Product With Added Vitamin Or Derivative Thereof For Fortification Patents (Class 426/72)
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Publication number: 20140113030Abstract: A beverage using coconut juice as a sole fluid base supplying water, fortified with one or more nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The nutrient may be of a type which is insoluble in water, and has been artificially solubilized for compatibility with the fluid base. The beverage may be provided in concentrate form by removing some or all of the water present in natural coconut juice. The concentrate may be reconstituted by adding water obtained from a source other than the original coconut juice. The beverage or the concentrate may include non-nutritive components such as carbonation, sweeteners, preservatives, coloring agents, artificial flavors and fragrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: Kevin Hinds
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Publication number: 20140113033Abstract: An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, preservatives, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: International IP Holdings LLCInventor: Manoj Bhargava
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Publication number: 20140113031Abstract: A nutritional powder composition is disclosed. The nutritional powder composition comprises whey protein isolate, milled chia, hemp protein, wheat grass powder, and goji powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: Taylor D. Lee
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Patent number: 8703218Abstract: A method for forming chocolate having cholecalciferol is provided. The method includes mixing cholecalciferol into an oil to produce a cholecalciferol-oil mixture. The temperature of a chocolate base is raised to a melting point, and the cholecalciferol-oil mixture is blended into the chocolate base to form a cholecalciferol-chocolate.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Enteral Health and Nutrition, LLCInventors: Dustin Garth James, Helen Kim-James
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Patent number: 8703211Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment and prophylaxis of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical agent comprising strontium, amino acid(s) and mineral element(s), and its use in the preparation of an agent useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of cancer. The invention also relates to a method for treatment and prophylaxis of cancer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Oy Neurofood ABInventor: Thomas Tallberg
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Publication number: 20140105958Abstract: An edible sticker including an edible paper, an edible ink, and an edible compound on at least a portion of the edible paper. The edible compound includes one selected from a nutrient, a supplement, a medicine, a mineral, a flavoring, a vitamin, and combinations thereof. A method of providing nutrients to a child using the edible sticker, a method of manufacturing the edible sticker, and a system for manufacturing the edible sticker have also been disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Bob D. NTOYA
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Publication number: 20140106026Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and method for treating, preventing and ameliorating alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome using a carrier solution including ingestible ethanol and thiamine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Raphael Wald, Francsico Guerra
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Patent number: 8697157Abstract: Meal replacement compositions are described herein. The meal replacement compositions are made using all natural ingredients and includes relatively high amounts of fiber and protein and relatively low amounts of fat. In some instances, a single serving of a meal replacement composition includes high amounts of cocoa, an ingredient containing plant polyphenols.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ray and Terry's Health Products, Inc.Inventors: Terry Grossman, Raymond C. Kurzweil
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Patent number: 8697174Abstract: Treats have a water activity of less than 0.5 and good organoleptic properties. A method for obtaining such treats having low water activity involves injection molding a dough made from a polyol and at least one of a source of casein and a source of starch.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ainsworth Pet NutritionInventors: Andrew T. Teconchuk, Thomas N. Asquith, Lee Randall, Rhonda L. Sisson
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Patent number: 8697158Abstract: This document provides complexes comprising a mineral-amino acid compound and a polysaccharide. For example, the document provides compositions containing such complexes and methods of making and using such complexes.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Alexander B. Rabovsky, Jermey Ivie
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Publication number: 20140099403Abstract: Methods for purifying steviol glycosides, including Rebaudioside X, are provided herein. Sweetener and sweetened containing Rebaudioside X are also provided herein. Methods of improving the flavor and/or temporal profile of sweetenable compositions, such as beverages, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Indra Prakash, Avetik Markosyan, Venkata Sai Prakash Chaturvedula, Mary Campbell, Rafael San Miguel, Siddhartha Purkayastha, Marquita Johnson
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Publication number: 20140093609Abstract: A nutritional composition comprising a carbohydrate fraction comprising glucose and fructose in a ratio from about 3:1 to about 1:1, wherein: the powder nutritional composition is designed to be dissolved in water, a serving size of the nutritional composition is from about 1 to about 20 g, the carbohydrate fraction comprises at least 30% glucose and fructose, the carbohydrate fraction provides at least 50% of the energy of the nutritional composition; and the nutritional composition comprises an energy density from about 800 kJ/100 g to about 2200 kJ/100 g. The performance may be, for example, athletic, academic, or other performances requiring physical stamina and/or mental alertness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Marie Georgina Roy, Gilbert Geoffroy, Tesfalidet Haile
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Publication number: 20140093616Abstract: The present invention provides beverage preservative systems for use in high acid beverage products, and beverage products comprising the beverage preservative systems. The beverage preservative system prevents spoilage by microorganisms in a beverage within a sealed container for a period of at least 16 weeks. The present invention reduces or eliminates the use of conventional preservatives that pose health and/or environmental concerns. The components that make up the beverage preservative system of invention work together in a synergistic manner to reduce the amount of preservative required and so improve the inventive beverage's sensory impact over beverages having conventional preservatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: PepsiCo, IncInventor: Richard T. Smith
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Publication number: 20140087025Abstract: The present disclosure provides shelf stable dairy-based compositions having a thick texture while also satisfying nutritional requirements for babies and young children and methods for producing the same. Methods of thickening dairy-based compositions are also provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for producing a shelf stable dairy-based nutritional composition by providing a dairy-based composition and a specially formulated fruit or flavor preparation to create a thickened dairy-based nutritional composition having textures and nutritional components that are appealing to children.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Andreas Manfred LINSENMEIER, Frank Andre STORR, Mathilde HALLE
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Publication number: 20140080923Abstract: A liquid composition that includes at least one steviol glycoside dissolved in glycerol, and a method for preparation thereof, preferably at a temperature above 100° C. The steviol glycoside is extracted from Stevia rebaudiana plant leaves. The steviol glycoside may include rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, dulcoside A, steviol, stevioside, and/or steviolbioside. The relative concentration by weight of the rebaudioside A may be at least approximately 95%. The relative concentration by weight of the glycerol may be at least 70%. The liquid composition may further include additional ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, extracts, preservatives, and/or other food additives. A dropper may be used for extracting individual drops of the liquid composition, such as into a beverage. The liquid composition may be used as a food additive, a sweetener, and/or a dietary supplement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: STEVINOL LTD.Inventor: Herman Weiss
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Patent number: 8673383Abstract: The invention relates to dietary fiber for human and animal nutrition and more particularly to roughage consisting of a fiber formulation containing lignocellulose. Said formulation contains a fraction of a fibrous substance that is fermentable in the digestive tract and a fraction of a fibrous substance that is poorly or non-fermentable in the digestive tract.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Klaus Neufeld
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Publication number: 20140072671Abstract: The invention relates to multi-component oral delivery systems for use before and/or with physical activity. The invention also includes methods of making and using such multi-component oral delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: ADAM AUERBACH
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Publication number: 20140072672Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehydrated and aerated food product. The dehydrated and aerated food product includes a plant puree mixture and a hydrocolloid. The plant puree mixture and hydrocolloid combine to form a dehydrated and aerated plant puree foam having a hydrocolloid-based aeration network dispersed throughout the plant puree mixture. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the dehydrated and aerated food product, and combination food products that include the dehydrated and aerated food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Mark Nisbet, David Cullinan, Claire Aucella, Lena Halabi, Dongjun Zhao, Meagan M. McKeever
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Publication number: 20140065259Abstract: Nutritional compositions with targeted sodium levels for young children (e.g., ages 1-4 years) are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides nutritional compositions having a targeted level of sodium, made from wholesome foods that provide macronutrients and micronutrients needed in a child's daily diet and are developmentally appropriate for this age group. The sodium levels of the nutritional compositions may be less than or equal to about 200 mg per 100 g nutritional composition. Methods of making nutritional compositions with targeted sodium levels while also achieving acceptable product flavors at both pilot and factory levels are also provided. The batching methods may include adding a slurry of ice, cold water and KCl to a batched product after an initial cooling step and before packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Elizabeth Ann-Clubbs Koenig, Jill Dean Wegner, Karen Wink Barnes
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Publication number: 20140065264Abstract: A nutritional composition is provided herein for optimizing fats, carbohydrates, and protein caloric ratios as it relates to balanced nutrition, general health, and muscle performance during exercise and for enhancing muscle cell repair and recovery following the cessation of exercise, comprising: a) about 18% to about 23% by weight, e.g. about 19% to about 21%, of whey protein, e.g. whey protein isolate; b) about 65% to about 70% by weight, e.g. about 67% to about 69%, of a “Superfruit and Vegetable Blend”, a concentrated fruit juice and a sweetener, such as honey; and c) about 10% to about 15% by weight, such as about 11% to about 13%, of a vegetable oil, e.g., olive oil, such as extra virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, cold pressed olive oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Paul Phuong Do, Sherri-Ann Harrison
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Publication number: 20140057021Abstract: Composition for an energy drink based on chia seed able to combine the stimulating properties of compounds such as taurine, caffeine and inositol with the anti-oxidizing benefits of the chia seed, retrieving a traditional beverage, “cool chia” in the form of an industrialized product, allowing for the effective use of the combination of raw materials used for the composition of the beverage benefiting health, in terms of neurologic functions, as it is a stimulant, as well as in terms of weight control, as it is an antioxidant and a low-calorie energy source for the body, controlling cholesterol and triglycerides and regulating the intestine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Janice Da Silva, Suse Botelho Da Silva, Gabriela Raimann
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Publication number: 20140056955Abstract: The present invention relates to improved vitamin E formulations, as well as to the production of such formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Martin Gadient, Thomas Lindemann, Mischa Schwaninger, Karl Manfred Voelker, Kai Urban, Stefanie Kirchen
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Publication number: 20140057014Abstract: The present disclosure provides a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein. Also provided is a composition for administration to premature infants, comprising i) a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein, and ii) a premature infant formula. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a method for promoting the growth of a premature infant, comprising administering to the infant a composition comprising i) a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein, and ii) a premature infant formula.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Carol Lynn Berseth, Kelly Walsh, Deborah Schade, Ana Cecilia Munoz-Espada
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Patent number: 8652560Abstract: A non-tea-based, packaged beverage with a green tea extract mixed therein contains the following ingredients (A) and (B): (A) 0.06 to 0.5 wt. % of non-polymer catechins, and (B) 9 to 13.5 mM of citric acid or a salt thereof. Its pH is from 3.4 to 4.2. The non-tea-based, packaged beverage contains catechins at a high concentration, is reduced in bitterness and astringency, is suited for long-term drinking, and is excellent in the stability of bitterness and astringency and also in the feeling as it passes down the throat, and moreover, its color tone remains stable over a long term even when packed in a clear package and stored at high temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Naoki Hosoya, Shinji Yamamoto, Masaki Iwasaki, Eiichi Hoshino, Yoshikazu Ogura
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Patent number: 8652550Abstract: Described herein are beverages that provide a number of heath benefits associated with elevated or high blood sugar levels. For example, the beverages are useful in potentiating insulin activity, treating hyperglycemia, and maintaining blood sugar levels in a subject afflicted with diabetes. The beverages are composed of distilled water, cinnamon extract, and sweetener. Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can be added to the beverage to provide additional health benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Hydro One, LLCInventors: Babak Baban, Mark Anthony Fields
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Publication number: 20140044691Abstract: An improved dietary and/or therapeutic supplement composition comprising a quantity of a dietary and/or therapeutic supplement agent having a pH that upon ingestion with food or a beverage would limit the effectiveness of the agent and a sufficient amount of an alkaline electrolyte additive is provided in combination with the agent to raise the pH of the composition to a level of from about 8 to about 12.5 to increase the effectiveness and functional utilization of the agent while the composition is in the person's stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Janmarie Hornack, Lawrence E. Dorman
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Publication number: 20140044834Abstract: The invention relates to a feed additive comprising a clay material and at least one saponine deposited thereon, a method for producing the feed additive as well as its use as additive to livestock feed and a feed product comprising the feed additive,Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbHInventors: José Antonio Ortiz Niembro, Erik Thomassiny Villaurrutia
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Publication number: 20140044836Abstract: The invention provides food compositions and methods for increasing the palatability of food compositions. In one aspect, the methods comprise adding an egg and chicken flavoring to a food composition. Prior to being added to the food composition, the egg and chicken flavoring can be incorporated in or on any suitable carrier such as, for example, on a soybean, corn or wheat meal carrier. The egg and chicken flavoring has been found to increase the palatability of food compositions over corresponding conventional food compositions that do not include the egg and chicken flavoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: NESTEC SAInventor: Glenn Earl Gibson
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Publication number: 20140044828Abstract: A nutritional composition is provided which has an effective prophylactic and/or improving effect for various symptoms of muscle mass decrease, decreased basal metabolism, low body temperature, suppression of obesity, suppression of visceral fat accumulation, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and the like in elderly people. The nutritional composition can include n-3 fatty acid and one or more of free lysine, dipeptides containing lysine, and lysine salts, wherein the content of free lysine, dipeptides containing lysine, and/or lysine salts is 0.1 g-10.0 g per 100 kcal of the composition, and the content of the total amount of n-3 fatty acid is 0.17 g-5.00 g per 100 kcal of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.Inventors: Tomoyuki Mine, Naoki Hayashi, Itaru Kon, Kazunori Saima
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Patent number: 8647686Abstract: A composition suitable for the preparation of insect diet formulations, containing proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, salts, and lambda carrageenan; the composition contains maltodextrin and no agar. An insect diet formulation, containing the composition described herein and water (room temperature). A method for rearing insects from eggs, involving providing the insect diet formulation described herein and culturing the insects with the insect diet formulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Maria G. Rojas, Juan A. Morales Ramos
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Patent number: 8647689Abstract: The current invention relates to a composition of citrus fruit fibers and hydrophobic vitamin. The hydrophobic nutritional supplement is selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, D, E, K, and mixtures thereof. It further relates to a process for preparing liquid compositions comprising said citrus fruit fibers and hydrophobic vitamin. Furthermore it relates to beverages comprising said composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Jozef Guido Roza Vanhemelrijck, Catharina Hillagonda McCrae
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Publication number: 20140037796Abstract: Grain-based hot cereal compositions having reduced foam capacity are disclosed. The compositions can include wheat farina, oat groats, rolled oats, and steel cut oats. The compositions comprise a stearyl antifoam agent that prevents boil over of the compositions during stove top or microwave cooking without adversely affecting the taste, texture, or appearance of the finished product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MOM BRANDS COMPANYInventors: David Klaus Duffy, Molly Elizabeth McGurk Moen
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Publication number: 20140037798Abstract: Disclosed are shelf stable nutritional liquids including metal amino acid chelates. Metal amino acid chelates, such as copper amino acid chelates and iron amino acid chelates, limit the capacity of incompletely bound copper and iron to catalyze the oxidation of sensitive nutrients such as vitamins, particularly vitamin A, vitamin B12 and vitamin C, thereby imparting both nutritional benefits and sensory benefits to the nutritional liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Paul W. Johns, John W. McEwen, Gaurav Patel
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Publication number: 20140037797Abstract: Disclosed are shelf stable nutritional products including beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and an oxidatively active species such as iron or copper. The HMB restricts the capacity of the oxidative species to catalyze the oxidation of nutrients such as fatty acids and vitamins thereby imparting both nutritional benefits and sensory benefits to the nutritional products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Paul W. Johns, Suzette L. Pereira, Ann M. Kensler
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Publication number: 20140037795Abstract: Disclosed herein are frozen and/or gelled fish food products having an increased buoyancy. The frozen and/or gelled fish food products include a food component comprising a frozen and/or gelled fish food composition that encompasses at least one air cavity. The overall density of the food product is less than or equal to the density of feeding water in which it is placed. Also disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses for preparing such frozen and/or gelled fish food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: OMEGA SEA, LLCInventor: Dennis G. Crews
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Patent number: 8642095Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a dietary composition is provided. In at least one embodiment, the dietary composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of an admixture including a caffeine ingredient and a vasodilator ingredient. In at least another embodiment, the admixture further includes an additive selected from the group consisting of taurine, rhodiola, green tea extract, dimethylethanolamine, inositol, vitamin C, one or more B vitamins, a flowing agent, citrulline malate, and combinations thereof. In certain particular embodiments, the caffeine ingredient includes dicaffeine malate. In certain other embodiments, the vasodilator ingredient includes diarginine malate.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: ViSalus Holdings, LLCInventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
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Publication number: 20140030384Abstract: Compositions are disclosed that include undenatured whey protein and glycine. The undenatured whey protein is preferably included at a final concentration of about 20%-80%, while the glycine is present at a final concentration of about 5%-35%. The whey protein has not been exposed to acid hydrolysis and, preferably, includes cold cross-flow membrane filtrate. The glycine is preferably 20-80 mesh in size, and exhibits a U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) 28 grade. The composition further includes several vitamin and mineral cofactors, namely, selenomethionine, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), and Vitamin B3.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Franco Cavaleri
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Publication number: 20140030376Abstract: A gluten free, ready-to-eat food product is provided comprising millet and a flavoring. In some embodiments, the gluten-free food product may also be dairy-free and/or allergen free. In further embodiments, the food products may further comprise one or more vitamins or cofactors therefore, minerals, non-allergenic proteins or amino acids, probiotics, botanicals or combinations of these and be utilized in methods of providing adequate nutrition to individuals diagnosed with an allergy or intolerance. Methods of making the food products, and packaged food products are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Michele Zebert Caws
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Patent number: 8628756Abstract: The invention is directed to a strategy for providing therapeutic or cosmetic benefit to skin by topically applying arginine chemically bound to a second (non-oligo arginine) compound in order to increase transepithelial delivery of arginine through a combination of increased solubility and flux across the skin. The arginine heteromers of the invention can add other complementary or beneficial properties for the skin beyond those that are arginine-related.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Revance Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Jacob M. Waugh
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Publication number: 20140010766Abstract: The invention concerns multi-component packaged food products which have been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package, including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (eg immersed in) the first component, wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based, liquid, pasty or gelled food such as sauce, gel, gravy, jus or the like, and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard, manufactured pieces that substantially retain their initial shape and hard or crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Robert Sleigh, Brad William Woonton, Estelle Lifran, Tanoj Singh, Aung Htoon, Susan Finnegan
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Publication number: 20130345305Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsifier comprising vegetable fibrous material with natural or artificial cavities and comprising at least cellulose, hemicellulose, soluble fibrous material and starch. The vegetable fibrous material is based on e.g. potato. The emulsifier also comprises a lipophilic phase constituting a maximum of 75% by weight of the total weight, wherein the emulsifier is in the form of a powder or a paste. The vegetable fibrous material constitutes a support phase in the emulsifier, and the emulsifier also comprises some form of dextrose, dextrose polymer, dextrin or dextrin polymer or a derivate thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: LYCKEBY CULINAR ABInventor: Jan-Olof Lundberg
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Publication number: 20130344202Abstract: A healthful sea salt mixture composed of at least one whole sea salt, at least one organic whole sea vegetable, at least one whole raw sesame seed type, optional chia seeds and optional milk thistle. The at least one whole sea salt includes but is not limited to Celtic sea salt, pink Himalayan sea salt, and Bolivian rose sea salt. The at least one organic whole sea vegetable includes but is not limited to alaria, dulse, kelp, layer, and sea lettuce. The at least one whole raw sesame seed type includes various families of sesame seeds. The present invention provides a whole food source that has numerous minerals and nutrients. The present invention also serves as an iodine supplement for those with a thyroid-related condition. Furthermore, the present invention provides vitamin E, which aids in iodine absorption. The range of nutrients provided includes potassium, calcium, sodium, vitamins, and others.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Nancy Alisa Gibbons Addison
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Patent number: 8613963Abstract: A nutritional supplement specifically designed to lower cholesterol that addresses multiple mechanisms including hepatic synthesis and release, intestinal absorption of cholesterol, while, at the same time, including ingredients that mitigate the side effects of the constituents and increase their efficacy by affecting emotional factors that influence compliance such as a sense of well-being and euphoria on the one hand, or an increased overall metabolism and desire for the product stemming from its coloration on the other hand. The nutritional supplement can be prepared as a powder that can be added to a food item by a human subject, a concentrate that can be mixed with water or another beverage, or incorporated into a baked good for ingestion by the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Healthy Drink Discoveries IncorporatedInventor: Mitchell Karl
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Patent number: 8613965Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the calcium-enriched food product.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignees: Mission Phamacal Co., Sterling Foods, Ltd.Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
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Publication number: 20130337117Abstract: A procedure for making a food product includes preparing a first mixture of dry ingredients including vitamins, proteins and additives; preparing a second mixture of liquid ingredients including water and a monosaccharide; preparing a third mixture in which a fat component is melted and is mixed with an emulsifier and a flavoring agent; preparing a fourth coating mixture that is solid at room temperature and includes fat components, vitamins, emulsifiers, and preservatives. The fourth coating mixture is melted to make a coating bath and the first, second and third mixtures are mixed to obtain a dough. The fourth coating mixture is poured over the mixture of the first, second and third mixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Dario Rolando MARTIN
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Publication number: 20130337030Abstract: A nutriment or medicament may have a neutral buoyancy for being suspended in a liquid, or at a desired depth within the liquid to improve consumption of the nutriment or medicament and reduce waste. Disclosed also are methods for making and using the neutrally buoyant products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Georgius Abidal Adam, Michael Keoni Manion
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Publication number: 20130337116Abstract: A nutritional composition containing a plant food and a mineral food, where the plant food includes at least one of aloe, green algae, red algae, brown algae, blue-green algae, kelp, kombu, hijiki, nori, arame, sea palm, bladderwrack, wakame, dulse, carrageenan, fungi, and bacteria. The mineral food includes at least one of shilajit, humic acid, fulvic acid, bentonite clay, charcoal, diatomaceous earth, dolomite, fossilized remains, rocks, gems, sodium chloride, sea salt, and derivatives or combinations thereof. In one embodiment of the composition, the plant food is a juice of aloe vera and the mineral food is fulvic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Rosemary C. Petralia
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Patent number: 8609165Abstract: A dietary supplement can optimize glucose levels, increase energy, and provide other health benefits including combinations of alpha lipoic acid, vanadium, zinc, vitamin C and biotin.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: E5 LLCInventors: Kevin M. Andrews, Randall P. Wight
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Publication number: 20130330440Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement composition made of: linolenic expeller pressed soybean oil in the range of 65%-85%, Omega 3 (18/12) fish oil 15%-35%, and 1%-20% alpha-tocopherol and a method to use this composition to supplement the diet of a domestic animal, such as a canine or an equine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: EQUINE MEGA-OMEGA, LLCInventor: Murray Fulgham
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Patent number: 8603555Abstract: The described invention provides a method to determine a standard equivalent unit of nutrition in one serving of a weighted composition comprising a basket of fruits and vegetables representing at least 85% of all fruits and vegetables consumed in a defined geographical area; a method to fortify a base food so that the base food contains a standard equivalent unit of nutrition present in at least one serving comprising (i) at least one fruit; (ii) at least one vegetable; or (iii) at least one fruit and at least one vegetable; and a nutritional supplement or food additive comprising a set of nutrititive components wherein the set of nutritive components provides at least one standard equivalent unit of nutrition present in one serving of a composition comprising at least one fruit and at least one vegetable.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Mark A. Innocenzi