Systems and methods to process orders for products customized in a store are disclosed herein. An example system may include an administrative system, a plurality of microservices, and in-store custom order platform. The administrative system may be associated with a store providing in-store customization of products. The plurality of microservices may include at least a virtual queue system, a commerce platform, an event broker system, and a user messaging system. The in-store custom order platform may be configured to integrate functionalities of the administrative system and the plurality of microservices to perform operations to process orders for products that are customized in the store using a kiosk application executing on a kiosk device.
The disclosure relates to a method for determining a cutaneous lesion score of a companion animal, using an assessment module trained based on previously acquired metadata relative to companion animals, selected in a data group having at least animal data and derm area data, the method including at least the steps of receiving metadata relative to said companion animal, including two or more animal data and two or more derm area data listed in the data group, encoding said metadata into a metadata vector, operating said trained assessment module on said metadata vector, based on an analysis of said metadata vector by said assessment module, generating a cutaneous lesion score indicative of the cutaneous state of said companion animal, and based on the cutaneous lesion score indicative of the at least one cutaneous state of said companion animal, assessing whether said companion animal has an atopic dermatitis condition.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
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MACHINE-LEARNING METHODOLIGIES FOR OPTIMIZING A CASING SOLUTION
Systems and methods are disclosed for optimizing a solution. The method includes receiving data associated with one or more products and one or more packaging materials from a plurality of data sources. Test data is generated based on the received data. The test data is inputted into a machine-learning model configured to predict packaging requirements and packaging performance. Generating, utilizing the machine-learning model, an optimal packaging configuration based on the prediction. Display the optimal packaging configuration in a user interface of a device.
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
A method for predicting a property of a product with substitute ingredients includes receiving data of an ingredient profile of a product, a molecular profile associated with the ingredient profile, and a formula profile for the product based on the ingredient profile; determining a set of molecular descriptors for the product based on the molecular profile; determining a set of material descriptors for the product based on the set of molecular descriptors; determining a set of formula descriptors for the product based on the set of material descriptors and the formula profile; generating a measured set of functional properties for the product using a machine-learning model based on the one or more formula descriptors; receiving one or more substitute ingredients for the product; and generating a predicted set of functional properties for the product through use of the machine-learning model based on the one or more substitute ingredients.
G06N 3/0895 - Weakly supervised learning, e.g. semi-supervised or self-supervised learning
G16C 60/00 - Computational materials science, i.e. ICT specially adapted for investigating the physical or chemical properties of materials or phenomena associated with their design, synthesis, processing, characterisation or utilisation
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING PRODUCT SENSORY SHELF-LIFE PROGRESSION USING MACHINE-LEARNING
Systems and methods for predicting sensory shelf life progression are provided. The method may include receiving data associated with a product. The data may include one or more sensory attributes of the product. The method may further include providing the one or more sensory attributes of the product to a predictive machine-learning model trained to identify associations between the one or more sensory attributes of the product and output a sensory shelf life progression for the product. The method may further include transmitting the sensory shelf life progression to a display of a user device.
Systems and methods are disclosed for generating formulas for product formulation. The method includes receiving a request for a formula to design a product from at least one device associated with a user. Relevant data associated with the product is received from a plurality of data sources. A formula for designing the product is generated by applying one or more features of a trained machine-learning model. The trained machine-learning model has been trained by inputting the relevant data associated with the product into the machine-learning model; employing a supervised learning technique to optimize the machine-learning model through iterative learning algorithms; and evaluating the performance of the machine-learning model using validation techniques. The formula is presented in a user interface of at least one device associated with the user.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
9.
WET FOOD COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR INTESTINAL DISORDER
The present disclosure relates to a wet food composition for a companion animal having an intestinal disorder including, on a dry matter basis: (a) from about 15% to about 45% by weight of protein; (b) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of fat; (c) from about 6% to about 14% by weight of Total Dietary Fibers (TDF); wherein at least about 50% by weight of the total amount of TDF, on a dry matter basis, originates from psyllium.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
A method of promoting wellbeing of a companion animal including administering to the companion animal a food composition comprising at least one supplement. The at least one supplement includes creatine, guanidinoacetate, arginine, methionine, or a combination thereof. The food composition may be formulated as a dry kibble, a wet food, a treat, or a liquid supplement. The companion animal may be a dog or a cat. Promoting wellbeing may comprise improving muscle composition, enhancing exercise performance, supporting muscle recovery, increasing energy expenditure, increasing lean body mass, supporting cardiac health, enhancing cognition, or reducing inflammation.
The present invention relates to dry food compositions for canines. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the compositions, as well as methods of feeding canines with the compositions.
A container may include a base including a plurality of walls that define a void, the plurality of walls including edges; and a slide cover configured to be mounted on to the base. The slide cover includes a connecting wall and side walls extending from the connecting wall. The connecting wall defines a wall opening and a door corresponding to the wall opening. The door extends from a hinge of the connecting wall. The slide cover is configured to slide on the edges of the base to open and close a first container opening defined by at least one of the edges of the base and an edge of the slide cover, and the door and wall opening defines a second container opening having a different configuration than the first container opening.
B65D 43/20 - Non-removable lids or covers linearly slidable
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-STORE PRODUCT CUSTOMIZATION
A kiosk application executing on a kiosk device located in a store may receive an indication to start a customization session, and request a virtual queue status. A code request user interface may be provided for display on the kiosk device in response to receiving an active virtual queue status, and an input code may be received. In response to receiving a verification that the input code matches a code assigned to a user for the virtual queue, a customization session may be initiated by requesting generation of a cart and providing a plurality of user interfaces for display on the kiosk device. Customization data and order-related data input via the user interfaces may be received and provided as cart data for association with the cart. Upon a transaction for the order being approved, the cart may be converted to an order. A fulfillment of the order may be initiated.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
The present disclosure relates to the use of a food composition comprising, in % by weight, i) at least about 0.05% of nucleotides and ii) at least about 0.1% of oligosaccharides, wherein said oligosaccharides are selected from xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS), fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and combinations thereof, for improving or preserving mental health in a canine.
A61K 31/7068 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines having oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. cytidine, cytidylic acid
A23K 10/16 - Addition of microorganisms or extracts thereof, e.g. single-cell proteins, to feeding-stuff compositions
A23K 50/60 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for weanlings
A61K 31/702 - Oligosaccharides, i.e. having three to five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages
A61K 31/7072 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines having oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. cytidine, cytidylic acid having two oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. uridine, uridylic acid, thymidine, zidovudine
A61K 31/7076 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines containing purines, e.g. adenosine, adenylic acid
A61K 31/708 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines containing purines, e.g. adenosine, adenylic acid having oxo groups directly attached to the purine ring system, e.g. guanosine, guanylic acid
A61K 36/064 - Saccharomycetales, e.g. baker's yeast
A61K 47/06 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite
A61K 47/18 - AminesAmidesUreasQuaternary ammonium compoundsAmino acidsOligopeptides having up to five amino acids
A61K 47/22 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. ascorbic acid, tocopherol or pyrrolidones
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
A method of promoting wellbeing of a companion animal including administering to the companion animal a food composition comprising at least one supplement. The at least one supplement includes creatine, guanidinoacetate, arginine, methionine, or a combination thereof. The food composition may be formulated as a dry kibble, a wet food, a treat, or a dietary supplement. Promoting wellbeing may comprise improving muscle composition, enhancing exercise performance, supporting muscle recovery, increasing energy expenditure, increasing lean body mass, supporting cardiac health, enhancing cognition, or reducing inflammation.
A computer-implemented method for the automated assessment of animal food appeal comprising receive video data from a user device, wherein the video data corresponds to an animal feeding at a feeding station, extract a video segment including video frames corresponding to the video data, the video segment corresponding to a predetermined time window during the animal feeding, process the video segment through a vision language model to extract behavioral features indicative of an animal response to food, input the behavioral features into a trained classification model configured to assign an input to one of a plurality of predetermined categories, and generate, based on output from the trained classification model, a food appeal classification indicating an appeal level of the food to the animal.
The present disclosure provides a low fat hypoallergenic nutritionally complete food composition for a companion animal including from about 50 to about 80 g/Mcal of proteins, said proteins comprising at least about 80% of hydrolysed proteins, from about 120 to about 180 g/Mcal of starch, said starch being from at least one rice source, from about 10 to about 30 g/Mcal of Total Dietary Fibers (TDF), and less than about 25 g/Mcal of fat. The composition can be used for companion animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), such as concomitant hyperlipidaemia, lymphangiectasia or any form of fat intolerance, fat malabsorption, and/or nutritional support of chronic enteropathies.
A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
A23K 10/26 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin from waste material, e.g. feathers, bones or skin
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
Methods for preventing or treating anxiety behaviors of aquatic species by administering a composition comprising cannabidiol to the water containing the aquatic species. Cannabidiol improves welfare of aquatic species by reducing anxiety behaviors caused by stress, e.g., stress caused by transportation. Compositions for improving the welfare of aquatic species are disclosed herein.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Coconut cream; Coconut milk; Processed bean sprouts; Canned or bottled vegetables; Preserved vegetables; Legumes, preserved; Processed legumes; Bottled vegetables; Hot chili pepper puree; Prepared or packaged meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables Prepared or packaged meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice; Noodles and seasoning mixes combined in unitary packages; Noodles and sauce mixes combined in unitary packages; Noodles, sauce, and topping combined in unitary packages; Noodles, sauce, and processed vegetables combined in unitary packages; Noodles, sauce, and seasoning toppings combined in unitary packages; Noodles, sauce, dehydrated vegetables, and topping combined in unitary packages; Noodle-based prepared meals; Packaged meals consisting primarily of grains; Ready-to-eat meals consisting primarily of rice; Noodles; Instant noodles; Rice noodles; Asian noodles; Ramen noodles; Vermicelli; Rice; Instant rice; Rice, seasonings, and flavorings combined in unitary packages; Chili sauce; Hot sauce; Soy sauce; Teriyaki sauce; Ready-made sauces; Fish sauce; Condiment, namely, pepper sauce; Dipping sauces; Sauce; Sauces; Cooking sauces; Curry sauce; Garlic-based sauces; Savory sauces used as condiments; Oyster sauce; Duck sauce; Sweet and sour sauce; Yakitori sauce; pad thai sauce; spring roll sauce; Shrimp chips; Cereal based snack food; Rice-based snack food; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of processed grains and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of rice and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of noodles and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
(1) Coconut cream; coconut milk; prepared and packaged meals consisting primarily of meat; prepared and packaged meals consisting primarily of plant-based foods; prepared and packaged meals consisting primarily of poultry; prepared meals consisting primarily of vegetables; hot chili pepper puree; bottled vegetables; canned vegetables; preserved bean sprouts; preserved legumes; preserved vegetables; processed legumes.
(2) Noodle-based prepared meals; noodle-based prepared meals also containing sauce and vegetables; noodles, sauce and topping combined in unitary packages; packaged meal kits primarily consisting of noodles and also containing sauce and dehydrated vegetables; packaged meal kits primarily consisting of noodles and also containing sauce; packaged meal kits primarily consisting of noodles and also containing seasoning mixes; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of noodles and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables; ramen-based prepared and packaged meals; prepared meals consisting primarily of cooked rice; prepared meals consisting primarily of rice; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of processed grains and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables; prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of rice and also including one or more of seasonings and flavorings, sauce, meat, or vegetables; ready-to-eat cereals; rice-based prepared and packaged meals; noodle-based snack foods; cereal-based snack food; rice-based snack food; Asian noodles; instant noodles; noodles; ramen noodles; rice noodles; vermicelli; instant rice; rice; rice and seasoning mix combined in unitary packages; Yakitori sauce; chili sauce; curry sauce; duck sauce; fish sauce; garlic sauce; gravy sauces; hot sauce; kung pao sauce; oyster sauce; Pad Thai sauce; pepper sauce; soy sauce; spring roll sauce; stir fry sauces; sweet and sour sauce; teriyaki sauce; vegetable sauces; shrimp chips.
Bulk sweetener compositions and reduced sugar confections are described. The bulk sweetener composition may include at least one of a glucose syrup, a soluble fiber, and maltodextrin; and at least one of a monosaccharide, a disaccharide, and a low calorie monosaccharide. The bulk sweetener composition may provide for at least 33% sugar reduction in a confectionery product.
A23G 3/42 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof characterised by the composition characterised by the carbohydrates used, e.g. polysaccharides
A23L 29/30 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof containing carbohydrate syrupsFoods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof containing sugarsFoods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof containing sugar alcohols, e.g. xylitolFoods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof containing starch hydrolysates, e.g. dextrin
The present disclosure is directed to oral and/or confectionary compositions comprising an effective amount of a nitrate, for example, a dietary nitrate derived from a nitrate-rich food and/or a nitrate-rich extract, for use in reducing volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the oral cavity, and freshening breath.
Described herein is a canine food or supplement comprising a mixture of milk oligosaccharides: 6-sialyllactose, 3'-siallylactose, and 2'-fucosyllactose. The mixture of milk oligosaccharides is present in the canine food or supplement in an amount greater than 2 wt.%, preferably greater than 5.5 wt.%, and/or the amount of the mixture of milk oligosaccharides administered to the canine is greater than 100 mg/kg/day, where kg refers to body weight of the canine. The canine food or supplement is for use in supporting and/or regulating the immunity of a canine. The canine food or supplement is for use in increasing short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production in the gut of a canine.
Described herein is a canine food or supplement comprising a mixture of milk oligosaccharides: 6-sialyllactose, 3'-siallylactose, and 2'-fucosyllactose. The mixture of milk oligosaccharides are present in the canine food or supplement in an amount greater than 2 wt.%, preferably greater than 5.5 wt.%, and/or the amount of the mixture of milk oligosaccharides administered to the canine is greater than 100 mg/kg/day, where kg refers to body weight of the canine. The canine food or supplement can be used in methods to improve canine gut microbiome health.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Meat; fish (not live); poultry; game (not live); meat extracts; charcuterie; meat substitutes; frozen vegetables; preserved vegetables; vegetables, dried; vegetables, cooked; fruit, preserved; dried fruit; cooked fruits; processed fruits, fungi and vegetables (including nuts and pulses); processed vegetables; processed legumes; lentils; processed chickpeas; processed beans; baked beans; beans in sauce; soya beans, preserved, for food; tofu; whey; formed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat substitute; tomato puree; vegetable puree; tomato juice for cooking; tinned tomatoes; vegetable juices for cooking; pickles; preparations for making soup; soups; stocks; preparations for making bouillon; bouillon; potato crisps; jellies, jams, compotes, fruit and vegetable spreads; eggs; dairy products and dairy substitutes; milk; milk substitutes; milk powder for nutritional purposes; protein milk; coconut milk; rice milk; soya milk; cheese; yoghurt; edible oils and fats; coconut oil; soybean oil; corn oil; sesame oil; flavoured edible oils; coconut fat; vegetable fats for food; dips; nuts, prepared; nut-based spreads; seeds, prepared; fruit-based snack food; dairy based snack foods; snack foods based on legumes; snack foods based on nuts; snack foods based on vegetables; prepared dishes consisting principally of meat; prepared salads; prepared vegetable dishes; prepared meals consisting primarily of meat; prepared meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes; prepared meals consisting primarily of poultry; prepared meals consisting primarily of vegetables; prepared meals consisting primarily of fish; frozen meals consisting primarily of vegetables; frozen meals consisting primarily of meat; frozen meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes; frozen meals consisting primarily of fish; frozen meals consisting primarily of poultry; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of meat; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of poultry; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of fish; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of meat combined with one or more of sauce, vegetables, legumes, rice, grains, cereals, quinoa, pasta, or noodles; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of poultry combined with one or more of sauce, vegetables, legumes, rice, grains, cereals, quinoa, pasta, or noodles; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes combined with one or more of sauce, vegetables, legumes, rice, grains, cereals, quinoa, pasta, or noodles; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of fish combined with one or more of sauce, vegetables, legumes, rice, grains, cereals, quinoa, pasta, or noodles; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of vegetables combined with one or more of sauce, legumes, rice, grains, cereals, quinoa, pasta, or noodles; potato-based dumplings. Rice; pasta; noodles; dumplings; vermicelli; couscous [semolina]; flour; tapioca; sago; preparations made from cereals; processed cereals; processed grains; processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof; whole grain rice; long grain rice; wild rice; brown rice; basmati rice; parboiled rice; risotto; baking preparations and yeasts; baking-powder; doughs, batters, and mixes therefor; rice mixes; rice with one or more of vegetables, poultry extracts, meat extracts, cheese, legumes, or flavourings; packaged meal mixes consisting primarily of rice; packaged meal mixes consisting primarily of pasta; processed quinoa; bread; pastries; confectionery; cakes; tarts; biscuits; high-protein cereal bars; sugar; honey; treacle; pizzas; pies; ice cream; puddings; edible ices; popcorn; grain-based chips; condiments; sauces; cooking sauces; preparations for making up into sauces; pasta sauces; pasta bake sauces; soy sauce; sweet and sour sauce; savoury sauces; sauces for rice; sauce powders; mixes for preparing sauces; flavourings in the form of concentrated sauces; prepared foodstuffs in the form of sauces; marinades; pizza sauces; stir fry sauces; tartar sauce; salad dressings; chutneys; pastes (Farinaceous food -); relishes; gravy; thickeners for cooking foodstuffs; pesto [sauce]; tomato sauce; mustard; vinegar; pasta-based prepared meals; rice-based prepared meals; noodle-based prepared meals; instant noodles; instant rice; cereal-based snack food; rice-based snack food; snack foods consisting principally of pasta; snack foods consisting principally of rice; meals consisting primarily of pasta; meals consisting primarily of rice; meals consisting primarily of processed grains; meals consisting primarily of processed cereals; meals consisting primarily of quinoa; meals consisting primarily of noodles; frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta; frozen meals consisting primarily of rice; frozen meals consisting primarily of processed grains; frozen meals consisting primarily of processed cereals; frozen meals consisting primarily of quinoa; frozen meals consisting primarily of noodles; processed grains combined in unitary packages with flavourings; processed cereals combined in unitary packages with flavourings; processed quinoa combined in unitary packages with flavourings; rice combined in unitary packages with flavourings; pasta combined in unitary packages with flavourings; noodles combined in unitary packages with flavourings; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of processed grains combined with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of processed cereals combined in unitary packages with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of processed quinoa combined in unitary packages with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of rice combined in unitary packages with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of pasta combined in unitary packages with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables; ready cooked meals consisting primarily of noodles combined in unitary packages with one or more of sauce, meat, poultry, pulses, legumes, or vegetables.
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SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING X-RAY IMAGES USING MULTI-VIEW CLASSIFICATION
In one embodiment, a method includes accessing multiple X-ray images associated with an animal, wherein the multiple X-ray images correspond to multiple views, respectively, generating multiple feature maps for the multiple X-ray images, respectively, by a first machine-learning model, and determining diagnosis labels indicating diseases associated with the animal based on the multiple feature maps by a second machine-learning model which includes an attention mechanism.
Low-moisture pet food compositions are provided. Such compositions can have multiple components including inner and outer components. The inner component can include a relatively soft mixture (e.g., softer than the outer component) and the outer component can include a relatively hard mixture providing for pet food compositions having a dual texture. The outer component has a low total moisture content and partially covers the inner component.
An apparatus and method of preparing a sealed package containing food is disclosed that includes providing a packaging containing food, the packaging having an opening formed from two opposing walls. The opposing walls of the packaging are compressed together with opposing heat sealing members, thereby closing the opening and fusing the walls together to form a first heat-sealed portion of the packaging. The first heat-sealed portion of the packaging is compressed with opposing cooling sealing members, wherein at least one of the cooling sealing members has a surface. A first portion of the surface is a patterned surface comprising peaks and/or troughs, and a second portion is flat and extends across a portion of the first heat-sealed portion. A heat-sealed package formed from the apparatus and method is also disclosed.
An apparatus and method of preparing a sealed package containing food is disclosed that includes providing a packaging containing food, the packaging having an opening formed from two opposing walls. The opposing walls of the packaging are compressed together with opposing heat sealing members, thereby closing the opening and fusing the walls together to form a first heat-sealed portion of the packaging. The first heat-sealed portion of the packaging is compressed with opposing cooling sealing members, wherein at least one of the cooling sealing members has a surface. A first portion of the surface is a patterned surface comprising peaks and/or troughs, and a second portion is flat and extends across a portion of the first heat-sealed portion. A heat-sealed package formed from the apparatus and method is also disclosed.
Methods for determining the gut health status of an animal through the compositional analysis of the gut microbiome are disclosed herein. The abundance or relative abundance of one or more microbial taxa is assayed using quantitative PCR and DNA sequencing.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
A slow-feeder for feeding forage to an equid includes a container to hold the forage. The slow-feeder includes a feeding restrictor that is provided in the container on the forage, and that has apertures through which the equid extracts the forage from the container. The slow-feeder includes straps that connect the feeding restrictor to the container, that provide tension between the feeding restrictor and the container, and that permit the feeding restrictor to translate within the container in a vertical direction.
Compositions comprising niacin, a vitamin B3 related nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide precursors, or combinations thereof, are provided herein for use as a medicament, food supplement, or the like. Such compositions are provided to treat and prevent progression of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in non-human animals, such as equids.
A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
A61P 5/08 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the anterior pituitary hormones, e.g. TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH for decreasing, blocking or antagonising the activity of the anterior pituitary hormones
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products, grains and seeds; live animals, birds and fish; cuttlefish bone; bones for dogs; edible chews for animals; products for animal litter; fresh fruits and vegetables; foodstuffs and beverages for animals, birds and fish.
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ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN BARRIER RECOVERY
The present disclosure provides a food composition for canine including from about 9.1g/Mcal to about 10.5g/Mcal of linoleic acid; from about 2.5g/Mcal to about 4g/Mcal of histidine; from about 1.0g/Mcal to about 3.0g/Mcal of EPA and/or DHA; and at least one vitamin selected from vitamin B6, vitamin C or vitamin E.
(1) Advertising, marketing and promotional services relating to confectionery, chocolate, chewing gum, mints, candy, snack foods, cereal bars and related food and beverage products; business management, business administration and business information services; market research and consumer research in the field of food, confectionery, snack food and beverages; providing consumer product information, commercial information and advice to consumers in the selection of confectionery, snack foods and related food and beverage products; and information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
(1) Advertising, marketing and promotional services relating to confectionery, chocolate, chewing gum, mints, candy, snack foods, cereal bars and related food and beverage products; business management, business administration and business information services; market research and consumer research in the field of food, confectionery, snack food and beverages; providing consumer product information, commercial information and advice to consumers in the selection of confectionery, snack foods and related food and beverage products; and information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
Advertising, marketing and promotional services relating to confectionery, chocolate, chewing gum, mints, candy, snack foods, cereal bars and related food and beverage products; business management, business administration and business information services; market research and consumer research in the field of food, confectionery, snack food and beverages; providing consumer product information, commercial information and advice to consumers in the selection of confectionery, snack foods and related food and beverage products; and information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services
56.
INSPIRING HAPPINESS WITH BETTER SNACKS FOR BETTER DAYS
Advertising, marketing and promotional services relating to confectionery, chocolate, chewing gum, mints, candy, snack foods, cereal bars and related food and beverage products; business management, business administration and business information services; market research and consumer research in the field of food, confectionery, snack food and beverages; providing consumer product information, commercial information and advice to consumers in the selection of confectionery, snack foods and related food and beverage products; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
57.
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING PET ACTIVITY
A wearable device attachment system for a pet is provided. The wearable device attachment system comprises a flexible case configured to receive a collar charm device therein, the case having a front and a back; a clip coupled to the back of the case, the clip comprising a one-piece unit having a top member, a bottom member, a first side member, a second side member, and a transverse member, wherein the top member is distanced from and opposite to the bottom member and the first side member is distanced from and opposite to the second side member, wherein the top and bottom members are curved away from the back of the case and the clip is symmetrical about the transverse member; wherein the clip is configured to couple with a collar band, the collar band is insertable and lockable between the back of the case and the clip.
Methods and systems for determining and modulating one or more microbial metabolic activities in an environment are disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein can be applied to a wide range of environments, including, but not limited to, aquatic environments, soil environments, and factory effluents, and may be useful for biological remediation of polluted sites or management of biological oxygen demand in factory effluents. The methods comprise obtaining one or more samples from one or more locations in an environment, sequencing a plurality of nucleic acid sequences within the samples, identifying one or more microbial metabolic signatures within the plurality of nucleic acid sequences, comparing the identified microbial metabolic signatures against one or more databases, determining one or more microbial metabolic activities that correspond to one or more of the microbial metabolic signatures identified and, optionally, modulating the microbiome in the environment to increase the determined microbial metabolic activity.
The disclosure provides a header and hanger system configured to suspend plant equipment such as a conveyor belt from a ceiling beam with minimal fabrication required on site, and with improved performance. A header assembly provides a header grip configured to be clamped to the ceiling beam. A hanger assembly provides a hanger suspended from the header grip, the hanger attaching to or otherwise supporting the plant equipment in use.
The disclosure provides a header and hanger system configured to suspend plant equipment such as a conveyor belt from a ceiling beam with minimal fabrication required on site, and with improved performance. A header assembly provides a header grip configured to be clamped to the ceiling beam. A hanger assembly provides a hanger suspended from the header grip, the hanger attaching to or otherwise supporting the plant equipment in use.
B65G 47/61 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from conveyors of the suspended, e.g. trolley, type for articles
A dispensing package for consumable products may include a container configured to house a plurality of consumable products. The container may include a front surface. The dispensing package may include an opening disposed on the front surface of the container and a flexible membrane covering the opening. The flexible membrane may include a slit or perforation disposed over the opening. The flexible membrane may include a food-safe material and may be affixed to an interior surface of the container. The slit or perforation may be configured with abutting or overlapping portions of the flexible membrane. The container may be configured to gravity feed the consumable products toward the opening. In a first configuration, the flexible membrane may permit dispensing of the consumable products, and in a second configuration, the flexible membrane may not permit dispensing of the consumable products.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 85/60 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for sweets or like confectionery products
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an in vitro method of determining a genotype relating to canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) in a canine mammal may be provided. The method may comprise determining a presence or absence of a splice variant in a signaling lymphocytic activation molecule 1 (SLAMF1) gene of the canine mammal. The presence of the splice variant may indicate that the canine mammal is at increased risk of suffering from CAD and of passing the splice variant to its progeny.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING A DIGITIAL MEDICAL IMAGE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC MEASUREMENT
A method for processing a digital medical image to perform a diagnostic measurement is described. The method may include receiving a digital medical image associated with a patient; detecting a first region of interest in the digital medical image, the first region including a first landmark and a second landmark; determining a first score of the digital medical image based on detected centers of the first and second landmarks, the first score representing a degree of laxity between the first landmark and the second landmark; determining a second score of the digital medical image, the second score representing a degree of proper positioning of the patient; determining a composite score based on the first score and the second score; and determining, based on the comparing of the composite score to the image selection threshold, the digital medical image is an optimal medical image for diagnosis.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING A DIGITIAL MEDICAL IMAGE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC MEASUREMENT
A method for processing a digital medical image to perform a diagnostic measurement is described. The method may include receiving a digital medical image associated with a patient; detecting a first region of interest in the digital medical image, the first region including a first landmark and a second landmark; determining a first score of the digital medical image based on detected centers of the first and second landmarks, the first score representing a degree of laxity between the first landmark and the second landmark; determining a second score of the digital medical image, the second score representing a degree of proper positioning of the patient; determining a composite score based on the first score and the second score; and determining, based on the comparing of the composite score to the image selection threshold, the digital medical image is an optimal medical image for diagnosis.
A method for evaluating a decision of processing batches of maize in a selected region is provided. The method includes obtaining meteorological data in time series associated with a selected region, and predicting an amount of A. flavus and aflatoxin contamination in the time series for a plurality of batches of maize using an integrated mechanistic model based on the meteorological data. The integrated mechanistic model can comprise estimated parameters and reference parameters. The estimated parameters can be optimized based on a comparison of a historical measured data set and a historical predicted data set. The method further includes evaluating a decision of processing the batches of maize in the selected region based on the predicted amount of A. flavus and the predicted aflatoxin contamination.
A computer-implemented method for extracting body movement data from video data to determine one or more pet insights is disclosed. The method includes receiving video data of a pet from a device, wherein the video data includes a plurality of frames, processing the video data, wherein the processing includes extracting video metadata from the video data, identifying a portion of each frame of the plurality of frames that represents the pet, estimating a location of one or more keypoints of the pet in each frame portion, wherein the one or more keypoints include one or more anatomical landmarks of the pet, analyzing the one or more keypoints to determine one or more movement metrics, and outputting the one or more movement metrics to a user device.
The present disclosure relates to a method for processing an organic waste material into an organic compost comprising: a) fermenting the organic waste material comprising adding at least one or more lactic bacteria to the organic waste material wherein the step is performed under facultative anaerobic conditions and at an acidic pH, whereby a fermented organic material is obtained, b) maturing the fermented organic material obtained at step a) in aerobic conditions, whereby a maturation organic material is obtained, and c) vermicomposting the maturation organic material obtained at step b), whereby an organic compost is obtained.
C05F 17/50 - Treatments combining two or more different biological or biochemical treatments, e.g. anaerobic and aerobic treatment or vermicomposting and aerobic treatment
C05F 17/05 - Treatments involving invertebrates, e.g. worms, flies or maggots
C05F 17/10 - Addition or removal of substances other than water or air to or from the material during the treatment
C05F 17/20 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation using specific microorganisms or substances, e.g. enzymes, for activating or stimulating the treatment
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Packaged meals consisting primarily of vegetables; Packaged meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables; Ready-to-eat meals comprised primarily of meats, cheese and also including pasta Pasta-based prepared meals; Tortellini; Spaghetti with meatballs; Noodles, sauce, and topping combined in unitary packages; Pasta; Pasta and noodles; Prepared pasta; Noodles, sauce, and seasoning toppings combined in unitary packages; Dipping sauces; Garlic-based sauces; Ready-made sauces; Pasta sauce; Pesto sauce; Tomato sauce; Tomato-based sauces; Spaghetti sauce; Sauces; Cooking sauces; Alfredo sauce; Edible sauces; Sauce; Herb sauces; Herb-based sauces; Canned sauces; Macaroni and cheese; Pizza; Risotto; Ready-to-eat meals consisting primarily of pasta
A method of applying thin layers of a molten chocolate onto a frozen food product, in some instances fruit, that is at temperatures below 0° C. in such a way that prevents discoloration and brittleness of the applied chocolate.
A23G 1/30 - Cocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor
A23G 1/36 - Cocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor characterised by the composition characterised by the fats used
A23L 19/00 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof
A23P 20/10 - Coating with edible coatings, e.g. with oils or fats
A23P 20/18 - Apparatus or processes for coating with liquid or semi-liquid products by spray-coating, fluidised-bed coating or coating by casting
A23P 20/20 - Making of laminated, multi-layered, stuffed or hollow foodstuffs, e.g. by wrapping in preformed edible dough sheets or in edible food containers
B65G 15/32 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics
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METAGENOMIC DATA FILTERING FOR HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS, FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY, AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Methods and systems for detecting unwanted microbes, and the origins thereof, in an environment are disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein can be applied to a wide range of environments, including, but not limited to, food production facilities, office facilities, and public facilities. The methods comprise obtaining one or more samples from one or more locations in an environment, sequencing a plurality of nucleic acid sequences within the samples, identifying one or more indicator microbial signatures or origin-indicating microbial signatures within the plurality of nucleic acid sequences, comparing the indicator microbial signatures against one or more databases, and identifying one or more unwanted microbes, and/or the origins thereof, that correspond to one or more of the microbial signatures identified.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
C12Q 1/70 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving virus or bacteriophage
The present disclosure provides a food composition for use in a method for treating and/or preventing and/or reducing the severity and/or reducing the relapse of otitis externa in a companion animal in need thereof, wherein the said food composition includes, as the sole active agents, glycyrrhizin and curcuminoid.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A61K 31/704 - Compounds having saccharide radicals attached to non-saccharide compounds by glycosidic linkages attached to a carbocyclic compound, e.g. phloridzin attached to a condensed carbocyclic ring system, e.g. sennosides, thiocolchicosides, escin, daunorubicin, digitoxin
Sustainable paper-based packaging materials, e.g., paper-based food packaging materials, are described. The packaging materials are based on paper formed from fiber derived from waste biomass, such as hemp hurds, mixes containing hemp hurds and hemp bast fibers, bagasse, and cocoa pod husks. Also described are methods of making the packaging materials. The methods can include environmentally friendly pulping and/or bleaching processes.
D21F 11/02 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines of the Fourdrinier type
A method of diagnosing canine idiopathic epilepsy is provided, where the method comprises measuring the relative abundance of bacteria in a canine gut microbiome. A decrease or increase in the relative abundance of identified bacteria when compared to a reference sample can indicate the presence of idiopathic epilepsy in a canine. Methods of measuring the gut microbiota as well as methods of treating idiopathic epilepsy are also provided.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
The present disclosure provides an animal food composition comprising hydrolyzed proteins, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), maize starch, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, and 0.26 g/Mcal or less of zeolite by weight relative to the total dry matter weight of the composition, and its use for preventing and/or treating cutaneous adverse food reaction in small dogs.
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to an in vitro method for the diagnosis or follow-up of an inflammatory disorder in a Felidae. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to compounds, and compositions thereof, for treating an inflammatory disorder in a Felidae.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
The present disclosure relates to a dry food composition for use in a method for treating chronic constipation in a feline in need thereof, wherein the said dry food composition includes: - from about 50g/Mcal to about 100g/Mcal of protein; - from about 25g/Mcal to about 55g/Mcal of fat; - from about 10g/Mcal to about 25g/Mcal of Ash; and - from about 15g/Mcal to about 35g/Mcal of Total Dietary Fibers (TDF), wherein the dry food composition comprises, on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 12% by weight of psyllium.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
Goods & Services
Dietetic foods adapted for veterinary use; nutritional
supplements for animals; nutritional supplements for
foodstuffs for animals; nutritional supplements for pets. Food and fodder for animals; beverages for pets; edible
chews for animals.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TUMOR MARGIN MEASUREMENT AUTOMATION
A method for automating margin measurement for mass removal that utilizes one or more machine learning models is disclosed. The one or more machine learning models may assist in identifying and segmenting each biopsy in an image, classifying the biopsy as a clear biopsy or an ambiguous biopsy, rotating the image of the biopsy to a proper orientation, and identifying and segmenting the skin and tumor found in the image of the biopsy. The method may then determine a lateral and deep margin value and display the values on the image.
A method for automating margin measurement for mass removal that utilizes one or more machine learning models is disclosed. The one or more machine learning models may assist in identifying and segmenting each biopsy in an image, classifying the biopsy as a clear biopsy or an ambiguous biopsy, rotating the image of the biopsy to a proper orientation, and identifying and segmenting the skin and tumor found in the image of the biopsy. The method may then determine a lateral and deep margin value and display the values on the image.
A method of detecting one or more bacteria in a canine sample is described. The detection of the one or more bacteria can be used to determine or monitor the health of a canine, more specifically the gut health of a canine. Also disclosed herein is one or more bacteria for use as a biomarker to determine or monitor the health of a canine, more specifically the gut health of a canine. The one or more bacteria may have a sequence with at least 85% sequence identity, or at least 95% sequence identity, or 100% sequence identity with a sequence defined in SEQ ID NO 1-92.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
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MONITORING TOOLS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR DETERMINING A CANID'S MICROBIOME AGE STATUS
Methods for assessing the microbiome of a canid are provided. The methods include, inter alia, detecting one or more bacterial taxa in a sample obtained from the canid, correlating the one or more bacterial taxa to a control data set, and determining the microbiome biological age.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
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MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR FELINE MICROBIOME CHANGES
Methods for assessing the microbiome of a feline are provided. The methods include, inter alia, detecting one or more bacterial species in a sample obtained from the feline, comparing the one or more bacterial species to a control data set, and determining the microbiome age.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
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ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PALATABILITY AND CUSTOMIZABILITY, AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME
The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing and processing animal food compositions with improved palatability and customizability. The method comprises providing a dry food composition comprising a first coating consisting of a fat-containing composition and applying a second coating to the dry food composition, the second coating comprising a palatability enhancer product in liquid form and a palatability enhancer product in powder form. The disclosure further relates to animal food compositions and kits for preparing the same.
Methods for assessing a canid's microbiome health are provided. The methods include, inter alia, detecting at least four bacterial taxa in a sample obtained from the canid.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
A cocoa pod includes a husk and cocoa beans housed within the husk. The cocoa pod is conveyed across a cutting assembly that includes blades. Conveying the cocoa pod across the cutting assembly separates a portion of the husk from a remaining portion of the husk to expose the cocoa beans. The exposed cocoa beans are separated from the remaining portion of the husk. In some cases, a major central axis of the cocoa pod relative to a horizontal plane is maintained at a predetermined non-zero angle as the cocoa pod is conveyed across the cutting assembly. In some cases, the cocoa pod is held in an upright position with a peduncle of the cocoa pod located at the top of the cocoa pod and at a predetermined height as the cocoa pod is conveyed across the cutting assembly.
A23N 5/08 - Machines for hulling, husking, or cracking nuts for removing fleshy or fibrous hulls of nuts
A23G 1/06 - Apparatus for preparing or treating cocoa beans or nibs
A23G 1/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of cocoa or cocoa products
A23N 5/00 - Machines for hulling, husking, or cracking nuts
A23N 4/24 - Machines for stoning fruit or removing seed-containing sections from fruit, characterised by their stoning or removing device for removing seed-containing sections from cut fruit
