Abstract

This invention treats intermediate wheat grain to enhance detectable characteristics such as a “spicy/cinnamon/sweet” attribute and/or an increase in readily extractable hydroxycinnamic acids, such as ferulic acid. A process for treating intermediate wheat to enhance its hydroxycinnamate extractability, comprises: providing a starting feedstock comprising grain from Thinopyrum intermedium; treating the starting feedstock in a reactor in the presence of water, for a treatment time selected from 1 hour to 8 hours, at a treatment temperature selected from 10° C. to 35° C., at a treatment pH selected from 5.0 to 8.0, and a mass ratio of water to starting feedstock of at least 1, thereby generating a treated grain. As a result of the treatment, the treated grain is characterized by at least 25% higher hydroxycinnamate extractability compared to the starting grain. The treated grain may be recovered as a milled flour product. Experimental data demonstrate the utility of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• B02B 1/04 - Wet treatment, e.g. washing, wetting, softening
• B02B 1/08 - Conditioning grain with respect to temperature or water content

Goods & Services

Arranging and conducting of educational seminars, online and in-person educational forums, panel discussions, professional network groups, conferences, webinars, classes, and programs with thought leaders in the field of agriculturally-based innovations and utilization of agricultural research

Abstract

Some variations provide an emulsion-colloid system for forming a colloidal barrier material disposed on a substrate, the system comprising a hydrophilic first liquid, an acid, a gelling agent, a hydrophobic second liquid, a plasticizer, and optionally additives, wherein the emulsion-colloid system is characterized by (1) a first instance that is a flowable emulsion above 60° C. and less than the boiling point of the first liquid, and (2) a second instance that is a colloid below 40° C. The emulsion-colloid system is capable of reversible transition, mediated by temperature, between the first instance and the second instance. The disclosed colloidal barrier material provides the functionality of plastic alternatives while removing disadvantages. The disclosed colloidal barrier material reduces labor-intensive application of the barrier, such as the case for covering grain piles with plastic tarps. The disclosed colloidal barrier material also eliminates the need for removal when barrier protection is no longer required.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 13/02 - Protective coverings for plants; Devices for laying-out coverings
• C09K 17/52 - Mulches
• B01F 23/41 - Emulsifying
• B01F 23/40 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying

Goods & Services

Arranging and conducting business competitions for challenges related to food production and agricultural innovation to compete for reverse pitch awards and recognition to facilitate business activities; Organizing business expositions for fostering, supporting and expanding new ideas and innovation in food and agriculture; Organizing business networking events in the field of food and agriculture innovation; Organizing, promoting and conducting exhibitions, tradeshows and events for business purposes

Abstract

Some variations provide an emulsion-colloid system for forming a colloidal barrier material disposed on a substrate, the system comprising a hydrophilic first liquid, an acid, a gelling agent, a hydrophobic second liquid, a plasticizer, and optionally additives, wherein the emulsion-colloid system is characterized by (1) a first instance that is a flowable emulsion above 60C and less than the boiling point of the first liquid, and (2) a second instance that is a colloid below 40C. The emulsion colloid system is capable of reversible transition, mediated by temperature, between the first instance and the second instance. The disclosed colloidal barrier material provides the functionality of plastic alternatives while removing disadvantages. The disclosed colloidal barrier material reduces labor-intensive application of the barrier, such as the case for covering grain piles with plastic tarps. The disclosed colloidal barrier material also eliminates the need for removal when barrier protection is no longer required.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/22 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using plasticisers
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances

Abstract

Some variations provide an emulsion-colloid system for forming a colloidal barrier material disposed on a substrate, the system comprising a hydrophilic first liquid, an acid, a gelling agent, a hydrophobic second liquid, a plasticizer, and optionally additives, wherein the emulsion-colloid system is characterized by (1) a first instance that is a flowable emulsion above 60° C. and less than the boiling point of the first liquid, and (2) a second instance that is a colloid below 40° C. The emulsion-colloid system is capable of reversible transition, mediated by temperature, between the first instance and the second instance. The disclosed colloidal barrier material provides the functionality of plastic alternatives while removing disadvantages. The disclosed colloidal barrier material reduces labor-intensive application of the barrier, such as the case for covering grain piles with plastic tarps. The disclosed colloidal barrier material also eliminates the need for removal when barrier protection is no longer required.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 13/02 - Protective coverings for plants; Devices for laying-out coverings
• B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying

Abstract

Some variations provide an emulsion-colloid system for forming a colloidal barrier material disposed on a substrate, the system comprising a hydrophilic first liquid, an acid, a gelling agent, a hydrophobic second liquid, a plasticizer, and optionally additives, wherein the emulsion-colloid system is characterized by (1) a first instance that is a flowable emulsion above 60C and less than the boiling point of the first liquid, and (2) a second instance that is a colloid below 40C. The emulsion colloid system is capable of reversible transition, mediated by temperature, between the first instance and the second instance. The disclosed colloidal barrier material provides the functionality of plastic alternatives while removing disadvantages. The disclosed colloidal barrier material reduces labor-intensive application of the barrier, such as the case for covering grain piles with plastic tarps. The disclosed colloidal barrier material also eliminates the need for removal when barrier protection is no longer required.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/22 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using plasticisers
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances

Goods & Services

Research and development in the field of agriculturally-based innovations; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific and technical assistance in the nature of integrated scientific research, product development and product testing for agricultural coproducts, biobased products, renewable energy products and food; Scientific research consulting in the field of biobased products, renewable energy, coproduct utilization and food; Technology consultation and research in the field of biobased products, renewable energy, coproduct utilization and food