Abstract: We disclose the use of optionally in combination with vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (cal-cifediol), to treat hypertension. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing plant gums and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients, wherein the composition comprises less than 40 weight-% oil, based on the total composition in dry matter. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also refers to the preparation of such compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.

Abstract: We disclose compositions comprising Vitamin D (cholecalciferol and/or ergocalciferol) and 25-OH D3 (calcifediol), and use of those compositions to affect at least concentration, bioavailability, metabolism, or efficacy of vitamin D in a human. Forms and dosages of the composition, as well as processes for manufacturing a spray-dried formulation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: We disclose the combined use of vitamin D (cholecalciferol) and 25-OH D3 (calcifediol) to treat and/or prevent osteoporosis. One or more bisphosphonate compounds to inhibit bone resorption may also be used. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.

Abstract: We disclose the use of 25-OH D3 (calcifediol) to increase muscle strength, muscle function, or both. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) may optionally be used together with 25-OH D3. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.

Abstract: We disclose treating hyperglycemia in a human with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (calcifediol). Blood glucose is reduced to a level which is closer to normal than baseline. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) may optionally be used together with 25-hydroxy vitamin D3. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing one or more proteins, one or more polysaccharides and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients and their use for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed and/or cosmetics.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a powder containing one or more carotenoids, powder obtainable by said process and food composition containing said powder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed a process for the manufacture of a powder comprising vegetation water rich in water-soluble polyphenols, especially rich in hydroxytyrosol, as well as to the powders themselves and dietary supplements, especially in form of tablets, food, feed and cosmetic preparations containing such powders. The process comprises the following steps: A) providing vegetation water (concentrate) containing water-soluble polyphenols; B) (optionally) modifying the water content of the vegetation water (concentrate); C) optionally centrifuging the vegetation water (concentrate) and separating the water-soluble part; D) spray-drying or granulating the (water-soluble part of the) vegetation water (concentrate), preferably in presence of an adjuvant; E) optionally washing the thus obtained powder comprising vegetation water rich in water-soluble polyphenols with an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing modified gum acacia and carotenoids, wherein the gum acacia has been subjected to a heat-treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 115° C. for 1 to 38 hours, wherein the composition comprises less than 40 weight-% oil. It has been found that the compositions according to the invention allow to produce emulsions having a very high color intensity, color stability. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also refers to the preparation of such compositions, wherein it has been found that the emulsification time in the manufacturing process of the compositions can be reduced when using a modified gum acacia in carotenoid compositions with less than 40 weight-% oil. The present ‘invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages.

Abstract: (Modified) rice endosperm protein is used as novel protective hydrocolloid for active ingredients, especially fat-soluble active ingredients and/or colorants. Included are compositions comprising (modified) rice endosperm protein and at least one active ingredient and to their manufacture, as well as to the (modified) rice endosperm protein itself and its manufacture. These compositions are used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, personal care or pharmaceutical compositions, and to food, beverages, animal feed, personal care and pharmaceutical compositions containing such a (modified) rice endosperm protein and such a composition, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the manufacture of a solid composition comprising a microorganism, which process comprises a first step of blending and/or compacting the microorganism with a salt of a medium or long-chain fatty acid to prepare a powderous mixture or compacted granulate, and a second step of providing said powderous mixture or compacted granulate with a coating. The microorganisms are preferably probiotics. The invention also relates to the solid composition obtained by said process and to its use in food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing (fat-soluble) active ingredients and/or colorants in a matrix based on modified plant gums, i.e. plant gums that have been submitted to hydrolysis to degrade either the protein portion and/or where appropriate, the polysaccharide, and to a process for preparing these compositions as well as to modified plant gums, whose protein part is hydrolysed up to a degree of about 30%, preferably to a degree of from about 0.05 to about 30%, and/or whose polysaccharide part is hydrolysed up to a degree of about 50%, a process for the manufacture thereof and such modified plant gums themselves. The present invention further relates to the use of the compositions of this invention for the enrichment, fortification and/or for the coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions and to such food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions themselves.

Abstract: Powder compositions having particle average diameters of about 50 to 500 microns which comprise droplets containing a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (I.C-PUFA) embedded in a matrix of a modified polysaccharide and wherein the particles are characterized by a surface oil content of less than 0.5% (w/w), a process for their manufacture and their applications in the preparation of food with increased nutritional value.

Abstract: Partially deamidated rice endosperm protein or rice endosperm protein which is partially conjugated with mono-, di-, oligo- or polysaccharides is used as novel protective hydrocolloid for fat-soluble active ingredients and/or fat-soluble colorants. The present invention further includes compositions comprising that rice endosperm protein and at least one fat-soluble active ingredient/colorant, as well as their manufacture, that rice endosperm protein itself and its manufacture. These compositions are used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, personal care or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention is directed to theses uses and to food, beverages, animal feed, personal care and pharmaceutical compositions containing such a rice endosperm protein and such a composition, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, preferably in the form of a powder and/or granules, which contain as principal components a first component selected from the group consisting of isoflavones, soy products containing at least one isoflavone, and mixtures thereof, together with a polysaccharide as second component. A preferred first component is genistein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof (e.g. genistin). A preferred second component is pectin. The present invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of such compositions, and their use in dietary supplements, pharmaceutical and personal care compositions. The present invention is also directed to the use of a polysaccharide for improving the flowability of a component selected from the group consisting of isoflavones, soy products, preferably those containing at least one isoflavone, and mixtures thereof.