Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pet food composition comprising at least one natural antioxidant and at least one synthetic antioxidant and at least one acidity regulator component to regulate the pH, wherein the pet food composition does not contain 1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline. Further, the invention comprises a method of producing the pet food composition as well as the use of the pet food composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for preparation of white curcumin from purified curcuminoids. The curcuminoids are obtained by solvent extraction and crystallization of dried turmeric powder. The autoclave is charged with ethyl acetate and the 95% purity curcuminoids mixture is added to and stirred for uniformity at room temperature. 5% (w/w) of 10% palladium carbon is added to the reaction mixture and allowed for hydrogenation in the presence of hydrogen gas at 2 lbps pressure and stirred continuously for 15 hours. Once the reaction is completed, the reaction mixture is filtered and washed with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate is distilled off and crude mass is stirred with water to obtain a solid precipitate. Finally, the solid obtained is filtered and dried to pale brown crystals of white curcumin. White curcumin is encapsulated with beta-cyclodextrin, which exhibited increased bioavailability. White curcumin also exhibited anti-oxidant and chemopreventive activities.

Abstract: An antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of: one or more compounds of the formula (I) their salts or solvates, wherein R1 and R2 in each case independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of: H, OH, F, Cl, Br and I, and wherein X in each case denotes: (CH2)m where m=1, 2 or 3 or OCH2n where n=1, 2 or 3 or O—CH2—CH(R3) where R3=CH3 or CH2OH or (CH2—OpCH2 where p=1 or 2, wherein in the compound(s) of the formula I a primary alcohol function CH2OH is optionally replaced by a radical which is chosen from the group consisting of CH2OR4, COOH and COOR4 and/or a secondary alcohol function CHOH is optionally replaced by the radical CHOR4, wherein each R4 denotes an aliphatic or aromatic radical, independently of the meaning of further radicals, and one, two or more compounds chosen from the group consisting of the tropolones of the formula (II) wherein the substituents R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently of one another have the following meaning: H; linear or branched

Abstract: A process for preparing a stable and homogenous fruit preparation, includes the steps of: (i) preparing a fruit mixture by mixing fruit pieces, optionally in the presence of a fruit matrix, with sugar in an amount included between 10% and 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the fruit preparation, (ii) treating the fruit mixture obtained in step (i) at a temperature ranging between 40° C. and 90° C., and at a pressure from 50 mbar to 1000 mbar, during 15 to 90 minutes, so as to obtain a concentrated fruit preparation having a Brix degree at 20° C. ranging between 50° and 75°, (iii) optionally submitting the concentrated fruit preparation to a heat treatment, at a temperature ranging between 90° C. and 120° C., (iv) cooling the concentrated fruit preparation obtained in step (ii) or, when step (iii) is performed, cooling the concentrated fruit preparation obtained in step (iii), to storage temperature.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions that include rebaudioside D, processes to produce rebaudioside D and formulations that provide ratios of rebaudioside A to rebaudioside D to decrease the aftertaste of rebaudioside A.

Abstract: A concentrate, system and low-temperature process for preparing a shelf-stable milk concentrate that does not require ultra-high temperature thermal processing for control of the microbiology of the product is disclosed herein. The method preferably incorporates aseptic technology and the enzymatic reduction of lactose to control water activity. The method preferably includes the enzymatic conversion of the lactose in the milk to its component sugars glucose and galactose, which preferably changes the colligative properties of the concentrate, decreases the amount of free water, and reduces the osmolarity.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods of stabilizing one or more sweet enhancers when they are exposed to a light source as well as liquid compositions containing one or more sweet enhancers and one or more photostabilizers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a food or drink containing one or more components extracted from a raw material by using fruit(s), vegetable(s), bean(s), nut(s), mushroom(s), alga(e) or tea(s) as the raw material, which comprises the following steps: freezing the raw material; grinding the frozen matter at a controlled temperature; and dipping the ground matter in a solvent and thus extracting one or more components of the raw material. It is preferable that the temperature in the grinding step is controlled to a level not higher than the brittle temperature of an aroma component, a colorant or an essential oil which can be extracted from the raw material. According to the production method of the present invention, the obtained food or drink can sufficiently contain a desired component contained in fruit(s) or vegetable(s).

Abstract: The preservation or extension of the life of oxygen perishable products such as fresh or cooked meats; fresh vegetables and fruits; dried vegetables, fruits and meats; packaged pharmaceuticals or biologicals; open and enclosed marketing display cases of meats, fruits and vegetables; and packaging, warehousing and transportation of meats, fruits, and vegetables is obtained by subjecting such products to an atmosphere obtained from gas permeable packets of an oxygen scavenging composition comprising a sodium carbonate mineral and one or more carboxylic acids. When the environment surrounding the oxygen perishable product is subjected to the packets of gaseous permeable oxygen scavenging compositions, oxygen is taken in by the scavenging composition and also the presence of carbon dioxide in the surrounding environment is enhanced thereby minimizing or eliminating the effect the oxygen on the oxygen perishable products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one carotenoid, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water, especially to a clear liquid formulation comprising a) 0.1 to 10 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 5.0 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 3.0 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 3.0 weight-%) of at least one carotenoid, and b) 20 to 60 weight-% (preferably 30 to 50 weight-%) of at least one modified food starch, and c) 0.5 to 60 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 30 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 20 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 10 weight-%) of at least one saccharide, and d) 35 to 75 weight-% (preferably 45 to 65 weight-%) of water, all amounts based on the total weight of the liquid formulation, whereby all amounts add up to 100 weight-%. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing them. These beverages are also clear and color stable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having a high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and oil compositions having a low concentration of ?-linolenic acid. In addition, the present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having advantageous stability characteristics.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed to create healthier palm oil and new food additives derived from products of the processing of Elaeis fruit that were hitherto fore discarded as waste. The pressing product of Elaeis fruit and the effluent created is treated with acidified antioxidants from olive vegetation containing hydroxytyrosol and a mixture of other polyphenols. The treated POME, palm oil and palm juice are stabilized against oxidation and their inherently nutritive components may now be harvested instead of being thrown away.

Abstract: Described herein is an edible coating for food products in which the coatings comprises a polysaccharide cross-linked with a cross-linking agent solution. Also described herein are methods for coating food products and forming clusters of food products. The use of the edible coating for extending the shelf-life of food products is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to shelf-stable cereal pieces which contain alphalinolenic acid, and to food compositions that comprise such cereal pieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a first component selected from the group consisting of at least one polyphenol, at least one phenolic diterpene and mixtures of both, at least one glyceride, at least one hydrophilic emulsifier and at least one hydrophobic emulsifier, and also to the use of this mixture as lipophilic antioxidant.

Abstract: Suggested is an antioxidant composition, comprising (a) caffeic acid, (b) sinapinic acid and, optionally, (c) polyphenols, with the proviso that components (a) and (b) are present in a weight ratio of about 85:15 to about 98:2.

Abstract: The present invention to stable carotenoid emulsions, which—when used in a liquid formulation (especially a beverage, such as a soft drink)—allows to obtain transparent formulation (even after pasteurization).

Abstract: Adding an antioxidant including an extract of Labiatae species to a fat and palatant coating for pet food significantly reduced the loss of antioxidant and extended the shelf life of the pet food.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that contains a beverage component, pectin and an oil at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid and a method for making the same.

Abstract: A carotenoid-containing composition, comprising: a carotenoid component comprising at least one crystalline carotenoid, at least 90% by mass of the crystalline carotenoid being non-crystalline; a (poly)glycerol fatty acid ester having from 1 to 6 glycerin units and from 1 to 6 fatty acid units and having at least one hydroxyl group from a glycerin unit; and at least one phenolic antioxidant selected from the group consisting of aromatic carboxylic acids, cinnamic acids, and ellagic acids.

Abstract: A composition comprising a competitive inhibitor and an edible long chain polyunsaturated oil or a blend of edible oils, wherein the edible long chain polyunsaturated oil or the blend of edible oils comprises one or more long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and a pro-oxidant.

Abstract: An oil comprising (i) at least 30 wt. % of one or more polyunsaturated fatty acids having at least 4 double bonds; (ii) at least one first antioxidant; and (iii) less than about 1000 ppm lecithin. The oil may comprise less than about 750 ppm of a second antioxidant chosen from an ascorbic acid derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formulae and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for inhibiting the oxidation of fatty acids and/or triacylglycerols; and/or the rancidification of products that includes one or more of fatty acids and/or one or a plurality of triacylglycerols; and/or chemical and/or sensory changes of products that includes one or more of fatty acids and/or one or a plurality of triacylglycerols, caused by the action of the oxygen of the air. Corresponding mixtures and orally consumable preparations and methods are also described.

Abstract: An omega-3 fatty acid supplementation fat blend includes one part by weight of an omega-3 enriching oil containing EPA and/or DHA fatty acids that has been combined and diluted with at least one-half part by weight of a low linoleic acid content oxidatively stabilizing saturated fat. The omega-3 supplementation fat blend is incorporated into stabilized aqueous suspensions including beverages and foods.

Abstract: Food composition for making sausages or hamburgers comprising a vegetable, selected from among Swiss chard, spinach, mushroom, sweetcom or another, a proteinaceous material, salt and water and, optionally, antioxidants and flavourings, both thereof in particular of natural origin. The proteinaceous material used comprises a combination of proteins isolated from soya and proteins isolated from whey. The method of preparation of the composition comprises mixing the proteinaceous material with water, adding ice in flakes and forming an emulsion, to which are added the vegetable and the salt and, in an optional manner, antioxidants and/or flavourings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage compositions comprising low levels of preservative, without the need for hot or aseptic packing. In particular, the present invention relates to beverage compositions comprising: (a) from about 20 ppm to about 50 ppm of a preservative selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, alkali metal salts thereof and mixtures thereof; (b) from about 300 ppm to about 1500 ppm of a polyphosphate having the structure; ?where n averages from about 13 to about 35 and each M is independently selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium; and (c) water; wherein the beverage composition has a pH of front about 2 to about 5 and a total hardness of from 60 to about 300.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the degradation of a photosensitive sweetener or a sweetness enhancer in a food or beverage formulation, the method comprising adding a photodegradation-inhibiting amount of one or more antioxidants to the food or beverage formulation; and/or packaging the food or beverage formulation in a UV absorbing container are provided. Food or beverage formulations comprising an antioxidant and a photosensitive sweetener or sweetness enhancer, and/or that is packaged in a UV absorbing package or dark-colored package are also provided.

Abstract: An oil compound used in the preparation of frozen pre-fried food products that reduced the formation of ice crystals or frost.

Abstract: A kit for curing a food product includes a nitrite curing salt component (NPS) and a sugar substance component. The sugar substance component is a sucrose isomer composition. The sucrose isomer composition consists primarily of the sucrose isomers isomaltulose and trehalulose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable oil-in-water emulsions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid, an emulsifier, water, a metal chelating agent, and an antioxidant, and processes for preparing the stable oil-in-water emulsions. The stable oil-in-water emulsions are substantially free from coalescence, flocculation, Ostwald ripening, and creaming, for a period of at least five months at a temperature of about 4° C.

Abstract: Aquaculture feed compositions having a ratio of concentration of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids of eicosapentaenoic acid [“EPA”; cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid; 20:5] to concentration of docosahexaenoic acid [“DHA”; cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid; 22:6] greater than 2:1 based on the individual concentrations of EPA and DHA in the aquaculture feed composition, and having a biomass source of carotenoid(s), are disclosed. Furthermore, such aquaculture feed compositions may have a concentration of the sum of EPA and DHA that is at least about 0.8%, measured as a weight percent of the aquaculture feed composition.

Abstract: A protein fraction and an oxidation stable fat fraction are recovered from poultry containing fat, bone and protein. The poultry is comminuted, mixed with a food grade acid at pH 3.6 to 4.4 to form a liquid protein fraction and a solid fat fraction. The liquid fraction is mixed with a food grade alkali to precipitate the protein.

Abstract: A composition for improving the flavor and juiciness of marinated meats and inhibiting growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and a process for making the composition are described. Lemon juice and vinegar are neutralized, concentrated and blended with non-neutralized lemon juice and non-neutralized vinegar in appropriate proportions to achieve the desired water binding and antimicrobial effects.

Abstract: Extruded, formulated fish feed containing less than 10 percent by weight of ash, more than 20 percent by weight of fat, less than 20 percent by weight of starch-containing raw material, and pigment selected from the group of carotenoids, wherein the fish feed contains at least one water-soluble antioxidant selected from the group consisting of hydroxycinnamic acids and hydroxybenzoic acids, and wherein the fish feed contains up to 40 mg of pigment per kg feed of at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of astaxanthin and canthaxanthin. It is also described feeding fish with the feed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage compositions and methods for producing beverage compositions with a quantity of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs). Specifically, the beverage compositions comprise a quantity of stearidonic acid (SDA) enriched soybean oil that imparts improved nutritional quality with a quantity of n-3 PUFAs, but retains the mouthfeel, flavor, odor, and other sensory characteristics associated with typical beverage compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards organogel compositions. Processes for producing such organogel compositions are further disclosed. The present invention is also directed towards uses of the novel organogel compositions in foods, beverages, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, pet food, or animal feed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing an alcohol-dipped material or a food or drink using the same which includes the following steps: (a) freezing one or more fruits and/or vegetables employed as a raw material; (b) micro grinding the frozen matter; and (c) dipping the micro ground matter in an alcohol having a concentration at which one or more components of the raw material can be extracted (preferably a 15% to 100% alcohol). The alcohol-dipped material thus obtained can be suitably usable as a starting alcohol drink for producing a low-alcohol drink. According to the method of the invention, the alcohol-dipped material or the food or the drink thus obtained can contain a sufficient amount of an efficacious and effective component contained in the vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s), for example, vitamin P.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods of stabilizing one or more sweet enhancers when they are exposed to a light source as well as liquid compositions containing one or more sweet enhancers and one or more photostabilizers.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments concern a processing method for a beverage destined for human or animal consumption with the aim of increasing the sweetness of said beverage, characterized in that a yeast preparation inerted by enzymatic and/or physical-chemical treatment containing a peptide sweetener with a molecular weight equal to 2.750+/?0.1 kDa is added to the beverage. The disclosed embodiments also concern such a sweetener compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides roasted coffee beans that can be stored in the air without experiencing damage to the inherent taste and aroma of coffee and with the change in flavor over time and the oxidative deterioration being suppressed to ensure that they retain a satisfactory flavor. Specifically, ethyl isovalerate or fermented, roasted coffee beans that have been subjected to fermentation and roasting are incorporated in roasted coffee beans.

Abstract: A fat-containing processed food composition is described that is suitable for human consumption, and that contains exogenously added microparticles of phenolic antioxidants dispersed but not dissolved in an antioxidant-protective edible oil/fat portion of the food composition. The oxidative stability of the phenolic antioxidants in the fat or oil portion of the food composition is substantially greater than when dissolved in an equal portion of water at pH 7.

Abstract: Provided is an antioxidant which is highly safe, inhibits oxidation of a biological component, in particular, a lipid, and may be used as a drug, food or drink, a food additive, an external preparation for skin, or the like. The antioxidant contains a compound selected from a cyclolanostane compound and a lophenol compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: There is provided an anti-degradation agent capable of exhibiting an excellent deterioration-inhibiting property for foods, cosmetics, etc., showing a good effect even when added in a small amount, having a high heat resistance, and being free from adverse influence due to light. There are provided (1) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-insoluble antioxidant, a water-soluble antioxidant and an emulsifying agent; and (2) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-soluble antioxidant, and carnosol and/or carnosic acid wherein a total content of the carnosol and the carnosic acid is not less than 4% by weight.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an instant green tea which contains a dry green tea extract, a drying auxiliary agent, antioxidants, a tea powder and a specific amount of potassium, and a method of producing the instant green tea includes the step of extracting tea leaves with an extraction solvent which contains a drying auxiliary agent and a first antioxidant and has been adjusted to a pH value within the neutral range by using a first potassium preparation to give a liquid extract, the step of adding a second antioxidant and a tea powder to the liquid extract thus obtained, and the step of drying the liquid extract after the completion of the addition step as described above.

Abstract: A process for preparing a food composition by mixing a nutritive base with at least one long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; cooking the resulting mixture at a temperature not less than about 50° C.; adding to the food composition at least one oxidatively protected long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; and packaging the resulting composition in an oxygen depleted environment within a sealed container to provide the food product that exhibits (1) acceptable palatability to an animal and (2) a shelf-life of at least about 6 months when stored at ambient temperature without opening the container.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a poultry diet that can soften the flesh quality of poultry meat and improve the texture, a method of producing a large amount of meat with improved texture by using the diet, and a breeding method of poultry having flesh quality with good texture, and a flesh quality softening agent for poultry to be used by addition to feed. Astaxanthin is contained in a diet to give a poultry diet for improving texture. The present invention can improve texture by decreasing the shear force of poultry meat by breeding the poultry on the diet.

Abstract: A flavonoid slurry and a method for preparing a flavonoid slurry comprising the steps of combining water and flavonoid; mixing the water and flavonoid to obtain a flavonoid-water mixture; and homogenizing the mixture to obtain a flavonoid-water slurry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentration- and purification method for compositions containing phytanic acid and/or derivatives thereof besides other fatty acids and/or their derivatives, preferably besides polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or their derivatives, such as esters or salts. With the fractionation process the phytanic acid (derivative) can become concentrated and the fatty acid mixture, preferably PUFA-mixture, can be purified from this particular component.

Abstract: A stabilized emulsion is mixed with plasticizable matrix material to produce shelf stable, controlled release, discrete, solid particles or pellets which contain an encapsulated and/or embedded component, such as a readily oxidizable component, such as omega-3 fatty acids. An oil encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, dissolved and/or dispersed in an oil is admixed with an aqueous component and a film-forming component, such as a protein, to form an emulsion. The emulsion is admixed with a matrix material for obtaining a formable mixture or dough. An acidic antioxidant for prevention of oxidation of the active, sensitive encapsulant, and a plasticizer which solubilizes the acidic antioxidant are included in the matrix material which encapsulates film-coated oil droplets containing the readily oxidizable component.