Abstract:
A pod (10) for preparation of a nutritional liquid composition. The pod (10) includes a nutritional liquid concentrate (20) and at least one nozzle (12) or diffuser for fluid introduction to the nutritional liquid concentrate (20). The nutritional liquid concentrate (20) is hermetically sealed within the pod (10). The nozzle (12) is arranged to diffuse a flow of fluid in the pod (10) prior to contact with the nutritional liquid concentrate (20).
Abstract:
A nutritional powder pod (20) for use with a beverage dispensing device (15) includes a body (30) at least partially defining an enclosed volume, and an outlet member (60) extending from the body (30) and configured for fluid communication with the enclosed volume. The outlet member (60) has a first end coupled to and disposed adjacent to the body (30) and a second end movable with respect to the body (30).
Abstract:
A pod (10) for preparation of a nutritional liquid composition. The pod (10) includes a nutritional powder (22) and one or more ports (12,14) for fluid introduction to the nutritional powder (22). The nutritional powder (22) is hermetically sealed within the pod (10).
Abstract:
In an exemplary method for reconstituting a nutritional powder into a nutritional liquid, a container is provided with a hermetically enclosed chamber retaining a predetermined amount of the nutritional powder. At least one inlet aperture (32) is produced in the container, the at least one inlet aperture being in fluid communication with the chamber. A first volume of pre-treating fluid is introduced through the at least one inlet aperture into the chamber to pre-treat the nutritional powder. An outlet aperture (34) is produced in the container, the outlet aperture being in fluid communication with the chamber. A second volume of reconstituting fluid is introduced through the at least one inlet aperture into the chamber, and the pre-treating fluid, the reconstituting fluid, and the nutritional powder form the nutritional liquid. The nutritional liquid is expelled through the outlet aperture.
Abstract:
A beverage dispensing device for producing a beverage from a pre-packaged beverage powder or liquid concentrate has a housing including a fluid inlet port and a fluid motive device in fluid communication with the fluid inlet port. A fluid purification assembly is in fluid communication with the fluid motive device. A fluid dispensing outlet is configured to expel at least a portion of fluid passing through the fluid purification assembly for mixing with the pre-packaged beverage powder or liquid concentrate.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for processing a composition in a pod to form a food product or beverage fit for oral consumption involve the controlled introduction of various fluids, such as hot and cold water, into the pod to facilitate processing of the composition.
Abstract:
A nutritional powder pod (20) for use with a beverage dispensing device (15) includes a body (30) at least partially defining an enclosed volume, and an outlet member (60) extending from the body (30) and in fluid communication with the enclosed volume. The outlet member (60) has a first end and a second end, and the first end is disposed adjacent the body (30). The nutritional powder pod (20) further includes an actuation member (65) at least partially positioned within the outlet member (60) between the first end and the second end and configured to selectively control the flow of fluid through the outlet member (60).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for processing a composition in a pod to form a food product or beverage fit for oral consumption involve the controlled introduction of various fluids, such as hot and cold water, into the pod to facilitate processing of the composition.
Abstract:
A pod (10) for preparation of a nutritional liquid composition. The pod (10) includes a nutritional liquid concentrate (20) and at least one nozzle (12) or diffuser for fluid introduction to the nutritional liquid concentrate (20). The nutritional liquid concentrate (20) is hermetically sealed within the pod (10). The nozzle (12) is arranged to diffuse a flow of fluid in the pod (10) prior to contact with the nutritional liquid concentrate (20).
Abstract:
A pod (10) for preparation of a nutritional liquid composition. The pod (10) includes a nutritional liquid concentrate (20) and at least one nozzle (12) or diffuser for fluid introduction to the nutritional liquid concentrate (20). The nutritional liquid concentrate (20) is hermetically sealed within the pod (10). The nozzle (12) is arranged to diffuse a flow of fluid in the pod (10) prior to contact with the nutritional liquid concentrate (20).