Abstract: Sesamin and episesamin are incorporated at specified weight ratios in oral compositions so that the oral absorption of episesamin and/or its transfer into blood circulation is increased. Sesamin and episesamin are also incorporated at specified weight ratios in oral compositions so that the physiological activities of sesamins are enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing whole fruit extract from the fruits of the Curcubitaceae family. The method includes extracting the peel and pulp of whole fruits by boiling water. In one embodiment, there is provided Luo Han Guo whole fruit extract. The resulting whole fruit extract can be formulated into a sugar-free or no sugar added, low calorie, low glycemic index syrup or jam comprising, e.g. the Luo Han Guo whole fruit extract and sugar alcohols (polyols).

Abstract: A Gnetum extract having antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity (radical scavenging activity), obtained from Gnetum fruit or Gnetum seed without the need to conduct any special operation. This Gnetum extract exerts various physiological (pharmacological) activities and hence can be used as an active ingredient of food, aliment (nutritional supplement), medicine, cosmetic, etc. The Gnetum extract can be obtained by immersing slices or triturates of Gnetum fruit or Gnetum seed in water or a water-containing organic solvent and performing ripening thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to food for preventing fatness and hyperlipidemia, which shows prominent effects capable of providing food excellent for preventing fatness and hyperlipidemiaby preparing powders or mixed powders, boiling water extracts or ethanol extracts of plants containing plenty of bioflavonoid substances, polyphenolic substances or diet fibers, and then treating meats products, processed meats products or dairy products with those preparation.

Abstract: Reversitall is a unique anti-oxidant grape product, and includes a unique combination of beneficial organic chemicals, including trans-resveratrol, trans-viniferin, and oligostuibines. This product is produced from grape cane, red wine and raw grape juice. The grape product is usable as a food supplement having beneficial anti-oxidant properties. A method of making this food supplement includes solvent extraction from the grape cane, followed by vacuum drying without overheating the product. Another method for producing the product employs low temperature drying, and an apparatus to accomplishing this low temperature drying uses the surface of a body of heated but not boiling water to drive moisture off of the product. A method for using the food supplement involves human ingestion of desired amounts of the grape product as a daily food supplement.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a water dispersible, preferably a powder composition of water extractible bioactive components of exclusively fruit or vegetable or plant origin. These components are obtainable by: a) subjecting a selected fruit or vegetable or plant material to homogenisation in weak alkaline conditions and at moderate temperature; b) separating the liquid extract from the homogenised mass and subsequently bringing it to neutrality; and c) eventually concentrating or drying, preferably by freeze drying, the neutralized liquid extract. The composition can be used as primary composition in the preparation of a food product for oral administration, a food supplement, a pet food product, a pet food supplement, a cosmetic preparation or a pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: A method of feeding a monogastric mammal, the method including feeding the monogastric mammal a milk replacer during a feeding period and feeding the monogastric mammal a psyllium composition during the feeding period.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or treating various diseases or conditions in a patient with an alcohol extractable fraction of Sorghum bicolor grain.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing carrot fiber product by contacting carrot feedstock with supercritical carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A new composition of nanosized bagasse fibers has been made by a method which reduces the sugarcane bagasse fibers to nano-sized particles while retaining the natural components of the bagasse. The resulting bagasse particles were shown to be effective as a nutritional supplement in a mouse model to aid in glucose control and body weight. Using the bagasse nanofibers, the addition of 5 to 10% fiber did not change the color or texture of food products. Moreover, the bagasse powder has a natural color and absorbs color evenly so that it could be used as a natural foundation material for cosmetic products.

Abstract: A method of solidifying particularly sugar solutions from grape processing that can also be used for the production of concentrated, rectified must (CRM) is characterized in that the step of solidification is carried out by leading the sugar solution to a sugar concentration which is suitable for the solidification of their components able to be solidified from 50% by weight of sugars to the maximum value of the obtainable concentration. A solidified sugar product is obtained that can also be separated from the not solidified components and offers a number of advantages regarding both package and use as well as storage and transportation.

Abstract: For attaining effective utilization of lotus petals, receptacles, stem, leaves and husks having been discarded, there is provided a composition comprising an extract from at least one selected from among lotus petal, receptacle, stem, leaf and husk wherein anthocyanidin, various minerals and vitamins are contained in high proportion. Addition of this composition to various processed foods would provide processed foods useful for the health maintenance of eyes. Addition of this composition to various cosmetics would provide cosmetics useful for promotion of blood circulation and cell activation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a liquid mixture containing a liquid coffee extract and a liquid extract selected from laurel, thyme, clove, celery oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, onion and tomato, individually or as part of a mixture.

Abstract: Compositions containing extracts of Aloe which are suitable for dietary supplements and/or functional food products are disclosed. The compositions which further comprise extracts of other plants are also disclosed. The compositions of extracts of Aloe in combination with chitosans, fatty acids, sterols and/or sterol esters are additionally disclosed. The compositions disclosed induce satiety and/or reduce the appetite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a number of compositions, including non-alcoholic and non-fermented aqueous solutions comprising trans-resveratrol and/or other polyphenols. In one aspect, the present invention provides retail or commercially available beverages comprising trans-resveratrol and/or other polyphenols.

Abstract: Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process to obtain a lycopene-enriched formulation free of organic solvents that comprises: (a) mixing a lycopene source with an extractant lipid, and (b) separating the lipidic phase obtained in step (a) to obtain the lycopene-enriched formulation free of organic solvents; in which the mixture in step (a) is carried out in the absence of organic solvents. The invention also refers to the formulations obtained in this way and to compositions that comprise them. These formulations and compositions have antioxidant properties and are useful to manufacture nutraceutical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food products.

Abstract: A composition and method of preparing proteinaceous health food, preferably based on or including hempseed, that keeps the seed's nutritional value, preferably by preparation under conditions of little or no oxygen, little or no light, and low temperatures, and does not use dangerous ingredients, such as for example preservatives or coloring. Various variations of this food can be used for example for pet food, for other animals feed, for humans, or for baby formulas. Although hempseed is the best example, the present invention may be used also with other proteinaceous plants that don't have the problems of soy, such as for example flax seed or sesame, or some combination of the above.

Abstract: A bean curd skin having improved flavor and texture is provided by allowing the flavor and texture of the bean curd skin to be modified. An liquid bean extract including as a principal component a germinated bean extract derived from a germination-treated bean as a raw material is heated to obtain the bean curd skin. It is preferred that the germination-treated bean be germinated to an extent where the bitterness of the bean curd skin is reduced, and where the germination percentage of the germination-treated bean is 10% to 100%. The weight ratio of ?-aminobutyric acid to isoflavone in the liquid bean extract is more preferably in the range of 10 to 100 and 250 to 100. It is also preferred that the liquid bean extract further contains a common bean extract that is derived from a germination-untreated bean not subjected to germination treatment as a raw material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of curcuma species plant material using supercritical CO2 extraction methods, methods of treating a subject suffering from suffering from amyloid plaque aggregation or fibril formation associated with, for example, Alzheimer's disease, and methods of inhibiting amyloid plaque aggregation or fibril formation in tissue thereof.

Abstract: A method to prepare seaweed degradation product comprising contacting a bacterium having 16S rRNA sequence consisting of the nucleic acid sequence as recited in SEQ ID NO: 1 with a seaweed is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel healthy and functional food having an obesity-suppressing activity. The healthy and functional food according to the present invention is manufactured by using an extract or a raw juice of purple-colored potato as a main/minor ingredient, or by adding the extract or a raw juice of purple-colored potato to various favorite foods. The extract of purple-colored potato according to the present invention has an obesity-suppressing activity by preventing an adipose cell from being differentiated and reducing leptin protein aiding to differentiate into adipose cells, and has an ability to reduce free fatty acid which is a hyperlipidemia-inducing factor and cholesterol in blood. Therefore, the healthy and functional food containing the extract of purple-colored potato according to the present invention can be useful to treat obesity patients including a wide age group of teenagers and adults and old persons.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated I286394. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety I286394, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety I286394 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety I286394 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety I286394.

Abstract: Shelf stable and ready-to-drink tea beverages are described. The tea beverages have excellent color and flavor characteristics and are prepared from a tea extract that has been made with both cold brew and standard tea leaf. The tea beverages maintain excellent characteristics in the absence of preservatives and caramel.

Abstract: The invention relates to shaped instant pieces which are suitable for producing an instant food or instant drug, in particular an instant drink, which is produced from an instant composition, and to processes for producing the shaped instant pieces of an instant composition.

Abstract: The present invention succeeds to effectively deal with the problems associated with the treatment of the liquid waste (ie. “katsigaros” liquid waste) generated during the production of olive oil in traditional 3-phase olive mills. The method of the present invention may be used to effectively treat and manage the aforementioned liquid waste efficiently and environmentally-friendly and also produces useful by-products of substantial commercial value (eg. olive oil, solid fuel, animal feed, electricity, usable heat).

Abstract: Methods for preparing black soybean hull extracts and uses thereof. The methods can comprise: (1) extracting crushed black soybean hull with aqueous solution containing enzyme and filtering the extracted liquid; (2) ultrafiltration of the extract liquid with an ultrafiltration membrane; (3) absorbing the ultrafiltration liquid with an absorption resin or an ion exchange resin, and elution with ethanol to obtain purified extract liquid; (4) concentrating the purified extract liquid under vacuum; (5) spray drying the concentrated liquid. The extract can contain: 10-45% of cyanidin, 10-25% of catechin, and 40-80% of OPC, and with a total polyphenol content as high as 70-100%. The extract can be used for preparing drugs or food containing antioxidants, or used for improving metabolic syndrome or eyesight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an improved oil quantity phenotype or an improved meal quality phenotype due to altered expression of an IMQ nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an improved oil quantity phenotype or improved meal quality phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as rubisco protein, rubiscolin, rubiscolin derivatives, ACE inhibitory peptide, and combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as phytoestrogens. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a plant which has been modified to produce increased levels of flavonol glucosides, or an extract thereof containing flavonol glucosides, in reducing hypertension in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for obtaining extracts based on polyphenol compounds contained in cocoa, characterised in that it includes: using fresh beans, which have not been pre-treated or defatted, said fresh beans whereof their pulp and shell have been eliminated, so as to obtain clean almonds; grinding said almonds, in the presence of solvent(s); macerating the ground almonds in conditions enabling extraction of the desired compounds; filtering the macerated mixture; recuperating an extract containing said compounds from the filtrate. The invention also concerns the extracts and their uses for cosmetic, food and therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Cohesive non-free flowing sweetener compositions, e.g., sweetener cubes, useful for adding sweetness to liquid foodstuffs, for example, beverages, having a reduced caloric burden as compared to conventional sucrose cubes, are provided. More particularly, a cohesive non-free flowing sweetener composition containing a high intensity sweetener and a low-density bulking agent, wherein a sweetener cube formed from the cohesive non-free flowing sweetener composition having the same dimensions as a conventional sucrose cube has a lower caloric burden and an equivalent sweetness. Methods of making such cohesive non-free flowing sweetener compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the direct hydrogenation of hop resin acids in the absence of a liquid, organic solvent by reacting the hop resin acids which hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst at a temperature at which the resin acids are sufficiently fluid to allow easy mixing with the catalyst and suitably facilitate the hydrogenation reaction. Alternatively, the necessary fluidity may be achieved at relatively low temperature by subjecting the reactants to a high pressure of CO2 gas such that the quantity of this gas that dissolves into the resin is sufficient to substantially reduce its viscosity. Particularly useful applications for the process are the conversion is iso-?-acids to tetrahydroiso-?-acids and rho-iso-?-acids into hexahydroiso-?-acids. The resinous products of the hydrogenation process may be readily converted to aqueous, alkaline solutions suitable for use in brewing beer.

Abstract: Process for preparing a composition comprising one or more steroidal glycosides, comprising the steps of: (a) harvesting Hoodia plants, (b) cutting up the harvested plants, (c) drying the cut plants, whereby exposure to UV light during the drying step is avoided, such that the total UV dose is less than about 0.5 kJ/m2 to obtain dried plant material.

Abstract: Effective utilization of vegetable called Ipomoea aquatica that although exhibiting high nutritional value and excellent antioxidant capability and ensuring huge supply capacity, is poor in distribution preservability and is notable in discoloration and quality degeneration attributed to processing, thereby disenabling merchandization of relevant processed food. There is provided a method of cultivating Ipomoea aquatica, characterized in that Ipomoea aquatica having been broadly classified as per flower color and leaf width is minutely classified as per whole leaf shape, leaf configuration appearing within a radius of equal to or less than 5.0 cm from leaf base and configurational difference among leaves from the same stem, and that an appropriate one is selected from among the resultant classes and cultivated. By virtue of this method, the distribution enduring period in fresh condition can be prolonged, and the discoloration by heating can be suppressed.

Abstract: Processes for the production of Hoodia plant extracts with a high content of steroidal glycosides and for minimizing heavy metal and/or polyaromatic hydrocarbon content in Hoodia extracts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for extract purification of sugar beet raw juice, especially for reduction of lime consumption during the purification of sugar beet raw juice, to a process for producing a nutrient-rich non-sucrose concentrate from sugar beet raw juice, to the non-sucrose substance concentrate thus produced, to uses of the non-sucrose substance concentrate and to an apparatus for preliming sugar beet raw juice and/or for obtaining the non-sucrose substance concentrate.

Abstract: A process for extracting a natural surfactant includes the steps of providing a quantity of water, adding in a quantity of seaweed to the water resulting in a process medium, adding an enzyme solution to the process medium, and extracting the natural surfactant from the seaweed. The natural surfactant or kelp extract is then used in the formulation of many cleaning solutions.

Abstract: An inactivation effect of GSE on Norovirus is revealed and a sterilization solution suitable for inactivating Norovirus is provided. The sterilization solution has an effect of inactivating Calicivirus, and is prepared by dissolving a grapefruit seed extract (hereafter abbreviated as GSE) into water, adding phytic acid, and adding brewer's alcohol. In the sterilization solution, GSE is 0.08 percent by weight, phytic acid is 0.05 percent by weight, brewer's alcohol is 58.8 percent by weight, and water is the remainder. The pH is adjusted to become 5.8 to 6.4. A method for manufacturing a sterilization solution having an effect of inactivating Calicivirus includes the steps of dissolving GSE into water, adding phytic acid so as to emulsify, and adding 95-degree brewer's alcohol.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: Methods to deliver an active component to a liquid foodstuff in a container with a narrow opening, for example, a beverage in a bottle, are provided. More particularly, a method is provided for delivering an active component to a liquid foodstuff in a container with a narrow opening. This method includes the steps of a) positioning a nozzle of a spraying device that produces a spray when the spraying device is activated in the opening of the container such that the spray produced by the nozzle travels an axis substantially perpendicular to the surface of the liquid foodstuff in the bottle and b) spraying at least one unit dose of a solution containing a hydrophilic substance and a solvent onto the surface of the liquid foodstuff in the container using the spraying device. Using this method, the active component is dispersed throughout the liquid foodstuff without additional mixing.

Abstract: A process for selectively extracting bioactive components from a raw material extract derived from vegetable matter, including the steps of: (a) passing said raw material extract through a passageway containing an adsorbent whereby at least some of the components to be extracted are adsorbed onto the said adsorbent; (b) subsequently passing through said passageway an eluent mixture substantially containing water and alcohol whereby the concentration of alcohol in the eluent is increased at a substantially constant rate from 15 vol percent to 95 vol percent during at least those periods when the components are being eluted; (c) sequentially collecting an eluate in fractions corresponding to the presence of the extracted components.

Abstract: A glycoprotein extracted from the fruiting body of Grifola frondosa is demonstrated to have antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antiobesity and antihyperlipidemic effects, and has great potential as an active component for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements or health food preparations to treat and/or prevent the above diseases. This invention is to provide the glycoprotein and its preparation method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a water-soluble bean-based extract including one or more isoflavone glycosides. Also INCLUDED is a method of preparing such a water-soluble bean-based extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a food material containing high quantities of cysteine. In this method, a yeast extract is prepared from yeast cells that contains ?-glutamylcysteine and the extract is concentrated by controlling the temperature to be not greater than 60° C. to prepare a food material in a liquid form, wherein the concentration of solids is at least 10% and the resulting food material is maintained at 70 to 130° C.

Abstract: A watery rice gruel and a production method of a watery rice gruel, which can be taken even by patients such as cancer patients who have experienced an extreme loss of appetite, stimulate the hypothalamus in the brains of these patients and enhance their appetite as well as keeping the physical homeostasis of these patients normal. By placing dark-roasted unpolished rice 4, black rice 6 and adlay 7 in water 9 and boiling, the bitter taste and rich aroma of the dark-roasted unpolished rice 4 is imparted to the watery rice gruel obtained by boiling. The water rice gruel promotes intestinal movement in the patient, while the rich aromatic component dissolved into the watery rice gruel promotes the discharge of gas that has accumulated in the stomach and intestinal tract of the patient, thereby eliminating the feeling of distention of the stomach and intestines.

Abstract: A process of extracting carotenoids from a source of fruit or vegetable processing waste including the steps of: admixing the source, a first organic solvent and a surfactant to form a slurry, whereby surface tension in tissue cell structure of the source is decreased, enhancing penetration of the surfactant into the tissue cell structure so that the carotenoids and the surfactant may form a combination; treating the slurry with a second organic solvent which solubilizes the combination; separating the treated slurry into a liquid fraction and a solid fraction; and separating a first portion from the liquid fraction, the first portion including a solution of the second organic solvent and the combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient method for the extraction of high stability, superior quality, value added, standardized, ready-to-use saffron pigments and flavor concentrate, the process comprising steps of mixing saffron with one food-grade solvent or a combination of more than one food graded-solvents, macerating and agitating the mixture with continuance protection from light condition, centrifuging the macerated mixture to remove undesirable fibrous plant material, cooling the centrifuge immediately, lyophilizing the cooled centrifuge under reduced pressure to obtain crude material, isolating the concentrate by column chromatography, and obtaining brilliant orange color shining saffron pigments and flavor concentrate with recovery of about 95%, and use of the saffron pigments and flavor concentrate of range between 0.05 to 3% in food, pharmaceutical, and allied industries for flavor, and color.

Abstract: An extraction process and composition produced thereby for use as an antihistamine is disclosed. The composition comprises an extraction of Loranthus, which is derived from a species of Loranthus known to possess quantities of quercetin and avicularin, which may be administered orally in an amount up to 300 mg per day, and preferably between 100 to 300 mg per day. The extraction process comprises forming an ethanol extraction from raw Loranthus, filtering the extract, and passing the filtered product through a separation column, eluting, distilling and concentrating the resultant extract and thereafter applying a vacuum to remove water and solvents to produce a concentrated powdered form of the extract.