Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of orally administering water soluble extracts of spearmint to subjects in a therapeutically effective amount to attenuate retinal cell damage and other neural cell damage outside the central nervous system related to decreased supply of neurotrophins, namely Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) induced by glaucoma and other forms of neurodegeneration.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for oxidizing or discoloring garments, such as denim. Another aspect relates to providing a cost-effective and environmentally safe alternative to hazardous bleaching agents, such as potassium permanganate.

Abstract: The present application relates to beta-1,3-glucan and uses thereof to modulate immunity in the human body. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of high cholesterol, diabetes, and allergies. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of intestinal inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated cinnamic aldehyde that includes an acidic coating, and optionally a polymer coating, and remains stable when combined with animal feed or other raw ingredients for up to ninety days after combination with animal feed or raw feed ingredients. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of improving the growth of an animal by adding the coated cinnamic aldehyde composition to the animal feed.

Abstract: The present application relates to beta-1,3-glucan and uses thereof to modulate immunity in the human body. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of high cholesterol, diabetes, and allergies. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of intestinal inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for oxidizing or discoloring garments, such as denim. Another aspect relates to providing a cost-effective and environmentally safe alternative to hazardous bleaching agents, such as potassium permanganate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that can be used as effective agents for prevention and protection of feed ingredients, particularly from mold growth, and methods for preparing the same. Another aspect relates to compositions containing synergistic combinations of propionic esters, free propionic acid, and propionic salts, capable of protecting against mold proliferation. Another aspect of the present invention relates to providing a user-friendly, non-corrosive approach for controlling mold growth in animal feed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions capable of counteracting heat and ethanol stress to yeast during an ethanol production process. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for increasing ethanol production yield by at least 0.5%. Other aspects of the present invention relate to supporting yeast during a fermentation process and reducing overall input costs for ethanol production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a “fat blocking” composition that contains pea protein, and optionally an antioxidant, for application to food, where the composition is capable of reducing the overall fat absorption by at least 20% when the composition is applied to the food prior to frying or cooking the food. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a process for preparing the pea protein composition to have a pH between about 4 to 6. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for reducing the overall fat absorption by coating an uncooked food with a composition that contains pea protein, and optionally an antioxidant, prior to frying, where the amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microemulsion base that is capable of functioning as a self-emulsifying microemulsion base and does not require the addition of water or an aqueous phase. The compositions of the present invention can be directly applied to saponified pigments to form a stable microemulsion with improved pigment absorption. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the process for creating stable microemulsions with improved pigment absorption. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods of using stable microemulsions to deliver pigments or carotenoids to animals to impart preferred attributes to animals. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a two-in-one microemulsion system with enhanced delivery, solubility and absorption of a pigment or carotenoid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing multiple metal propionates in a single reaction using sodium hydroxide as initiator and propionic acid as solvent. The method provides up to 95% conversion with greater than 60% yield. In addition, the method significantly reduces the cost or production by shortening reaction time, eliminating secondary mixing process, and providing simultaneous drying and micronization steps.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester by addition of a vinyl Grignard reagent to an oxalate ester and thiolation of the resulting double bond. Also provided are alpha-hydroxy esters and synthetic intermediates prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new curing aid that is nitrite replacement. The composition comprises natural ingredients, including but not limited to a blend of buffered dry vinegar and red radish, and optionally rosemary extract and green tea extract, in various ratios, which working together are able to mimic the desirable functions of nitrite in cured or processed meat including controlling the growth of Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing phospholipids (PLs) and lysophospholipids (LPLs) in water. One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of stabilizing PLs and LPLs comprising treatment of the PLs and/or the LPLs with surfactants, co-surfactants, and a salt. Another aspect of the present invention relates to increasing the dispersion of PLs and LPLs in water and maintaining phase stability over a time period of over 12 months and a temperature range of ?10 to 50° C. There are many advantages of the present invention including but not limited to improved feed mill efficiency, pellet quality, oil-water emulsification and animal performance when included in the feed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester from the corresponding alpha-hydroxy acid by transesterification. Also provided are alphahydroxy esters prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a rosemary plant and, more specifically, to a proprietary clonal plant line KI1005 that hyper-accumulates carnosic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a rosemary plant and, more specifically, to a proprietary clonal plant line KI937 that hyper-accumulates carnosic acid.

Abstract: A system for the controlled release of one or more physiologically or pharmacologically active substances, comprising compositions in the form of micro particles or granules, particularly for use in the zootechnical and/or veterinary field. The micro particles include a core which contains one or more substances having a pharmacological action, food supplements or diagnostic media, said one or more substances being characterized by the presence, within their chemical structure, of a basic functional group, specifically including an amine functional group. The core comprises also one or more carboxylic acids and/or their salts and eventually one or more excipients. Said core is coated by an outer layer of fats or waxes, and preferably by a mixture of glyceride of fatty acids.

Abstract: The present application relates to beta-1,3-glucan and uses thereof to modulate immunity in the human body. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of high cholesterol, diabetes, and allergies. Also provided are methods for treatment and/or prevention of intestinal inflammation.

Abstract: Immune function of an animal can be modulated by administration of a composition that includes beta glucan. The beta glucan can be derived from Euglena, which provides a form of beta glucan that is different from other organisms, where the beta glucan is predominantly unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan. Beta glucan can also be complexed with a metal, such as zinc, and/or can combined with an animal feed component to form an animal feed composition. Use of such compositions can improve the well being of an animal, and may augment or even replace the use of antibiotics in certain circumstances.