Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for biofilm disruption and prevention. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the disruption of biofilm and prevention of biofilm in patients. The invention also relates to anti-biofouling compositions for the disruption of biofilm and prevention of biofilm on surfaces. The invention also relates to the removal of biological material from surfaces. The compositions of the invention include microbial deoxyribonucleases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel liquid seasoning and a method for producing the liquid seasoning. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel liquid seasoning that retains the function of salted rice malt, has a good balance among umami, sweetness and saltiness, has a less koji smell and is highly convenient, and to provide a method for producing the liquid seasoning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the making of sponge cake, more particularly making of sponge cake using polypeptides having lysophospholipase activity. The invention also relates to compositions comprising polypeptides having lysophospholipase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moisture resistant or moisture tolerant wafer which retains its crispy texture when exposed to moisture.

Abstract: A device for steeping barley having a container for containing the barley to be steeped. The container has a floor and the floor has passageways for flowing at least one of steeping water and gases through the passageways. The device further includes a water line system under the floor directly connected to the passageways.

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam treated pelletized feed composition comprising a granule comprising a core and a coating wherein the core comprises an active compound and the coating comprises a salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phytase which has at least 74% identity to a phytase derived from Citrobacter braakii and comprises at least one alteration as compared to this phytase. These phytase variants have amended, preferably improved, properties, such as thermostability, temperature profile, pH profile, specific activity, performance in animal feed, reduced protease sensitiliby, and/or an amended glycosylation pattern. The invention also relates to DNA encoding these phytases, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof, e.g., in animal feed and animal feed additives.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for coating a component to achieve colon-targeted delivery. A component is coated with a fructose-based non-digestible carbohydrate such as a inulin, fructo-oligosaccharide or neosugar. The coated component is orally administered to a monogastric animal. The non-digestible coating causes the composition to pass through the stomach and small intestine without being degraded, and delivers the component to the colon where the coating is digested by microbial fermentation and the component is released.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the making of baked products, more particularly making of baked products using polypeptides having lipolytic activity and at least one emulsifier. The invention also relates to compositions comprising polypeptides having lipolytic activity and at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: A pet food product and a method for making the same are provided. The pet food product uses a collagen casing with a filling material that contains at least one amylase. The pet food product after drying has desired levels of softness and durability so that it is an effective pet chew product.

Abstract: A novel ?-amylase having excellent practical applicability is found, and an object is to provide a practical use of the ?-amylase. Provided is a method for improving a food, wherein a ?-amylase obtained from Bacillus flexus is acted on a food containing a polysaccharide or an oligosaccharide having an ?-1,4 bond of glucose as the main chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food ingredient comprising a savory flavour component, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a malleable protein matrix (MPM), which is the reaction product of the agglomeration of proteins after a fermentation process and is exhibiting biological activities and is suitable for the incorporation (or encapsulation) of various hydrophilic or lipophylic substances. The present invention also relates to the process for the preparation of the malleable protein matrix and its usages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having lysozyme activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a dry instant porridge comprising the enzymatic hydrolysis of a milled carbohydrate-rich food blend by at least one amylase enzyme in an extruder and at low moisture content. The present invention also refers to a dry instant porridge or a fortified dry instant porridge obtainable by the above mentioned process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filling composition comprising a fat content above 20% by weight of the filling composition, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition; and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibres when in the active state.

Abstract: A granulated phosphate composition that provides sufficient nutritional value as well as enhanced bioavailability of organic phosphorous present in a main feed ingredient. The granulated phosphate composition includes a phosphate source, such as monocalcium phosphate, mono-dicalcium phosphate, or dicalcium phosphate, and one or more feed enzymes such as phytase. When the phosphate composition is compounded and pelleted with a main feed ingredient into a feed pellet, and consumed by a non-ruminant, the phytase component of the phosphate composition liberates otherwise unavailable phosphorous present in the main feed ingredient.

Abstract: A variant polypeptide having alpha-amylase activity, wherein the variant has an amino acid sequence which, when aligned with the alpha-amylase comprising the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2, comprises at least one substitution of an amino acid residue corresponding to any of amino acids 4, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 45, 47, 51, 54, 61, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 82, 87, 88, 94, 95, 100, 103, 104, 117, 124, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 134, 136, 143, 144, 146, 168, 174, 177, 178, 183, 186, 188, 189, 190, 194, 195, 199, 200, 201, 204, 207, 210, 214, 217, 219, 222, 225, 227, 233, 234, 235, 236, 240, 251, 252, 254, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 266, 267, 269, 271, 273, 281, 282, 283, 284, 286, 288, 299, 322, 323, 325, 327, 328, 331, 334, 350, 356, 358, 367, 370, 371, 374, 377, 378, 388, 391, 414, 421, 422, 445, 450, 467, 488, 505, 536, 548, 583, 588, 603, 637, 648, 651, 652, 660, 676, 677, said positions being defined with reference to SEQ ID NO: 2 and wherein the variant has one or more altered pr

Abstract: Provided herein are variants of Buttiauxella sp. phytases that may be used in industrial applications including methods for starch liquefaction, alcohol fermentations and for enhancing phosphate digestion in foods and animal feeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for producing a brewers wort comprising forming a mash from a grist, and contacting said mash with a pullulanase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. The method can include fractionating the plant material. The present invention also relates to methods for producing high protein distiller's dried grain from fermentation of plant material, and to the high protein distiller's dried grain produced. The method can include drying a co-product by ring drying, flash drying, or fluid bed drying. The present invention further relates to reduced stack emissions from drying distillation products from the production of ethanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a baby food product comprising at least one food ingredient selected from the group consisting of vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, egg, legumes, aromatic herbs, nuts and any combination thereof, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, and wherein the baby food product has a viscosity in the range 301-1000 mPa·s.

Abstract: A microwaveable cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprising an aqueous mixture including: a) starch b) a flour component comprising gluten free flour and maize flour c) a gelling agent d) an enzyme additive comprising alpha amylase; and e) optional further ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. The present invention is also directed to methods for producing high protein distiller's dried grain from fermentation of plant material, and to the high protein distiller's dried grain produced. The present invention also relates to reduced stack emissions from drying distillation products from the production of ethanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mashing and filtration step in a brewing process and to a composition useful in the mashing and filtration step of a brewing process.

Abstract: A freeze-dried snack product comprising a food component selected from a dairy component, a vegetable component, a fruit component, or mixtures thereof, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, and an emulsifier component. The snack product is especially designed for infants.

Abstract: The present invention provides galacto-oligosaccharide compositions that preferentially stimulate growth of specific Bifidobacterium species and subspecies.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a quality improving agent useful for improving the quality of steamed buns, and a quality improving agent containing glucoamylase. The quality improving agent preferably has low protease activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to xylanases and to polynucleotides encoding the xylanases. In addition, methods of designing new xylanases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vitamin, mineral and enzyme premix for a fortified food blend comprising an alpha-amylase and a glucoamylase to increase energy content, reduce viscosity, and improve taste of a porridge prepared from said fortified food blend. Furthermore, the invention relates to a high energy fortified food blend comprising a vitamin, mineral and enzyme pre-mix from which a high energy, low viscosity and tasty porridge can be prepared. It also relates to a porridge prepared form the fortified food blend according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. The present invention is also directed to methods for producing high protein distiller's dried grain from fermentation of plant material, and to the high protein distiller's dried grain produced. The present invention also relates to reduced stack emissions from drying distillation products from the production of ethanol.

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam treated pelletized feed composition comprising a granule comprising a core and a coating wherein the core comprises an active compound and the coating comprises a salt.

Abstract: A nutritional or pharmaceutical composition comprising fat, protein, carbohydrate, whey and casein is provided. The composition has a weight ratio of casein to whey between 1:1 to 1:2.4 and comprises: a) at least 3 grams arginine per 100 grams protein; b) at least 10 wt. % linoleic acid based on total fatty acids; c) at least 1 wt. % alpha linolenic acid based on total fatty acids; d) at least one long chain-polyunsaturated fatty acid in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt. % based on total fatty acids selected from docosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid; e) 5 to 25 wt. % of at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid based on total fatty acids; and 2 to 12 grams indigestible oligosaccharides having a degree of polymerisation of 2 to 100 per 100 gram dry weight of the composition. Methods of treatment by administering the composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cereal milk drink for infants comprising a milk component, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the activate state, a sugar or non-sugar sweetener content below 15% by weight of the cereal milk drink, and wherein the cereal milk drink comprises at least one of calcium at a fortified concentration, vitamin A at a fortified concentration, vitamin D at a fortified concentration, zinc at a fortified concentration, iron at a fortified concentration or any combination thereof, and wherein the cereal milk drink has a viscosity in the range 1-300 mPa·s.

Abstract: The invention provides a continuous method for the production of a yeast fermented beverage, comprising consecutive continuous processing steps; wherein the gravity of a mash extract is maintained at more than 22° P; the gravity of the wort produced from the mash extract is maintained at more than 22° P until said wort is diluted with additional water; and the gravity of the diluted wort is within the range of 10-35° P; and wherein less than 30 wt. % of the fermentable sugars in the mash extract and wort are derived from fermentable sugars added after hydrolysis of the starch contained in the mash. The method offers the advantage that it is highly efficient in terms of energy consumption and extraction yields. Furthermore, it achieves extremely high productivity, especially in the operation of the brewhouse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a baked product comprising preparing a dough comprising at least whole meal flour, a GH61 polypeptide, and a cellulase, and baking the dough to form the baked product. The present invention relates also to a baking composition comprising a GH61 polypeptide, a cellulase, and optionally flour. The present invention relates also to the use of a GH61 polypeptide and a cellulase for producing a baked product, e.g. a baked product, prepared from whole meal flour.

Abstract: Genetically engineered plants having altered levels of one or more starch regulation enzymes and a polysaccharide degrading enzyme are provided. Methods of genetically engineering plants to express products altering expression of one or more starch regulation enzymes and polysaccharide degrading enzymes, and genetic constructs are provided. Methods of agricultural processing and animal feed using the genetically engineered plants are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant cereal product comprising a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state; a moisture content below 5% (w/w), and vitamin and mineral fortification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products comprising a raising agent, a moisture content below 10% by weight of the food product, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibres when in the active state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to instant drink powders comprising a primary ingredient of particles or agglomerated particles having a particle size below 500 ?m, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragments thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragments thereof show no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state; and a moisture content of at most 5% (w/w) of the instant drink powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen confectionary product comprising up to 20% wt fat, up to 25% milk solids non fat (MSNF), from 5 to 40% wt sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabiliser and/or emulsifier, wherein said frozen confectionery further comprises a hydrolysed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ready-to-drink beverages comprising a flavor component, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition, an alpha-amylase or fragments thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragments thereof show no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, a sucrose content below 5% by weight of the beverage, and wherein the beverage has a viscosity in the range 1-300 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing yeast fermented beverages, which method comprises the following consecutive continuous processing steps: a. introducing wort into a series of one or more propagation vessels in which it is combined with a recirculated stream of yeast-containing residue and in which the yeast is allowed to propagate under aerobic conditions while being kept suspended; b. transferring the yeast-containing wort from the propagation vessel into a series of one or more fermentation vessels in which the yeast is kept suspended under anaerobic conditions and is allowed to metabolize carbohydrates present in the wort; c. transferring at least a part of the fermented wort from the series of one or more fermentation vessels to one or more separators to remove a yeast-containing residue; d. recirculating part of the yeast-containing residue to the series of one or more propagation vessels; and e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to syrups comprising a content of sweetening agent above 15% by weight of the syrup, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and, an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state, and wherein the syrup has a water activity above 0.6.

Abstract: There are disclosed compositions and methods for treating obesity using 5-D-fructose dehydrogenase. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amidase enzymes and a feed or food additive comprising the amidase enzyme capable of degrading ochratoxin.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions having aqueous corn flour and saccharification enzyme mixtures. In this composition all of the corn flour has particle size of 0.5 mm or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying a pepsin resistant alpha amylase enzyme for use in a feed supplement comprising: i) providing an alpha amylase enzyme; ii) admixing said alpha amylase with corn based feed and buffer solution comprising a pepsin concentration of 9000 U/ml at pH 3, 40° C., 500 rpm for at least 120 minutes and analysing alpha amylase activity on said alpha amylase compared to a control sample; wherein said control sample differs in that no pepsin is present during incubation; and iii) selecting an alpha amylase enzyme which substantially maintains alpha amylase activity under the assay conditions; feed supplements and feedstuffs comprising a pepsin resistant alpha amylase and the use of pepsin resistant alpha amylases in feed.

Abstract: A soft extruded food composition containing probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins for wrapping medications, such as pills or tablets, for animal consumption. The flavor of the wrapped solid medication is masked by the food composition and thus becomes more palatable to the animal while providing additional health benefits in the form of probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and vitamins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for producing ethanol, which compositions comprise raw starch and amylase enzymes.