Abstract: A multiple chamber container for separately storing components of a parenteral nutritional formulation is provided. The multiple chamber container may include frangible barriers, preferably peelable seals separating the chambers from each other. The container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components. The container may include a chamber positioned at each of the opposite lateral ends of the container and at least one additional chamber between the lateral chambers. The at least one additional chamber may have a longitudinal length substantially less than the longitudinal length of at least one of the lateral chambers. This configuration allows for selective opening of the seals since when rolling the container from the top avoids pressurizing the at least one additional chamber and inadvertent activation of a seal.

Abstract: A medical product and parenteral formulation are provided. The parenteral formulation is preferably for fluid restricted patients such as pediatric patients and can include amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates and electrolytes. The parenteral formulation can be housed in a multi-chamber container for separately storing a amino acid component, a lipid component and a carbohydrate component to provide a medical product. Frangible barriers preferably peelable seals separate the components and allow for admix to form a just prior to administration. Electrolytes can also be included in one or both of the carbohydrate and amino acid components; preferably the electrolytes are included in the amino acid component and the amino acid component includes cysteine. The multi-chamber container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components.

Abstract: An oxygen indicator is provided for revealing the presence of oxygen in a container housing a medical formulation. The indicator can be formulated with components deemed safe for use with medical products. A preferred oxygen indicator can withstand heat sterilization and prolonged storage and can provide a distinct and marked color change to indicate oxygen is present. Preferably, the indicator can be manufactured in its oxidized form and reduced upon steam sterilization. Additionally, both the color of the reduced from and the color of the oxidized form should not fade or significantly change during storage. Moreover, once a color change has occurred indicating the presence of oxygen, the oxidized color preferably remains substantially unchanged visually to the observer even after prolonged storage. The oxygen indicator can be housed in a polymeric pouch of packet having a transparent portion for viewing the color of the indicator.

Abstract: A multiple chamber container for separately storing components of a parenteral nutritional formulation is provided. The multiple chamber container may include frangible barriers, preferably peelable seals separating the chambers from each other. The container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components. The container may include a chamber positioned at each of the opposite lateral ends of the container and at least one additional chamber between the lateral chambers. The at least one additional chamber may have a longitudinal length substantially less than the longitudinal length of at least one of the lateral chambers. This configuration allows for selective opening of the seals since when rolling the container from the top avoids pressurizing the at least one additional chamber and inadvertent activation of a seal.

Abstract: A process for purifying olive oil which includes neutralizing the oil with an amount of a saturated aqueous solution of crystalline disodium carbonate equivalent to two to ten times the weight of oleic acid in the oil calculated after assay; allowing the aqueous phase to separate and washing the oil until the oil is substantially neutral; and drying the oil and decolorizing the oil using a bleaching earth under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing nutrition, or a nutritional supplement, to a diabetic patient. Pursuant to the present invention, a low carbohydrate, high fat enteral formulation is provided. The fat comprises, in part, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Preferably, the composition includes a high percent of mono-unsaturated fats, high amylose starch, and soluble dietary fiber.

Abstract: A tablet constituted by (1) a core comprising a mixture of salts formed by a basic .alpha.-amino acids and .alpha.-keto analogues of branched-chain essential amino acids and (2) a gastroresistant or gastrosoluble coating.

Abstract: A sharpening device for steel edge strips on skis which comprises a generally straight file blade and a holder for bending this blade, to limit its cutting action to a few teeth at a time.