Abstract: An edible seed butter composition and consumable food products including the seed butter composition are disclosed. Method for preparing the edible seed butter composition and food products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sports drink mixture for making a sports drink that remains palatable while providing nutritional and energy benefits without causing negative physiological responses in the human body includes compositions of: tapioca starch, further including compositions of unprocessed and pregelatinized tapioca starch; bromelain; natural flavors; citric acid; vitamin E oil; stevia; potassium phosphate; sodium citrate; magnesium chloride; ascorbic acid; niacinamide; d-calcium pantothenate; pyridoxine hydrochloride; riboflavin; thiamine hydrochloride; folic acid; biotin; and cyanocobalamin. A sports drink includes compositions of the sports drink mixture with an aqueous liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of a ruminant and/or for improving ruminant animal performance by using, an active compound belonging to the class of para nitro amino derivatives, or a salt thereof, which is administrated to the animal together with the feed. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR) or in the form of a bolus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer program for determining the optimum diet of an animal, determining what nutritional deficiencies exist in that diet, and formulating a supplement to correct those deficiencies. It allows the creation of a nutritionally complete and balanced diet with a sufficient but not excessive quantity of water, energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and vitamin-like nutrients. The specific compositions of supplements generated using the computer program are also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (I), or salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet flavor modifiers. The present invention also includes compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of modulating the sweet taste of compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chewable oral delivery vehicle comprising a chewable matrix and at least one soft gelatin capsule encapsulating an oxidizable fatty acid composition, wherein the at least one soft gelatin capsule is incorporated into the chewable matrix. The chewable matrix may be a gummy candy or jelly sweet. The oxidizable fatty acid composition may be a free fatty acid composition, fatty acid ester composition, glyceride composition, phospholipid composition or combinations thereof, and preferably comprise one or more fatty acids or residues thereof selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic-, docosahexaenoic-, docosapentaenoic-, conjugated linoleic-, palmitoleic-, trans palmitoleic-, alpha linolenic-, gamma linolenic-, and stearidonic acid and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Dietary nutritional supplements specially formulated for use by high school, college and professional athletes, especially wrestlers. The nutritional supplements build strength, endurance and stamina, replenish electrolytes lost during intense sweating, provide essential nutrients, and increase and sustain energy. The nutritional supplements can be mixed with each other in various combinations to provide athletes with essential nutrients as necessary based on the activity undertaken. While designed primarily for athletes with demanding workout routines, the nutritional supplements can benefit persons of all ages by providing essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Through the use of natural and nontoxic ingredients, the nutritional supplements are designed to provide beneficial vitamins and minerals without leading to violations of anti-doping regulations or causing other detrimental effects.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for coating a component to achieve colon-targeted delivery. A component is coated with a fructose-based non-digestible carbohydrate such as a inulin, fructo-oligosaccharide or neosugar. The coated component is orally administered to a monogastric animal. The non-digestible coating causes the composition to pass through the stomach and small intestine without being degraded, and delivers the component to the colon where the coating is digested by microbial fermentation and the component is released.

Abstract: Rebaudioside M compositions with improved aqueous solubility and methods for preparing the same are provided herein. The rebaudioside M compositions include (i) disordered crystalline compositions comprising rebaudioside M and rebaudioside D, (ii) spray-dried compositions comprising rebaudioside M, rebaudioside D and steviol glycoside mixtures and/or rebaudioside B and/or NSF-02, (iii) spray-dried compositions comprising rebaudioside M, rebaudioside D and at least one surfactant, polymer, saponin, carbohydrate, polyol, preservative or a combination thereof. Sweetened compositions, such a beverages, containing the rebaudioside M compositions with improved water solubility are also provided herein.

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: Described herein is an edible coating for food products in which the coatings comprises a polysaccharide cross-linked with a cross-linking agent solution. Also described herein are methods for coating food products and forming clusters of food products. The use of the edible coating for extending the shelf-life of food products is also described.

Abstract: Sweetened compositions comprising at least one sweetener and rebaudioside X are provided herein. Rebaudioside X is present in the sweetened compositions in a concentration at or below the sweetness recognition threshold, while the at least one sweetener is present in a concentration above its sweetness recognition threshold. Rebaudioside X acts to enhance the sweetness of the sweetened compositions, e.g. beverages and concentrate compositions, thereby allowing for preparation of sweetened compositions with reduced calorie content. Methods of enhancing the sweetness of a sweetened composition with rebaudioside X are also provided herein.

Abstract: Nutritive proteins are provided. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins comprise a first polypeptide sequence comprising a fragment of a naturally-occurring nutritive protein. In some embodiments the fragment comprises at least one of a) an enhanced ratio of branch chain amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein; b) an enhanced ratio of leucine residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein; and c) an enhanced ratio of essential amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein.

Abstract: Dietary supplements that can provide energy to a user are described herein. The dietary supplements can contain a delivery matrix suitable for being added to a foodstuff, caffeine and niacin. The dietary supplements can be odorless and flavorless. The caffeine can be provided by green coffee bean extract. Other components, including green tea extract, can also be present.

Abstract: A process for making particles comprising a hydrophobic dopant for subsequent release therefrom is disclosed. The process comprises providing an emulsion comprising a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase dispersed in the hydrophilic phase, and reacting the precursor material to form the particles comprising the dopant therein. The hydrophobic phase comprises a precursor material and the dopant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having lysozyme activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: A water soluble nutritional supplement for ruminants is provided that comprises a highly soluble calcium component, a phosphorous component, a potassium component, a copper component, a vitamin C component, and a complete vitamin B complex. The nutritional supplement can be produced in a solid form and be readily dissolved in water. The ingestion of the nutritional supplement in liquid form ensures maximal intestinal absorbability of the vitamins and minerals by the ruminant. The contents of the nutritional supplement are optimized in order to enhance overall ruminant health, antler growth, and milk production.

Abstract: A beverage product with nutrients added is comprised of ground roasted coffee beans and a dry mixture of additional nutrients blended with the ground roasted coffee. The dry mixture includes at least water soluble vitamins in effective amounts, e.g., B and C vitamins, and water soluble essential minerals in effective amounts. The B vitamins may include Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Folate, and one of Methylcobalamin and Cyanocobalamin.

Abstract: Disclosed are concentrated liquid human milk fortifiers including extensively hydrolyzed casein, and optionally a probiotic. The concentrated liquid human milk fortifier has a low water activity and a low pH, thereby reducing microbial growth in the fortifier.

Abstract: The present invention provides an emulsion composition that ensures excellent emulsion stability and excellent solubility in water, as well as excellent transparency and storage stability of a solution prepared by adding the emulsion composition to water. The present invention also provides an aqueous composition, in particular, a solution aqueous composition (aqueous liquid composition), preferably food or a beverage, containing the emulsion composition. The emulsion composition is an emulsion composition prepared by emulsifying an oil phase component and an aqueous phase component using gum ghatti, wherein the emulsion composition comprises gum ghatti in a proportion of more than 25 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight, i.e., the total amount, of the oil phase component; and the gum ghatti has a viscosity of 50 to 3000 mPa·s, which is measured by preparing a 15 wt % aqueous solution of the gum ghatti and measuring its viscosity for 1 minute at 20° C. and 30 rpm using a Brookfield viscometer.

Abstract: Disclosed are shelf-stable concentrated liquid human milk fortifiers including extensively hydrolyzed casein. The long term shelf stable, concentrated liquid human milk fortifiers include octenyl succinic acid (OSA) modified waxy potato starch as a stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention provides animal food compositions comprising high quality proteins and highly digestible carbohydrates which result in reduced stool production and stool odor upon ingestion by an animal, and methods for use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to solubilize and infuse calcium phosphate directly into water, water beverages and juices at very high concentration from which it is readily available for immediate and complete absorption. A premix of powdered ingredients including ground limestone, amino acetic acid phosphate, amino acetic acid citrate and optionally zinc carbonate, acidulants sweeteners and/or flavors can be mixed with the water, water beverages and juices. The water, water beverages and juices containing infused calcium phosphate do not require further processing and are readily consumable.

Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in promoting lean body mass are provided.

Abstract: A whole grain gluten-free flour blend for use by persons with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, food allergies, autism spectrum disorder and others wishing to eliminate gluten from their diet. An embodiment of a whole grain gluten-free flour blend may comprise specified amounts of gluten-free whole-grain flours, other gluten-free flours, gluten-free starches, and may also include gluten-free gums and/or gluten-free vitamins and minerals. An example of this unique blend may approximate the taste, weight, texture and performance of wheat flour. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the flour may be used as a cup for cup substitute for all-purpose wheat flour in most conventional recipes.

Abstract: Sweetener compositions suitable for use in beverage products and other food products are disclosed, as well as food products sweetened with the novel sweetener compositions. Disclosed food products include dry foods and beverage products, such as carbonated or un-carbonated ready-to-drink beverages as well as syrups for dilution to make ready-to-drink beverages, such as diet or other reduced calorie beverages. The sweetener composition comprises at least a sweetening amount of rebaudioside M together with at least one other one other edible ingredient or food ingredient. The disclosed food products comprise rebaudioside M sweetener with at least one other one other edible ingredient or food ingredient.

Abstract: D-psicose/erythritol compositions comprise, in combination, D-psicose and erythritol as sweeteners together with one or more other edible ingredients. Comestibles are provided, including beverage products and other food products, comprising the novel D-psicose/erythritol compositions. D-psicose and erythritol may each be present in a comestible in a concentration sufficient independently of the other to perceptibly sweeten the composition. An additional sweetener component and other ingredients may be included in the formulation.

Abstract: The invention provides a nutritional supplement and/or pharmaceutical composition for tableting comprising an embedded lubrication matrix. The embedded lubrication matrix comprises an oily liquid finely dispersed in an oil insoluble material. A method of lubricating a nutritional supplement or pharmaceutical composition for tableting using a matrix with embedded lubrication is also provided.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions and methods of making and using the nutritional compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides nutritional compositions having whey protein micelles and leucine. The nutritional compositions provide a sufficient amount of leucine to improve protein synthesis in humans, while also maintaining a low-viscosity fluid matrix and acceptable organoleptic properties.

Abstract: Flavoring concentrate compositions and a corresponding process for producing such compositions are provided that include: a flavor component; a solvent system; a sweetener; an acid; and water, wherein the water is present in the composition in an amount to achieve a water activity of about 0.6 to about 0.75.

Abstract: Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats are created from a wide range of various ingredients. Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats having at least one ingredient, with at least one flavoring, and at least one texture. At least one ingredient is selected from group including of at least one flavoring ingredient, at least one nutritional ingredient, at least one health ingredient, and at least one other ingredient. At least one ingredient is also created as small spherical balls as mixed in. Sauces can be served as appetizer and snack. And served as baby food, for children with less teeth, for old people, and for sick people. Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats are used for food preparation and food flavoring, including condiment and salad dressing. And used in manner selected from group consisting of room temperature, cold, warm, and hot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food formulation for the controlled release of glucose comprising glycogen and at least one other edible component, as well the use of glycogen for its preparation.

Abstract: Compositions containing calcium citrate malate wherein the calcium citrate malate exhibits one or more of: a pore area of at least about 30 m2/g; a dissolution rate of at least about 95% by weight of the calcium citrate malate in less than about 120 seconds.

Abstract: A pet meal product and methods of making the pet meal product. The pet meal product including an edible bar, including a complex carbohydrate, a protein, a fat, and a multi-vitamin, wherein the edible bar provides a nutritionally complete meal. In some examples, the pet meal product further includes, an antioxidant, an omega-3 fatty acid, a flavoring compound, a coloring agent, and a texturizing agent.

Abstract: Zero- and reduced-calorie frozen carbonated beverages comprising rare sugars are provided herein. The beverages contain a freezing point depressant composition comprising at least one rare sugar and, optionally, one or more other freezing point depressant compounds. Frozen carbonated beverages comprising natural high potency sweeteners and rare sugars with sugar-like characteristics are also provided, wherein the natural high potency sweetener and rare sugars are present in particular weight ratios. Methods of preparing the frozen carbonated beverages are also provided.

Abstract: Bacteria thyA(?) mutants with increased vitamin K and use of these thyA(?) mutants for making a composition/product for treatment and/or prevention of vitamin K deficiency in a mammal (e.g. a human).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dried composition comprising ?-casein micelles, assemblies and complexes thereof. The dried composition is stable in the dried state as well as upon re-suspension The dried composition retains the biological activity, drug load capacity, particle size and particle size distribution of the ?-casein micelles, assemblies and complexes comprising the active pharmaceutical ingredient, within the dried state and upon resuspension in a buffer or an aqueous pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: A deep-sea fish oil capsule includes contents and glue. The contents include following parts by weight of raw materials: Deep-sea fish oil 160 parts by weights to 200 parts by weights; Fish Squalene 70 parts by weights to 90 parts by weights; Soybean lecithin 10 parts by weights to 15 parts by weights; Ginkgo extracts 7 parts by weights to 12 parts by weights; Vitamin E 1 part by weights to 3 parts by weights; and Beeswax 15 parts by weights to 30 parts by weights. The glue includes following parts by weights of raw materials: Gelatin 80 parts by weights to 120 parts by weights; Water 80 parts by weights to 120 parts by weights; Glycerin 30 parts by weights to 50 parts by weights; and Brown Iron Oxide 1 part by weights to 3 parts by weights.

Abstract: Nanoparticulate assemblies of isolated beta-casein, are useful for encapsulation of bioactive therapeutic substances, particularly therapeutic agents with poor bioavailability. These nano-sized beta-casein assemblies are preferably formed at pH values which are at least one or more pH units below or above the pI of the protein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the beta-casein micelles may be used to administer the agents to the GI tract for treatment of local or systemic conditions. These carriers are stable over a wide temperature range (optionally at least from about 1° C. to at least about 45° C.).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the enrichment of food and/or beverage and to a method of preparing such composition. The composition comprises additive loaded beta-casein micelles which are of a diameter of about 100 nm or less. These nano-sized beta-casein assemblies are formed at pH values which are preferably one or more pH units above or below the pI of the protein (pI=5.3). More preferably the beta-casein nano-assemblies are formed at a pH range between about 6.0 and about 8, or between about 2.0 and about 4.2. The invention provides vehicles for delivery of additives via transparent beverages and other foods and drinks and/or acidic foods and drinks and/or non fat foods and drinks.

Abstract: Milk based compositions especially fermented and non-fermented milk products such as yogurt, beverages, and desserts, including a significant percentage of real milk are disclosed herein. The disclosed milk compositions particularly include wheat and rice flour and are substantially free of gelling agent(s) and modifies starch. A process for making such milk based compositions is also disclosed. The milk based compositions disclosed herein may contain other ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional compositions (for example, sensorially acceptable nutritional compositions) that comprise a fruit component, a fiber component, and a micronutrient component. Also provided are methods of making and using the nutritional compositions.

Abstract: A packaged food product comprising a package housing and a nutritional composition having reduced stickiness on its surface, comprising a plurality of solid particles on at least one surface of the nutritional composition and a carbohydrate, wherein the solid particles have a diameter between about 1 mm and about 10 mm, and wherein the at least one surface of the nutritional composition is an external surface.

Abstract: A container (22) includes an oxygen-sensitive beverage, for example a vitamin C-containing beverage. A closure (40) seals the mouth (28) of container (22). The closure includes an oxygen scavenging structure, for example a closure, which comprises a hydrogen generating means and a catalyst for catalysing a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-medical food additive that is an animal growth promoter containing 99% pure zeolite partially or totally exchanged with a Cm+ cation (in other words a synthetic zeolite) with the general formula I below: 1 m ? yC m + ? ( 1 - y ) ? 1 n ? M n + ? AlO 2 ? x ? SiO 2 in which x is greater than 1 and advantageously between 1 and 15; Mn+ represents an alkaline or alkaline earth exchangeable ion, advantageously Na+, K+, Ca2+ or Li+; n is between 1 and 2; y is the exchange rate and is between 0.001 and 1; Cm+ is a metallic cation chosen from among copper Cu2+, silver Ag+ or zinc Zn2+; m is between 1 and 2. It also relates to an additive premix and a supplemented food containing it and a method of improving the growth of animals.

Abstract: The present application is directed to sensory technologies for beverages and other products that significantly reduce or fully mask bitterness and/or off-flavor associated with the presence of functional ingredients, such as caffeine or L-phenylalanine. In particular, reduction or masking of the bitterness and/or off-flavor in the beverage or food composition is achieved through the addition of trigeminal sensation-eliciting compounds, referred to herein as sensates, responsible for cooling, warming, tingling, or mouthfeel-type sensations.

Abstract: Liquids, substantially clear liquids and foodstuffs are described that contain free acid HMB. The liquids, substantially clear liquids and foodstuffs are substantially free of crude fat and may contain soluble proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavorings and other components. The products are shelf-stable and are substantially free of separation, gelation, sedimentation and coagulation.

Abstract: A composition for human consumption includes a base composition having a pH of about 2 to about 5 and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the base composition. The encapsulated caffeine can be a caffeine complex. The base composition can include a liquid or a food. An oral pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper, an inner botanical filling material contained within the pouch wrapper, and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the oral pouch product. The encapsulated caffeine is included in the composition and/or the oral pouch product an amount sufficient to release about 50 mg to about 200 mg of caffeine. The composition can provide immediate release of caffeine and/or release of caffeine over an extended period of time.

Abstract: Egg products are produced which contain healthy components of egg yolks and egg whites, such as choline, lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, but do not contain the unhealthy components of egg yolks such as cholesterol and triglycerides. The healthy yolk components or nutrients are added to egg whites to obtain a yolk-less egg product having the taste, color, and functionality of whole eggs and whole egg products. To avoid a significant off flavor from choline, while promoting brain health, it is employed in an amount of at least 25 mg per 60 g serving, but when the amount of choline is greater than 75 mg per 60 g serving size, the egg product further includes a taste masking amount of a masking agent for the choline. The fortified yolk-less liquid egg product may be used to produce a cooked food product, such as an egg patty.

Abstract: The present matter provides a gelato formulation that is low in carbohydrate, high in protein, and fiber enriched having similar taste, body and texture of traditional gelatos, and a method of making the same.