The invention is characterized in that the straw body (1) is consisting of two or more segments, which are attached together with connection (5) and that the straw body (1) on its both ends has a cross-slit valve (2, 3) closure and the valves (2, 3) and the straw body (1) are integrated by molecular adhesion. The inlet and outlet valves (2, 3) are of a slit type. The straw body (1) is preferably made of a thermoplastic material and the valves (2, 3) are preferably made of elastomer material. The edge of the straw body (1) is shaped to enable larger surface of the connection between the straw body (1) and the valve (2, 3). The said shape is preferably a groove (8). On the wall on the end of the straw body (1) a tongue-shaped groove (9) is formed on the surface side.

This present invention relates to a flavor dispensing drinking straw device designed to retain and dispense an appropriate amount of flavoring, syrup and/or medicine into a beverage as per the desires of the users. The device comprises a topper having an internal cavity that holds a predefined amount of flavoring, syrup and/or medicine that the user can dispense through a spiral straw by simply and gently squeezing the topper, wherein the user can then consume the flavored or medicated beverage through a second tubular straw in a traditional manner. The uniquely designed straw device is both environmentally safe and reusable. Additionally, the topper can be refilled with the flavor, once the stored flavor is exhausted. The flavor infusing straw offers a more enjoyable and delicious drinking experience, and can be used with a variety of beverage containers.

A drinking straw having an internal coating for delivery of an active agent when the straw is used to consume a beverage is provided. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing a modified cellulose with water to form a paste or gel. The coating is then used to coat the inside sur face of a drinking straw to a thickness of up to 1 mm. The coating is dried to reduce the water content to less than 5% by weight. Li quid drawn through the straw breaks down the modified cellulose releasing the active agent into the liquid, for consumption.

A drinking straw and a method of manufacturing a drinking straw. The drinking straw is made from any type of protein. Meat slices are placed in a freezer and the slightly frozen and pressed meat slices are then rolled lengthwise onto greased rods. The meat covered rods are again rolled on a flat surface. The meat covered rods are spaced apart and placed in a marinade. After the meat covered rods soak in the marinate, the meat covered rods are removed and placed on a rack, where the rods are spaced apart. The rack is placed into a 350 F. oven to bring the meat temperature up to 350 F., then the oven temperature is reduced to 165 F. The meat covered rods on the rack is dehydrated for four to five hours. After the dehydrating time has elapsed, the meat drinking straws is removed from the rods.

An edible utensil is provided for the consumption of liquid food, this edible utensil having a hollow, substantially tubular body with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface that is substantially hose-like in form and an inner surface that is formed substantially coaxially with the outer surface and forms a food flow channel, characterised in that the dimensions of the tubular body are such that the edible utensil can be used as a drinking straw for the intake of liquid food through the food flow channel, the tubular body being made of a pasta dough or pasta-dough-based material and being subjected to a thermochemical treatment that results in it being possible to consume the edible utensil like an easily digestible pasta product both during the intake of the liquid food and after the intake of the liquid food.

A drinking device for the retronasal perception of an aroma substance comprises a storage container (12) for drinking liquid, at least one aroma container (20), through which air can flow, and a transporting channel (18) for drinking liquid, the transporting channel running from the storage container (12) to a mouth end (28) of the drinking device (10), and also comprises an air channel (22) for transporting aromatized air, said air channel running from at least one of the at least one aroma containers (20) to the transporting channel (18) for drinking liquid or to the mouth end (28).

The invention is characterized in that the straw body (1) is consisting of two or more segments, which are attached together with connection (5) and that the straw body (1) on its both ends has a cross-slit valve (2, 3) closure and the valves (2, 3) and the straw body (1) are integrated by molecular adhesion. The inlet and outlet valves (2, 3) are of a slit type. The straw body (1) is preferably made of a thermoplastic material and the valves (2, 3) are preferably made of elastomer material. The edge of the straw body (1) is shaped to enable larger surface of the connection between the straw body (1) and the valve (2, 3). The said shape is preferably a groove (8). On the wall on the end of the straw body (1) a tongue-shaped groove (9) is formed on the surface side.

A light and edible straw includes a tube made of an edible material, microcapsules made of another edible material, and a protective film made of another edible material. The tube includes an internal face, an external face, an upper end face and a lower end face. The microcapsules are inserted in a wall of the tube. The protective film includes an internal portion covering the internal face of the tube, an external portion covering the external face of the tube, an upper annular portion covering the upper end face of the tube, and a lower annular portion covering the lower end face of the tube. Thus, the protective film keeps the tube from liquid.

A device to provide in-line flavor for water or other liquid stored in a container. An example device includes a body having a cylindrical shape chamber formed therein, and an opening on a first end of the body. A cartridge holder fits within the chamber of the body and retains a flavoring therein for the water or other liquid. The cartridge holder has a plurality of openings for the water or other liquid to flow through. When a user drinks from the drinking end, the water or other liquid flows from the container and through the housing and mixes with a flavoring from the cartridge holder before being drawn through to the drinking end so that the user drinks a flavored water or other liquid.

A disposable packaging form is provided for brewed, hot drinks. The invention allows a user to brew the hot drink, squeeze out the brewed contents, and stir the contents of the hot drink. Each action can be performed multiple times before disposal. In some embodiments, the device of the present invention dispenses sweeteners, creamers, flavorings and condiments. The present invention frees the user of the inconvenience of having to collect, wash, or dispose of the stirrers, squeezers and bags of the hot drink individually.