Abstract: The present invention is directed to container (11) for food or beverage preparation, comprising walls (12) defining at least one compartment adapted for containing at least one precursor ingredient, said walls (12) comprising at least one fluid connection portion (20) for fluidly coupling to a cooperating fluid connection portion (31) of a food or beverage preparation machine (1) having at least one source (3, 28) of a fluid mixing ingredient, whereby a food or beverage product is prepared within said compartment (11) by mixing said mixing ingredient with said precursor ingredient, said container (11) further comprising at least one food or beverage delivery wall (16, 17), characterized in that said container (11) comprises built-in pump means (10, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 29) suitable for pumping said mixing ingredient from said source (3, 28) when said container (11) is fluidly connected to said machine (1), and for generating a fluid circulation within said at least one compartment, such that a food or beverag

Abstract: Using NMR/MS based metabonomics and targeted lipidomics approaches the inventors have explored the metabolic phenotypes of aging and longevity in a cohort including centenarians, elderly and young adults. The inventors have identified biomarkers for a reduced risk of developing ageing related chronic inflammatory disorders and propose a method of diagnosing a lifestyle that allows delaying and/or avoiding ageing related chronic inflammatory disorders using PC-O 40:1 as biomarker.

Abstract: The present invention describes a beverage production apparatus (1), comprising:—a mixing chamber (21) for producing a beverage from a soluble ingredient and a liquid, and—a chamber receiving area (22) for receiving the mixing chamber (21), the mixing chamber (21) being removable from the chamber receiving area (22), wherein the chamber receiving area comprises an upper part (22a), said upper part being removable from the beverage production apparatus (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing a disease state in a patient by detecting the presence, expression level and/or activation level of a target analyte in a patient sample using a proximity dual detection assay on a microcarrier. The present invention also provides an assay device for performing the methods described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and methods for preparing antibodies to metabolites in the serotonin, tryptophan, kynurenine pathways. The prepared antibodies have low cross-reactivity to related metabolites, and are useful reagents for specific and sensitive immunoassays The present invention also provides stable derivatives of various metabolites and short chain fatty acids. The derivative can be conjugated to a biomolecule such as a carrier protein and combined with an adjuvant to stimulate an immune response. The derivatives can also be conjugated to other biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways in tumor cells. Information on the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways derived from use of the invention can be used for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and in the design of cancer treatments.

Abstract: The present invention describes a beverage production apparatus (1), comprising:—a mixing chamber (21)—a slider (22b) for supporting the mixing chamber (21) and moving the mixing chamber (21),—a chamber receiving area (22a) for receiving the mixing chamber (21),wherein the chamber receiving area(22)and the slider (22b)comprise cooperating means for sliding the slider (22b) in respect to the chamber receiving area (22a),—a motor (41) for operating the movement of the slider between a metering and a mixing positions, wherein the apparatus comprises:—a current sensing unit (13) for measuring the current of the motor (41) and comparing the measured current with a predetermined threshold value, and—a warning unit (14) for issuing a warning signal, when the measured current exceeds the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a composition comprising oleuropein and/or hydroxytyrosol for maintenance joint health or prevention or treatment of joint disorders. In particular, the invention relates to oleuropein for use to prevent or treat cartilage breakdown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing capsules comprising a composition comprising coffee oil. The invention also relates to capsules obtainable by such process. In addition the invention relates to compositions, food ingredients and food products comprising such capsules.

Abstract: A beverage preparation system comprising: (i) a capsule (1 1) with side (16), bottom (18) and top (14) walls, said capsule having a shape that is substantially symmetrical around a vertical axis, and said capsule is suitable for containing a beverage preparation ingredient to be dissolved, and/or infused, and/or extracted under pressure, by action of a fluid circulating into said capsule through said ingredient, (ii) a beverage preparation machine (1) suitable for receiving said capsule (11), and circulating said fluid into said capsule, (iii) optionally a capsule holder (9) for holding said capsule (1 1), at least at the time said capsule is disposed into said machine, characterized in that: the machine (1) comprises a linear barcode reader (21) suitable for reading a linear barcode sequence (25) contained in a segment S having a segment length LR, said linear barcode reader (21) being disposed in the machine such that it can read a barcode printed on the capsule while said capsule is being inserted inside s

Abstract: Using NMR/MS based metabonomics and targeted lipidomics approaches the inventors have explored the metabolic phenotypes of aging and longevity in a cohort including centenarians, elderly and young adults. The invention provides biomarkers for a reduced risk of developing ageing related chronic inflammatory disorders and propose an in vitro method of diagnosing a lifestyle that allows to delay and/or avoid ageing related chronic inflammatory disorders using p-cresol sulphate as biomarker.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for diagnosing degenerative joint disease in an animal by collecting a saliva sample from an animal; determining the amount of at least one diagnostic agent selected from the group consisting of interferon gamma, interferoninducible protein-10, interleukin-2, and total saliva protein in the saliva sample; comparing the amount of diagnostic agent found in the saliva sample to a corresponding amount of the same diagnostic agent found in a saliva sample from one or more comparable control animals that do not suffer from degenerative joint disease; and diagnosing that the animal is susceptible to or suffering from degenerative joint disease if the amount of diagnostic agent in the saliva sample from the animal is greater than the amount of same diagnostic agent found in the saliva sample from the one or more comparable control animals.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of pro biotic micro-organisms, in particular to the field of non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms. Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions comprising probiotic microorganisms that were rendered non-replicating by extrusion. Such compositions may be used to treat or prevent disorders that are related to a compromised immune system.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating, reducing, or preventing deterioration of at least one component of the visual system of an animal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising UFA and NORC in an amount effective to treat, reduce, or prevent deterioration of at least one component of the visual system. Methods extending the prime years of an animal's life, improving the quality of life, and promoting health and wellness of an animal using compositions comprising UFA and NORC are also disclosed.

Abstract: System for preparing drinks from a capsule comprising: a capsule (1) including a body comprising an injection face and an extraction face with an opening and terminating in a collar (5) and a portion for delivery of the drink; the collar terminating in a free edge (8); a device for preparing drinks comprising: a first chamber portion (14) comprising a cavity of a shape suitable for substantially covering the body of the capsule and a clamping surface (23) which is engaged in compression against the collar, and a second chamber portion comprising an extraction plate, at least one of the two chamber portions being able to move relative to the other chamber portion from an open position in which the capsule is inserted to a closed position in which the capsule is enclosed between the two chamber portions, the first chamber portion (14) comprising means (32, 38) for hooking the capsule making it possible to keep the capsule in the said cavity of the said first portion during the transition from the closed positio

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of rosmarinic acid or its derivatives and to the use of a hydrolytic enzyme or of microorganism containing or producing hydrolytic enzymes in these compositions. The invention also pertains to methods for improving the biological effects of the rosemary extracts and for administering such compositions to a human or animal subject for improving the skin, coat, hair or health of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotic bacteria. In particular, the present invention relates to natural derivatives of the Lactobacillus johnsonii strain CNCM I-1225 with improved properties. For example, the present invention relates to a natural derivative of the Lactobacillus johnsonii strain CNCM I-1225 that is deficient in D-lactic acid production and exhibits an improved viability during product storage.

Abstract: The invention proposes a capsule (9) for use in a beverage production device. The capsule (9) contains one or several ingredients (12) for producing a beverage or liquid comestible when a liquid (3) is fed into the capsule (9). The capsule is provided with an integrated antimicrobial filter (1).

Abstract: Device for producing a frothed liquid comprising a chamber opened to atmosphere with a transverse bottom wall and a longitudinal upward wall, at least one diluent inlet, at least one liquid delivery outlet. The at least one diluent inlet comprises a first diluent inlet provided through the upward wall and dimensioned and oriented for directing a thin jet of diluent in the chamber. The at least one liquid delivery outlet is configured in the bottom wall for liquid to rise up along the side of the upward wall by the jet of diluent entering the chamber as a result of the direction and dimension of the diluent inlet in the chamber.

Abstract: The use of probiotic bacteria in the manufacture of a composition for administration to a woman in at least the third trimester of pregnancy for prevention of gestational diabetes, normalizing plasma glucose concentration and/or increasing insulin sensitivity.