A method for producing ultrafine lignin particles by means of spray-drying at a dual-fluid nozzle (2), which has a first nozzle opening (31) and a second nozzle opening (41), wherein a lignin-containing solution or suspension is fed to the first nozzle opening (31) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) and an atomizer gas is fed to the second nozzle opening (41) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2), and wherein: a) the flow rate at which the lignin-containing solution or suspension is fed to the first nozzle opening (31) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) is 60 to 65 ml/min; b) the drying temperature is 150 to 175° C.; and c) the pressure of the atomizing gas at the second nozzle opening (41) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) is 3 to 6 bar.

A method for producing ultrafine lignin particles by means of spray-drying at a dual-fluid nozzle (2), which has a first nozzle opening (31) and a second nozzle opening (41), wherein a lignin-containing solution or suspension is fed to the first nozzle opening (31) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) and an atomizer gas is fed to the second nozzle opening (41) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2), and wherein: a) the flow rate at which the lignin-containing solution or suspension is fed to the first nozzle opening (31) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) is 60 to 65 ml/min; b) the drying temperature is 150 to 175° C.; and c) the pressure of the atomizing gas at the second nozzle opening (41) of the dual-fluid nozzle (2) is 3 to 6 bar.

The present invention relates to the use of an activated pectin-containing apple fiber for preparing products in the food or non-food area. The invention also relates to products containing the activated pectin-containing apple fiber.

The present invention relates to the use of an activated pectin-containing apple fiber for preparing products in the food or non-food area. The invention also relates to products containing the activated pectin-containing apple fiber.

A composition and a method for improving mood, particularly reducing stress, anxiety and/or depression including administering a composition including at least two prebiotics selected from a source of pectin, a source of beta-glucan, a source of xylooligosaccharide and Ashwagandha. The composition may be in the form of a supplement that is added to a diet (supplements a normal human diet). The composition includes the at least two prebiotics in an amount to increase production of (A) tryptophan or (B) tryptophan and/or at least one of (i) indole, (ii) an indole derivative, (iii) 2,3-pyridinecarboxylic acid (iv) 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) propionic acid and (v) a short chain fatty acid or (C) any other metabolite (e.g., dopamine, serotonin, GABA) relevant to (eg. benefitting) brain health such as improving mood.

Edible cellulosic casings comprise cellulose and at least one modifier comprising at least one polysaccharide. The at least one modifier is substantially evenly distributed with the cellulose throughout a casing material of the edible cellulosic casing. A composition useful for an edible cellulosic casing comprises regenerated cellulose and at least one non-cellulose hydrophilic polysaccharide dispersed in the regenerated cellulose. The regenerated cellulose composes at least 50 wt. % of the composition. A method for forming an edible cellulosic casing comprises forming a cellulose solution and forming a modifier solution comprising at least one polysaccharide dissolved therein. The modifier and cellulose solutions are mixed to form a mixture from which the edible cellulosic casing is made. Edible cellulosic casings, as disclosed, may be consumed along with an encased foodstuff or other material for ingestion.

Edible cellulosic casings comprise cellulose and at least one modifier comprising at least one polysaccharide. The at least one modifier is substantially evenly distributed with the cellulose throughout a casing material of the edible cellulosic casing. A composition useful for an edible cellulosic casing comprises regenerated cellulose and at least one non-cellulose hydrophilic polysaccharide dispersed in the regenerated cellulose. The regenerated cellulose composes at least 50 wt. % of the composition. A method for forming an edible cellulosic casing comprises forming a cellulose solution and forming a modifier solution comprising at least one polysaccharide dissolved therein. The modifier and cellulose solutions are mixed to form a mixture from which the edible cellulosic casing is made. Edible cellulosic casings, as disclosed, may be consumed along with an encased foodstuff or other material for ingestion.

Metal contaminants may be problematic in a number of industries, particularly in the mining industry. Fines production and dust control may be similarly problematic in many industries, including the mining industry. Reaction products formed from a saccharide polymer and diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) under room temperature to heating conditions in the presence of a hydroxide base or a radical initiator may be effective for promoting removal of metal contaminants from clay-containing substances, such as through froth flotation. The reaction products may also be effective for mitigating fines production and providing dust control by forming a coating upon a plurality of particulates.

A corrosion inhibitor composition, which includes i) an aqueous alcohol base fluid, ii) a mixture of at least three polysaccharides selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, gum arabic, pectin, a salt of alginic acid, chitosan, dextran, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and soluble starch, with each polysaccharide that is present in the mixture being present in an amount of 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %, based on a total weight of the corrosion inhibitor composition, iii) silver nanoparticles, and iv) a pineapple leaves extract. A method of inhibiting corrosion of metal during acid cleaning/pickling whereby the metal is treated with an acidic treatment fluid containing an acid and the corrosion inhibitor composition.

A corrosion inhibitor composition, which includes i) an aqueous alcohol base fluid, ii) a mixture of at least three polysaccharides selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, gum arabic, pectin, a salt of alginic acid, chitosan, dextran, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and soluble starch, with each polysaccharide that is present in the mixture being present in an amount of 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %, based on a total weight of the corrosion inhibitor composition, iii) silver nanoparticles, and iv) a pineapple leaves extract. A method of inhibiting corrosion of metal during acid cleaning/pickling whereby the metal is treated with an acidic treatment fluid containing an acid and the corrosion inhibitor composition.