Abstract: A processed ingestible plant having a coating, and a method for coating an ingestible item. The coating imparts a long lasting texture to the ingestible item. The coating mimics the exterior tissue of an edible plant, and includes parts that are derived from multiple fragments of edible plant exterior tissues.

Abstract: A processed ingestible plant having a coating, and a method for coating an ingestible item. The coating imparts a long lasting texture to the ingestible item. The coating mimics the exterior tissue of an edible plant, and includes parts that are derived from multiple fragments of edible plant exterior tissues.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for the making of edible products for humans and animals, such as pets, using low voltage irreversible electroporation and or electrolysis device(s). In particular, aspects of this technology relate to the making of foods, food ingredients, supplements, and bio-components for human or animal consumption. Specifically, aspects of the technology relate to the making of foods, food ingredients, supplements, and bio-components that do not contain preservatives for microbiological control, and are neither sterilized nor pasteurized by using chemical, thermal or radioactive methods or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: A fat continuous coating which is suitable for coating nutrition bars and other products, especially foods products, which include less saturated fat. The coating includes a lipid base having a phytosterol and/or phytostanol structurant, and up to 28 wt % or less saturated fatty acid moieties. The phytosterol or phytostanol serves to provide sufficient structure to the coating to obviate the need for the higher levels of saturated fats which such ingredients tend ordinarily to contain. The coating will advantageously include numerous other ingredients typically found in coatings, such as cocoa, strawberry powder, yoghurt powder, etc. The lipid base will typically comprise from 20-50 wt % of the coating, especially from 25-40 wt %. The lipid base of the coatings will typically include at least 5 wt % phytosterols and/or phytostanols, especially at least 10 wt % phytosterols and/or phytostanols, more preferably at least 15 wt % phytosterols and/or phytostanols.

Abstract: An encapsulate comprising an outer shell and an inner core formed using sol/gel technology. Preferably the encapsulates are incorporated into foods such as weigh management foods, preferably nutrition bars, ready-to-drink beverages, powdered beverages or soups. In a preferred embodiment, the encapsulate is made using an acid catalyst and releases its contents sufficiently in the human ileum to result in enhanced satiety.

Abstract: An encapsulate comprises an outer shell and an inner core, the inner core comprising an ingredient selected from plant sterol compounds such as phytosterols and/or phytostanols and/or their esters, and at least one, preferably at least two, of the following groups: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k. a) Amino acids; b) catechins; c) rhubarb extract d) quinine e) pharmaceuticals, such as acetyl salicylic acid, salicylates, statins, DMSO, ranitidine f) vitamins and minerals, especially cations such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium or combinations thereof) g) an oil in water emulsion comprising 15-70 wt % of an oil having a saturated fatty acid content of at least 20 wt % and at least 10 wt % of the oil being solid at 37° C., 0.1-5 wt % protein emulsifier; and 25-85 wt % water.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the palatability of food compositions by adding to the compositions a palatability enhancing amount of an extract of an herb or spice of the botanical genus Artemisia. The extract is added to the food compositions in an amount equivalent in flavorant effect to at least about 0.0001% by weight of tarragon essential oil. The resulting food compositions are more palatable to the animal and, therefore, help to ensure adequate food consumption by and the health and wellness of the animal.

Abstract: Methods for maintaining or improving the gastrointestinal health of an animal by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of at least one banana musa fruit to the animal susceptible to or suffering from poor gastrointestinal health. In one embodiment, banana is administered to the animal to prevent or treat diarrhea or to improve stool quality. In other embodiments, the banana musa fruit is administered in conjunction with one or more of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-diarrhea drugs.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.

Abstract: A food composition is provided for a companion animal such as a dog or cat, the food composition comprising an extract of a herb or spice that comprises at least one compound selected from thymol and carvacrol as a substantial flavorant ingredient. A method is provided for enhancing palatability of a food composition to a companion animal, the method comprising adding to the composition a palatability enhancing effective amount of an extract of a herb or spice that comprises at least one compound selected from thymol and carvacrol as a substantial flavorant ingredient. A suitable extract is essential oil of oregano.