Abstract: A holder for confectioneries and particularly frozen confectioneries. The holder includes a receptacle having a shape that is complementary to the shape of the confectionery and being configured to allow a major portion of the confectionery to be exposed when the confectionery is received in and supported by the receptacle, and a handle coupled to a bottom portion of the receptacle to allow the holder to be hand held. The holder is particularly useful for holding frozen confectioneries such as ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches, etc. that are not provided with handles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition to a nutritional composition comprising 0.1 to 15 gram fermentable partially hydrolysed gum having a degree of polymerisation between 10 and 300 per 100 gram dry weight of the composition and 0.1 to 15 gram fermentable, indigestible polysaccharide other than a hydrolysed gum having a DP between 10 and 300 per 100 gram dry weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synbiotic product composition comprising a blend or mixture of a prebiotic carbohydrate and a probiotic spore-forming Bacillus bacteria. Examples of prebiotic carbohydrates useful in synbiotic product include arabinoxylan, arabinoxylan oligosaccharides, xylose, soluble fiber dextrin, soluble corn fiber, and polydextrose. The present invention also relates to human foodstuffs and animal feed comprising such synbiotic products and methods of increasing the titer of spore-forming bacteria in the intestinal tracts of mammals by administration of symbiotic products.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and modified foods and foodstuffs useful for weight management and glycemic control.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral dosage compositions, and methods of making thereof, which contain an edible oil, preferably containing an omega-3 fatty acid, and admixed therein one or more water soluble vitamins and/or minerals, for example vitamins B6, B9, and/or B12. The present invention also provides a method of making the composition comprising mixing the edible oil and one or more water-soluble vitamins and/or minerals to form a suspension or emulsion of the water-soluble vitamins and/or minerals in the edible oil. The mixture can be inserted into capsules, gelcaps, or caplets for oral consumption. An additional aspect of the invention is that the edible oil can coat particles of the water-soluble vitamins and/or minerals, which may preferably provide the vitamins and/or minerals improved absorption in the body due to increased resistance to degradation in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is an excrement visibility enhancement substance, animal food formulation, and method of increasing excrement visibility. In a preferred embodiment the invention could be a pet food with the following formulation per batch: 100 grams (˜3.5 oz) flour, 103 grams (˜3.6 oz) oats, 20 grams (˜0.7 oz) flax seed, 110 grams (˜3.9 oz), 7.5 grams (˜0.3 oz) dye FD & C Red 3 powder, 104 grams (˜3.7 oz) Apple, and 105 grams (˜3.7 oz) Carrots. Alternatively, excrement coloring substance FD & C blue 1, FD & C blue 2, FD & C green 3, cranberry extract, cherry extract, cranberry extract, and beet extract have shown promise; and could be used with or in lieu of FD & C Red 3 in the above formulation. The above formulation can be modified to accommodate any animal, especially any domesticated animal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an isolated cellulose degrading fungus. Also disclosed are culture compositions and bioreactor compositions comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Further described herein are filtration and extraction devices comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Still further disclosed are bioprocessing facilities for and methods for producing co-products resulting from one or more bioprocesses of the cellulose degrading fungus.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of improving the ingestion of nutrients. The method involves ingesting nutrients in two different forms. At least one form may be a solid and one form may be a liquid form. At least one of the solid and liquid forms contains a nutrient team that increases the absorption of nutrients. At least one of the solid and liquid forms contains a bully that is separated from nutrients in the other form and thereby prevents the bully from impairing nutrient absorption. By properly teaming up and separating nutrients, greater absorption of nutrients can be achieved with lower dosages, following the physiological rules regarding vitamin pairs and teams; necessary for nutrient absorption or usage. This is especially the case where lowering the dosage of calcium allows many other nutrients to be absorbed at much higher levels.

Abstract: Active compound formulations for animal nutrition of amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and pigments, which are suitable for providing the active compounds in protected form for the nutrition of stock animals, in particular ruminants, and a process for the preparation of these protected active compound formulations.

Abstract: Correctly formulated enterically coated nutrient pellets are able to significantly to lower the blood sugar level of type two diabetics when administered with a normal meal. The inventive composition is effective at dosage levels of 10 g or less. Effective doses of the composition contribute 42 kcal or fewer to the patient's diet. A preferred form of the composition contains lauric acid coated for release in the distal bowel. When taken with an ordinary meal, the effective dosage does not induce the ileal brake and is more than 50 times (often more than 100 times) as effective on per kilocalorie basis as an ordinary meal at eliciting increases in PYY and GLP-1. Thus, ordinary nutrients—as opposed to drugs—can be used to reduce blood sugar levels when administered at dosage levels that are not significant promoters of weight gain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of natural active compounds selected from the group consisting of guajacol, turmeric, 3-methylphenol, eugenol, eucalyptol, L-menthol and thymol in the manufacture of a diet for animals of the genus equidae, preferably horses. More particular, this invention relates to the use of at least two, preferably at least three compounds as defined above for the improvement of the digestibility of the diet, an improved intestinal stability, a better feed intake and a better welfare and for stabilizing or modulating the gut micro flora of the animal.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides dietary fiber compositions comprising effective amounts of glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate to produce a desired viscosity. The invention also provides food products comprising an effective amount of a dietary fiber composition.

Abstract: Described is the use of isoamyl acetate in food compositions for weight management and/or weight control. Further described is a beverage containing isoamyl acetate.

Abstract: The invention provides chunks in gravy food compositions comprising chunks in gravy in a chunks to gravy ratio of from about 25:75 to about 60:40, wherein the gravy comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% guar and from about 0.01 to about 1% deacetylated xanthan. The gravy maintains its viscosity during the manufacturing process and ensures an even distribution of the chunks in the chunks in gravy food composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to oil-comprising protein particles, oil-free protein particles, and a method for preparation thereof. The invention is also concerned with the use of such protein particles for increasing the protein content of a food product, for replacing fat in a food product, and for controlled release of protein in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel enzymes and novel methods for producing the same. More specifically this invention relates to a variety of fungal enzymes. Nucleic acid molecules encoding such enzymes, compositions, recombinant and genetically modified host cells, and methods of use are described. The invention also relates to a method to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars with enzymes that degrade the lignocellulosic material and novel combinations of enzymes, including those that provide a synergistic release of sugars from plant biomass. The invention also relates to methods to use the novel enzymes and compositions of such enzymes in a variety of other processes, including washing of clothing, detergent processes, deinking and biobleaching of paper and pulp, and treatment of waste streams.

Abstract: A method of feeding a ruminant that entails providing a feed that comprises sugar alcohol and at least one additional feed component, where the feed is free of rumen-protected fatty acid or comprises less than 10 weight percent rumen-protected fatty acid, based on the total weight of the feed and further entails orally supplying the feed to the ruminant during a pre-partum period when the ruminant is pregnant, where the ruminant ingests the feed and sugar alcohol during the pre-partum period.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, super critical, CO2 fluid extracted seed oil derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the seed oil comprising from about 60 to about 95 percent w/w of PUFAs in a ratio of from about 4:1 to about 6:1 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to linoleic acid (LA) and a mixture of selected antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for the manufacture of a nutritional composition for feeding infants of a mother who suffered from a metabolic disorder during pregnancy and to a corresponding composition. Said composition comprises a n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid fraction containing at least 0.1 wt % docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) based on total weight of the lipid, at least 0.01 wt % n-3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-3) based on total weight of the lipid, and at least 0.01 wt. % eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) based on total weight of the lipid, wherein the sum of DHA, DPAn-3 and EPA is below 1 wt. % of total lipid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel enzymes and novel methods for producing the same. More specifically this invention relates to a variety of fungal enzymes. Nucleic acid molecules encoding such enzymes, compositions, recombinant and genetically modified host cells, and methods of use are described. The invention also relates to a method to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars with enzymes that degrade the lignocellulosic material and novel combinations of enzymes, including those that provide a synergistic release of sugars from plant biomass. The invention also relates to methods to use the novel enzymes and compositions of such enzymes in a variety of other processes, including washing of clothing, detergent processes, deinking and biobleaching of paper and pulp, and treatment of waste streams.

Abstract: A poultry feed in the form of weather resistant blocks or logs with the blocks or logs being comprised of ground dry mature sweet corn, water and whole grain.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an oral composition comprising steviol, a steviol precursors or Stevia extract as skin tanning agent. It further relates methods of enhancing the natural skin tan by oral administration of an effective amount of Steviol, a Steviol precursor or Stevia extract.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-compartment package, a machine for the automated or semi-automated packaging of a diverse array of animal supplements into such packaging, and a process allowing efficient procurement and fulfillment of custom supplement orders.

Abstract: A wild bird feed is disclosed which is comprised of ground dry mature sweet corn, water and wild bird feed.

Abstract: A beverage comprising a fermented milk product and an egg product, and methods for making such a beverage are described.

Abstract: A range of infant food products wherein each product in the range includes minimal levels of undesired by-products produced during processing as indicated by less than about 15 micrograms furan per kg food product.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an effective means and method for activating vagal afferent nerve. The present invention provides a vagus nerve activator comprising bacterial cells and/or a treated product of a lactic acid bacteria as active ingredient(s).

Abstract: A method of making a gel-type livestock feed includes initially forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components, water, alginate, and a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the alginate. Once the feed mixture is formed, the calcium component is solubilized or the sequestrates affecting the reactivity between the alginate and the calcium component is removed such that a gel feed is formed that includes a gel matrix containing the feed nutrient components. The gel feed may then be fed to the livestock. In another aspect of the present invention, piglets are weaned by feeding the gel feed for at least seven days directly after weaning. The gel feed may also include protein derived from blood with or without egg protein.

Abstract: A bacillus composition characterized by fast germination and outgrowth in bile salts (simulated gut environment) and by high-level secretion of essential amino acid. The bacillus composition may be used as supplement in animal feed where it has a probiotic (health promoting) effect and increases the digestion and availability of nutrients from animal feeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the optimum macronutrient content of a diet for an individual companion animal and for optimised diets determined according to such a method.

Abstract: A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a composition comprising N-phenylpropenoyl amino acid amides for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent neurodegenerative disorders, cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, mood disorders, depression, sleep disorders, diseases involving protein aggregation in a human or animal, Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration or diabetes. The invention further relates to products comprising N-phenylpropenoyl amino acid amides, including food and beverage products, food supplements, and pet food products, and methods for affecting cognitive performance of humans and animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to organic nutrient salts, to compositions containing the same, to their preparation as well as their use. Preferred compositions include nutraceutical compositions and dietary supplements for use in neuroprotection and for improving or protecting cognitive and memory function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement for the treatment of weakness in metabolic activity containing Pantothenic acid (CoA), its precursors and/or its salts, a process for its production as well as its use. Application areas of the invention are food industry and medicine. The invention is based of the surprising finding that the intake of pantothenic acid, pantothenic acid-CoA and/or its derivatives in a large amount has a beneficial effect on symptoms caused by weakness in metabolic activity. The core point of the invention is that the uptake of a pantothenic acid-CoA equivalent from food is not 10 mg per day, but more than 103 times of this amount to provide the human organism optimally. It was also a surprising finding that the cholinergic Panthenol-CoA uptake reaction from food was taking place within a few minutes. The dietary supplement according to the present invention is a compound for comprising 85-99% Pantothenic acid and/or its salts and other supplements if applicable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritionally improving glucose and insulin balance in an individual. The invention further provides a method for treating a comorbidity of diabetes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a nutritional formulation comprising: a protein source; a fat source; and a carbohydrate source, wherein the protein source, the fat source, and the carbohydrate source are in a ratio of about 1:1:1, each comprising about one third of the total calories of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanoparticles for delivery of drugs and/or nutraceuticals that include a fibroin polypeptide and a drug or nutraceutical, wherein the nanoparticle has a diameter of about 1 nm to about 500 nm, and compositions of the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may further include a chitosan, or a proteoglycan such as decorin. Also disclosed are methods of delivering a drug and/or nutraceutical to a subject that involve administering to the subject nanoparticles of the present invention. Also disclosed are methods of making the nanoparticles of the invention, and kits that include the nanoparticles of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel processing methods for green coffee beans that result in novel green coffee bean products, including products that incorporate whole green coffee beans. Methods include selecting whole coffee beans in their fresh green unroasted state with naturally-occurring levels of phytonutrients, sterilizing and drying them, applying iterative grinding processes and stabilization techniques, all while avoiding high temperatures. Whole green coffee bean products created and defined by these methods have unexpectedly been found to increase focus and concentration in users, and are believed useful in the treatment of attention and concentration deficits and related disorders, such as attention deficit (AD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and various related and/or comorbid disorders.

Abstract: Methods for producing in-vitro cultured protein products that are enhanced with stem cells are disclosed. In-vitro cultured protein product compositions produced by said methods are also disclosed. The present invention also discloses methods of providing nutrients to an animal by feeding said animal with said in-vitro cultured protein products.

Abstract: The invention provides a chunks in jelly food composition comprising chunks in jelly in a chunks to jelly ratio of from about 25:75 to about 60:40, wherein the jelly comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% gellan, from about 0.01 to about 1% deacetylated xanthan, and from about 0.01 to about 1% chelating agent. The jelly maintains its viscosity during the manufacturing process and ensures an even distribution of the chunks in the chunks in jelly food composition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition for treating nutritional deficiencies caused by a medical condition in subjects is disclosed. The present application further discloses a method of using a nutritional supplements composition for treating a subject with complications resulting from sickle cell anemia. The method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of the nutritional supplement.

Abstract: The invention provides a mineral complex comprising about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % SiO2, about 6 wt. % to about 16 wt. % Fe2O3, about 4 wt. % to about 12 wt. %. CaO, and about 2 wt. % to about 8 wt. % MgO. The invention also provides animal feeds comprising the mineral complex. Methods for increasing the feed efficiency and weight gain in an animal by administering the mineral complex or an animal feed comprising the mineral complex also are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polar lipid mixtures, comprising glycerophospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidyl-inositol (PI), and sphingolipids such as sphyngomyelin (SM). Most importantly, the ratio of phospholipids in said mixture is comparable to that of HMF, and is represented by SM>PC>PE>PS>PI or SM=PC>PE>PS>PI. Processes for the preparation of said mixtures and uses thereof are also described herein.

Abstract: A wine tasting kit includes a plurality of wine bottles, each containing a different type of wine; a brochure that includes information about the different types of wine; and a container that retains the wine bottles and the brochure. There may be from 2 to 24 wine bottles, for example, 6. At least one bottle may contain red wine, and at least one bottle may contain white wine. The brochure may explain the differences between wines, aromas, varietals, taste, and color.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dairy product comprising naturally secreted mammalian milk which comprises at least about 0.3% long chain omega-3 fatty acids/g of total milk fatty acids. A method of obtaining the milk is also provided which includes feeding a supplement to a mammal comprising a source of long chain omega-3 fatty acids that comprises at least about 2-10% long chain omega-3 fatty acids wt/wt and a protectant that protects against fatty acid biodehydrogenation.

Abstract: A method of making a gelled composition that includes combining water and an effervescent tablet in a vessel, the effervescent tablet including at least 200 mg gelatin and an effervescent couple that includes an acid and a base, heating an aqueous composition (e.g., in a microwave oven), optionally adding cold water to the heated composition, and chilling the composition for a period sufficient for the composition to form a gel.

Abstract: Chocolate or compound coating based fiber compositions, which have at least about 20% of a fiber component, by weight of the formula, that provide a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user are disclosed. This delivery method can utilize either a bulk forming fiber like psyllium, or a non-bulk forming fiber like inulin or a combination of both types of fiber components. The fiber easily can be incorporated into the compositions without adversely affecting the stability, feel, and taste of the compositions. The nutritional profiles of these fiber compositions are consistent with dietary guidelines, which physicians follow when prescribing fiber compositions as supplements or for cholesterol reduction purposes. Also disclosed is a method of producing such compositions and a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user.

Abstract: A method of controlling serum insulin levels in an individual is disclosed. The method comprises the step of administering to the individual a food composition comprising heat and moisture treated starch (HMT starch).

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for improving milk production in a ruminant. An amount of ruminally digestible starch in relation to the dry matter of a feed is manipulated to include a first selected ratio of ruminally digestible starch in relation to the dry matter of the feed which is fed to the ruminant during a first time interval after parturition. After the first time interval, the amount of ruminally digestible starch component in the dry matter of the feed is adjusted to a second ratio, lower than the first ratio, and fed to the ruminant.

Abstract: A method for supplementing the levels of select amino acids in ruminants is provided. Amino acids are susceptible to microbial degradation in the rumen, where the relative susceptibility of an amino acid oligomer is determined primarily by its solubility in the rumen fluid. A method for designing and preparing microbial resistant amino acid oligomers based on relative solubility is also provided. Various compositions containing amino acids are described and shown to resist microbial degradation in ruminants.