The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation suitable for use in a straw suitable for oral administration of said pharmaceutical formulation, wherein the pharmaceutical formulation is a granular solid comprising a core, an optional first coating layer, and a second coating layer. The present invention also relates to a straw suitable for oral administration of such a pharmaceutical formulation, the use of said pharmaceutical formulation in the treatment of a condition in a subject in need thereof, and a method for preparing said pharmaceutical composition.

A coating machine and method coat a viscous sticky coating onto a plurality of food products. The coating machine may used mechanical or ultrasonic mechanisms to remove the excess viscous sticky coating. The coating machine may also coat an outer surface of the viscous sticky coating.

A coating machine and method coat a viscous sticky coating onto a plurality of food products. The coating machine may used mechanical or ultrasonic mechanisms to remove the excess viscous sticky coating. The coating machine may also coat an outer surface of the viscous sticky coating.

The present invention relates to a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including; a cylindrical body for passing of the liquid; a bottom opening for inflow of the liquid in the cylindrical body; a top opening for outflow of the liquid from the cylindrical body; at least one conditioning agent for the conditioning of the liquid passing through the cylindrical body; and a seal for closing the top opening and the bottom opening of the cylindrical body. The conditioning agent is disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical body and get dissolved in the liquid on passing of the liquid through the cylindrical body providing the conditioned liquid at the top opening of the cylindrical body.

The present invention relates to a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including; a cylindrical body for passing of the liquid; a bottom opening for inflow of the liquid in the cylindrical body; a top opening for outflow of the liquid from the cylindrical body; at least one conditioning agent for the conditioning of the liquid passing through the cylindrical body; and a seal for closing the top opening and the bottom opening of the cylindrical body. The conditioning agent is disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical body and get dissolved in the liquid on passing of the liquid through the cylindrical body providing the conditioned liquid at the top opening of the cylindrical body.

The invention describes a non-staining composition comprising high content of curcuminoids in granular form, which is substantially free of excipients and is comprised of at least about 94% of curcuminoids. The non-staining composition may be comprised of 0 to 5% by weight of excipients, which are used as processing aids. The non-staining curcuminoid composition does not cause staining and dusting of the equipment and the contact surfaces, while formulating into finished dosage forms. The invention also relates to solvent-free process for preparation of non-staining granular composition; wherein the curcuminoids may be subjected to granulation process at specific temperature conditions. The granular composition is free flowing and retains original yellowish orange colour of the curcuminoids along with its crystalline nature. The solvent-free process for non-staining granular curcuminoid composition is simple, economical and environment friendly, thus making it industrially useful and applicable for formulating finished dosage forms.

A food treat includes: a stick including a first portion, a second portion, and a coating; the first portion of the stick infused with the coating; and a food product attached to the first portion of the stick, the second portion of the stick configured to be held by a user. A coating system includes: a container; a flavoring solution held by the container; and a stick submerged in the flavoring solution, the flavoring solution including a flavoring oil.

An object of the present invention is to provide a konnyaku product in which scum causing smell and unpleasant taste is effectively reduced and that does not require a pretreatment for removing them, a production method therefor, and an alkaline coagulant suitable for the production of such a konnyaku. The object can be achieved by using, as an alkaline coagulant for konnyaku production, an alkaline solution containing non-reducing sugar, calcium hydroxide as an alkaline component for coagulation, and water, in which the non-reducing sugar and the calcium hydroxide are dissolved in the water.

An object of the present invention is to provide a konnyaku product in which scum causing smell and unpleasant taste is effectively reduced and that does not require a pretreatment for removing them, a production method therefor, and an alkaline coagulant suitable for the production of such a konnyaku. The object can be achieved by using, as an alkaline coagulant for konnyaku production, an alkaline solution containing non-reducing sugar, calcium hydroxide as an alkaline component for coagulation, and water, in which the non-reducing sugar and the calcium hydroxide are dissolved in the water.

A drinking straw comprising an elongate tubular body of an insoluble material having an internal coating comprising a matrix containing an active agent dispersed within the matrix, the body sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn therethrough such that passage of the carrier liquid causes the matrix to release the active agent into the carrier liquid to be consumed by a drinker. The matrix comprises partially hydrolysed guar gum, possibly in combination with an acid and/or modified cellulose. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing the matrix with water to form a paste or syrup and is then used to coat the inside surface of a drinking straw to a thickness of less than 1 mm. Liquid drawn through the straw dissolves or breaks down the coating, releasing the active agent into the liquid for consumption.