Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of deodorized and stabilized food-grade marine oils by submitting marine oils to a counter-current steam distillation (CCSD) in a thin film column containing a structured packing and, if desired, adding antioxidant(s), to the food-grade marine oils thus obtained and to their uses in the food/feed, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical industry.

Abstract: An antioxidant material of the present invention contains flavonoid aglycon and vitamin C. The flavonoid aglycon is eriodictyol and/or diosmetin obtained by treatment of a raw material containing flavonoid glycoside derived from lemons, limes, or sudachis to form the aglycones thereof. It is preferred that this antioxidant material be produced through a step of mixing the flavonoid aglycon and the vitamin C after the treatment to form the aglycones. The treatment to form the aglycones is glycosidase treatment using a ?-glycosidase derived from a microorganism of the genus Aspergillus or Penicillium multicolor, or microbial fermentative treatment using a microorganism of the genus Aspergillus. An anti-deterioration agent and a food or beverage of the present invention contain the antioxidant material.

Abstract: A method of rejuvenating aged food oils or compositions containing PUFAs or such oils by addition of ascorbyl palmitate; such rejuvenated food oils and compositions as well as the use of ascorbyl palmitate in such a rejuvenating process.

Abstract: A re-hydration supplement composition particularly suitable to counteract dehydration stresses in mature bovine mammals in the form of a pelletized feed supplement is disclosed which includes relatively large fractions of carbohydrates including saccharides, cationic and anionic electrolytes and a minor amount of betaine osmolyte. A process for pelleting is also disclosed.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a packaged, oxidation-stable oil-in-water emulsion comprising: 0.1-10 wt. % of oil, said oil containing 0.1-80 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids per liter of emulsion; 1-20 mg/l of pro-oxidative metal cations; 10-2000 mg/l of vitamin C; and up to 98 wt. % of water; wherein the container comprising the emulsion holds no headspace and wherein the molar ratio of vitamin C to pro-oxidative metal cations exceeds 1:2. Oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in the emulsion, is effectively prevented, despite the fact that the emulsion contain appreciable amounts of pro-oxidative metal cations and even if the emulsion is produced under conditions in which it is in direct contact with air. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of preparing a packaged emulsion as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pectin derived from an acerola fruit or a hydrolysate thereof, comprising a complex formed of Aceronidin, which is a novel polyphenol compound. The pectin of the present invention can be used as an active ingredient of an antioxidant or a skin-whitening agent.

Abstract: The invention provides dried food compositions. In particular, the dried food compositions generally contain a structured protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients.

Abstract: A powder containing particles, which particles include gum arabic and at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ester, where the ratio by weight of the quantity of gum arabic present in the particles to the quantity of the polyunsaturated fatty acid ester present in the particles is from about 1:1.4 to about 1:0.25, is provided. A process for the production of the particles is also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a food composition by mixing a nutritive base with at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; cooking the resulting mixture at a temperature not less than about 50° C.; adding to the food composition at least one oxidatively protected long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; and packaging the resulting composition in an oxygen depleted environment within a sealed container to provide the food product that exhibits (1) acceptable palatability to an animal and (2) a shelf-life of at least about 6 months when stored at ambient temperature without opening the container.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the composition of antioxidant of bamboo leaves (AOB) and its use. The purpose of present invention is to provide a new food additive which is natural, nutritional, and muti-functional, and which is of rich resources, safety, good effect, and low cost. AOB is yellow or brown powders or particles obtained from bamboo leaves, wherein the main antioxidative components include flavones, lactones, phenolic acids. AOB can either inhibit lipid autoxidation chain reaction, or chelate transitional metal ions, and can be used as primary and second antioxidant. AOB can eliminate nitrite and inhibit the synthesis of N-nitrosamine, and has anti-bacteria, bacteriostatic, deodorizing, aroma enhancing etc. functions. AOB can be commonly used in oil-containing food, meat product, fishery product, expanded food etc. food systems.

Abstract: Methods for preparing black soybean hull extracts and uses thereof. The methods can comprise: (1) extracting crushed black soybean hull with aqueous solution containing enzyme and filtering the extracted liquid; (2) ultrafiltration of the extract liquid with an ultrafiltration membrane; (3) absorbing the ultrafiltration liquid with an absorption resin or an ion exchange resin, and elution with ethanol to obtain purified extract liquid; (4) concentrating the purified extract liquid under vacuum; (5) spray drying the concentrated liquid. The extract can contain: 10-45% of cyanidin, 10-25% of catechin, and 40-80% of OPC, and with a total polyphenol content as high as 70-100%. The extract can be used for preparing drugs or food containing antioxidants, or used for improving metabolic syndrome or eyesight.

Abstract: A synergistically heat stable therapeutically active triglyceride and cholesterol controlling oil composition including the usually highly unsaturated Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosa Hexaenoic Acid (DHA). The invention avoids limitations of presently available impure sources of EPA/DHA such as fish oil, algae and the like and provides for a synergistically stable edible oil formulation involving the Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid and Docosa Hexaenoic acid of at least 50% to less than 100% purity in a free of any encapsulated/protected form in combination with synergistically stability contributing oil constituents/ingredients. The invention also provides for benefit applications/uses of the surprising and unexpected heat stability of the beneficial actives EPA and DHA. The invention is therefore directed to serve in possible provision of variety of alternative media including heat stable media for regular consumption of EPA/DHA and provide for maintenance of safe and healthy lifestyle.

Abstract: The product is enriched and supplemented with natural extracts and organic additives comprising organic antioxidants consisting of fractions of biophenols of vegetable origin, preferably different from those existing naturally in olive oil, by means of the anhydrification of the natural extracts and their solubilization in glycerol water in proportions of 1:1.

Abstract: There is provided an anti-degradation agent capable of exhibiting an excellent deterioration-inhibiting property for foods, cosmetics, etc., showing a good effect even when added in a small amount, having a high heat resistance, and being free from adverse influence due to light. There are provided (1) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-insoluble antioxidant, a water-soluble antioxidant and an emulsifying agent; and (2) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-soluble antioxidant, and carnosol and/or carnosic acid wherein a total content of the carnosol and the carnosic acid is not less than 4% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.

Abstract: Compositions enriched with natural phyto-oestrogens or analogues thereof selected from Genistein, Daidzein, Formononetin and Biochanin A. These may be used as food additives, tablets or capsules for promoting health in cases of cancer, pre-menstrual syndrome, menopause or hypercholesterolaemia.

Abstract: Compositions enriched with natural phyto-oestrogens or analogues thereof selected from Genistein, Daidzein, Formononetin and Biochanin A. These may be used as food additives, tablets or capsules for promoting health in cases of cancer, pre-menstrual syndrome, menopause or hypercholesterolaemia.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel drechsleranol compounds of formula (I) which are formed by the microorganism Drechslera australlensis, ST 003360, DSM 14093, or a fungus ST 004112, DSM 14524, during fermentation. A process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said drechsleranols their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of degenerative neuropathies, such as, Alzheimeu's disease, or psychiatric disorders, such as depression, sleep disturbance or seasonal affective disorder, and their use as chelating agents or antioxidants are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Compositions enriched with natural phyto-oestrogens or analogues thereof selected from Genistein, Diadzein, Formononectin and Biochanin A. These compositions may be used as food additives, tablets or capsules for promoting health in cases of cancer, pre-menstrual syndrome, menopause or hypercholesterolaemia.

Abstract: Disclosed are a deterioration preventive agent for milk-containing foods containing as its active ingredient a coumarin analog represented by the general formula (1) below, a glycoside of that analog, or a plant extract containing the coumarin analog or its glycoside: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.

Abstract: A hydroquinone compound is represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof with W, R, R1-4, and B1-2 defined herein.

Abstract: A hydroquinone derivative useful as an intraocular pressure lowering, anti-hypertensive and radical scavenging agent represented by the following formula 1

Abstract: The present invention, provides natural-source compositions having consistent, effective antibrowning and antioxidant characteristics. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for making the antibrowning/antioxidant compositions of the present invention. More specifically, the present invention provides natural-source, browning and oxidizing inhibitor compositions comprising S-sinapyl-L-cysteine, N-L-&ggr;-glutamyl-S-sinapyl-L-cysteine, S-sinapyl glutathione, or various mixtures thereof. Methods for making such natural, antibrowning/antioxidant compositions from pineapple juice and/or from pineapple processing plant waste streams include efficient and effective separation of the present invention compositions from unwanted sugars, acids, phenolic compounds, and other undesirable compounds present in pineapple juice and/or pineapple processing plant waste streams.

Abstract: Process for refining a triglyceride oil comprising stripping a triglyceride oil with an inert gas, characterized in that the refining process further comprises the preceding exposure of the triglyceride oil to an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid. Hydroperoxides are destroyed at a temperature <120.degree. C. and within one hour.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-mercaptoimidazole derivatives substituted in the 4(or 5)-position.These 2-mercaptoimidazole derivatives are of the general formula (I) below: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen, a lower alkyl, an aralkyl or a substituted aralkyl, wherein at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen;R.sub.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n COR.sub.4, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N.sup.+ (R.sub.5 R.sub.6 R.sub.7).X.sup.- or --CH.sub.2 CH(COR.sub.4)N.sup.+ (R.sub.5 R.sub.6 R.sub.7).X.sup.- ;R.sub.4 is OR.sub.8, --NHR.sub.5, --.alpha.-amino acid,--NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SO.sub.3.sup.-.Y.sup.+, --NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2.sup.- Y.sup.+, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3.X.sup.- ; ##STR2## n=1 or 2; X.sup.31 is an anion of an acid acceptable in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or foodstuffs; andY.sup.+ is a cation of a base acceptable in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or foodstuffs.

Abstract: Anthocyanin containing fractions isolated from tart cherries and exhibiting inhibition of oxidation when introduced into various materials is described. The fractions are particularly useful in high and low moisture foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.

Abstract: An antioxidant composition which utilizes a desiccant carrier impregnated with a suitable fat soluble antioxidant is conveniently contained within a vapor permeable housing to prevent homogeneous mixing thereof with a stored product when the composition is provided in granulated form. The desiccant carrier is selected from a group of suitable hydrophilic materials which demonstrates the capacity for reducing levels of atmospheric moisture by absorption thereof, including for example, silica gel. The housing may conveniently be a sealed packet formed from a porous fiber material, such as, for example, that commonly used for fashioning tea bags and the like. Alternatively, the housing may include an enclosed perforated structure, the perforations of which are smaller than the granules of the contained composition. Where the composition is provided in the form of a unitary body, a housing need not be used.

Abstract: Compositions enriched with natural phyto-oestrogens or analogues thereof selected from Genistein, Daidzein, Formononetin and Biochanin A. These may be used as food additives, tablets or capsules for promoting health in cases of cancer, pre-menstrual syndrome, menopause or hypercholesterolaemia.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for improving the property of proanthocyanidins comprising contacting the proanthocyanidin containing solution with tannase and a process for increasing the yield of proanthocyanidins comprising contacting the proanthocyanidin containing solution with tannase in the extraction of the proanthocyanidins.

Abstract: A method for confirming the presence of highly refined sesame oil in pharmaceuticals. By extracting, concentrating and detecting sesamin and epi-sesamin, through the method disclosed in the present invention, highly refined sesame oil can be identified. The disclosed method can be performed at room temperature and does not require over night extraction. In practice, the disclosed method entails extracting sesamin from a sample with an organic solvent, transferring and evaporating the solvent layer to dryness to form a residue. An alkyl halide is added to the residue to form a mixture. The mixture and an organic solvent are passed through a separating means, generating an eluent, the eluent is then evaporated to dryness to form a second residue. A 1:1 solution of an organic solvent and an alkyl halide is added to the second residue in a volume sufficient to form a concentrated extract. The concentrated extract is then analyzed with high performance liquid chromatography.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.

Abstract: Tripeptides containing a hydrophobic amino acid residue and at least one acidic amino acid residue, together with amino acid derivatives having a structure of the N-lactoyl-X type, where X represents an amino acid residue, are very useful flavoring ingredients for the preparation of flavoring compositions and flavored food products upon which they confer a remarkable fullness and mouthfeel.

Abstract: The present invention aims at enhancing purity of the proanthocyanidin extracts by acting yeast to the proanthocyanidin extracts for fermenting them to thereby assimilate the impurities such as saccharides with yeast to reduce them.

Abstract: An aglucone is isoflavone enriched vegetable protein extract and protein material are provided, as well as a high genistein content material and a high daidzein content material. Isoflavone conjugates in a vegetable material are converted to isoflavone glucosides by treating the vegetable material at a temperature and a pH for a period of time sufficient to effect the conversion. The isoflavone glycosides are converted to glucose isoflavones by enzymatic reaction. The vegetable material is extracted with an aqueous extractant having a pH above about the isoelectric point of protein in the vegetable material to extract protein and the isoflavones either before or after conversion of the isoflavone conjugates to isoflavone glucosides or the conversion of the isoflavone glucosides to aglucone isoflavones. An aglucone isoflavone enriched protein material is produced by precipitating the protein and aglucone isoflavones from the extract.

Abstract: Compounds having formula (3), wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, straight or branched alkyl with 1-10 carbon atoms, straight or branched alkenyl with 2-10 carbon atoms, straight or branched alkynyl with 2-10 carbon atoms, benzyl or aryl, optionally mono- or plurisubstituted with straight or branched alkyl with 1-10 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, an amino or a nitro group; and when R.sup.1 is H salts thereof, or R.sup.1 is acyl (R.sup.1 =--COR.sup.2) wherein R.sup.2 is straight or branched alkyl with 1-10 carbon atoms, alkenyl with 2-10 carbon atoms, alkynyl with 2-10 carbon atoms, or aryl, optionally mono- or plurisubstituted with alkyl with 1-10 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, an amino or a nitro group. Compounds of formula (3) have interesting antifungal activities and may, accordingly, be used as active ingredients in fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: A method for maintaining the freshness of meat, fish or processed food made from meat or fish, comprising treating it with ubidecarenone to prevent discoloration thereof. The freshness thereof can be also maintained by giving ubidecarenone to an animal being bred for the production of meat or fish. Furthermore, ubidecarenone has growth-promoting effect on animals when administered to them.

Abstract: A method for maintaining the freshness of meat, fish or processed food made from meat or fish, comprising treating it with ubidecarenone to prevent discoloration thereof. The freshness thereof can be also maintained by giving ubidecarenone to an animal being bred for the production of meat or fish. Furthermore, ubidecarenone has growth-promoting effect on animals when administered to them.

Abstract: The water-soluble and fat-insoluble polyphenolic antioxidants (catechins) present in green tea are made into solution in an edible nonionic lipid-soluble solvent for the tea catechins selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive, preferably 12 to 14 carbon atoms, inclusive, and a non-ionic surface active agent selected from the group consisting of glyceryl mono-oleate, liquid mono- and di-glycerides, acylated mono- and di-glycerides, benzyl alcohol, triacetin, caproic-caprylic acid polyglycerides, polysorbate, especially glyceryl mono-oleate, and mixtures thereof, which solutions are effective antioxidants in fats, oil, foods, and ingredients of foods without imparting undesirable flavors, aromas, and precipitates. Since it is known that tea polyphenols have positive effects on human health, the resulting stabilized lipids can be considered to have nutritional qualities superior to the same lipid stabilized with common synthetic antioxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber wherein a vegetable protein material is extracted to form a slurry of protein, fiber and glucone isoflavones. The pH of the slurry is adjusted to about 6 to 8 and the slurry reacted with a beta glucosidase to convert the glucone isoflavones in said slurry to aglucone isoflavones. The fiber fraction is then recovered from the slurry by centrifugation or similar means to provide an aglucone enriched fiber.

Abstract: A highly active antioxidant composed of a diester of phosphoric acid with tocopherol and ascorbic acid or a salt thereof used to stabilize other materials.

Abstract: Solid ascorbic acid particles of less than 38 microns in size are shown to be effective antioxidants for substrates in which ascorbic acid is insoluble, such as animal and vegetable oils, essential oils, carotenoids, and the like, at weight concentrations of 0.02% and even at 0.005% or below. These particles are preferably prepared by wet milling ascorbic acid in a medium in which it is insoluble, until the size is less than 38 microns, and preferably less. Employment of such particles in a medium in which they are insoluble, as well as employment in the stabilization of fats, oils, and foods, is demonstrated.

Abstract: Foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals containing a lipid susceptible to oxidation are protected from oxidation by incorporating an effective amount of a coenzyme Q in a lipid phase of the food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical. Ascorbic acid and a phospholipid may be incorporated in combination with the coenzyme Q to provide synergistic protection from oxidation.

Abstract: Solid ascorbic acid particles of less than 38 microns in size are shown to be effective antioxidants for substrates in which ascorbic acid is insoluble, such as animal and vegetable oils, essential oils, carotenoids, and the like, at weight concentrations of 0.02% and even at 0.005% or below. These particles are preferably prepared by wet milling ascorbic acid in a medium in which it is insoluble, until the size is less than 38 microns, and preferably less. Employment of such particles in a medium in which they are insoluble, as well as employment in the stabilization of fats, oils, and foods, is demonstrated.

Abstract: A novel glycoside, 4.sup.G -alpha-D-glucopyranosyl rutin, is formed by a saccharide-transferring enzyme and glucoamylase in a solution which contains rutin together with glucoamylase. The 4.sup.G -alpha-D-glucopyranosyl rutin formed in such a solution is purified with a synthetic macroreticular resin, and crystallization in an organic solvent yields a complex crystal with the organic solvent. 4.sup.G -Alpha-D-glucopyranosyl rutin exhibits the same molecular absorption coefficient as intact rutin, and is readily water-soluble, substantially tasteless and odorless, and readily hydrolyzable in vivo to exhibit physiological activities inherent to rutin. These render 4.sup.G -alpha-D-glucopyranosyl rutin very useful as a highly-safe, natural yellow coloring agent, antioxidant, stabilizer, quality-improving agent, preventive, remedy, uv-absorbent and deterioration-preventing agent in foods, beverages, tobaccos, cigarets, feeds, pet foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and plastics.

Abstract: Disclosed are processed meat food products, especially 1) sectioned and formed meat formulations, and 2) sausages, especially emulsion types, which contain nonhydrogenated fish oil yet which exhibit enhanced stability of the fish oil against flavor and aroma degradation. The improved processed meat food products are stabilized by the incorporation of fructose in the food product such that the weight ratio of fructose to fish oil is at least about 0.05:1. Surprisingly, incorporation of modest amounts of fructose into processed meat food products within the indicated minimum provides a stabilizing effect on the highly unstable fish oil. The present invention finds particular suitability for use in connection with fish oils rich in omega-3-fatty acids.

Abstract: Disclosed are food products, especially culinary mixes and baked goods prepared therefrom which contain nonhydrogenated fish oil yet which exhibit enhanced stability of the fish oil against flavor and aroma degradation. The improved food products are stabilized by the incorporation of the food product such that the weight ratio of fructose to fish oil is a least about 0.05:1. Surprisingly, incorporation of modest amounts of fructose in food products within the indicated minimum provides a stabilizing effect of the high unstable fish oil. The present invention finds particular suitability for use in connection with fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel ascorbic acid derivative having excellent antioxidant action and a process for preparing the same.Furthermore, this invention also relates to a novel antioxidant comprising the aforementioned ascorbic acid derivative or other known ascorbic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Compositions enriched with natural phyto-oestrogens or analogues thereof selected from Genistein, Daidzein, Formononetin and Biochanin A. These may be used as food additives, tablets or capsules for promoting health in cases of cancer, pre-menstrual syndrome, menopause or hypercholesterolaemia.