Abstract: The present invention provides an inhibitor of the production of an advanced glycation end product, which contains, as active ingredients, one or more sugar alcohols selected from maltitol and sorbitol. The present invention also provides a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of lifestyle diseases, particularly diabetes or diabetic complications, which contains, as active ingredients, one or more sugar alcohols selected from maltitol and sorbitol. The medicament causes less adverse drug reactions.

Abstract: A disposable packaging form is provided for brewed, hot drinks. The invention allows a user to brew the hot drink, squeeze out the brewed contents, and stir the contents of the hot drink. Each action can be performed multiple times before disposal. In some embodiments, the device of the present invention dispenses sweeteners, creamers, flavorings and condiments. The present invention frees the user of the inconvenience of having to collect, wash, or dispose of the stirrers, squeezers and bags of the hot drink individually.

Abstract: A method for the augmentation of immune function is described. The invention comprises a combination of ?-1,3 (4)-endoglucanohydrolase, ?-1,3 (4)-glucan, diatomaceous earth, mineral clay and glucomannan, which is fed to or consumed by mammalian or avian species in amounts sufficient to augment immune function. The invention described may be admixed with feeds or foods, incorporated into pelleted feeds or foods or administered orally to mammalian and avian species.

Abstract: A diet or a substance providing production of breast milk having an immunoregulatory action is screened for by identifying a diet or a substance that increases or decreases amount of mRNA present in milk of a mammal using correlation of mRNA profile in the milk and a diet ingested by the mammal or a substance contained in the diet as an index.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel chocolate mass which has a glycemic index of less than 29 (GI<29) and of which the content of added sugar comprises at least 10% galactose and in addition a content of iosmaltulose and/or tagatose. The chocolate mass additionally has a content of vitamin E in the form of a tocotrienol-tocopherol mixture from natural sources, wherein the content of tocotrienols in the chocolate mass is greater than the content of tocopherols.

Abstract: A composition comprising caffeine, L-theanine, and Coleus forskohlii is provided. The composition is useful in methods for increasing perceived energy, cognitive focus, and thermogenesis. The method is also useful for aiding in weight loss or weight maintenance and may be particularly useful for improving exercise performance.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the flour comprising minerals and 2 to 8 percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber.

Abstract: Methods of feeding young animals involves mixing sensory compounds containing botanicals, essential oils or both with at least one of a milk replacer and/or starter feed and providing the feed to the young animals to reduce feed refusal or intake variation. A method of reducing feed intake variation in a group of young animals includes feeding an effective amount of sensory compounds containing licorice root in at least one of a milk replacer or a starter feed to reduce feed intake variation compared to a group of young animals fed the same diet but without the sensory compounds. Reducing feed refusal in a young livestock animal may also include feeding an effective amount of sensory compounds in one or more of a milk replacer and a starter feed such that the young animal reduces feed refusal compared to a young animal fed the same diet but without the sensory compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying a molecule that provides or enhances a sweet taste in the mouth and compositions containing such molecules. The methods involve determining the effect of a variety of known or new compounds on expression or functional activity of a glucose-transporter protein of the activity of an ATP-gated K+ channel (KATP) in a mammalian oral cell, taste cell, or heterologous cell that expresses the protein or channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to infant/young child nutrition. A set of nutritional compositions having beneficial effects to infants/young children is disclosed. The set of nutritional compositions comprises at least two compositions with varying amounts of components which impart a beneficial effect to the infants young/children. A nutrition kit for infants/young children comprising the set of nutritional compositions is also disclosed as well as a method for manufacturing the set of nutritional components. A dosage regimen is also disclosed.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions delivered in vivo in a time controlled manner sustainable over long periods of time, provide enhancing athletic performance, increased hand/eye coordination and concentration on the task at hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional compositions which are specifically designed to address the needs of infants and young children of at least 2 years of age. In particular, the invention provides a set of nutritional compositions for infants and young children, each nutritional composition having varying probiotic content. The set of the invention is specifically aimed at providing an optimal amount of probiotics to infants and young children over time and at each specific age.

Abstract: The invention relates to pet food compositions designed to induce the animal to cease feeding upon consumption of the appropriate nutritional amount. The invention further provides methods of inducing satiety response in animals and methods of controlling the amount of food intake in animals.

Abstract: Cereal-based semi-liquid and/or semi-solid compositions suitable for supporting the transition period wherein the infant changes from a diet consisting of breast milk or liquid infant formula to solid adult foods, comprising uronic acid carbohydrates with a degree of polymerisation (DP) between 10 and 300 and also uses thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: To develop a method for producing a novel sweetener containing glucose, fructose, and psicose, which is produced from glucose liquid sugar using an isomerase and an epimerase; use of the novel sweetener as a food or drink material; and a novel sweetener capable of preventing obesity caused by the intake thereof. An isomerase and an epimerase are allowed to act on glucose liquid sugar produced in a glucose liquid sugar production plant to thereby produce D-psicose, thereby providing a novel sweetener (product) that maintains the degree and quality of sweetness of a glucose-fructose mixed solution and never causes obesity, a method for producing the same, and use of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional formulae which are specifically designed to address the needs of infants and young children of at least 2 years of age. In particular, the invention provides a set of nutritional compositions for infants and young children, each nutritional composition having an age-specific fat composition. The set of the invention is specifically aimed at providing long-term benefits to infants and young children by meeting the nutritional needs of the infants and young children at each specific age.

Abstract: A drink sample apparatus having an elongated stick, an indicia of the drink mixture marked on said stirring stick, a small mixture of an mixed drink or oil extract of the same, an edible bond to affix or cover said small mixture of an alcohol drink to said stirring stick that functions to provide a sample taste of a drink or beverage before making the decision to purchase the drink or beverage.

Abstract: An infant formula having a relatively high content of triglycerides having palmitic acid in the sn-2 position. The formula may include oligofructose. The formula may also include at least one omega 6 fatty acid and at least one omega 3 fatty acid. The formula may also have a relatively low protein content and an alpha-lactalbumin content similar to human milk, The invention also includes a method for improving the stool consistency, increasing bifidobacteria in the colon, and reducing calcium soaps in the stool of a formula-fed infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for desalting tissue originating from animals. In particular, the present invention provides a method for desalting mucosa tissue, notably mucosa tissue originating from bovine or porcine. The invention also provides a method for preparing animal feed supplement or additive enriched in nutritional elements readily available to the animal, in particular to the young animal, for example young piglets, chickens, calves or aqua species. The invention also provides a low-salt content or a salt-free animal feed supplement and a feeding or growing method using the same.

Abstract: The invention discloses an oligosaccharide mixture comprising at least one N-acetyl-lactosamine, at least one sialylated oligosaccharide, and at least one fucosylated oligosaccharide. Food product, especially infant formula, comprising said oligosaccharide mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a dairy product or nutritional formula, such as an infant formula, which has a fat particle distribution with resembles human breast milk The process comprises mixing vegetable fat, protein and carbohydrates in a high shear rotor stator mixer and subsequently subjecting said mixture to homogenization so as to provide a composition with a monomodal fat particle size distribution and a low proportion of fat particles below 1 ?m. further aspects of the invention relates to the dairy product or nutritional formula per se and the use of said dairy product or nutritional formula.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to palatable ductile chewable veterinary composition for oral administration. The composition is capable of killing endo-parasites and ecto-parasites and/or can be used for treating prophylactic or curative animal diseases, and it is useful for the treatment of any warm-blooded non-human animal, including herd animals, like horses, cattle, sheep or poultry and preferably pets like dogs and cats. It consists basically of (A) an effective amount of one or more ingredients that are active against animal pests, pathogens or animal diseases; (B) meat flavoring; (C) partially gelatinized starch; (D) a softener; and (E) up to 9% water.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions and methods combining at least two phytases for hydrolyzing phytic acid (myo-inositol hexakis phosphate) into inorganic monophosphates, into myo-inositols with lower degree of phosphorylation and into free myo-inositol. Said compositions and methods are of particular interest for animal feeding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acidic ready to drink beverage having a water activity greater than 0.95, a pH value lower than 6, and enriched with an active phytase enzyme.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for increasing the water solubility, stability, shelf life, and/or bioavailability of dietary fatty acids are disclosed. The formulation can comprise a dietary fatty acid, a non-ionic surfactant, a flavonoid or polyphenol, and optionally, water.

Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional products comprising pea protein hydrolysates as a primary or sole source of protein. The nutritional products include nutritional liquids, powders, bars, and other food products, wherein the resulting nutritional products are physically stable over shelf life and provide favorable organoleptic properties. These nutritional products may be used as a nutritional source for individuals who are intolerant and/or allergic to cow milk proteins and soy proteins and/or who have malabsorption, maldigestion, or other gastroinstestinal conditions.

Abstract: There are disclosed compositions and methods for treating obesity using 5-D-fructose dehydrogenase. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a palate cleanser wine cookie, a method of cleansing the palate of a person for wine tastings using the cookie, a process of cleansing the palate of a person for wine tastings using the cookie, and a process for preparing a palate cleanser wine cookie. The palate cleanser wine cookie is useful for palate cleansing and as a palate-cleansing tool for purposes of correctly tasting a wine.

Abstract: Nutritional formulae which are specifically designed to address the needs of infants and young children up to at least 6 months of age. In particular, the invention provides a set of nutritional compositions for infants and young children, each nutritional composition having an age-specific caloric density. The set of the invention is specifically aimed at providing long-term benefits to the infants and young children such as reducing obesity and reducing cardiovascular diseases later in life.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions, methods and kits for regulating energy metabolism. In one aspect, the invention provides for compositions that comprise a combination of (a) branched chain amino acids, such as leucine, and (b) vitamin B6, or any precursors or metabolites of (a) or (b). These combinations may be synergistic and/or effective for reducing weight or adipose volume. In another aspect, the invention provides for methods of regulating energy metabolism by the administration of one or more compositions comprising branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6. The invention also provides for kits comprising compositions of branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6 packaged in an oral dose form with usage instructions.

Abstract: A food product containing high affinity phosphate binders (calcium and magnesium) for the purpose of chelating phosphate forms ingested foods and preventing its absorption. The chelation of phosphate in the intestine is an important part of the management of patients with moderate to severe renal failure including those in the predialysis and the dialysis dependent stages. The medicinal food product is a palatable source of calcium and magnesium which if taken without meals can be used as means to supplement those ions/salts. This concept of “food as medicine” represents a major reinforcement in the prevention and management of the derangements of divalent ion metabolism present at all levels of renal insufficiency. Limiting the gastrointestinal absorption of phosphate and consequently preventing the elevation of plasma phosphate, retards the onset of renal osteodystrophy (a Metabolic Bone Disease) and soft tissue calcification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product comprising soluble fibre and at least one exogenous biologically active substance. It further relates to the uses of a mixture comprising at least soluble fibre and at least one exogenous substance in the preparation of a food product to avoid short-term peaks of the exogenous substance in serum, for example. Preferably the food product is a bar comprising caffeine.

Abstract: This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes.

Abstract: Nutritional formulae which are specifically designed to address the needs of infants and young children up to at least 2 years of age. In particular, the inventionv provides a set of nutritional compositions for infants and young children, each nutritional composition having an age-specific caloric density. The set of the invention is specifically aimed at providing long-term benefits to the infants and young children such as reducing obesity and reducing cardiovascular diseases later in life.

Abstract: Methods of improving mental or physical health conditions of an individual are provided. In a general embodiment, the method provides administering to an individual in need of an improved mental or physical health condition a decaffeinated coffee product comprising an unroasted coffee. The mental or physical health condition can be, for example, sustained attention in the individual, improvement in the individual's mood or alertness, reduced headaches in the individual, and/or improved relaxation in the individual.

Abstract: Methods of fortifying animal feeds nutrients typically lacking therefrom through the action of microorganisms are provided. Fermentation of animal feed materials with selected microorganisms, such as certain varieties of red yeasts, are shown to fortify the feed materials with natural carotenoids. Further, in certain embodiments, these methods can result in an increase in levels of nutritionally beneficial fatty acids, and a decrease in dietary fiber and nitrogen levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of powdered cereal compositions to be reconstituted in milk, infant formula or water. In particular, the present invention relates to powdered cereal compositions to be administered to infants or young children. The powdered cereal compositions may be used to strengthen the immune system and/or to treat or prevent inflammatory disorders. For example these benefits can be provided by probiotic micro-organisms. An embodiment of the present invention relates to a powdered cereal composition comprising non-replicating probiotic-micro-organisms, for example bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms.

Abstract: A method of improving the body weight growth of weaning pigs is disclosed comprising the step of providing a concentration of xylitol in the range of between 0.01 and 4% by weight in the weaning pigs' food where food is any substance with a nutritional value, including water.

Abstract: An effervescent composition is provided comprising a dry, free-flowing powder comprising (a) microcapsules comprising a hollow, solid, water soluble outer shell comprising a starch, a sugar or mixtures thereof and an inner core comprising a liquid, water immiscible oil comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or mixtures thereof, and (b) an effervescing agent.

Abstract: A micronutrient dosage unit which comprises two or more micronutrients selected from vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron and chromium in one or more specified ratios. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phytase which has at least 74% identity to a phytase derived from Citrobacter braakii and comprises at least one alteration as compared to this phytase. These phytase variants have amended, preferably improved, properties, such as thermostability, temperature profile, pH profile, specific activity, performance in animal feed, reduced protease sensitiliby, and/or an amended glycosylation pattern. The invention also relates to DNA encoding these phytases, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof, e.g. in animal feed and animal feed additives.

Abstract: A nutritional composition for administration to an infant which composition comprises, on a dry matter basis, from 2.5 to 15.0 wt % of an oligosaccharide mixture consisting of N-acetylated oligosaccharide(s), galacto-oligasaccharide(s) and sialylated oligosaccharide(s) with the proviso that the composition comprises at least 0.02 wt % of an N-acetylated oligosaccharide, at least 2.0 wt % of a galacto-oligosaccharide and at least 0.04 wt % of a sialylated oligosaccharide and that the N-acetylated oligosaccharide(s) comprise 0.5 to 4.0% of the oligosaccharide mixture, the galacto- oligosaccharide(s) comprise 92.0 to 98.5% of the oligosaccharide mixture and the sialylated oligosacchardide(s) comprise 1.0 to 4.0% of the oligosaccharide mixture. The composition is useful for administration to an infant in the first six months of life to reduce the risk of obesity later in life.

Abstract: A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for making a milk-like beverage compositions comprising creating a homogeneous aqueous mixture of (1) one or more caseinates, (2) whey protein, (3) one or more fats, (4) one or more hydrocolloids, and (5) one or more emulsifiers; heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of from about 118 to about 127° C. and maintaining such temperature for from about 8 to about 14 minutes; and cooling the heated aqueous mixture to a temperature of from about 20 to about 35° C. The invention also provides the milk-like beverage compositions made using the methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in particle form having the structure: wherein M and M? are each independently a nutritionally relevant divalent metal and the particles are of a size between 1 micron and 1 nanometer. M and M? may be the same or different nutritionally relevant divalent metal selected from the group consisting of copper, zinc, manganese, iron, magnesium, and calcium. The particles may be made according to a process that includes application of microwave hydrothermal energy and/or ultrasonification.

Abstract: There is described a process for preparing a food or beverage composition having sweetness and a low glycemic index that entails incorporating in the composition a low glycemic index product comprising sucrose and an acceptor selected from the group consisting of a sugar and a sugar alcohol having free hydroxyl groups at one or more of carbon positions numbers 2, 3 and 6 that can accept a glucose unit from sucrose, the blend having been reacted with a glucansucrase enzyme. Also disclosed is a process for reducing glycemic index of a food or beverage composition that entails introducing into the food or beverage composition a low glycemic index product comprising a blend of sucrose and a syrup or syrup solids comprising an acceptor selected from the group consisting of a sugar and a sugar alcohol having a free hydroxyl groups at one or more of carbon positions numbers 2, 3 and 6 that can accept a glucose unit from sucrose, the blend having been reacted with a glucansucrase enzyme.

Abstract: A weatherized mineral mixture is produced by heating a digestible fat or fatty acid and spraying a mineral mixture with the heated digestible fatty acid to form a protective layer over the mineral mixture. The weatherized mineral mixture may be free of salts of fatty acids, namely soaps. The weatherized mineral mixture sheds water and is wind-resistant. Upon ingestion by livestock animals, the protective coating is digested and the minerals within the mineral mixture are absorbed by the livestock animal.

Abstract: A method of preparing rumen-protected carbohydrates for use in ruminant feeds by inducing the Maillard reaction between a reducing carbohydrate source and a protein source. Products made by the process and methods for maintaining or restoring blood glucose levels within the normal reference range for ruminants, especially during transition or under heat stress are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isomaltulose for use in enhancing mental performance in a post-glycemic response phase of a subject in need thereof and a food, drink or pharmaceutical comprising isomaltulose for use in enhancing mental performance in a post-glycemic response phase.

Abstract: A premix for hog feed and a method of feeding a hog that produces DHA and EPA enriched pork while avoiding or reducing negative effects to the taste, color, texture, aroma, pH and shelf life which are significant enough to make the pork unacceptable to consumers. One embodiment of the method of feeding a hog involves feeding a hog over several days with a hog feed supplemented with the premix. The premix includes marine-sourced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and plant-sourced alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The hogs are fed until their total DHA, EPA and ALA intakes are in a certain range per kilogram of the hog's weight. The hogs are then slaughtered and processed into pork products. This results in pork with an enrichment of omega-3 EFAs in the range of about 2.5% to about 4.5% of fat.