Abstract: Freeze-resistant baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strains and uses thereof. For example, for the preparation of fresh or frozen dough products, e.g., bread. The freeze-resistant baker's yeast strains, which are, e.g., obtainable from specific deposited strains, e.g., by breeding these strains with each other or with other Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains. Methods of using said strains or methods of preparing a dough or a dough product or a yeast product are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing antioxidant liquid extracts and compositions and uses of such antioxidant liquid extracts and compositions. Also provided are novel antioxidant liquid extracts and compositions comprising astaxanthin. The antioxidant liquid extracts and compositions inter alia exhibit high antioxidant activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel yeast strains of Phaffia rhodozyma which produce high amounts of carotenoids, in particular high amounts astaxanthin. These novel strains are capable of producing increasing amounts of carotenoids in the presence of increasing concentrations of carbon source.

Abstract: Freeze-resistant baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strains and uses thereof. For example, for the preparation of fresh or frozen dough products, e.g., bread. The freeze-resistant baker's yeast strains, which are, e.g., obtainable from specific deposited strains, e.g., by breeding these strains with each other or with other Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains. Methods of using said strains or methods of preparing a dough or a dough product or a yeast product are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inducing and promoting development of beneficial gut flora in a subject and/or of reducing the frequency and duration of crying periods in a subject, the method comprises administering to the subject a lipid composition comprising a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 15-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid. The method is particularly intended for children. Specific fat sources, as well as food articles and a commercial package comprising the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inducing and promoting development of beneficial gut flora in a subject and/or of reducing the frequency and duration of crying periods in a subject, the method comprises administering to the subject a lipid composition comprising a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 15-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid. The method is particularly intended for children. Specific fat sources, as well as food articles and a commercial package comprising the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treatment of conditions which require phytosterol therapy without adversely affecting the bioavailability of lipophilic vitamins or lipophilic drugs. The method includes administering a mixture of phytosterol ester(s) (PS-E) and 1,3-diglyceride(s) (DAG) dissolved in an edible oil or fat. The invention also provides a method of improving weight management and a method of treating metabolic conditions that result in overweight. Dietary nutrients, food supplements and food articles containing the mixture are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inducing and promoting development of beneficial gut flora in a subject and/or of reducing the frequency and duration of crying periods in a subject, the method comprises administering to the subject a lipid composition comprising a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 15-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid. The method is particularly intended for children. Specific fat sources, as well as food articles and a commercial package comprising the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inducing and promoting development of beneficial gut flora in a subject and/or of reducing the frequency and duration of crying periods in a subject, the method comprises administering to the subject a lipid composition comprising a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 15-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid. The method is particularly intended for children. Specific fat sources, as well as food articles and a commercial package comprising the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a lipid composition for the preparation of a nutritional, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition or a functional food, for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and for promoting intestinal development, maturation, adaptation and differentiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing angiogenesis in a tissue of a patient by administering vascular cells genetically altered to over-express an angiogenic proliferation factor and an angiogenic maturation factor to the affected tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel food product characterized by a low glucose or glucose free content, a balanced functional fat content, and a proactive agent aimed for the diabetic and diabetic-prone populations. The food product of the invention is a functional food which may be used clinically to lower the lipid level in people suffering from an imbalanced lipid profile and which may progress towards diabetes complications and coronary vascular disorders. In particular embodiments the proactive agent can be any of a naturally occurring lipid, a synthetic or mimetic lipid which is not digestible by humans and interferes with body weight gain/loss, plant extracts and substances derived therefrom, antioxidants, animal-derived substances, minerals and pharmaceuticals, and any mixture thereof.

Abstract: A method of inducing liver regeneration in a damaged liver tissue region of an individual is provided. The method including the step of providing at least two distinct growth factors to the damaged liver tissue region of the individual, at least one of the at least two distinct growth factors being an angiogenic factor.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of conditions which require phytosterol therapy without adversely affecting the bioavailability of lipophilic vitamins or lipophilic drugs, consisting of administering a mixture of phytosterol ester(s) (PS-E) and 1,3-diglyceride(s) (DAG) dissolved in an edible oil or fat are described herein, together with a method of improving weight management and a method of treating metabolic conditions that result in overweight. Dietary nutrients, food supplements and food articles containing said mixture are also described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing angiogenesis in a tissue of a patient by administering vascular cells genetically altered to over-express an angiogenic proliferation factor and an angiogenic maturation factor to the affected tissue.