Abstract: The present invention provides a method for incorporating long chain alcohols into edible oils. The long chain alcohol/edible oil admixture is then suitable for use in preparation of various foods. The long chain alcohol is added by the introduction of energy and in a preferred embodiment in the absence of surfactants and emulsifiers.

Abstract: A formed food or other ingestible composition having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation wherein the combination of fiber and cation increases viscosity of digesta. Methods of reducing blood glucose levels or insulin levels are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of controlling, ameliorating, or treating diabetes with ingestible compositions comprising a combination of soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation.

Abstract: Methods for achieving weight loss goals and maintaining weight loss including selecting an appropriate weight loss program that provides a caloric deficit of not more than 350 kilocalories per day, and concurrently ingesting a composition comprising effective amounts of a combination of an anionic soluble fiber and a multivalent cation source during the weight loss program. Also, a method for producing weight loss including identifying an individual in need, providing the individual a weight loss program that provides a caloric deficit of not more than 350 kilocalories per day, and directing the individual to ingest a composition comprising an effective amount of a combination of anionic soluble fiber and a multivalent cation.

Abstract: An ingestible composition to increase viscosity imparted to the digesta in an intestine that includes a soluble anionic fiber and a protected cation. The protected cation may be coated with an enteric coating, a lipid coating, or a sustained release coating.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing statiety and for reducing caloric intake having at least soluble anionic fiber and at least one soluble cation. The compositions may be solid, fluid, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Methods for achieving weight loss goals and maintaining weight loss including selecting an appropriate weight loss program and identifying a weight loss goal, followed by participating in the weight loss program until the weight loss goal is achieved; then ending the weight loss program participation; and consuming an ingestible composition at regular intervals beginning from 1 day to about 7 days after ending the weight loss program, the ingestible composition comprising an effective amount of a multivalent cation and an effective amount of an soluble anionic fiber.

Abstract: Ingestible compositions for weight management having an soluble anionic fiber and a multivalent cation and an in vitro gel strength of from about 2000 to about 3000 cps. Methods of weight management and caloric reduction by orally administering the ingestible compositions are included.

Abstract: Methods for weight management by ingesting or orally administering ingestible compositions between meals. The compositions include viscosity building fibers and have between about 25 to about 95 kcal per serving The ingestible composition can provide an SE from about 1.0 to about 3.0.

Abstract: Methods for inducing satiety, reducing food intake, and reducing weight in an animal by ingesting at least one soluble anionic fiber in the presence of a milk source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of promoting unsweetened unit-sized comestible products by directing consumers to add the contents of at least one container having a portion holding a sweetener composition thereto, wherein the sweetener composition has a sweetness designed to match the unit-sized comestible product. The invention also relates to a method of promoting an unsweetened bulk quantity-sized comestible products by directing consumers to add the contents of at least one container having a portion holding a sweetener composition thereto, wherein the sweetener composition has a sweetness designed to match a unit-sized amount of the comestible product.

Abstract: A composition and a device for sweetening products including a sweetening solution, wherein the sweetening solution consists essentially of a high intensity sweetener and a solvent, and a spraying apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition and a device for sweetening products including a sweetening solution, wherein the sweetening solution consists essentially of a high intensity sweetener and a solvent, and a spraying apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: A device for dispensing into a liquid at least one hydrophilic substance deposited thereon including a body having at least one surface area enhancer and at least one hydrophilic substance deposited on the at least one surface area enhancer, to form a coated surface enhancer, and the body. The hydrophilic substance deposited includes a high intensity sweetener, a nutritive sweetener, a flavoring agent, a drug substance, a vitamin, a mineral, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and materials for manipulating the sense of satiety developed from the gastrointestinal transit of a substance in a mammal, whether the substance be a food or drug compound. The method involves administering a therapeutically effective amount, by a direct delivery route, of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation comprising nutrients and pharmacological agents to the mammal's gastrointestinal tract. The present system is designed to maximize satiety feedback from normal intestinal sensors by small amounts of nutrients or nutrient derivatives, in essence, to “fool” body sensors that are not usually in contact with nutrients unless very large amounts are ingested.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating ulcerative colitis by providing an effective amount of simethicone and in a preferred embodiment in combination with sulfasalazine.