Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for suppressing food cravings, promoting weight loss, and/or preventing and/or treating overweight or obesity. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to “clean label” meal replacement bars and methods for making and using same. The disclosed meal replacement bar contains a base material including real food and/or natural ingredients providing proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and/or fiber; at least one natural binding agent to bind together the base material; and vitamins and minerals to provide complete nutrition. The disclosed meal replacement bar preferably is made from less than 15 ingredients in total and provides about 160 kcal energy and about 16 g of protein for a bar of about 44 g; or provides about 200 kcal of energy and about 20 g of protein for a bar of about 55 g.

Abstract: A powder contains xanthan gum and at least one urolithin, such as Urolithin A; and the powder can be reconstituted in a liquid such as water to form a liquid composition for oral consumption, such as a beverage. The xanthan gum can keep the majority of the at least one urolithin in suspension in the beverage. The resultant liquid composition for oral consumption is another aspect of the present disclosure, as well as methods of making the powder, making the liquid composition for oral consumption, and using the powder or liquid composition prophylactically or therapeutically.

Abstract: Shelf stable, expanded or popped snack products are disclosed that contain at least one fruit ingredient and/or at least one vegetable ingredient. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the snack products.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for suppressing food cravings, promoting weight loss, and/or preventing and/or treating overweight or obesity. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to “clean label” meal replacement bars and methods for making and using same. The disclosed meal replacement bar contains a base material including real food and/or natural ingredients providing proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and/or fiber; at least one natural binding agent to bind together the base material; and vitamins and minerals to provide complete nutrition. The disclosed meal replacement bar preferably is made from less than 15 ingredients in total and provides about 160 kcal energy and about 16 g of protein for a bar of about 44 g; or provides about 200 kcal of energy and about 20 g of protein for a bar of about 55 g.

Abstract: Shelf stable, expanded or popped snack products are disclosed that contain at least one fruit ingredient and/or at least one vegetable ingredient. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the snack products.

Abstract: Jelly confectionery products and methods of producing the jelly confectionery products are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a jelly confectionery product having 1) an ingredient including fruit juice, fruit puree or a combination thereof, and 2) a jelly blend including a stabilizer and a fiber. The jelly confectionery product can be free of added sugar or corn syrup.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides shelf-stable, acidified, dairy or dairy-like products and methods of making same. The shelf-stable, acidified, dairy or dairy-like products are shelf-stable with improved taste, viscosity and texture profiles. In a general embodiment, a shelf-stable, acidified, dairy or dairy-like product is provided and includes a shelf-stable dairy and/or dairy-like component, a stabilizer system, and a puree composition. The stabilizer system includes carrageenan, pectin, maltodextrin, tapioca and modified corn starch and helps to provide compositions having a thicker body and creamy mouth-feel without the need to use added amounts of protein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to homogeneous plastic mass compositions. Specifically, the present dis closure relates to vegetable-based compositions in the form of vegetable or vegetable/fruit leathers. In a general embodiment, nutritional products are provided that include at least about 75% by weight of at least one vegetable, where the product is a homogeneous plastic mass having a water activity ranging from about 0.3 to about 1.0. In another embodiment, nutritional products are provided that include at least about 15% by weight of at least one vegetable and at least about 40% by weight of at least one fruit, where the product is a homogeneous plastic mass having a water activity ranging from about 0.3 to about 1.0. Methods for making and using the nutritional products are also provided by the present disclosure.

Abstract: Jelly confectionery products and methods of producing the jelly confectionery products are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a jelly confectionery product having 1) an ingredient including fruit juice, fruit puree or a combination thereof, and 2) a jelly blend including a stabilizer and a fiber. The jelly confectionery product can be free of added sugar or corn syrup.