A planting container body (1) has a bottom wall (3) and side walls (4) forming a planting space (2) and also has a water containing section for containing planting water supplied to the planting space (2). The water containing section has a water discharge opening (12) for overflow. In a horizontal position (A) in which the planting space (2) opens upward, the bottom wall (3) and the side walls (4) form a horizontal water containing section for containing planting water. In a vertical position in which the planting space (2) opens sideways, a vertical water containing section for containing planting water is formed by the bottom wall (3), side walls (4), and a dam section (8) formed on the side walls (4), which becomes a bottom face, so as to face the bottom wall (3). A water discharge start section of the water discharge opening (12) is located at a position a predetermined distance away from the bottom wall (3) and a predetermined distance away from a side wall (4).
Disclosed is an O/W/O-type emulsion composition having at least one lignan compound disolved in the inner oil phase. Also disclosed is a process for producing the O/W/O-type emulsion composition, which comprises the steps of: 1) dissolving at least one lignan compound in an oil-and-fat to prepare a solution having the lignan compound dissolved therein; 2) emulsifying the solution in an aqueous phase to form an O/W-type emulsion; and 3) further emulsifying the O/W-type emulsion in an oil phase to form an O/W/O-type emulsion. The composition containing a lignan compound enables to increase the in vivo absorptivity of the lignan compound.
A61K 9/113 - Multiple emulsions, e.g. oil-in-water-in-oil
A61K 31/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide
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ADHESIVE FOR CONTAINER LABELS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ADHESION STRENGTH OF ADHESIVE FOR CONTAINERS AND CONTAINER LABELS
An adhesive for container labels which contains a starch-based adhesive and a non-starch-based adhesive having an adhesion strength of 2.45 N or more when employed alone and has an adhesion strength of more than 0.78 N but less than 2.65 N. This adhesive for container labels requires no mold-release paper, has such an adhesiveness as preventing labels from peeling off under normal conditions and shows an easy peelability in the case of peeling a label from a container.
An adhesion inspection apparatus 1 for inspecting adhesion of a package box 3 constructed with use of an adhesive, said apparatus characterized in that a vacuum pad 5 to be affixed for sucking on an outer surface of the package box 3 at an area proximal to an adhered region thereof; an inspection arm 9 carrying the vacuum pad 5 at one end thereof; a rotating shaft 11 joined to the other end of the inspection arm 9; a driving device 13 for driving the rotating shaft 11 to make a rotational movement; and a torque sensor 15 for detecting a torque induced in the driving device 13.
Disclosed is a beverage which can be ingested continuously, can promote the secretion of NO from a vascular endothelial cell and enhance the action of NO to thereby improve the function of a vascular endothelium. Specifically, disclosed is a proanthocyanidin-containing tea beverage which comprises procyanidin B1 (PB1) and procyanidin B3 (PB3), wherein the total amount of these components is kept at a certain level or higher. The tea beverage has a mild taste, is easy to drink, can be ingested continuously, and has an activity of improving the function of a vascular endothelium.
The present invention provides fatty acid synthetases which are responsible for novel fatty acid synthesis, polynucleotides which encode such fatty acid synthetases (e.g., a polynucleotide comprising (a) a polynucleotide consisting of the nucleotide sequence of Positions 1 to 12486 of SEQ ID NO: 1, or (b) a polynucleotide which hybridizes under stringent conditions to a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence complementary to the nucleotide sequence of Positions 1 to 12486 of SEQ ID NO: 1, and which encodes a protein having a fatty acid synthetase activity), expression vectors and transformants comprising such polynucleotides, methods for producing food and other products using such transformants, food products produced by such methods, and methods for assessing and selecting lipid-producing test fungi.
The invention relates to a composition containing riboflavin and sesamins. The composition can contain sesamins in an amount such that the ratio (by weight) of the total amount thereof to the total amount of riboflavin is 4.5 or less, and has an effect on synergistically improving the sedative action or anti-fatigue action of riboflavin by concomitant intake of sesamins. The composition of the invention is safe against humans and animals, therefore, it can be taken continuously. Further, the composition, particularly a pharmaceutical or food and drink, having a far superior effect compared with a conventional food having a sedative action or an anti-fatigue action is provided.
A61K 31/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide
A61P 25/04 - Centrally acting analgesics, e.g. opioids
A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agentsNon-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
Provided are: a gene for an enzyme having an activity of transferring a methyl group into a lignan; a plant having a modified lignan composition which is modified by using the enzyme; and others. More specifically, provided are: a gene for an enzyme having an activity of synthesizing a methylated lignan, preferably a gene for an enzyme having an activity of synthesizing a methylated lignan derived from a sesame; and use of the gene.
Disclosed is a composition having a lignan compound dissolved therein at a high concentration. The composition comprises a lignan compound such as sesamine or episesamin dissolved in, as a solvent, an oil-and-fat comprising a middle-chain fatty acid triglyceride having 8 to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a triglyceride of caprylic acid and/or capric acid and/or lauric acid. The composition can contain a lignan compound more stably in a higher concentration compared to a composition prepared using other solvent. Therefore, the composition is highly valuable as a food or a pharmaceutical.
It is intended to provide a method of treating the fur of an animal and/or a method of treating its body odor, and a food or a drink for nonhuman animals which can be used in the above methods. Namely, a food or a drink for nonhuman animals which contains 1% by weight or more of a sesamine and an additive acceptable in foods and drinks for animals. A method of treating the fur of a nonhuman animal and/or a method of treating its body odor comprising administering to the nonhuman animal a food or a drink for nonhuman animals which contains a sesamine in an amount efficacious for treating the fur of the nonhuman animal and/or for treating its body odor. It is preferable that the sesamine as described above is in the state of being dissolved in a fat.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a catalase and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast having high sulfite-producing capability, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability of producing sulfite, that contribute to stability of flavor in products, is enhanced by amplifying expression level of CTA1 gene encoding a catalase Cta1p, especially non-ScCTA1 gene or ScCTA1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially a gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
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COMPOSITION FOR FOODS AND DRINKS HAVING IMPROVED HYGROSCOPICITY
It is intended to provide a composition for foods and drinks containing a hygroscopic powder material wherein the hygroscopicity of the hygroscopic powder material has been improved and a food or a drink containing this composition. Namely, a composition for foods and drinks which contains a hygroscopic powder material and sesamine, more specifically, a composition for foods and drinks which comprises a mixture of carnitine, a salt thereof or a derivative thereof as a hygroscopic powder material with sesamine wherein the hygroscopicity of the hygroscopic powder material has been improved, and a food or a drink containing this composition are provided.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein having an activity of imparting drying-resistant property and/or low-temperature storage-resistant property to yeast and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of a gene encoding a protein having an activity of imparting drying-resistant property and/or low-temperature storage-resistant property to yeast in brewer's yeast, especially a gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycogen synthesis initiator and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of GLG1 or GLG2 gene encoding a Glg1p or Glg2p which is a glycogen synthesis initiator in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScGLG1 gene or non-ScGLG2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and use thereof, in particular, a brewer's yeast which produces alcoholic beverages with superior body and mellowness, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose ability of producing glycerol, which contribute to body and mellowness of products, is enhanced by amplifying expression level of GPD1 or GPD2 gene encoding a Gpd1p or Gpd2p which is a glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScGPD1 gene or non-ScGPD2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a transcriptional inducer for maltase gene and maltose transporter gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewer's yeast with high maltose assimilation ability, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose maltose assimilation is enhanced by amplifying expression level of MALR gene encoding MalRp, a maltase and maltose transporter transcription factor in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScMALR gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of CIS3 gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially non-ScCIS3 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein having a trehalose synthesis-promoting activity and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of TSL1 gene encoding a protein Tsl1p having a trehalose synthesis-promoting activity in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScTSL1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycogen branching enzyme and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of GLC3 gene encoding a glycogen branching enzyme Glc3p in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScGLC3 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
The invention relates to a method for identifying a useful protein of brewery yeast. More specifically, the invention relates to (a) cultivating yeast under a predetermined cultivation condition; (b) extracting a protein sample from the cultivation product of the yeast; (c) separating the protein sample by a protein separation means, selecting a target peak or spot, and recovering the target protein or a fragment thereof contained in the peak or spot; (d) determining the amino acid sequence of the target protein; (e) comparing the amino acid sequence determined in step (d) with the amino acid sequence determined in advance based on all or a part of genome sequence information of bottom fermenting yeast; (f) identifying the target protein and the gene encoding the target protein based on the results of comparison; and (g) analyzing functions of the identified gene to identify characters given to the yeast by the gene.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a catalase and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast having high sulfite-producing capability, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability of producing sulfite, that contribute to stability of flavor in products, is enhanced by amplifying expression level of CTT1 gene encoding a catalase Ctt1p, especially non-ScCTT1 gene or ScCTT1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of HSP150 gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially non-ScHSP150 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of KRE9 gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially non-ScKRE9 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of TPS2 gene encoding a trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase Tps2p in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScTPS2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C12Q 1/42 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase involving phosphatase
The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycogen synthase and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of GSY1 or GSY2 gene encoding a Gsy1p or Gsy2p which is a glycogen synthase in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScGSY1 gene or non-ScGSY2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc.
An amino acid transporter gene and use of the same. More specifically, a brewer's yeast having a regulated ability to metabolize amino acid, alcoholic drinks produced by using this yeast, a method of producing the same and so on. Still specifically, a yeast having an ability to metabolize amino acid which has been regulated by controlling the expression amount of gene GAP1, AGP2, MUP1 or MUP3 respectively encoding brewer's yeast amino acid transporters Gap1p, Agp2p, Mup1p or Mup3p (in particular, gene nonScGAP1, nonScAGP2, nonScMUP1 or nonScMUP3 characteristic to beer yeast); a method of producing an alcoholic drink by using the above gene; and so on.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein having a vicinal diketone or diacetyl-reducing activity and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast for producing alcoholic beverages with superior flavor, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability of producing vicinal diketones, especially diacetyl, that are responsible for off-flavors in products, is reduced by amplifying expression level of MMF1 gene encoding a protein (Mmflp) having a vicinal diketone or diacetyl-reducing activity, especially the non-ScMMF1 gene or ScMMF1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast.
C12G 3/02 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by fermentation
C12N 15/81 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi for yeasts
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
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ACYL-COA: ETHANOL O-ACYLTRANSFERASE/ESTERASE GENE AND USE THEREOF
The present invention relates to an acyl-CoA: ethanol O-acyltransferase/esterase gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast for producing alcoholic beverages with superior flavor, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability of producing ester, which contribute to aroma and flavor of products, is controlled by regulating expression level of EHT1 gene encoding a protein (Eht1p) that is an acyl-CoA: ethanol O-acyltransferase/esterase in a brewery yeast, especially the nonScEHT1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast.
The invention relates to an aromatic amino acid transporter gene and use thereof, and particularly relates to a brewing yeast strain whose ability to assimilate an aromatic amino acid is controlled, an alcoholic beverage produced by using the yeast strain and a process for producing the same. More specifically, the invention relates to a yeast strain whose ability to assimilate an aromatic amino acid is controlled by controlling the expression level of TAT1 gene encoding Tat1p which is an aromatic amino acid transporter in a brewing yeast strain, particularly nonScTAT1 gene which is unique to beer yeast, a process for producing an alcoholic beverage by using the yeast strain, etc.
C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
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GENE ENCODING REGULATORY SUBUNIT OF ACETOLACTATE SYNTHASE ACTIVITY AND USE THEREOF
The invention relates to a gene encoding a regulatory subunit of an acetolactate synthase activity and use thereof, and particularly relates to a brewing yeast strain for producing an alcoholic beverage with a good flavor, an alcoholic beverage produced by using the yeast strain, a process for producing the same, etc. More particularly, the invention relates to a yeast strain whose ability to produce VDK, particularly DA to cause an off-flavor of a product has been reduced by reducing the expression level of ILV6 gene encoding Ilv6p which is an acetolactate synthase in a brewing yeast strain, particularly nonScILV6 gene which is unique to beer yeast, a process for producing an alcoholic beverage by using the yeast strain, etc.
The present invention relates to an acetolactate synthase gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast for producing alcoholic beverages with superior flavor, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability of producing vicinal diketones, especially diacetyl, that are responsible for off-flavors in products, is reduced by repressing expression level of ILV2 gene encoding an acetolactate synthase (Ilv2p), especially non-ScILV2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast.
A branched amino acid transporter gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewing yeast in which the branched amino acid metabolism ability is regulated, alcoholic drinks produced by using the yeast, a method of producing these alcoholic drinks and so on. More specifically speaking, a yeast in which the branched amino acid metabolism ability is regulated by regulating the expression amount of a gene BAP3 encoding Bap3p that is a branched amino acid transporter in a brewing yeast ( in particular, nonScBAP3 gene characteristic to beer yeast), a method of producing alcoholic drinks by using this yeast and so on.
C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
34.
ACYL-CoA:ETHANOL O-ACYLTRANSFERASE/ESTERASE GENE AND USE THEREOF
An acyl-CoA:ethanol O-acyltransferase/esterase gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewing yeast by which alcoholic drinks having excellent flavor can be produced, alcoholic drinks produced by using the yeast, a method of producing these alcoholic drinks and so on. More specifically speaking, a yeast in which the ester synthesis ability participating the flavor of a product is regulated by regulating the expression amount of a gene EEB1 encoding Eeb1p that is acyl-CoA:ethanol O-acyltransferase/esterase in a brewing yeast ( in particular, nonScEEB1 gene characteristic to beer yeast), a method of producing alcoholic drinks by using this yeast and so on.
C12Q 1/44 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase involving esterase
C12Q 1/48 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving transferase
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
The present invention relates to ammonia transporter genes and use thereof. The invention relates in particular to a brewer's yeast which shows enhanced ammonia assimilation, alcoholic beverages produced using such yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the invention relates to the MEP3 gene which codes for the ammonia transporter Mep3 in brewer's yeast, particularly to a yeast which can control the ammonia assimilation ability by controlling the level of expression of the nonScMEP3 gene or ScMEP3 gene characteristic to beer yeast and to a method of producing alcoholic beverages using such yeast.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
The present invention relates to ammonia transporter genes and use thereof. The invention relates in particular to a brewer's yeast which shows enhanced ammonia assimilation, alcoholic beverages produced using such yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the invention relates to the MEP1 gene which codes for the ammonia transporter Mep1 in brewer's yeast, particularly to a yeast which can control the ammonia assimilation ability by controlling the level of expression of the nonScMEP1 gene or ScMEP1 gene characteristic to beer yeast and to a method of producing alcoholic beverages using such yeast.
The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of MHP1 gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially non-ScMHP1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
The present invention relates to a method for producing a phospholipid containing a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid as a constituent (LCPUFA-PL), which comprises: (i) culturing a microorganism belonging to Mortierella sp. under conditions allowing intracellular accumulation of LCPUFA-PL in the microorganism; and (ii) obtaining LCPUFA-PL from the cultured product of the microorganism (wherein the compositional ratio of isopalmitic acid, a branched fatty acid, is 5% or less based on the total amount of fatty acids contained as constituents of all phospholipids (PL) contained in the cultured product). The present invention also relates to the phospholipid obtained by the method of the present invention.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12P 9/00 - Preparation of organic compounds containing a metal or atom other than H, N, C, O, S, or halogen
C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
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PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CONTENT-FILLED CONTAINER, METHOD OF CLEANING CONTENT-FILLED CONTAINER, AND CONTENT-FILLED CONTAINER
A process having been developed in view of the problems of the conventional cleaning method, in which the operation of fitting a cap to each mouth portion of container after filling the interior of the container with contents can be carried out at low cost without any substantial change, and in which production of a content-filled container having its interstice between the cap and the mouth portion of container cleaned with increased effectiveness can be realized by carrying out the operation simultaneously with the operation of thermal sterilization of the interstice between the cap and the mouth portion of container. There is provided a process for producing a content-filled container having its mouth portion fitted with a cap, characterized by wetting with a clean liquid the internal surface of cap (c) before fitting to the mouth portion and fitting the cap having its internal surface wetted to the mouth portion (m) of the container.
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottlesProcesses or devices for at least two of these operations
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 9/28 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray or jet application, with or without soaking
B65B 55/24 - Cleaning of, or removing dust from, containers, wrappers, or packaging
B67B 3/00 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps
A method of producing a food or a drink containing one or more ingredients extracted from a starting material, which is selected from among a fruit, a vegetable, a bean, a seed, a mushroom, an alga and tea, involving the steps of: freezing the starting material; milling the frozen matter while controlling temperature; and dipping the milled matter in a solvent and thus extracting one or more ingredients of the starting material. In the milling step, it is preferable to control the temperature to a level not exceeding the brittle temperature of an aroma component, a colorant or an essential oil that can be extracted from the starting material. According to this production method, the obtained food or drink can contain a sufficient amount of a desired ingredient originating in the fruit or vegetable.
A23L 1/212 - Preparation of fruits or vegetables (of pulse A23L 1/20; treating harvested fruit or vegetables in bulk A23N)
A23F 3/14 - Tea preparations, e.g. using additives
A23L 1/20 - Treatment of pulse, i.e. fruits of leguminous plants, for production of fodder or food; Preparation of products from legumes; Chemical means for rapid cooking of these foods, e.g. treatment with phosphates
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