Abstract: A shelf stable liquid composition for sweetening, flavoring, and lightening coffee, comprises a sweetener system, a dairy-based lightener system, flavor, water, shortening, and a second emulsifier component. The ingredients are cooked to form a liquid composition that is shelf stable for at least three months at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coffee composition for use with a single serve beverage unit. The beverage unit consists of a container having a first structure to enable the introduction of a liquid such as hot water into the container to contact the coffee composition and a second structure to enable the release of a coffee extract out of the container. The coffee composition comprises various coffee ingredients demonstrating an improved property, or an improved balance between two or more of properties, selected from aroma, strength, flavor, cup color, acidity, density, extractability, bed permeability, brewing time, yield, structural integrity, quality consistence and uniformity, and cost-effectiveness. Methods of using such coffees are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the tryptophan:LNAA ratio in blood of an individual are taught. Such methods are useful in managing conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, menopause, seasonal affective disorder, stress, or depression. The methods include orally administering specific doses of a carbohydrate blend combined with high tryptophan containing proteins.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the tryptophan:LNAA ratio in blood of an individual are taught. Such methods are useful in managing conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, menopause, seasonal affective disorder, stress, or depression. The methods include orally administering specific doses of a carbohydrate blend combined with high tryptophan containing proteins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to essentially dry compositions that are suitable for use as foods and/or beverages. Preferably, the essentially dry compositions are beverage compositions, wherein the compositions are diluted with a liquid prior to consumption. In a key benefit of the present invention, the compositions exhibit consistently good solubility despite the presence of relatively insoluble ingredients. In the various embodiments of the invention, the essentially dry compositions comprise a high intensity sweetener having properties which surprisingly provide enhanced solubility. Methods of providing sweetened, essentially dry compositions having enhanced solubility are also described.