Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising rapeseed protein, a hydrocolloid, and a vegetable oil, and to the use of such composition in food products such as a beverage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing one or more human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), in particular LNT and/or LNnT, in a genetically engineered cell comprising an enhanced oligosaccharide transport capability. The genetically modified cell comprises a series of genetic modification which enable the production of one or more HMO(s), and a series of genetic modification that enhances the transport of lactose and produced HMO(s).

Abstract: A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which overexpresses a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto. A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which has been modified, preferably in its genome, to result in a deficiency in the production of a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for increasing production of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in a microorganism, comprising adjusting the macro-and/or micronutrients during fermentation. The invention includes any culture, biomass, and oil produced by the method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for purifying natamycin, to an all-trans polyene amphoteric macrolide, to a composition comprising said polyene amphoteric macrolide and to a process for preparing said polyene amphoteric macrolide.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising a polymerizable compound of formula [1], wherein G is a residue of a hydrophobic hydroxy-functional oligomer, n is 1-10, each R1 independently is a residue of a C6-C20 aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic hydrocarbon compound, and Z is a moiety having a polymerizable group; Formula [1] a hydrophilic polymer; a photo-initiator; optionally one or more further components, and a solvent. The polymerizable compound of formula [1] is typically present in an amount of 2.0-30 mass % based on total dry mass of the composition. Such coating composition can be made into a well-adhering single-layer hydrophilic coating on a surface of polymer substrates without providing a primer layer or chemically modifying the surface of the substrate. Upon wetting, the coating shows excellent lubricity and durability.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the production of bio-based carotenoids, particularly to methods for enhancing the titer and purity of beta-carotene fermentation in a suitable host cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new compound and the dehydrogenation of that compound to produce retinal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of feeding animals by providing feed additives that modulate the gut microbiome to prevent or treat dysfunctions in a gastrointestinal barrier. The present disclosure further relates to methods of feeding animals by providing feed additives that modulate the gut microbiome to prevent or treat infections.

Abstract: A feed control system and related methods for a heterologous product, such as a human milk oligosaccharide, fermentation system are disclosed. The feed control system comprises a feed controller. The feed controller comprises a processor and an interface. The processor is configured to obtain a biomass content in a fermentation broth. The processor is configured to determine a carbon input parameter based on the biomass content. The processor is configured to control a carbon input to the fermentation broth according to the carbon input parameter.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel enzymatic process for production of retinoids via a multi-step process, which process includes the use of heterologous enzymes having activity in a carotene-producing host cell, particularly wherein such process results in high percentage of retinoids, in trans-isoform.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that may be useful for forming synthetic membranes, methods of forming membranes therefrom, and membranes. In an embodiment, a membrane comprises a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic 5 diol, and optionally a chain extender.

Abstract: The invention provides composite materials that form a biocompatible and bioresorbable settable ceramic-forming composition, and that possesses high strength when set and other desirable mechanical properties. The composite materials may include additive materials that provide beneficial advantages in the handling and physical properties of the material. When a hydrated precursor, the composite material is capable of being injected through cannulas for placement in treatment sites. The composite material provided desirable handling properties and sets in a clinically relevant time period.

Abstract: A computer-based method for determining a sunscreen composition comprising a plurality of UV filter substances, comprises the steps of selecting at least one constraint for at least one characteristic of the composition to be determined (step 30), the at least one constraint comprising a sunscreen performance target; selecting an optimization objective from a plurality of optimization objectives (step 50); and automatically determining the sunscreen composition as a composition of filter substances from a set of filter substances (step 100), the composition meeting the at least one constraint and being optimized with respect to the selected optimization objective. The automatic determination comprises the steps of generating a plurality of candidate compositions, determining a sunscreen performance of the candidate compositions using a performance simulation tool and comparing the determined sunscreen performance of the candidate compositions with the sunscreen performance target.

Abstract: The present invention is related to modified sterol acyltransferase enzymes with improved activity and/or specificity towards acylation of the vitamin D3 precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) to be used in biotechnological production of vitamin D3. The invention further relates to a yeast strain expressing said modified enzymes and their use in a process for production of vitamin D3 or derivatives and/or metabolites thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions which comprise a hyperbranched copolymer of the monomers dodecenyl succinic acid anhydride, diisopropanol amine and bis-dimethylaminopropyl amine having quaternary terminal groups and a liquid and/or solid organic UV-filter. The copolymer is used in a cosmetic composition comprising the UV-filter for reducing the material transfer to a contacted surface. Preferably the copolymer is polyquatemium-110.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved formulations of propandiol mononitrate and derivatives thereof as well as to the production of such formulations.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a polyurethane comprises the residues of i. an aliphatic diisocyanate, ii. an aliphatic diol comprising a poly(ethylene oxide) moiety, iii. an aliphatic diol comprising a polycarbonate moiety, and iv. a chain extender, wherein the polyurethane has a melting temperature of 140° C. or less and has a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 500,000 g/mol. In an embodiment, the polyurethane is substantially devoid of catalyst. In an embodiment, the polyurethane is formed by reactive extrusion. In an embodiment, a medical device comprises the polyurethane and a bioactive agent. The medical devices, methods, and polyurethanes may exhibit benefits in end-product biostability, drug release profile, health and safety, and processing speed or reproducibility.

Abstract: The present invention describes a vegetable oil comprising a polyunsatured fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA), which oil has (a) an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 25; (b) a peroxide value (POV) of less than 10; (c) a triglyceride content of greater than 90%; and/or (d) an Oil Stability Index (OSI) of greater than 5 hours at 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for purifying natamycin, to an epoxide polyene amphoteric macrolide, to a composition comprising said polyene amphoteric macrolide and to a process for preparing said polyene amphoteric macrolide.