Provided are biocide compositions and bleach compositions comprising organic acyl polyoxychlorine and related methods. The reduction of the acyl polyoxychlorine group releases a reactive intermediate that undergoes a series of cascading reduction steps, resulting in termination products Generally Recognized As Safe.

A humidity control device for use in maintaining the desired humidity of a closed environment, e.g., a container, while also decreasing headspace oxygen, the device including a water vapor and oxygen permeable pouch, an aqueous salt solution containing humidity controlling salts in combination with salts of ascorbic acid or isomers thereof.

The present invention relates to methods for modifying an agricultural crop comprising treating the agricultural crop with a composition comprising a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and (a) a polymeric xyloglucan and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (b) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (c) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a xyloglucan ligomer; (d) a polymeric xyloglucan, and a xyloglucan oligomer; (e) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group; (f) a polymeric xyloglucan; (g) a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; or (h) a xyloglucan oligomer, or (a-h) without a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, in a medium under conditions leading to a modified agricultural crop possessing an improved property compared to the unmodified agricultural crop. The present invention also relates to a modified agricultural crop obtained by such methods.

Electrochemical processes and systems for preserving perishable food are described. The process and system allow for the preservation of perishable food in the presence of water moisture, melanin, or a precursor, derivative, analog, or variant of melanin, and electromagnetic energy, such as visible or invisible light energy. There exists a need in the art for improved methods and processes for preserving perishable foods that overcome certain disadvantages associated with known methods for preserving perishable food, such as addition of preservatives, refrigeration/freezing, drying/dehydration of food, and storage under vacuum. The invention satisfies this need by providing a process and system for preserving perishable food in the presence of water moisture, electromagnetic energy, and melanin, melanin precursors, melanin derivatives, melanin analogs, or melanin variants.

A food preservative includes a synergistic combination of a polyphenolic compound and a phenolic aldehyde. In one advantageous form, the polyphenolic compound is selected from the group consisting of hesperidin, ellagic acid, catechin, epigallocatechin, crude extract of citrus, pomegranate, and a crude extract of green tea and the phenolic aldehyde is vanillin. Advantageously, the composition has synergistic effects to limit microbial growth, acting as an antimicrobial agent and/or an antioxidant.

A food preservative includes a synergistic combination of a polyphenolic compound and a phenolic aldehyde. In one advantageous form, the polyphenolic compound is selected from the group consisting of hesperidin, ellagic acid, catechin, epigallocatechin, crude extract of citrus, pomegranate, and a crude extract of green tea and the phenolic aldehyde is vanillin. Advantageously, the composition has synergistic effects to limit microbial growth, acting as an antimicrobial agent and/or an antioxidant.

The invention relates to compositions comprising an agriculturally-acceptable carrier, adjuvant, auxiliary, or extender and at least one ABA antagonist for promoting germination/sprouting of plants or plant parts, and/or delaying fruit ripening and pigmentation; kits comprising such compositions; and methods of using such compositions to promote germination/sprouting of plants or plant parts, and/or to delay fruit ripening and pigmentation.

The present invention aims to provide a technique to effectively inhibit microorganism growth in an oral composition and the like. The present invention relates to a composition containing (A) L-ergothioneine or a salt thereof and (B) quercetin or a glycoside thereof.

One aspect of the present invention is concerned with a composition containing: (A) at least 10 g of particular substituted pyrroles per kg of dry matter; and (B) at least 100 mg per kg of dry matter of a pyranone selected from the group consisting of maltol, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one and combinations thereof;
which composition, when dissolved in water at a dry solids content of 0.1 wt. %, exhibits: i. an absorption at 280 nm (A.sub.280) that exceeds 0.01, preferably exceeds 0.05; and ii. an absorption ratio A.sub.280/560 of at least 100, preferably of at least 200. The present composition can advantageously be used as an additive in beverages or foodstuffs to prevent or reduce light induced flavor changes. The invention also encompasses a process for the manufacture of the aforementioned composition.

A method of producing a cannabinoid nanoparticle carrier composition for administration to a human and thereafter producing a consumable food product including the cannabinoid nanoparticle emulsification. The cannabinoid nanoparticle carrier composition is combined with a particulate food product, herb or spice, sugar, salt, or particulate preservative, mixed into a slurry or suspension, dried, and then ground to a size suitable for human consumption.