Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.

Abstract: A method of reducing skin damage and/or providing health or cosmetic benefits in a subject, comprising application of a composition containing an effective amount of extracts of rosemary to the skin of the subject.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0110 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.

Abstract: A blend of extracts of green tea and black tea improves exercise performance and recovery.

Abstract: A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1850 and characterized by elevated levels of thymol and vigorous growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1750 and characterized by elevated levels of carvacrol and vigorous growth.

Abstract: Adding an antioxidant including an extract of Labiatae species to a fat and palatant coating for pet food significantly reduced the loss of antioxidant and extended the shelf life of the pet food.

Abstract: A mycotoxin binder is disclosed characterized by 45% or more humic acid, maximum solubility of 20% at pH between 1.5 and 7.0, and an in vitro mycotoxin binding efficiency of at least 80% and preferably 90% with adsorption of at least 85% at pH 3.0 and desorption less than 10% at pH 6.8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the digestibility and amino acid profile of proteinaceous animal feed products by the use of a combination of acidic, alkaline and/or neutral proteases. The selection and amounts of the proteases is based on the particular animal feed product and on the conditions of the gastrointestinal tract of the animal to be fed the treated animal feed. Use of the treated animal feed will reduce the amount of amino acid supplementation required, reduce the amount of nitrogen in animal feces, and improve the economical performance of the animal.

Abstract: A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Abstract: New, highly effective and long-lasting algaecidal compositions of aqueous solutions of one or more organic acids and a source of metal ions.

Abstract: Animal feed conversion ratio can be increased and blood glucose levels can be decreased by feeding an efficacious amount of dispersible amorphous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate/3-hydroxyvalerate).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0042 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0110 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.

Abstract: Pet food palatability enhancers based on organic acids and showing antimicrobial efficacy are described.

Abstract: A method of improving urological health in a human, including administration to the human of an effective amount of a water-extracted extract of both green and black tea.

Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.

Abstract: A composition for soothing the skin comprising mucilage extracted from chia seed (Salvia Hispanica L.).

Abstract: A system for the protection against degradation during pelleting 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: Natural extracts of spearmint and rosemary, together with hydrolyzed lecithin, are used to formulate a natural tinted moisturizer with more that 96% natural/nature-derived raw materials. Color pigments are suspended in the emulsion system thickened by xanthan gum. The process uses a combination of mixing with a homogenizer and a multi-speed stirrer. Stability is observed in accelerated conditions. The product results with an excellent emulsion stability. The hydrolyzed lecithin is liquid at room temperature. This study demonstrates that it is an easy to use emulsifier in cold-processed emulsions with a thickener system that can be dispersed and activated at room temperature. The hydrolyzed lecithin was used to emulsify blends of oils into a stable lotion for the cosmetic and personal care markets.