Abstract: A composition for treating irritable bowel syndrome can include a mixture of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Enterococcus faecium, and Vitamin D (Calciferol). The composition can be administered to a patient to treat irritable bowel syndrome or symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. For example, the composition can be used to treat colitis. The composition can include about 1×106 to 1×1012 colony forming units (CFU) of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Enterococcus faecium per unit dose. In an embodiment, the composition can include at least 1 to 25 mg/L Vitamin-D.

Abstract: A plant based allergen-free coffee creamer or whitener composition is described that includes components such as a) water; b) at least one sugar ingredient; c) at least one vegetal oil; d) acacia gum; e) xanthan gum, Tragacanth or gellan; and f) optionally a flavor modification agent and/or optionally a cereal component, wherein the composition is substantially free of sunflower lecithin and of nut component(s) and the components equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving tolerance to hypoallergenic infant formulas. The method comprises neutralizing the pH of infant formulas containing ingredients exhibiting fishy, sour, or beany characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for supporting exercise performance or activities of daily living. The compositions described herein are pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions suitable for enhancing exercise performance. The compositions are based on a specially formulated mixture of essential amino acids (EAAs) with additional components. The compositions target support of muscle protein synthesis and reduction of muscle breakdown during exercise, increasing muscle blood flow during exercise, decreasing the perception of fatigue by supporting optimal availability of neurotransmitter precursors, providing energy for rapids bursts of exertion during exercise, and maintaining adequate electrolyte balance during exercise.

Abstract: A method for producing herbal beverages and beverages from rosebay willowherb which have a high content of biologically active substances, particularly gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is disclosed. The method consists in freezing a raw material consisting of rosebay willowherb leaves at a temperature of from ?45° C. to 0° C. or cooling the same to a temperature below dewpoint, then heating the raw material to a temperature of 15-25° C. and subsequently grinding it to produce a homogeneous plant mass, treating the resulting plant mass with an aqueous solution of vitamin B6 and with an aqueous suspension of glutamic acid and subsequently fermenting the mass at 22-40° C. for 2-10 hours, then carrying out drying to produce a finished product.

Abstract: A carrot concentrate having a. between 0.115 and 0.25 wt. % Carotenoid (relative to the total weight of the carrot concentrate); b. between 7-24 wt. % edible oil (relative to the total weight of the carrot concentrate); c. between 20 and 75 wt. % (DM) of sugars (relative to the dry matter of the carrot concentrate); wherein the dry matter content of the carrot concentrate ranges between 40 and 75 wt. % relative to the total of the concentrate, wherein the wt. % (DM) means the wt. % of the component relative to the dry matter content, wherein the ratio of edible oil to carotenoids ranges between 40 and 210, and wherein the carrot concentrate has a color diluted in yoghurt, at dosage equivalent to a carotenoid concentration of 0.3795 mg/100 g, wherein the color is defined in the CIELAB color space, and wherein the color is described by a L*-value ranging between 93 and 98, an a*-value ranging between ?2.5 and +1.0, and a b*-value ranging between 21.5 and 30.

Abstract: Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water.

Abstract: An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an extract of magnolia, an extract of phellodendron, an L-theanine, a whey protein composition, and/or an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe).

Abstract: Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions including casein, and methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for reducing blood lactate concentration during exercise, physical activity or athletic performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aging coffee, which both accelerates the aging process, and also imparts and develops a desired flavor profile in the finished (roasted and brewed) bean. Beneficial results are obtained by placing unroasted coffee in intimate contact with or in proximity to aging compounds of interest.

Abstract: Sugar premix containing crystal sugar particles comprising a sugar core which is coated with a mixture of one or more polysaccharides and/or one or more oligosaccharides said coating further containing one or more nutrients, processes for their manufacture and uses.

Abstract: A chewing gum with a liquid-fill composition and a surrounding gum region, with one or both containing active ingredients, such as herbal, medicinal and/or mineral elements or combinations thereof, present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dairy compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different dairy 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 a dairy product. The present invention also relates to dairy compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the dairy 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: Compositions in powder form of sterols or stanol esters, and milk powder and/or proteins are disclosed. A process of making the compositions is also disclosed. The suitability of incorporation of the compositions in powder form in food products, for example beverages and milk products, is also disclosed.

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 a mineral. 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 favor 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: A method of creating an extract of myceliated agricultural product for human consumption includes providing an agricultural substrate such as rice, where the agricultural substrate has been inoculated by liquid media comprising an aliquot of culture derived from liquid-state fermentation. The culture being selected from the group consisting of Basidiomycota and Ascomycota fungi. Next, the step of enabling mycelium growth on the substrate by controlling temperature, humidity and sterility of the environment. After mycelium growth on the substrate reaches a desired stage, then the step of boiling the substrate in water and separating the water-substrate mixture into aqueous component and non-aqueous components creates an extraction.

Abstract: A liquid beverage enhancer product including a shelf-stable highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution including at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol, glycerol, ethanol and other alcohols. The liquid beverage enhancer product in combination with beverages or non-beverage food products. A method of enhancing a beverage by adding a liquid beverage enhancer product including a shelf-stable highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution having at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties to a beverage, and enhancing the flavor and color of the beverage. A method of enhancing milk, milk substitute beverages, and protein containing products, by adding the liquid beverage enhancer product having a pH of greater than 4.6 to milk, milk substitute beverages, or protein containing products, and enhancing the flavor and color of the milk, milk substitute beverages, or protein containing products without curdling.

Abstract: The invention discloses complete nutritional powder and a preparation method thereof. The powder is characterized by containing vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin E, biotin, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, manganese, corn fiber powder, inulin, isolated soy protein powder, black bean extract, Brazil mushroom extract, soya bean lecithin, semen phaseoli extract, L-carnitine, ? carotene, lycopene, citrus extract, vanadium, acerola cherry extract, grape seed extract, maltodextrin, essence, aspartame, and acesulfame. The complete nutritional powder is a specifically developed nutritional food, which is highly matched with low sugar diet and moderate exercise in a solution for treating obesity and high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood fat.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A composition of dipeptides or tripeptides or ester derivatives may be used as a nutritional supplement and to modulate expression of genes associated with healthy maintenance and regulation of muscular and neurological tissue. The compositions include dipeptides and/or tripeptides of branched chain amino acids and optionally include adjuvants, anti-aging compounds and may be provided in a dissolvable powder or liquid form.

Abstract: A composition made of folic acid and at least one citrate buffer, wherein the ratio of folic acid to citrate buffer is from 1:2 to 1:5. A nutritional supplement having a composition made of folic acid, and at least one citrate buffer, wherein the ratio of folic acid to citrate buffer is from 1:2 to 1:5, and a coating. A method of delivering folic acid to a patient according to USP, having the step of administering to a patient a composition comprising a folic acid, and at least one citrate buffer, wherein the ratio of folic acid to citrate buffer is from 1:2 to 1:5, and a coating.

Abstract: An enriched whipped coffee creamer provides nutritional supplements and energy enhancing compounds. The enriched whipped coffee creamer includes a creamer base, a nutritional supplement, an energy enhancing source, an anti-oxidant source, and an emulsifying agent. The nutritional supplements, the energy enhancing sources, and anti-oxidant source are mixed into the creamer base. Due to the mixture naturally separating into layers, the present invention includes the emulsifying agent to lengthen the time which the mixture is homogenous. The enriched whipped coffee creamer is designed to be stored and dispensed from a canister, and barometrically pasteurized to retain the potency of the nutritional supplements at high temperatures. A propellant is used to expel the enriched whipped coffee creamer from the canister by increasing the pressure within the storage vessel. The enriched whipped coffee creamer is aerated as it exits the canister to provide a light consistency that can decorate the surface of a beverage.

Abstract: 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, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An edible seed butter composition and consumable food products including the seed butter composition are disclosed. Method for preparing the edible seed butter composition and food products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A calcium-fortified beverage and method of making the beverage is provided. A calcium source is included that provides about 40% to about 65% of the calcium from calcium lactate and about 35% to about 60% of the calcium is provided from hydroxyapatite. A component may be included for at least substantially masking the aftertaste of the calcium source.

Abstract: A system of delivering a health promoting substance into a human body that includes butter, water, milk protein concentrate, maltitol, erythritol, organic agave inulin, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, and guar gum ingredients at least one flavor ingredient; and a desired health promoting substance. The above ingredients, the flavor ingredient and the desired health promoting substance are formulated as a combined solidified frozen dessert for human consumption.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chewable oral delivery vehicle comprising a chewable matrix and at least one soft gelatin capsule encapsulating an oxidizable fatty acid composition, wherein the at least one soft gelatin capsule is incorporated into the chewable matrix. The chewable matrix may be a gummy candy or jelly sweet. The oxidizable fatty acid composition may be a free fatty acid composition, fatty acid ester composition, glyceride composition, phospholipid composition or combinations thereof, and preferably comprise one or more fatty acids or residues thereof selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic-, docosahexaenoic-, docosapentaenoic-, conjugated linoleic-, palmitoleic-, trans palmitoleic-, alpha linolenic-, gamma linolenic-, and stearidonic acid and combinations thereof.

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: A nutritional supplement composition for treating nutritional deficiencies caused by a medical condition in subjects is disclosed. The present application further discloses a method of using a nutritional supplements composition for treating a subject with complications resulting from sickle cell anemia. The method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of the nutritional supplement.

Abstract: Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats are created from a wide range of various ingredients. Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats having at least one ingredient, with at least one flavoring, and at least one texture. At least one ingredient is selected from group including of at least one flavoring ingredient, at least one nutritional ingredient, at least one health ingredient, and at least one other ingredient. At least one ingredient is also created as small spherical balls as mixed in. Sauces can be served as appetizer and snack. And served as baby food, for children with less teeth, for old people, and for sick people. Sauces, spreads, cooking oils, and cooking fats are used for food preparation and food flavoring, including condiment and salad dressing. And used in manner selected from group consisting of room temperature, cold, warm, and hot.

Abstract: A pet meal product and methods of making the pet meal product. The pet meal product including an edible bar, including a complex carbohydrate, a protein, a fat, and a multi-vitamin, wherein the edible bar provides a nutritionally complete meal. In some examples, the pet meal product further includes, an antioxidant, an omega-3 fatty acid, a flavoring compound, a coloring agent, and a texturizing agent.

Abstract: A horse feed mixture and method of treating a horse is disclosed. Feed mixtures disclosed contains more than 15% spelt, vegetable oil and vitamins and have less than 20% by weight fillers and less than 5% by weight sugar. The feed may be used to treat ailments including underweight condition, founder, colic, obesity, ulcers, inflammation, and chronic disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional compositions (for example, sensorially acceptable nutritional compositions) that comprise a fruit component, a fiber component, and a micronutrient component. Also provided are methods of making and using the nutritional compositions.

Abstract: Gummy dosage forms comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation, methods for providing nutritional supplementation, and kits comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation are disclosed. Such gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation may provide improved patient compliance relative to non-gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation. These gummy compositions can be used to administer one or more vitamins, minerals, or trace elements.

Abstract: Gummy dosage forms comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation, methods for providing nutritional supplementation, and kits comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation are disclosed. Such gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation may provide improved patient compliance relative to non-gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation. These gummy compositions can be used to administer one or more vitamins, minerals, or trace elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of making a non-corrosive base solution for use as an alkalinity increasing agent and/or antioxidant. The compositions and methods described herein are useful for optimizing health and performance; preventing illness; decreasing recovery times from exertion, illness, and injury; increasing energy levels; improving exercise performance; improving hydration; preventing muscle damage after exercise; and increasing stamina during exercise. The present invention further provides novel compositions and methods which can be used to provide relief from disorders related to or complicated by acidosis or excessive free radical or other reactive oxygen species production.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dietary supplement that includes plant ferritin; and methods of use of such a supplement.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a novel coating system, coated compositions with such a coating system, as well as to the use of such compositions in the production food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products, as well as to food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products comprising such compositions.

Abstract: 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-oligoarginine) 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.

Abstract: A beverage system is created having beverage, with at least one liquid. The beverage is created in a variety, including tea drink, coffee drink, milk drink, yogurt drink, malted drink, roasted cereal grain beverage, roasted nut and seed beverage, roasted bean beverage, distilled water, mineral water, sports drink, fruit juice, vegetable juice, fruit drink, vegetable drink, fruit skin drink, vegetable skin drink, plant drink, soft drink, alcoholic drink, and soup drink. The beverage is also created with or without addition of ingredient, including flavoring ingredient, nutritional ingredient, health ingredient, and other ingredient. The beverage can be served as hot drink, cold drink, cold drink with ice, and warm drink. The beverage can be caffeinated, or non caffeinated; and diet or non diet. The liquid includes water, oil, and alcohol. The beverage system is created in various form, including bubble beverage, instant beverage, and beverage with dissolved gas.

Abstract: The described pKa process creates a unique combination of active ingredients. The calcium carbonate carrier is impregnated with various proportions of active ingredients and the compounds are made more effective by the sheer and absorption action as they are combined in the described process. The calcium carrier is adjusted to incorporate small amounts of highly efficient/effective pH adjusters. No natural solution exists in Nature with a pH of 10.6 that is optimal for adjusting the pKa naturally in foods. The present invention effects a change in the pKa of most acids and therefore impacts pH which can positively affect flavor, color and taste. The reduced moisture process in combination with the invention solution applied as a treatment results in fruits and vegetables that exhibit cleaner flavors, better texture, enhanced color and lower microbial counts than is found in standard IQF vegetables currently available.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of extruded formulations comprising oil-in-water emulsion droplets, to such formulations as well as to the use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a processed blend from two or more fresh plant materials, including a first fresh plant material containing lipophilic vitamin and a second fresh plant material containing hydrophilic vitamin; said process comprising: A. a first pre-treatment regime comprising: •providing pieces of the first fresh plant material; •cooking said pieces; comminuting the cooked pieces to produce a lipophilic vitamin containing puree; and said first pre-treatment regime additionally comprising the addition of oil; B. a second pre-treatment regime comprising: •providing pieces of the second fresh plant material; and •blanching said pieces to produce a hydrophilic vitamin containing mass; C. combining the lipophilic vitamin containing puree and the hydrophilic vitamin containing mass; wherein the lipophilic vitamin containing puree is homogenised at a high pressure before or after being combined with the hydrophilic vitamin containing mass.

Abstract: A novel snack system is created in various form, variety, and with various ingredient. The snack system is created being a snack, with at least one ingredient, and at least one texture. The category of snack includes cheese, powdery candy, soft candy, creamy candy, gummy candy, hard candy, liquid candy, fudge candy, chocolate, ice cream, ice milk, sherbet, gelato, yogurt, sorbet, tofu, jelly, pudding, chewing gum, roll, pie, biscuit, cookie, donut, pastry, cake, pancake, crepe, waffle, bread, tortilla, and taco. The snack can be served at room temperature, cold from refrigerator, warm, hot, and reheated. The snack is in form selected from group consisting of interior filing of ingredient, outer coating of ingredient, and formation of snack roll. The snack is also created with addition of various ingredients. The snack is created with at least one ingredient selected from group consisting of flavoring ingredient, nutritional ingredient, health ingredient, and other ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutrient composition which contains at least a carbohydrate, a lipid, a protein, and a mineral, and is liquid or semisolid, characterized in that the volume-based median size (d50) of particles in the nutrient composition is 5 to 100 ?m and water-insoluble particles having a protein insolubilized by a divalent cation are contained as a major component of the nutrient composition, or a nutrient composition which contains at least a carbohydrate, a lipid, a protein, and a mineral, and is liquid or semisolid, characterized in that water-insoluble particles having a protein insolubilized by a divalent cation are contained as a major component of the nutrient composition and the mass of the protein with respect to the total moles of divalent ions forming the water-insoluble particles is 1.5 to 3 g/mmol.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for producing stable foods and beverages that contain high concentrations of additives such as essential fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, conjugated fatty acids, and other fatty acids; phytochemicals, including phytosterols and carotenoids; oil soluble vitamins; alpha lipoic acid; other oils; and coenzymes, including Coenzyme Q10, and other oil-based additives.