Dormant Ferment Containing Product, Or Live Microorganism Containing Product Or Ongoing Fermenting Product, Process Of Preparation Or Treatment Thereof Patents (Class 426/61)
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Patent number: 9816116Abstract: The invention concerns a strain of Schizochytrium mangrovei, filed on 22 Nov. 2012 with the CNCM as number I-4702, having the ability to produce a high quantity of docosahexaenoic acid (or DHA) and palmitic acid, the methods for producing the corresponding biomass containing said lipid compounds of interest, and the biomass containing the products and compositions prepared from this strain.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Roquette FreresInventors: Serge Comini, Bernard Pora
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Patent number: 9808027Abstract: Methods for promoting health or wellness, regulating food intake, and increasing nitrogen retention in an adult animal by feeding the animal a food containing lysine in an amount of at least about 3% by weight of total protein. Also, kits containing lysine and a food suitable for consumption in separate packages and instructions for how to combine the lysine and food are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Ryan Michael Yamka, Kim Gene Freisen, William David Schoenherr
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Patent number: 9783836Abstract: The invention features plant acyl-ACP thioesterase genes of the FatB class and proteins encoded by these genes. The genes are useful for constructing recombinant host cells having altered fatty acid profiles. Oleaginous microalga host cells with the new genes or previously identified FatB genes are disclosed. The microalgae cells produce triglycerides with useful fatty acid profiles.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: George N. Rudenko, Jason Casolari, Scott Franklin
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Patent number: 9763988Abstract: A nano-sized Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) nF1 strain isolated from kimchi and which has a particle size distribution of 0.5 to 1.0 ?m. Pharmaceutical compositions and functional food compositions comprising the nano-sized L. plantarum nF1 strain may be used to prevent and treat colorectal diseases including colitis and colorectal cancer.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: BIOGENICS KOREA CO., LTD.Inventor: Hyunung Kim
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Patent number: 9695455Abstract: A method of producing protein nanoparticles from waste chicken feathers by enzymatic hydrolysis followed by ultrasonic treatment is disclosed. The process includes pretreatment of the chicken feathers. Then feather fibers are hydrolyzed enzymatically. The effects of enzyme concentration, hydrolysis time, and substrate concentration on particle mean size are analyzed to optimize the best condition in order to attain the smallest particles by a Box-Behnken Design. A minimum particle size is obtained by using 5 g/l feather and 3.6% enzyme with a hydrolysis time of 243 h. The hydrolyzed particles are then subjected to ultrasonic treatment to produce nanoparticles. The produced protein particles have high potential to be used in nanocomposites and adsorbents.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventors: Niloofar Eslahi, Fatemeh Dadashian, Nahid Hemmatinejad
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Patent number: 9629388Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Propionibacterium as well as preparations and compositions, such as fermentation broths, protective cultures, final food or feed product with Propionibacterium alone or in combination with bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus. The present invention further relates to methods for the controlling of growth of a contaminant, such as a bacteria, yeast or mold by using these novel strains of Propionibacterium.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APSInventors: Connie Benfeldt, Heike Ursula Morgenstern
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Patent number: 9539205Abstract: The invention relates to an orally administrable chewable composition in unit dosage form comprising an oil-in-water emulsion in which the aqueous phase is gelled and in which the oil phase comprises a physiologically tolerable unsaturated fatty acid ester.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: AYANDA GROUP ASInventors: Ingvild Haug, Kurt Ingar Draget
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Patent number: 9480276Abstract: The disclosure relates to a probiotic delivery system that can be consumed as a snack-food or added to a food product. In particular, the disclosure describes a crisp and tasty treat that comprises viable probiotic microorganisms preserved in a vacuum dried matrix of sugars, proteins, and polysaccharides. The probiotic remain viable within the treat for a longer time without the need for additional moisture barrier coating. The probiotic also remain viable in the animal gastrointestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Advanced Bionutrition CorporationInventors: Moti Harel, Alicia Bennett
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Patent number: 9476084Abstract: This disclosure provides methods for enumeration of microorganisms within a freeze-dried powder suspected of containing Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: MAK WOOD, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Brudnak, Eric J. Baer
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Patent number: 9439445Abstract: The invention relates to the use of L. casei ssp. paracasei for imparting antifungal properties to a fermented dairy product, and particularly for inhibiting the growth of molds of the Ascomycetes class in said product.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Compagnie Gervais DanoneInventors: Louise Perrier, Catherine Loysance-Paroux, Yves Tirilly, Benoit Fuhrmann
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Patent number: 9420809Abstract: Methods and systems for customized pet food are described. Generally, the systems and methods comprises obtaining a pet profile information from a user, which includes at least one of a species, an activity level, a medical history, a breed, a gender, a breeding status, a feeding method, an age, a spayed/neutered status, a snack schedule, a biological sample, a body condition, a dental health, a coat information, a digestive health information and a weight of the pet. The methods and systems may also comprise obtaining a second pet profile information from a user, related to a preference regarding an ingredient, a food form, a flavor, a protein source, a shape and a texture. The methods and systems also may include correlating the first pet profile information and second pet profile information to a stored nutritional information to determine a pre-made pet blend based.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Nestec SAInventors: Mark A Donavon, Mark A Roos, Brian Lester
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Patent number: 9289008Abstract: A Pediococcus acidilactici strain that is viable at temperatures above 65° C., is able to grow in aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and in a pH range between 1 and 6.2 and a consumable food product containing same.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Imaglin Technology, LLCInventors: Jhy-Jhu Lin, Susheel Bhanu Busi
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Patent number: 9271518Abstract: The present invention relates an improved feed additive or food supplement formulation obtained from more than one strain of Lactic acid bacteria. The feed additive or supplements is used to feed monogastric animals such as avian, fowl. Moreover, the feed provides better growth and feed utilization for monogastric animals. Further, the animal feed can be used for controlling food intake in the animals.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM)Inventors: Teck Chwen Loh, Hooi Ling Foo
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Patent number: 9113646Abstract: The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Patent number: 9107438Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a composition comprising non-digestible oligosaccharide for the manufacture of a composition for enteral administration to an infant delivered via caesarean section.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIAInventors: Joachim Schmitt, Bernd Stahl, Jan Knol
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Patent number: 9109239Abstract: Methods and compositions for the production of food compositions, oils, fuels, oleochemicals, and other compounds in recombinant microorganisms are provided, including oil-bearing microorganisms and methods of low cost cultivation of such microorganisms. Microalgal cells containing exogenous genes encoding, for example, a lipase, a sucrose transporter, a sucrose invertase, a fructokinase, a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, a keto acyl-ACP synthase enzyme, a fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase, a fatty acyl-CoA/aldehyde reductase, a fatty acyl-CoA reductase, a fatty aldehyde reductase, a fatty aldehyde decarbonylase, and/or an acyl carrier protein are useful in manufacturing food compositions, and transportation fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and renewable jet fuel, as well as oleochemicals such as functional fluids, surfactants, soaps and lubricants.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, Janice Wee, George Rudenko, Jeffrey L. Moseley, Walt Rakitsky
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Patent number: 9072310Abstract: The disclosure relates to a probiotic delivery system that can be consumed as a snack-food or added to a food product. In particular, the disclosure describes a crisp and tasty treat that comprises viable probiotic microorganisms preserved in a vacuum dried matrix of sugars, proteins, and polysaccharides. The probiotic remain viable within the treat for a longer time without the need for additional moisture barrier coating. The probiotic also remain viable in the animal gastrointestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: ADVANCED BIONUTRITION CORPORATIONInventors: Moti Harel, Alicia Bennett
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Publication number: 20150147438Abstract: This relates to a food product comprising a biscuit part and a filling part, the filling part including a water-based filling and an anhydrous filling with live lactic cultures. The water-based filling and the anhydrous filling are distinct. The anhydrous filling has a lactic ferment cell count per gram of the anhydrous filling of at least 105 cfu/g, preferably 106 cfu/g, more preferably 107 cfu/g, the food product presenting a decay rate of the lactic cultures of at most 0.25 log10 per month.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Pierre Aymard, Lenka Gruntoradova
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Publication number: 20150147786Abstract: A process for mechanical destructuring of starch-based biomass was developed that makes use of a short application of high compression, impact, and shearing forces. The biomass may be destructured using a specific energy input that is less than 40% of the total combustible energy of the biomass. The destructured starch-based biomass, with or without saccharification and/or in-feed glycosyl hydrolase enzymes, may be used in feed applications. The destructured starch-based may saccharified to produce syrups and fermentable sugars, and for production of products including ethanol using a biocatalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: KATHLEEN A CLARKSON, F Glenn Gallagher, Aaron Perelman, Luis Fernando Romero Millan, Vivek Sharma, Jayarama K. Shetty, Daniel A. Slanac, Paula Johanna Maria Teunissen
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Publication number: 20150147431Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sexual enhancement comprising placing a flavored dissolvable film strip, edible flavored gel or flavored edible spray in intimate contact with the vagina, clitoris, and/or perineum. The film strip, edible flavored gel or spray compositions contain a probiotic but do not contain any pharmaceutical ingredients. The edible flavored dissolvable film strip comprises a flavoring agent, a probiotic, a dissolvable film forming agent and a sweetening agent. The addition of human mucosal secretions dissolves the film strip, thereby creating a flavor and probiotic enhanced mucosal environment. The film strip, spray or gel compositions may also contain a coloring agent, a glow-in-the-dark agent, a tingling agent, an aroma enhancing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Jennifer Rene SNOWDEN
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Publication number: 20150139977Abstract: The invention relates to enzymes having xylanase, mannanase and/or glucanase activity, e.g., catalyzing hydrolysis of internal ?-1,4-xylosidic linkages or endo-?-1,4-glucanase linkages; and/or degrading a linear polysaccharide beta-1,4-xylan into xylose. Thus, the invention provides methods and processes for breaking down hemicellulose, which is a major component of the cell wall of plants, including methods and processes for hydrolyzing hemicelluloses in any plant or wood or wood product, wood waste, paper pulp, paper product or paper waste or byproduct. In addition, methods of designing new xylanases, mannanases and/or glucanases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The xylanases, mannanases and/or glucanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: David Weiner, David Blum, Alexander Varvak, Shaun Healey, Kristine Chang, Geoff Hazlewood, Thomas Todaro, Grace Desantis, Hwai Chang, Connie Jo Hansen, Scott W. Beaver, Thomas Woodward, Charles Hancock
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Publication number: 20150140170Abstract: An acidified milk product is proposed, comprising (a) 30 to 80 wt % milk, (b) 5 to 80 wt % fat component, (c) 0.5 to 4 wt % starch and (d) 0.001 to 0.1 wt % of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria and/or thermophilic lactic acid bacteria, with the proviso that components (a) to (d) add up to 100 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Katja Borcherding, Matthias Hoch, Ralf Bärwinkel
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Publication number: 20150140172Abstract: The present teachings provide an improved layered granule comprising a sandwich structure of a first and second moisture barrier layer encompassing a moisture hydrating layer. The sandwich granules can be used in a variety of contexts, including animal feed. Methods of making and using are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Danisco US Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Dale
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Publication number: 20150132383Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Arne SOLBAK, Brian STEER, Mark DYCAICO, Katie A. KLINE, Axel TREFZER, Thomas TODARO, Fatima EL-FARRAH, Alberto ALVARADO, Gerhard FREY
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Publication number: 20150132437Abstract: A method and system for regulating the reaction rate of leavening agents in a dough product is described. The method and system include adding a regulating agent to a leavening system to manipulate the rate of reaction of the leavening agents in the dough. A method for preparing a chemically-leavened packaged or canned dough product by combining a chemical leavening agent and a regulating agent with the dough ingredients; placing the dough in a package; and allowing the leavening agent and regulating agent to react in the dough to generate a gas to expand the dough to substantially fill the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Abdel Abdelrahman, Bruce W. Robb, David J. Domingues
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Publication number: 20150132438Abstract: Cold and ready to eat vegetable cakes, and with a variety of ingredient combinations are suitable for healthy consumption. The vegetable cakes are soft in texture and high in nutrition. People can save the time and energy of preparing and cooking of the food. Serving size can be a single serving, and a six pack of serving. Vegetable cakes are also created as vegetable egg cakes, vegetable plus salt source cakes, vegetable seafood cakes, vegetable meat cakes, vegetable bubbles, vegetables balls, vegetable patties, and vegetable sausages. They can be served as cold and hot food for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. They can also be used as animal food, baby food, for children with less teeth, for old people, and for sick people. Cold and ready to eat vegetable cakes with ingredients offer the consumers an easy and convenient way to obtain an affordable, nutritious, and delicious meal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Alice Chang
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Publication number: 20150125923Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods of delivering substances in a dry mode, wherein the compositions include a surface layer disposed on the outer surface of the composition that is permeable to carbon dioxide and oxygen. The compositions may be used to deliver microorganisms to remove contaminates, such as oil, chemical, waste, or sewage, from soil, water, or air. In other embodiments, the compositions can also be used for delivering liquid food, liquid food additives, liquid biotech agricultural ingredients, conventional liquid agricultural ingredients, liquid human wellness and dietary supplements, and liquid fragrances and beauty products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: DryLet LLCInventors: Ramiro Trevino, Steven R. Ellis
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Publication number: 20150126441Abstract: Nutritive proteins comprising no phenylalanine (Phe) are provided. In some embodiments the nutritive proteins comprise at least one of a level of a) a ratio of branch chain amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of branch chain amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in a benchmark protein; b) a ratio of leucine residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of leucine residues to total amino acid residues present in a benchmark protein; and c) a ratio of essential amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present in the nutritive protein equal to or greater than the ratio of essential amino acid residues to total amino acid residues present a benchmark protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Brett Adam Bohigian, Nathaniel W. Silver, Michael J. Hamill, Geoffrey von Maltzahn, John F. Kramarczyk, Rajeev Chillakuru
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Publication number: 20150118359Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of soluble non-dairy creamer tablets and in particular to non-dairy creamer tablets surface-treated with a carbohydrate. The invention also relates to the use of a concentrated carbohydrate solution to reduce a friability of a non-dairy creamer tablet. The soluble non-dairy creamer tablet surface-treated with the carbohydrate has applications in the beverage industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Ursula Leuenberger, Christian Schmied, Peter Zeltner
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Publication number: 20150118354Abstract: The present invention pertains to food products comprising microorganisms of the species Bacteroides xylanisolvens, in particular fermented food and probiotic food. These microorganisms are particularly characterized as having a very low pathogenicity and a high safety for human consumption. Furthermore, methods for producing said food products, in particular by fermentation, as well as suitable bacterial strains Bacteroides xylanisolvens of are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: GLYCOTOPE GMBHInventors: Steffen Goletz, Philippe Ulsemer, Kawe Toutounian
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Publication number: 20150118361Abstract: The presence of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) in the plant cell wall reduces the digestibility and limits the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) and performance of animals. The main chain degrading enzymes, especially xylanase, cellulase and glucanase play an important role in improving the digestibility of NSP in the feed. Ferulic acid esterase (FAE) breaks the ferulate cross linkages in the plant cell wall, and aids the main chain hydrolases to further degrade the plant cell wall. The present study investigated the synergy of FAE in combination with main chain degrading enzymes in improving the AME of birds fed with high fiber diet. The addition of FAE improves the access of main chain degrading enzymes, digestibility of high fiber diet, AME in layers and broilers, Body weight and reduces FCR in broilers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Sathishkumar Jayaraman, Rajalekshmi Mukkalil, Haridasan Chirakkal
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Publication number: 20150118360Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey). Also disclosed are methods for concentrating and utilizing the soluble factors produced by probiotic bacteria in yogurt cultures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) PLCInventors: Loren S. Ward, Earl Christiansen
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Publication number: 20150110923Abstract: This invention relates to a microwaveable composition comprising a batter component comprising from about 10 wt % to about 45 wt % of flour, from about 0.2 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of an encapsulated leavening agent, and from about 10 wt % to about 35 wt % of water, by weight of the batter component, and a paste component, the composition being microwaveable at a power output of between about 800 W and about 2100 W from a frozen state to a multi-layered cooked product in less than about 50 seconds. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the microwaveable composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Gregory Mark Poulos
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Patent number: 9011948Abstract: Process for producing a dairy product by adding a lactase to a dairy product which contains lactose, the lactase added having less than 40 units arylsulfatase activity per NLU of lactase activity.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Petrus Jacobus Theodorus Dekker, Luppo Edens, Maximiliaan Peter Marie De Swaaf, Albertus Alard Van Dijk
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Publication number: 20150104543Abstract: Improved systems for the biological production of organic acids are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Aaron Adriaan WINKLER, Abraham Frederik DE HULSTER, Johannes Pieter VAN DIJKEN, Jacobus Thomas PRONK, Joshua TRUEHEART, Kevin T. MADDEN, Carlos Gancedo RODRIGUEZ, Carmen-Lisset Flores MAURIZ, Antonius Jeroen Adriaan VAN MARIS, Jacob C. HARRISON
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Patent number: 9005682Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation comprising a probiotic bacterial strain and a prebiotic mixture comprising 5-70 wt % of at least one N-acetylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising Ga1NAc?1,3Ga1?1,4G1c and Ga1?1,6Ga1NAc?1,3Ga1?1,4G1c, 20-95 wt % of at least one neutral oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising Ga1?1,6Ga1, Ga1?1,6Ga1?1,4G1c Ga1?1,6Ga1?1,6G1c, Ga1?1,3Ga1?1,3G1c, Ga1?1,3Ga1?1,4G1c, Ga1? 1,6Ga1? 1,6Ga1? 1,4GIc, Ga1? 1,6Ga1? 1,3Ga1? 1,4GIc Ga1? 1,3Ga1? 1,6Ga1? 1,4GIc and Ga1?1,3Ga1?1,3Ga1?1,4G1c and 2-50 wt % of at least one sialylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising NeuAc?2,3Ga1?1,4G1c and NeuAc?2,6Ga1?1,4G1c. The invention extends to food products comprising said preparation and to the use of the preparation in the prevention and treatment of infections.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Norbert Sprenger, Francois Morgan, Rafael Berrocal, Marcel Braun, Christine Cherbut, Peter Duncan
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Publication number: 20150098929Abstract: A probiotic organism which is capable of proliferation in iron-rich media, an environment which is generally unfavourable to probiotic organisms, is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOLInventors: Tristan Cogan, Jenny Bailey
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Patent number: 8993017Abstract: The present invention relates to animal food products and methods of producing thereof. The methods of the present invention comprise mixing a binding agent with feed meal at a temperature of between about 10° C. and about 70° C. to produce a mash, passing the mash through an extruder to form an animal feed product, and drying the animal feed product. In certain embodiments, the temperature of the meal, mash and final product is kept at 70° C. or below.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignees: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Kansas State University Research FoundationInventors: Xiuzhi Susan Sun, Jihong Li, Pavinee Chinachoti, Luis J. Montelongo
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Patent number: 8986760Abstract: Described are methods of providing a shelf-stable probiotic-containing food or beverage, comprising forming a semi-permeable microsphere, said microsphere comprising a probiotic, a high molecular weight polymer, and an effective amount of bacteriostatic agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Liang Hong, Kathy L. Lichtenwald, Krishna Madduri, Syed A. Shah, Christopher J. Tucker, Caroline Woelfle
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Patent number: 8986759Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to increase the growth velocity of a human infant, said method comprising the enteral administration to said infant of recombinant human bile-salt-stimulated lipase (rhBSSL). Such method has particular utility for underweight or preterm human infants, particular those in medical need of increasing their growth velocity. The invention also relates to compositions, including infant feeds, kits, packaged-pharmaceutical-products and pharmaceutical compositions, and also to methods to prepare infant feeds.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (pub)Inventors: Olle Hernell, Birgitta Olsson, Patrik Strömberg, Lennart Svensson, Kristina Timdahl, M{hacek over (a)}rten Vågerö, Maria Öhman
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Publication number: 20150079236Abstract: The present invention relates to food-grade bacteria strain being capable of removing mercury from an aqueous environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jeremy Burton, Marc Monaches, Gregor Reid, Tamara Smokvina, Johan Van Hylckama Vlieg
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Publication number: 20150079232Abstract: The present invention relates to mutants of lactic acid bacteria which are resistant to the antibiotic ampicillin and which were found to give an increased texture when grown in milk while maintaining the other growth properties of the parent strain. The present invention, furthermore, relates to compositions comprising such mutants, and to dairy products fermented with the lactic acid bacteria resistant to ampicillin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/SInventors: Eric Johnsen, Kim Ib Soerensen, Annette Kibenich
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Publication number: 20150079235Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of nutrition and in particular a food product formulation based on protein and other nutrients extracted from oil seeds, such as hemp, for a plurality of uses, including, but not limited to an infant or toddler formula, a beverage, baked goods or a protein supplement. Suitable oil seeds include, but are not limited to hemp, flax, chia, pea and spirulina. Accordingly, the present invention provides a food product formulation for human consumption that can provide a complete source of dietary protein and other nutrients through oil seed protein. The formulation may be prepared in a variety of product forms, including but not limited to, a ready-to-serve liquid form, or a powder form that can be reconstituted prior to human consumption into liquid form, or a powder form that can be added to oilier ingredients to produce a baked product for human consumption, or a protein supplement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jennifer WRIGHT, David SPRAGUE
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Publication number: 20150079058Abstract: A Bacillus strain characterized by (i): sensitivity for ampicillin, vancomycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol; (ii) antimicrobial activity against E. coli and Clostridium perfringens; and (iii) a sporulation percentage of at least 80 when measured after 2 days of incubation. The invention further relates to a method for selecting such strains. Many of the identified strains according to the invention are of the species Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Some of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens were further identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. amyloliquefaciens whereas others were identified as amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum. A Bacillus strain of the invention may be used as a feed additive to animal feed where it has a probiotic effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/SInventors: Beatrice Nielsen, Mette Dines Cantor, Birgitte Stuer-Lauridsen, Patrick Derkx, Eric Johansen
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Publication number: 20150079234Abstract: A sweetener composition comprising xylose, a sugar alcohol and brown seaweed extract in solid form, preferably powdered or crystalline form. The sugar alcohol is preferably an erythritol and the brown seaweed extract is preferably obtained from Laminaria japonica. The sweetener composition can further comprise one or a combination of additional vitamins, minerals, probiotic cultures, and other plant-based extracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Baxco Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Wong, Horst Krupp
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Patent number: 8980611Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat or meat products are disclosed. Administration of one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms to a live animal, to a carcass, to meat, to meat products, or in animal feed results in significant reductions in the amount of pathogens potentially harmful to humans when ingested. Synergistic effects can be achieved with the administration of multiple strains of microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Guardian Food Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas R. Ware, Mindy M. Brashears
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Patent number: 8980350Abstract: Methods of making reduced-fat or fat-free fried food products, and products made according to the methods, in which food pieces are coated with an aqueous adhesion mixture including a protein, and an oil absorption minimizing agent including an edible lipophilic material, where the coating is adhered to the food pieces, in order to provide for food products having the texture, flavor, and other characteristics of conventional full-fat fried food products. According to a preferred embodiment, the aqueous adhesion mixture includes from about 65 to about 95% by weight water, from about 4 to about 25% by weight protein, from 0 to about 2% by weight hydrocolloid, and from 0 to about 10% by weight protein stabilizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: JimmyAsh LLCInventors: Jamshid Ashourian, Laurie J. Keeler, Durward A. Smith
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Publication number: 20150071891Abstract: A pre-fermented symbiotic matrix based on a cereal suspension (e.g., oat) containing encapsulated probiotics and prebiotics is pre-fermented with encapsulated probiotics and free and/or encapsulated prebiotics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: ESCOLA SUPERIOR BIOTECNOLOGIAInventors: Francisco Xavier Delgado Domingos Antunes Malcata, Ana Maria Pereira Gomes, Joana Mafalda Patrício Oliveira Fernandes Inácio, Maria Isabel Moreira Da Costa Franco
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Publication number: 20150064304Abstract: The present invention provides a lozenge preparation comprising a probiotic organism such as lactobacillus in different concentrations and placed in a specific location in the lozenge where survivability is preserved for a long time. The lozenge preparation is not limited to the probiotic inclusion but also in association with a varied dosage of prebiotics, such as Inulin, an oligosaccharide. The preparation may include sugar or may be sugar free. The invention further provides methods for producing such lozenges and uses for modulating embodiment and forming of center-tilled lozenges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Mario Medri
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Publication number: 20150064309Abstract: The present invention provides a transformed or transfected Trichoderma reesei cell comprising one or more of: (i) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme comprising an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2, (ii) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme wherein the nucleotide sequence comprises the nucleotide sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, or (iii) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme wherein the nucleotide sequence comprises the nucleotide sequence which hybridizes to SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4 or a nucleotide sequence which is at least 40% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4; and culturing the cell under conditions to allow for expression of said heterologous nucleotide sequence(s) encoding said lipolytic enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: SUSAN MADRID, CHERRY LIN, MASOUD RAJABI ZARGAHI, RIKKE HØEGH LORENTSEN, MAI FAURSCHOU ISAKSEN, MICHAEL WARD