Abstract: An inherently nourishing edible appetite suppressant unit serving product comprising a steroidal glycoside, preferably obtainable from Hoodia plants, in a defined proportion to the total energy content. A method of lowering daily calorie (daily energy) intake is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing an edible aqueous dispersion of one or more steroidal glycosides, the edible dispersion comprising one or more steroidal glycoside, and a food product comprising the dispersion, as well as methods of controlling body weight or obesity by ingesting the food product.

Abstract: The invention provides an edible composition comprising fat and at least one transition metal, divalent metal, or compounds thereof, and 0.01 to 50% wt based on the weight of the fat, of emulsifier comprising a carboxylic ester group attached to a carbon chain having 3-6 carbon atoms and one or more free hydroxyl groups and comprising a mixture of esterified glycerol emulsifiers and esterified alginates. Thirty percent or less of the kilocalories in the edible composition are provided from the fat. The compositions have good stability and nutritional values.