Abstract: The invention relates to a warming sensate composition of (i) a hot component, (ii) a cooling component, and (iii) optionally a bitter component. The weight ratio of (i):(ii) is from 1:3 to 1:100. If a solvent is provided in the composition, the solvent is present in an amount of less than 10 wt % ethanol, based on the total weight of the composition. Also, the bitter component, when used, is present in an amount of less than 0.15% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Protein-dense micellar casein-based liquid enteral nutritional composition are provided that contain micellar casein and optionally caseinate. Liquid enteral nutritional compositions are disclosed comprising 10 to 20 g of protein per 100 ml of the composition, in which all or a major part of said protein comprises native micellar casein. Also, a method is disclosed for producing the composition according to the invention, comprising a step wherein an aqueousprotein solution in which all or a major part of said protein comprises native micellar casein, is subjected to an evaporation step.

Abstract: A gelled food product is presented having extended stability while delivering sugars that are efficiently transported to and absorbed by the muscles. The food product is intended as a performance enhancing product. It has a defined Glucogenic/Fructogenic ratio and contains gelatine.

Abstract: A method for reducing blood glucose level increase is provided that includes: providing a reducer of blood glucose level increase, wherein the reducer comprises isomaltulose; having an individual ingest the reducer; and having the individual consume a carbohydrate having an ?-1,6-glucosyl bond ratio of from 0% to less than 50% relative to the total bonds among constituent saccharides, wherein the reducer is ingested before or after or simultaneously with consuming the carbohydrate, and wherein the reducer reduces an increase in the individual's blood glucose level caused by consuming the carbohydrate. The reducer of blood glucose level increase includes isomaltulose (PALATINOSE™) as an active ingredient so that when the reducer is ingested and a carbohydrate having an ?-1,6-glucosyl bond ratio of from 0% to less than 50% relative to the total bonds among constituent saccharides is consumed, an increase in blood glucose level caused by ingesting the carbohydrate is reduced.

Abstract: A formulation containing an active substance encapsulated within an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore, together with a protective additive which is also encapsulated within the exine shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a rabbit skin containing biologically active substances. The rabbit skin extract is obtained by the process including vaccinating a rabbit subcutaneously with vaccinia virus, feeding the rabbit, killing the rabbit when the skin is inflamed, skinning the rabbit within 15 minutes of death, preserving the rabbit skin at ?18 degrees Celsius, extracting a portion of the rabbit skin with a phenol solution at 4° C., processing the rabbit skin extract with an acid and an alkali, eluting the rabbit skin extract and fractioning under a nitrogen atmosphere the eluted portion of the rabbit skin extract. The rabbit skin of the present invention can be used for preparing drugs and health foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a palatability enhancer for use in pet foods of low, medium or high moisture content, comprising at least: a) providing a first stage reaction product obtained by: (i) reacting with at least one protease, in the absence of any added lipase, a substrate comprising proteinaceous and fatty materials, (ii) heat-inactivating said protease and filtrating the resulting digest product, b) optionally adding fat; c) emulsifying said first stage reaction product; d) reacting said emulsion with at least one lipase, in the absence of any added protease, so as to obtain a second stage reaction product; e) adding at least one reducing sugar and at least one nitrogen compound to said second stage reaction product and heating the resulting mixture.

Abstract: A soup or sauce comprising: water; one or more components selected from meat ingredients, vegetable ingredients and carbohydrates; and from 0.5% to 20% by weight added fat, wherein said fat comprises at least 90% by weight conjugated linoleic acid.

Abstract: A method of assessing the eating experience of a companion animal. Further, a feeding device utilized in assessing the eating experience of a companion animal. Further, a method of modifying at least one attribute of a food product as a result of assessing the eating experience of a companion animal.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions with health benefits comprising bacterial strains and galactooligosaccharides are disclosed.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement specifically designed to lower cholesterol that addresses multiple mechanisms including hepatic synthesis and release, intestinal absorption of cholesterol, while, at the same time, including ingredients that mitigate the side effects of the constituents and increase their efficacy by affecting emotional factors that influence compliance such as a sense of well-being and euphoria on the one hand, or an increased overall metabolism and desire for the product stemming from its coloration on the other hand. The nutritional supplement can be prepared as a powder that can be added to a food item by a human subject, a concentrate that can be mixed with water or another beverage, or incorporated into a baked good for ingestion by the human subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid desaturases able to catalyze the conversion of oleic acid linoleic acid, linoleic acid to ?-linolenic acid, or of alpha-linolenic acid to stearidonic acid. Nucleic acid sequences encoding desaturases, nucleic acid sequences which hybridize thereto, DNA constructs comprising a desaturase gene, and recombinant host microorganism or animal expressing increased levels of a desaturase are described. Methods for desaturating a fatty acid and for producing a desaturated fatty acid by expressing increased levels of a desaturase are disclosed. Fatty acids, and oils containing them, which have been desaturated by a desaturase produced by recombinant host microorganisms or animals are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, infant formulas or dietary supplements containing fatty acids which have been desaturated by a desaturase produced by a recombinant host microorganism or animal also are described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for microfiltering milk before the milk is allowed to cool is disclosed that removes bacteria and other filtrates from the milk thus producing a microfiltered milk product.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide a method for improving bowel health by increasing short chain fatty acid concentration in the colon of a mammal including administering to the mammal a composition having from about 0.1 grams to about 50 grams of a treated bran product. After administration, the treated bran product results in an increased short chain fatty acid production during fermentation in the colon as compared to untreated bran fermented in the colon.

Abstract: A method for artificial breeding of farmed sturgeon is disclosed. The method comprises of growing a plurality of fingerling sturgeon; obtaining a plurality of juvenile sturgeon; identifying at least one male juvenile sturgeon and at least one female juvenile sturgeon; Feeding a predetermined amount of a preselected food material to the male and female sturgeon; Determining maturity based on at least controlling sex hormones and stress hormones of the male and female sturgeon; identifying at least one male matured sturgeon and at least one female matured sturgeon; and Selecting male matured sturgeon and female matured sturgeon, wherein said female matured sturgeon carries a predetermined amount of ovule and wherein said predetermined amount of ovule is processed to obtain a predetermined amount of caviar.

Abstract: A pet food in the form of a coated kibble wherein the coated kibble is used to deliver an active ingredient. A method of delivery can include providing a coated kibble, wherein the coated kibble comprises an extruded core comprising a gelatinized starch matrix; a coating comprising a protein component, a binder component, and an active ingredient; less than 12% water content; and providing the coated kibble to a pet.

Abstract: The subject invention thus provides a composition comprising at least one triglyceride, at least one phospholipid and at least one poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA); wherein at least about 1% of the LC-PUFA in the composition is conjugated to said at least one phospholipid and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to a eukaryote of the order Thraustochytriales and family Thraustochytriaceae which when cultured produce quantities of unsaturated fatty acids, such as omega 3 (n-3) and/or omega 6 (n-6) oils, such as DHA, EPA and DPA, capable of being purified and used as all such compositions are used and more, because of their means of production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides and isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptides, as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides in animal feed. An example of a polypeptide of the invention is the so-called L12 protein from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580 which improves the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and/or acts as a gut microflora modulator. The invention furthermore relates to the probiotic use of strains of Bacillus which produce proteins related to L12.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising aromatic substances contained in pig milk and their use to increase piglet appetite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the digestibility and assimilability of fibres and/or cereals in a monogastric herbivorous animal comprising the step of administering to said monogastric herbivorous animal an effective amount of at least one strain of bacterium selected fromselected from the group consisting of strains of bacteria of the genera Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Propionibacterium, Bifidobacterium and Bacillus. The invention also relates to a feed supplement for a monogastric herbivorous animal comprising at least one strain of bacterium selected fromselected from the group consisting of strains of bacteria of the genera Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Propionibacterium, Bifidobacterium and Bacillus.

Abstract: An infant and/or toddler nutrition comprising non-viable Bifidobacterium breve and a non-digestible oligosaccharide and its use are disclosed.

Abstract: A shark liver oil chicken feed for reducing cholesterol in chicken eggs and a method for producing eggs that have a lower cholesterol content. The shark liver oil chicken feed comprises of chicken feed and an ounce of shark liver oil that is added to the chicken feed. The method consists of feeding egg laying hens an ounce of shark liver oil daily along with chicken feed. The ounce of shark liver oil is one percent, by weight, of each hens daily chicken feed. The eggs are to be collected on the seventh week from the first feeding of the shark liver oil chicken feed.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions and methods combining at least two phytases for hydrolyzing phytic acid (myo-inositol hexakis phosphate) into inorganic monophosphates, into myo-inositols with lower degree of phosphorylation and into free myo-inositol. Said compositions and methods are of particular interest for animal feeding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing the milk and/or meat quantity of silage-fed animals comprising the steps: a) treating plants and/or propagules and/or sites where the plants are growing or are to grow with at least one strobilurin compound b) producing silage from the plants treated according to step a) c) feeding the milk and/or meat producing animals with the silage produced according to step b) made from the plants treated according to step a). Furthermore, the present invention relates to silage for feeding animals, produced from plants treated with at least one strobilurin compound prior to producing said silage. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the milk quantity of silage-fed milk-producing animals. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the meat quantity of silage-fed meat-producing animals.

Abstract: A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material comprising a vegetable oil and a modifying agent. Modifying agents include stearic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, and palm oil. Also disclosed are methods for making a ruminant feed composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage-stable aqueous or gel-like composition or solution comprising a magnesium compound selected from a magnesium salt or a magnesium complex compound, and L-carnitine, and the use thereof for the preparation of a medicament for supporting metabolism, in particular in muscle tissue, and for supporting muscle structure, and its use as food supplement or in the veterinary sector as animal feed additive, in particular for horses, poultry, pigeons, pigs, cattle, sheep and camels.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gene coding for a Debaryomyces castellii phytase which hydrolyzes the six phosphate bonds of phytate. The invention also concerns the uses of said phytase in nutritional additives or foods for animals for improving their digestibility and nutritional value.

Abstract: A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a bundle of grass leaves secured together by a wrapper. A container of a supplemental material is associated with the wrapper for distribution with the bundle. The food product including wrapper and container are pressed to extract liquid from the grass leaves and simultaneously rupture the container to release its contents for mixing with the extracted liquid. The resulting pulp, wrapper and container are separated from the liquid. The liquid can then be consumed as part of a human's diet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lactic acid bacterial micro-organisms that have been isolated and selected for their probiotic potential and their use for the preparation of petfood compositions intended to improve the health of pets, and to compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Nutritional supplements and methods for formulating and customizing such nutritional supplements are included. Also included are methods for formulating and customizing nutritional supplements to subject deficiencies for preventing disease and protecting against nutritional losses and deficiencies.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one oxime derivative of cholest-4-en-3-one as antioxidants in the cosmetics and food fields, and as antioxidant preservatives that can be used, in particular, in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Ketomethionine ketals and hemiketals and derivatives thereof are useful as feed additives, in particular for the nutrition of ruminants.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of producing a non-settling galacto-oligosaccharide-rich liquid concentrate with an enzyme, the non-settling galacto-oligosaccharide-rich liquid concentrate, and nutritive additives and foods made therefrom.

Abstract: A thickening composition characterized by containing xanthan gum having per 100 parts by weight thereof, 0.5 part by weight or more of metal salt bound on the surface of xanthan gum powder. This thickening composition is capable of convenient viscosity development by addition to water-containing objects. Thus, the thickening composition is suitable for use in, for example, food application, for convenient thickening of soft drink, basting, sauce, dressing, soup, mousse, jelly, etc., or application for viscosity development by addition of a small amount thereof to meals for patients having difficulty in mastication/swallowing due to eating disorder, etc.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.

Abstract: A bacillus composition characterized by fast germination and outgrowth in bile salts (simulated gut environment) and by high-level secretion of phytase. The bacillus composition may be used as supplement in animal feed where it has a probiotic (health promoting) effect and increases the digestion and availability of nutrients from animal feeds.

Abstract: This invention describes a sulfurous acid generator that employs a burn chamber that acts as a sulfur hopper. Generally, the burn chamber is not in sulfur communication with a sulfur hopper that is separate and distinct from the burn chamber. Instead, the burn chamber may be adapted to hold enough sulfur to allow the generator to produce sulfurous acid for a desired period of time without needing more sulfur to be added to the sulfur being combusted in the burn chamber.

Abstract: Use of a carbon dioxide-supplying means for muscle strengthening makes it possible conveniently to strengthen a target muscle within a short period of time merely by allowing the target site to absorb carbon dioxide without loading any mechanical burden on the target muscle. By loading a mechanical burden on the target muscle, the muscle strengthening effect can be further enhanced and an additional effect of promoting the recovery from muscle fatigue can be achieved owing to the mechanical burden. By using the carbon dioxide-supplying means for muscle strengthening as described above, it is also possible to increase cattle meat.

Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to feed additives containing dipeptides or salts thereof, in which one amino acid residue of the dipeptide is a DL-methionyl residue and the other amino acid residue of the dipeptide is an amino acid in the L-configuration selected from lysine, threonine, tryptophan, histidine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, arginine, cysteine and cystine; feed mixtures containing these additives and method of producing the dipeptides.

Abstract: An enzyme is described which enzyme is derived from family 13 of ?-amylases. The enzyme variant is obtainable by modifying a CGTase or a maltogenic ?-amylase. The enzyme is useful in preparing a food or a food product such as bakery products.

Abstract: The present methods and compounds relate to increasing meat tenderness by inducing post-mortem breakdown in muscle tissue. This is achieved by the use of beta-blockers in the pre-mortem period, which results in higher calpastatin levels, and reduced hyperplasia. This is also achieved by the use of agents immediately before slaughter that induce apoptosis in muscle tissue. This is further achieved by administering agents that induce muscle fiber fission.

Abstract: A method of feeding livestock using a mobile feed preparation apparatus is presented. The method comprises dispensing from the mobile feed preparation apparatus a first feed ration comprising a base feed and a first feed additive and a second feed ration comprising the base feed and a second feed additive, where the first feed additive and the second feed additive differ.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of producing non-settling hydrolyzed whey permeate with an enzyme, the non-settling hydrolyzed whey permeate concentrate, and nutritive additives and foods made therefrom.

Abstract: A coffee pill and method are provided. The coffee pill includes decaffeinated coffee encapsulated to prevent contact of the coffee product with the pallet during the initial stage of consumption by oral ingestion. Upon reaching the digestive tract, the encapsulant dissolves permitting the decaffeinated coffee product to be released from the pill.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved poultry products and methods of producing such poultry products by incorporating healthy lipids containing stearidonic acid into animal feed products. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides methods for producing said products. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a poultry animal may be fed feed comprising a transgenic plant product. In other embodiments of the disclosure, poultry white meat and dark meat products comprising SDA, EPA, DPA, and DHA are disclosed. In further embodiments of the disclosure, poultry eggs comprising SDA, EPA, DHA, and DPA are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids and one or more nitric oxide releasing compounds, and methods for using such compositions for enhancing cognitive function, reducing or preventing a decline of social interaction, reducing or preventing age-related behavioral changes, increasing trainability, maintaining optimal brain function, facilitating learning and memory, reducing memory loss, retarding brain aging, preventing or treating strokes, and preventing or treating dementia in an animal. Preferably, the compositions are food compositions useful for enhancing cognitive function in humans and companion animals.

Abstract: Deer food formulations, methods and uses are provided. In particular, protein, fiber, mineral and other optimization, for increasing deer health and physiology are provided. Methods to make the deer food are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on extracts of myrtle and rosemary which has been found to synergistically increase the protection of cells against pathophysiological conditions characterised and partly caused by overproduction of free radicals and to counteract the oxidative stress caused by excessive production of said free radicals, as well as for preventing and/or treating related pathologies, including apoptosis.