Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are useful as stabilizer and thickener systems, as well as methods of their use. The compositions are useful as, for example, cosmetic, health care (including pharmaceutical and over-the-counter compositions), food, and beverage compositions, preferably food and beverage compositions. The present invention is further directed to methods of stabilizing such compositions. The compositions comprise a pectin compound, an alginate compound, a cellulose compound such as carboxymethylcellulose.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising arabinogalactan and a component selected from dairy protein, soy protein, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for stabilizing the defined protein components in the presence of fiber, optionally at low pH. In particular, the present compositions comprise arabinogalactan and a defined protein component, particularly dairy protein or soy protein, without compromising taste, appearance, stability, and/or bioavailability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to beverage compositions comprising: a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and b) a second component comprising one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iodine, and fluorine. The present compositions are useful to provide beverage compositions which deliver adequate levels of water soluble dietary fiber and important minerals without affecting the product appearance, product taste, and mineral bioavailability. At the same time, the compositions herein deliver the benefits of fiber, one or more of the defined minerals, and/or provide other health benefits, including fighting infection, promoting healthy bacteria, and providing a desired dietary fiber benefit. These and other benefits of the present invention are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to color and flavor improvements in iron and zinc supplemented dry beverage powders having fruit and/or botanical flavor. Vitamins such as the B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E can be added to the dry beverage mix. The supplemented dry beverage mix can also contain iodine, niacin and folic acid. In particular, methods for fortifying dry beverage mixes with certain bioavailable zinc and iron compounds without producing reconstituted beverages having undesirable color or flavor are disclosed. Also disclosed are beverages and foods fortified preferably with amino acid chelated iron that do not impart objectionable color due to the inclusion of a ferric ion reducing agent such as ascorbic acid and/or an agent such as citric acid that is capable of preferentially complexing ferric ion in the presence of polyphenols or flavonoids that are typically present in these beverages or foods.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to products, including preservative systems and compositions (e.g., foods, beverages, health care products, personal care products, herbicidal products, and containment devices). The products contain a constituent comprising an isothiocyanate compound. The products may further contain a preservative selected from sorbate preservatives, benzoate preservatives, and mixtures thereof. The present disclosure further relates to methods of preserving products by incorporating the foregoing preservative systems into such products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to color and flavor improvements in iron and zinc supplemented dry beverage powders having fruit and/or botanical flavor. Vitamins such as the B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E can be added to the dry beverage mix. The supplemented dry beverage mix can also contain iodine, niacin and folic acid. In particular, methods for fortifying dry beverage mixes with certain bioavailable zinc and iron compounds without producing reconstituted beverages having undesirable color or flavor are disclosed. Also disclosed are beverages and foods fortified preferably with amino acid chelated iron that do not impart objectionable color due to the inclusion of a ferric ion reducing agent such as ascorbic acid and/or an agent such as citric acid that is capable of preferentially complexing ferric ion in the presence of polyphenols or flavonoids that are typically present in these beverages or foods.

Abstract: Antimicrobial combinations comprising a sorbate preservative, natamycin and a dialkyl dicarbonate at levels below the taste threshold for each of these antimicrobials but such that combination is effective against food spoilage microorganisms. These antimicrobial combinations are useful in treating beverages, especially dilute juice beverages, calcium fortified beverages, beverages containing tea solids, and beverages containing milk solids and proteins, as well as other acidified, high water activity food and beverage products such as cheese, sausage, ready-to-spread frostings, salad dressings, mayonnaise, and the like, that are susceptible to food spoilage microorganisms, including yeasts such as Zygosaccharomyces bailii.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds and compositions which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The present compounds and compositions may also be useful against a variety of disorders including, for example, multi-drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cardiac injury, and neurological disorders, and may be useful for controlling parasites and invoking immunosuppression.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition and method for separating heavy metals from contaminated substrates with compositions containing active agent selected from the group consisting of [S,S]-ethylene diamine disuccinic acid and [S,S]-di-imine butane dioic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of binding to a BMP receptor kinase protein complex. The invention further relates to a method for determining the concentration of a BMP receptor ligand in a clinical sample. The invention also relates to a host cell co-transfected with an expression vector comprising a DNA sequence that codes for the BMP receptor kinase protein BRK-3 and an expression vector comprising a DNA sequence that codes for a BMP type I receptor kinase protein. The invention further relates to a host cell co-transfected with an expression vector comprising a DNA sequence that codes for a soluble or incomplete BMP type I receptor kinase protein and a soluble or incomplete BMP receptor kinase protein BRK-3. The invention further relates to a method for determining whether a test compound produces a signal upon binding to a BMP receptor protein complex.