Abstract: A composition comprised of a plurality of levan oligomers, wherein at least 70% (w/w) of said plurality of levan oligomers are characterized by: (i) weight average molecular weights (MW) of 540 to 1000 g/mole, and (ii) a dispersity index (Ð) of less than 2 is disclosed herein. Uses of the levan composition, such as, as a feed additive, growth promoter and for improving the rejuvenation and healing of a human skin, are also disclosed.
Abstract: Fruit juices, purees, and other food products are provided for the healthy-product market. A part of the available sugars in the fruit products is converted to non digestible polymers, thereby lowering the energetic content and simultaneously increasing the nutritional value by forming prebiotic components in the product stables in juices. Further provided is a method of manufacturing juices and purees, enabling to preserve all components but sugars naturally occurring in the fruit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2016
Assignee:
Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd.
Inventors:
Yuval Katzir, Eli Budman, Noa Lavid, Yuval Shoham, Michael Shemer, Ronit Shemer
Abstract: Fruit juices, purees, and other food products are provided for the healthy-product market. A part of the available sugars in the fruit products is converted to non digestible polymers, thereby lowering the energetic content and simultaneously increasing the nutritional value by forming prebiotic components in the product stables in juices. Further provided is a method of manufacturing juices and purees, enabling to preserve all components but sugars naturally occurring in the fruit.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 19, 2007
Publication date:
December 1, 2011
Applicant:
GAN SHMUEL FOODS LTD.
Inventors:
Yuval Katzir, Eli Budman, Noa Lavid, Yuval Shoham, Michael Shemer, Ronit Shemer
Abstract: A salt substitute for replacing a significant part of NaCl in the human diet is provided, as well as a method for producing it. The substitute, being manufactured from de-flavored discolored tomato serum contains only natural materials, and it may be a transparent liquid containing solids originating from tomatoes, further possibly having a reduced sugar content.