Abstract: A reduced sugar syrup having an advantageously low viscosity is prepared by hydrolysis of starch or starchy material using a particular type of alpha amylase enzyme which yields a saccharide distribution having a low DP1-2 and low DP11+ content. The DP4 content of the syrup may be favorably increased by using a maltotetragenic alpha amylase enzyme in combination with the aforementioned alpha amylase enzyme. The syrup is useful in the production of food, beverage, animal feed, animal health and nutrition, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic compositions and may be combined with a high intensity sweetener to provide a composition capable of being substituted for conventional corn syrups.

Abstract: Opaque coatings are formed on consumable articles by applying an aqueous composition of one or more trisaccharides such as melezitose (optionally, in combination with one or more other ingredients such as a high intensity sweetener) and then drying the applied aqueous composition. “Frosted” coatings having a reduced sugar (sucrose) content may thereby be obtained.

Abstract: A reduced sugar syrup having an advantageously low viscosity is prepared by hydrolysis of starch or starchy material using a particular type of alpha amylase enzyme which yields a saccharide distribution having a low DP1-2 and low DP11+ content. The DP4 content of the syrup may be favorably increased by using a maltotetragenic alpha amylase enzyme in combination with the aforementioned alpha amylase enzyme. The syrup is useful in the production of food, beverage, animal feed, animal health and nutrition, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic compositions and may be combined with a high intensity sweetener to provide a composition capable of being substituted for conventional corn syrups.

Abstract: coating compositions for consumable articles Compositions comprised of a reduced sugar syrup and a food grade emulsifier/foaming agent are useful for forming opaque coatings on consumable articles.

Abstract: A method of treating an inflammatory condition involving TNF-? in a mammal by administering to a patient a composition with an effective amount of an isolated alkaline protease in an amount effective to inactive TNF-?. The invention also involves compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions containing an isolated alkaline protease in an amount effective to inactive TNF-? especially those from Aspergillus oryzae and/or serve as a transepithial carrier.

Abstract: There is provided methods, kits, combinations, and compositions comprising protease enzymes and a lipase enzyme for treating a digestive disorder in a subject in need thereof. The methods, kits, combinations, and compositions may also be used along with an agent (or combination of agents) for raising the gastric pH, a digestive enzyme useful in enhancing digestive activity, a dietary supplement, or a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: Compositions that may be usefully employed to alleviate symptoms resulting from deficiencies in carbohydrate enzymes, together with methods for the treatment of disorders that are characterized by such deficiencies, such as autism, are provided. The compositions preferably comprise transglucosidase isolated from A. niger.

Abstract: A method of treating an inflammatory condition involving TNF-? in a mammal by administering to a patient a composition with an effective amount of an isolated alkaline protease in an amount effective to inactive TNF-?. The invention also involves compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions containing an isolated alkaline protease in an amount effective to inactive TNF-? especially those from Aspergillus oryzae.

Abstract: There is provided methods, kits, combinations, and compositions comprising a Aspergillus oryzae protease enzyme, a Bacillus subtilis protease enzyme, and a Aspergillus niger lipase enzyme for treating a digestive disorder in a subject in need thereof. The methods, kits, combinations, and compositions may also be used along with an agent (or combination of agents) for raising the gastric pH, a digestive enzyme useful in enhancing digestive activity, a dietary supplement, or a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: Compositions that may be usefully employed to alleviate symptoms resulting from deficiencies in carbohydrate enzymes, together with methods for the treatment of disorders that are characterized by such deficiencies, such as autism, are provided. The compositions preferably comprise transglucosidase isolated from A. niger.

Abstract: There is provided methods, kits, combinations, and compositions comprising a Aspergillus oryzae protease enzyme, a Bacillus subtilis protease enzyme, and a Aspergillus niger lipase enzyme for treating a digestive disorder in a subject in need thereof. The methods, kits, combinations, and compositions may also be used along with an agent (or combination of agents) for raising the gastric pH, a digestive enzyme useful in enhancing digestive activity, a dietary supplement, or a pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: A composition and method for increasing the bioavailability of an aglycone in a subject. The composition comprises at least two enzymes, for example, a xylanase, a glucanase, or a glucosidase. A method for converting a glycosylated isoflavone into an aglycone in a digestive tract of a subject, comprising orally administering an effective amount of a composition comprising at least two enzymes, for example, a xylanase, a beta-glucanase, or glucosidase, and concomitantly administering a food stuff, for example, glycolsylated isoflavone.

Abstract: Methods compositions and combinations for treating various diseases and conditions that are induced by cytokine activation and response, such as sepsis are provided. The method comprises orally administering a therapeutically effective amount of protease to a mammal to increase the inactivation of cytokines, such as TNF-alpha and INF-gamma. The composition comprises any pharmaceutically acceptable protease, for example, plant and microbial proteases may be used. The composition may be given, for example, singly or in combination with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, bioflavonoids proanthocyanidins, herbs, herbal extracts, plant and animal concentrates, and non-prescriptive analgesics.