; (b) agitating and heating the hydrated poultry fat product such that droplets of water are dispersed throughout and coalesce with water-soluble impurities and/or particulate impurities in the hydrated poultry fat product to form a plurality of water-laden particles; and (c) removing the plurality of water-laden particles. The refined poultry fat can be used as an ingredient in the animal food industry, or can be used in the renewable energy industry.