Abstract: An animal food includes an aromatic substance identical with that of meat, offals of animals or a combination thereof, and which is an extract from the meat, offals or the combination thereof. An extract of vegetables is also included in the animal food. Water is added for forming an animal beverage with the percentage of the extracts of meat, offals, vegetables or a combination thereof being no more than 8% of the total weight of the animal beverage.

Abstract: Blends of quercetin and isoflavones from the group consisting of genestein, daidzein and glycetin display synergistic effects when applied as anti-inflammatory agent or as skin agent in particular for anti ageing purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food supplement, either in the form of a snack bar or a beverage, which contains cartilage supplements. The cartilage supplements include chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. The food supplement may additionally be fortified with cetyl myristoleate.

Abstract: Protein and lipid extract isolate compositions of fruit kernel, particularly stone fruit kernel, origin. The composition is obtained from fruit kernels, particularly stone fruit kernels, by grinding the kernels in water to obtain ground kernel matter in an aqueous dispersion and extracting the aqueously dispersed matter to obtain an aqueous medium containing protein and lipid extracts and insoluble material, and then, the insoluble material is separated from the aqueous extract-containing medium, a fraction of protein and lipid substances are isolated from the extract-containing medium, and then, the fraction is homogenized and sterilized.

Abstract: A method of blocking free radical processes in an animal which result in mediated pathology without deleterious pro-oxidant side reactions which comprises administering an extract of the fruit of the Emblica officinalis plant to effect such advantageous result, preferably in a use formulation at an active use level of 0.005 to 5% by weight of the formulation.

Abstract: A composition of yeast extract from genus Candida is provided. In the said composition, contents of mannitol, glutamic acid, alanine, 5′-IMP and 5′-GMP are above 0.5%, above 2.0%, above 0.5%, above 1.5% and above 1.5%, respectively, all of which should simultaneously be satisfied the condition. Increased contents of alanine and 5′-IG of the extract of Candida yeast resulted to obtain yeast extract having sea tangle (kombu) (Laminariales, kelps)-like taste and flavor.

Abstract: The process is based on the stabilization of a natural colorant such as cephalopod ink and is carried out in two phases, a microbiological stabilization and a chemisal stabilization, the first being carried out between 80 and 90° C. and the chemical stabilization being carried out by mixing with chemical absorbents such as plant carbon and a cellulose hydrolisate, and incorporating a common salt, medicinal plant carbon, cellulose hydrolisate and water, while providing for a stabilization time prior to packaging. The present invention can be used to obtain extruded substitute products such as the simulation of the backs, eyes and eye spots of squids and the colour of the legs and the degraded bicolor of calamars.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sesamol or a sesamol metabolite, such as pharmaceutical or therapeutic agents, dietary supplements and nutritional solutions, are described for use as anti-inflammatory agents. Methods for inhibiting inflammation are also described.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid vegetable salt preparation method which can obtain liquid vegetable salt having a low salinity, a high mineral content and little heavy metals harmful to the human body. To obtain the liquid vegetable salt, a halophilious plant is gathered and impurities are removed therefrom. Thereafter, it is cleaned and chopped or crushed, and then hydrothermal extraction is performed to obtain an extract. This extract is compressed to get only the juice, thereby obtaining the liquid vegetable salt containing a large amount of free amino acid.

Abstract: A noodle loosening promoter comprising a water-soluble polysaccharide and a protein enzymolysis product as active ingredients, and a method of producing a noodle loosening promoter in which, during extraction of a water-soluble polysaccharide, the water-soluble polysaccharide extract is treated with a protease for enzymolysis of the proteins contained in the extract, in order to mix the protein enzymolysis product with the water-soluble polysaccharide.

Abstract: Green note compound, such as cis-3-hexen-1-ol, is provided by subjecting linolenic acid and a fresh watermelon foliage to shearing in the presence of an aqueous liquid and yeast. Enzymes within the plant material (i.e., lipoxygenase and hydroperoxide lyase) and the yeast act to cause the linolenic acid to be converted to green note alcohol at a relatively high yield. Green note compound can be provided naturally using a continuous or batch process.

Abstract: A method of obtaining beef of reduced pathogenic E. coli content comprises the step of directly feeding seaweed supplement to cattle during the feedlot finishing period or grazing cattle on forage on or into which seaweed supplement has been incorporated. Beef and beef products of improved safety are the result.

Abstract: Green tea extracts having improved clarity and color. These extracts are obtained by treating the green tea extract with an amount of a food grade cation exchange resin effective to remove metal cations present in the extract. The treated extract is then contacted nanofiltration membrane while the treated extract is at a temperature of from about 100° to about 140° F. (from about 37.8° to about 60° C.) to provide a filtered green tea extract as the permeate. These green tea extracts can be included in a variety of beverages and are especially useful in suppressing the characteristic aftertaste of aspartame in diet beverages.

Abstract: A proanthocyanidin and an isoflavone are incorporated into a food. Compounding of grape seed extract as a proanthocyanidin and soy sauce cake extract as an isoflavone gives an anti-arteriosclerotic composition that is effective at a small intake.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recovering hematopoietic function in a patient. The method includes administering orally to the patient an amount of a peanut seed coat-substance which exhibits bone marrow cell-proliferating activity and which is soluble in either water or ethanol, effective to recover hematopoietic function in the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of cactus fruit extract which are dried to a powder form for use in food products and nutritional supplements. The novel powders of the present invention may be used in food products and drinks as well as capsules or tablets.

Abstract: A purified and standardized water-soluble fraction, prepared from the leaves of a variety of Phlebodium decumanum and identified as EXPLY-37, is adequate for the manufacturing of formulations, useful as nutritional supplements of general application, and more particularly, in patients suffering from general weakness and cachexia, such as AIDS an cancer patients. The formulations can contain, optionally, powdered Phlebodium decumanum rhizome and/or Phlebodium decumanum rhizome extract, together with the appropriate excipients for preparing said formulation as powders, capsules and syrups.

Abstract: There is provided a method for retarding bacterial growth in foods by adding plant extracts. Also provided is a bacterial growth inhibitor for foods containing a plant extract. A method for isolating nitrate-resistant bacteria with nitrate reductase activity by growing nitrate-resistant bacterial and nitrate rich media is also provided. Also provided is a method of measurement by utilizing nitrate-resistant bacteria with high nitrate reductase activity.

Abstract: A liquid smoke browning agent solution having good browning but minimal or no flavor, and a related method for making same. The liquid smoke browning agent solution may be made from commercially existing delignified wood pulp.

Abstract: A method for reducing postprandial oxidative stress and associated pathologies by the dietary intake of cocoa procyanidins, such as epicatechin is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a nutritional supplement containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), antioxidants and anthocyanosides. The supplement is useful for improving night vision acuity, field of vision and adaptation to light.

Abstract: An oily composition comprises a solid phase containing a water-soluble effective substance and/or a water-dispersible effective substance and an oil phase containing an oily component and an emulsifying agent having an HLB value of not more than 10, wherein the solid phase is dispersed in the oil phase in the form of a fine particulate state having an average particle size of not more than 5 &mgr;m and the water content or the aqueous alcohol solution content of the solid phase is not more than 30% by weight.

Abstract: A natural, red-hue colorant that is substantially free of alkaloids and polyphenoloxidase, has good stability, minimal aroma, and does not contain any organic solvent residuals is provided. The natural colorant has a red-hue equivalent to the red-hue of FD&C Red No. 40 and is more stable as compared to existing natural colorants. Methods for extracting anthocyanin pigments from red-fleshed potatoes without use of an organic solvent, while essentially eliminating alkaloids and polyphenoloxidase from the extract are also provided. Potatoes are pressed and filtered and the filtrate (i.e., potato juice containing potato anthocyanin pigments) is concentrated. The pH of the concentrate is adjusted with alkali to precipitate alkaloids therein. The concentrate is filtered and the pH of the filtrate is adjusted to a pH value of about 3.5 or lower. The pH is adjusted in such a manner to obtain a colorant having the desired red-hue color and intensity (i.e.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dry, clarified, water-soluble, konjac-derived glucomannan substantially free of insoluble impurities, having a nitrogen content of not greater than about 0.25 wt %, which has a turbidity potential as a 1.0% aqueous sol of not greater than about 20 turbidity units, as measured by the Formazin Turbidity Standard, as well as gels thereof; and methods for the preparation of the foregoing.

Abstract: Flavoring agent obtained by a process in which seeds of an edible plant are germinated, the sprouts obtained are matured under the effect of their endogenous enzymes, an optional fermentation of these sprouts is envisaged with at least one microorganism, the enzymes and/or microorganism are inactivated and all or part of the matured and/or fermented sprouts is recovered, and use of this flavoring agent as raw material for the preparation of products of the Maillard reaction, alone or mixed with other materials rich in flavor precursors and/or enhancers.

Abstract: A method of producing and using a solution for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables after they are harvested which includes the steps of extracting juice from fruits or vegetables, filtering the juice, disintegrating the peel, extracting enzyme from the disintegrated peels using a solvent without denaturing the enzymes, removing the disintegrated peels and mixing the remaining ingredients with the extracted juice.

Abstract: A propolis food product that contains propolis active ingredients with improved bio-absorbability and is readily ingested. The propolis food products containing propolis extracts are gelled by gelatinizers. The gelantinizers are materials such as shiitake extracts, curdlan, agarics extracts and further including sulfated saccharides, .beta.-glucans, carrageenan, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, or agar. The propolis food products are prepared by water or alcohol extraction. Furthermore, the steps involve preparing a gelantinizer solution by adding a gelatinizer to water and adding propolis extracts thereto so that the amount of the propolis extracts in the food product is from 2 to 25 w/w %, a gel composition is then formed by admixing the solution in order to uniformly disperse the propolis extracts.

Abstract: Methods for treating and preventing coccidiosis in poultry, and inflammation, infection, and diarrhea in mammals are provided utilizing an antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition comprising an herbal essential oil which contains thymol and carvacrol as its main ingredients. The essential oil is preferably obtained from the genus Origanum, especially Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum.

Abstract: A method of obtaining an extract of shark's cartilage is provided wherein a shark's cartilage is processed through five steps. The five steps are smashing, cleaning, purifying, deodorizing, and sterilizing. The result of this process is a pure white product with no fishy smell.

Abstract: An herbal formulation is disclosed for treating and preventing non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and other sugar imbalances. The herbal formulation is added to the diet of a person suffering from NIDDM in a lectin mixture containing the herbal formulation. The herbal formulation lowers the blood glucose and insulin levels. Adding the herbal formulation to the diet of persons who are in high risk of suffering from NIDDM has a significant effect on lowering blood glucose and insulin levels. Repeated doses of the herbal formulation in a lectin mixture will bring the blood glucose and insulin levels into a desired range. The herbal formulation is made from plant extracts and is useful in the prevention and treatment of sugar imbalances.

Abstract: Principal components of paprika, red pepper, pungent chili, or other plants of the genus Capsicum containing carotenoid pigments are simultaneously extracted and concentrated with an edible solvent in a series of mixing and high temperature and pressure mechanical pressing steps using edible solvent and a countercurrent extraction procedure. The extract containing the carotenoid pigments may be hydrated and then centrifuged to remove fine particulate solids and gums. A solution having several times the concentration of the carotenoid pigments and other flavor and aroma components of the starting raw material is obtained. The residual press solids may be cooled and hydrated following the last pressing operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed additive for animals comprising tea extract, to a feed additive for animals of which active ingredient is tea leaf fiber, and to an animal feed comprising the feed additive for animals. The tea extract in the present invention exerts great effects in preventing and treating noninfectious and infectious diarrhea in domestic animals, poultry, and pet animals, improving milk quality of fresh milk, increasing milk yield, and improving reproductive efficiency. Also, the tea leaf fiber of the present invention improves intestinal function in domestic animals, decreases the occurrence of diarrhea, increases milk yield, improves feed efficiency and removes malodor of feces and urine.

Abstract: Green tea extracts having improved clarity and color. These extracts are obtained by treating the green tea extract with an amount of a food grade cation exchange resin effective to remove metal cations present in the extract. The treated extract is then contacted nanofiltration membrane while the treated extract is at a temperature of from about 100.degree. to about 140.degree. F. (from about 37.8.degree. to about 60.degree. C.) to provide a filtered green tea extract as the permeate. These green tea extracts can be included in a variety of beverages and are especially useful in suppressing the characteristic aftertaste of aspartame in diet beverages.

Abstract: This invention relates to analgesic compositions obtained from the fruit of the Capsicum genus, in particular Capsicum annuum and more particularly to purees or extracts of sweet peppers. This invention further relates to therapeutic uses of such analgesic compositions.

Abstract: A pH adjustor for drinks comprising a potassium salt as an active ingredient wherein said potassium salt comprises an effective amount for adjusting pH of at least two members selected from the group consisting of potassium carbonate, dipotassium hydrogenphosphate and potassium hydroxide, whereby the pH adjustor is capable of suppressing the deterioration of aroma and/or taste due to lowering of pH by retort sterilization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary supplements for supplementing the dietary needs of human subjects to prevent or reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

Abstract: A method includes preparing an extract from Cassia mimosoides L. var. nomame Makino subjecting Cassia mimosoides L. var. nomame Makino by extracting solvent to obtain an extract from Cassia mimosoides L. var. nomame Makino and roasting the extract, the extract being roasted to improve flavors.

Abstract: A formulation having a rose hip concentrate is used to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with inflammation including arthritis or to prevent development of arthritis. The rose hip concentrate has a high vitamin content relative to conventionally dried material, and is shown, in vitro, to inhibit the chemotaxis and oxidative burst response of human peripheral blood inflammatory cells, as well as the chemotaxis of monocytes. The formulation, in vivo, was found to inhibit chemotaxis of human peripheral blood inflammatory cells and to reduce the level of C-reactive protein, to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in patients with arthritis.

Abstract: A water-insoluble plant powder obtained by preparing a dry powder of green plant juice squeezed from a fresh raw edible green plant (e.g., barley) and removing water-soluble components from the dry powder, and a green coloring material obtained by further extracting it with a polar organic solvent. They are useful in food products.

Abstract: Principal components of spice and herb plant solids are simultaneously extracted and concentrated with an edible solvent in a series of mixing and high temperature and pressure mechanical pressing steps using edible solvent and a countercurrent extraction procedure. The extract may be hydrated and then centrifuged to remove fine particulate solids and gums. A solution having several times the concentration of pigments and other flavor and aroma and/or antioxidant components of the starting raw material is obtained. The residual press solids may be cooled and hydrated following the last pressing operation. The residual press solids and extract have significantly reduced bacterial counts as a result of the temperatures, high pressure, and high shear utilized, as well as the low moisture levels employed, thus producing not only a food grade extract but also a food grade residual solid having low bacterial counts and predictable, standardized levels of the principal components of interest.

Abstract: A flavorant composition is prepared by hydrolyzing Trigonell foenum-graecum seed material with enzymes, heating the hydrolyzate obtained at a temperature for a time to inactivate the enzymes, centrifuging the heat-treated hydrolyzate to separate the liquid phase from the residue and isolating the liquid phase of the hydrolyzate from the hydrolyzate residue and evaporatively concentrating the isolated liquid phase. Additionally, the concentrated liquid phase may be dried, and the seed material employed may be that of germinated seeds.

Abstract: Compositions derived from Chinese herbal medicines, medicinal plants and extracts thereof, are provided for the treatment of animals infected with viruses, especially with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). More specifically, the compositions of the present invention are derived from various Chinese herbal medicines or medicinal plants which have a long history of human consumption. The compositions of the invention are obtained through specific techniques and have demonstrated outstanding efficacy for treating human HBV carriers and hepatitis C patients. Compositions according to the invention have also exhibited in vitro antiviral activities against murine leukemia virus (MuLV) and HIV. HIV is the virus known to cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in humans and AIDS presents special problems to the medical community which the present invention addresses.

Abstract: It is known to isolate MHA from a reaction mixture obtained by the addition of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) to methyl mercaptopropionic aldehyde (MMP) and the hydrolysis of the methyl mercapto propionic aldehyde cyanohydrine (MMP-CH) obtained thereby with sulphuric acid, in which the reaction mixture is brought into contact with a substantially non-water-miscible organic solvent, in order to form an extraction solution having the solvent and MHA transferred from the reaction mixture, and the MHA is obtained as an extract from this extraction solution by concentration. The simplest and most economical process of the invention concerning the processing of the reaction product which facilitates the production of a highly concentrated product with an extremely low dimer, oligomer and by-product content, is characterised in that the concentration is conducted in such a way that the remaining extract contains less than 4 wt % and preferably less than 2 wt % of water.

Abstract: Flavored yeast extracts are prepared by incorporating one or more hydrolysates of fruit, vegetable, herb, spice, fungus or mixtures thereof in a yeast autolysis process.

Abstract: This invention provides a nutritional supplement containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), antioxidants and anthocyanosides. The supplement is useful for improving night vision acuity, field of vision and adaptation to light.

Abstract: A process for producing a highly concentrated extract for food use which includes effecting molecular weight reduction (viscosity reduction) of a raw material extract using a proteolytic enzyme prior to its concentration, or effecting viscosity reduction of the extract by keeping it for a long period of time at a high temperature prior to its concentration or simultaneously carrying out the concentration step, and subsequently concentrating the treated extract to a predetermined concentration, the highly concentrated extract for food use being able to be distributed at ordinary temperature even in the absence of salt and have fluidity.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an embryo bud extract having high stability which comprises extracting defatted embryo buds with methanol or ethanol having a water content of not greater than 80% by weight. Drinks containing this embryo bud extract are very stable in that they produce no "sediment" and show no change in taste or flavor even after long-term storage, and are hence suitable for use as health drinks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium rich preparation which is prepared by soaking fish scales in an acidic solution for a defined period of time. This fish scale extract can be used as food supplement to prevent or reduce the risk of bone loss or other calcium deficiencies. The calcium form in this fish scale extract can be readily absorbed by the skin.

Abstract: A process is described for producing natural, heat stable flavorings suitable for bakery applications. The flavorings are produced by low-temperature extraction of at least one herb, spice, fruit, nut or other plant material or part thereof with a mixture or an emulsion of an edible oil, water and an emulsifier, followed by separation of the solids matter from the liquid. The liquid flavorings fraction which is itself heat stable is rendered more convenient to use by encapsulation and drying into powder.