A single-use capsule for preparing a food liquid from a food substance contained therein. The capsule has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a side wall connecting the upper and lower walls, wherein the walls form an enclosure that contains the food substance. The capsule also has a sealed interface connecting the upper and lower walls and a liquid collecting cavity located between the side wall and sealed interface. The sealed interface is configured to open under a predetermined fluid pressure in the capsule to allow the food liquid to leave the capsule. Also, a method for preparing a food liquid from the capsule by passing water through the food substance using centrifugal forces for producing the food liquid.

A single-use capsule for preparing a food liquid from a food substance contained therein. The capsule has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a side wall connecting the upper and lower walls, wherein the walls form an enclosure that contains the food substance. The capsule also has a sealed interface connecting the upper and lower walls and a liquid collecting cavity located between the side wall and sealed interface. The sealed interface is configured to open under a predetermined fluid pressure in the capsule to allow the food liquid to leave the capsule. Also, a method for preparing a food liquid from the capsule by passing water through the food substance using centrifugal forces for producing the food liquid.

A receptacle holding unit for a beverage preparation device includes a first part and a second part cooperating with the first part; a cavity for receiving a receptacle containing an ingredient; and a driving device for relatively moving the second part towards the first part into a closed position for securing such receptacle in the cavity and relatively apart from the first part into an open position for inserting of the receptacle into the cavity. The driving device has an actuator and a transmission that has a helicoidal ramp arrangement cooperating with a connector member for converting a translational movement into a rotational movement or vice versa. When the actuator actuates the transmission, the first and second parts are driven together or apart by the ramp arrangement cooperating with the connector member.

A receptacle holding unit for a beverage preparation device includes a first part and a second part cooperating with the first part; a cavity for receiving a receptacle containing an ingredient; and a driving device for relatively moving the second part towards the first part into a closed position for securing such receptacle in the cavity and relatively apart from the first part into an open position for inserting of the receptacle into the cavity. The driving device has an actuator and a transmission that has a helicoidal ramp arrangement cooperating with a connector member for converting a translational movement into a rotational movement or vice versa. When the actuator actuates the transmission, the first and second parts are driven together or apart by the ramp arrangement cooperating with the connector member.

Capsule for the preparation of a beverage comprising a container and a beverage ingredient contained therein. The container comprises a code adapted for being identified or read by external reading means. The code is arranged on the container to be read while the capsule is rotated around an axis of rotation traversing the capsule.

Capsule for the preparation of a beverage comprising a container and a beverage ingredient contained therein. The container comprises a code adapted for being identified or read by external reading means. The code is arranged on the container to be read while the capsule is rotated around an axis of rotation traversing the capsule.

A method and system for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to the outlet of the receptacle. The system includes equipment necessary to carry out the method. The receptacle is a sealed capsule which is opened for water to be introduced into the capsule, contains a predetermined dose of food substance and is discarded after use.

A method and system for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to the outlet of the receptacle. The system includes equipment necessary to carry out the method. The receptacle is a sealed capsule which is opened for water to be introduced into the capsule, contains a predetermined dose of food substance and is discarded after use.

A machine (1) is provided for preparing a beverage (4) from a flavouring ingredient (5a) in a processing cavity (5) by mixing the ingredient (5a) with water (4) and centrifugally driving such ingredient (5a) and the water (4) about a processing axis (30). The machine (1) has a valve (30,30a) associated with a beverage passage (26) for controlling the flow and/or the pressure of the beverage (4) along the beverage passage (26). The valve (30,30a) has a valve frame (300,300a) and, relatively movable thereto, a valve part (31,310,311,31a) that extends substantially annularly (31,31a) around the processing axis (30) and/or substantially radially (31) relative to the processing axis (30). The valve part (31,310,311,31a) controls a beverage flow and/or beverage pressure along the beverage passage (26).

A machine (1) for preparing a beverage (3) a beverage processing unit (10,20) having a first and a second parts (10, 20) that are movable one relative to the other from a distant to a proximate relative position to form an ingredient mixing seat (11); and a dampening device being: operative to dampen the relative movement of the first and second parts (10, 20) moving one relative to the other when the first and second parts (10, 20) are at a relative position that is close to at least one of the distant and proximate relative positions; and inoperative to dampen the relative movement of the first and second parts (10, 20) moving one relative to the other when the first and second parts (10, 20) are at a relative position that is remote from the first and second relative positions.