Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for protection against pathogens, the composition comprising: predetermined amount of at least one type of plant-derived oil; predetermined amount of extracts from shea tree; predetermined amount of extracts from aloe vera; predetermined amount of wax; predetermined amount of chitosan; wherein the composition is in a form suitable to be applied to intranasal cavity. A method is disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing at least one food product. For example, the invention relates to a process of preparing cooked food products, for example fried food products with reduced oil content. A two-step process is performed on the food product before cooking or frying. The food product is first contacted with a first composition comprising at least one divalent cation (e.g. Ca2+ and/or Mg2+) and at least one acid (e.g. carboxylic acid). After removing from the first composition, the food product is contacted with a second composition comprising okra, a part thereof, or an extract thereof, and at least one hydrocolloid. The invention also relates to the compositions used as well as to the food product or at least one such fried food product with reduced oil content.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reduced sodium composition comprising at least one potassium salt, at least one sodium salt, at least one emulsifier and at least one thickening agent. For example, the reduced sodium composition comprises at least: one potassium salt, at least one sodium salt, glycerol monostearate and maltodextrin as well as to its method of preparation. The reduced sodium composition is used for enhancing the flavor of food, as a food seasoning, food condiment and/or food additive and provides a healthier alternative to the consumer, in particular where reducing the sodium in the diet is beneficial for health.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of flour containing a mixture of pulverized edible parts of Okra plant species, Vigna plant species and one or more types of food based carbohydrates selected from cereals or non-cereals or a mixture thereof, for the preparation of a food for altered glycemic response.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reduced sodium composition comprising at least one potassium salt, at least one sodium salt, at least one emulsifier and at least one thickening agent. For example, the reduced sodium composition comprises at least: one potassium salt, at least one sodium salt, glycerol monostearate and maltodextrin as well as to its method of preparation. The reduced sodium composition is used for enhancing the flavour of food, as a food seasoning, food condiment and/or food additive and provides a healthier alternative to the consumer, in particular where reducing the sodium in the diet is beneficial for health.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing at least one food product. For example, the invention relates to a process of preparing cooked food products, for example fried food products with reduced oil content. A two-step process is performed on the food product before cooking or frying. The food product is first contacted with a first composition comprising at least one divalent cation (e.g. Ca2+ and/or Mg2+) and at least one acid (e.g. carboxylic acid). After removing from the first composition, the food product is contacted with a second composition comprising okra, a part thereof, or an extract thereof, and at least one hydrocolloid. The invention also relates to the compositions used as well as to the food product or at least one such fried food product with reduced oil content.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of extracting the leaves of Labisia pumila with water into a free flowing powder using accelerated solvent system and drying. The invention also relates to the immunopotentiating effects of the extract against stress. The extract has effects on fatigue, hypoxia time, potentiation of swimming endurance, bod weight, weight of the thymus and spleen and levels of CD244+ NK cells, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, expression of ThI cytokines IL-2 and IFN-gamma, corticosterone, glutathione, alanine aminotransferase and lipid peroxidation levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of flour containing a mixture of pulverized edible parts of Okra plant species, Vigna plant species and one or more types of food based carbohydrates selected from cereals or non-cereals or a mixture thereof, for the preparation of a food for altered glycemic response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunopotentiating composition and to a composition accelerating the production of interferon-[gamma]. More particularly to a process for preparation of water-soluble Labisia pumila extract and the use of said extract in a pharmaceutical preparation.