Michigan State University

University of Nebraska

Bahar Aliakbarian

Muhammad Rabnawaz

Ali Tamayol

Arun Ross

Mojgan Nejad

Susan E Selke

Carina Russell

Prem Chahal

Austin Cozzo

Krystal Cheng

Anurag Chowdhury

The disclosed articles, apparatus, methods, and compositions provide for the integration of different and environmentally-friendly processes for extraction, stabilization, and formulation of active compounds with health and/or other benefits from lignocellulosic by-products of food processes. The active compounds can include one or more of polyphenols, flavonoids, o-diphenols, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids. A high-pressure, high-temperature extraction process provides a means to recover a substantial portion of the active compounds from a biomass feedstock. The corresponding extract can be encapsulated, which provides a convenient form for stabilization and delivery of the active compounds into a final product, for example an active packaging material or corresponding actively packaged food item.

Methods for extracting and encapsulating phenolics from food waste

A medication bottle includes an outer container wall, an inner container wall and a fluid, such as an aversive liquid, located between the walls. In another aspect, the fluid is located within separate compartments or channels located between the walls where the walls contact or are secured to each other. A further aspect provides a removeable cap including multiple sensors, at least one of which is a biometric sensor.

Medication bottle with anti-tampering features

Methods for extracting and encapsulating phenolics from food waste, related compositions, and related articles

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Midland, MI, United States of America

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