Abstract: A method and system have been developed whereby one or more nutrients of concern may be tracked individually while also tracking the overall or composite nutritional score for one or more meals. In this regard, the composite score may be based on a relatively easy to follow system, such as a simple point based system. Furthermore, the nutrient of concern may also be tracked using a simple method, such as by the use of the intensity, hue and/or luminosity of colors. In this regard, a food product can include a composite score number and also color intensity for one or more nutrients of concern.

Abstract: A method for identifying a comestible to a user is provided. The method includes the steps of, by a control circuit: receiving an identification of an activity of the user; receiving duration information for the activity; determining an intensity of the activity; determining a target macronutrient profile based on the intensity and duration of the activity; determining a target energy profile based on the intensity and duration; and identifying at least one comestible having a macronutrient profile that falls within the target macronutrient profile and an energy profile that falls within the target energy profile.

Abstract: A method is provided for assigning a relative score number to foods. Assignment of a relative score number to foods allows consumers to select foods that will provide a desirable diet. Equations are provided which are effective to yield a predicted raw score based on measured characteristics. The predicted raw score statistically correlates to a raw score that would be determined by an actual panel. The predicted raw scores are further processed to provide a relative score number that can be easily tracked by a consumer.

Abstract: A method is provided for assigning a relative score number to foods. Assignment of a relative score number to foods allows consumers to select foods that will provide a desirable diet. Equations are provided which are effective to yield a predicted raw score based on measured characteristics. The predicted raw score statistically correlates to a raw score that would be determined by an actual panel. The predicted raw scores are further processed to provide a relative score number that can be easily tracked by a consumer.

Abstract: A method is provided that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. The method includes administering a blend of native whey protein and viscosifying fiber to a subject in an amount and at a time prior to a meal or concurrent with a meal that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or reducing food intake.

Abstract: A method is provided that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or food intake levels. The method includes administering native whey protein to a subject in an amount and at a time prior to a meal that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or reducing food intake.

Abstract: A method is provided for assigning a relative score number to foods. Assignment of a relative score number to foods allows consumers to select foods that will provide a desirable diet. Equations are provided which are effective to yield a predicted raw score based on measured characteristics. The predicted raw score statistically correlates to a raw score that would be determined by an actual panel. The predicted raw scores are further processed to provide a relative score number that can be easily tracked by a consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing glucosinolates, particularly glucoraphanin, from cruciferous plants. More particularly, a method is provided for producing glucosinolates from agricultural by-products and waste. The general method comprises providing a mixture of glucosinolate-containing plant material and liquid, heating the mixture to inactivate enzymes in the plant material, contacting the heat inactivated mixture with an anion exchange membrane whereby at least a portion of the glucosinolates are extracted from the liquid and absorbed onto the anion exchange membrane, and releasing the glucosinolates from the anion exchange membrane. Preferably, the extraction and release steps are repeated at least once. The glucosinolates produce by the method of the invention may be incorporated into a variety of food products, pharmaceuticals, and health supplements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosidase particles. The present invention further provides a method of converting glucosinolate to isothiocyanate in the small intestine comprising orally administering to a subject an enteric-coated chemoprotectant precursor composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles. In another aspect, uncoated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles may be provided in an enteric-coated capsule. Preferably, the glucosinolate is glucoraphanin and the beta-thioglucosidase is myrosinase. The enteric coating targets the compound for release in the small intestine where beta-thioglucosinodase enzyme converts glucosinolate to chemoprotectant isothiocyanate.

Abstract: Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemoprotective compounds and a method for producing chemoprotectant precursor-enriched extracts from crucifer seeds. More particularly, a method is provided for producing chemoprotectant precursor-enriched extracts from radish seeds with increased ratio of glucoraphanin to glucoraphenin. The general method comprises preparing an aqueous extract, contacting the aqueous extract with an adsorbent, removing the adsorbent to obtain a glucosinolate-containing extract, drying the glucosinolate-containing extract to obtain a dried glucosinolate-containing extract, mixing at least a portion of the dried glucosinolate-containing extract with a solvent to form a glucosinolate-containing suspension, clarifying the glucosinolate-containing suspension, contacting the glucosinolate-containing suspension with a catalyst, and introducing hydrogen for a time sufficient to obtain a chemoprotectant precursor-enriched extract.