Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing one or more proteins, one or more polysaccharides and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients and their use for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed and/or cosmetics.

Abstract: A flavored vegetable starch capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 95% to about 100% parts by weight of cellulose, such as hydroxymethylcellulose; (b) from about 0.5% to about 5.5% by weight of a suitable hydrogenated saccharide, such as sorbitol; (c) from about 0.2 to about 2.5% of a lubricant, such as silicon dioxide; (d) up to about 10% purified water; to which is added about 1/10 parts by weight of liquid flavoring.

Abstract: This invention refers to a vegetal oil or mixture of oils of two or more types of oils, of vegetal or animal origin, for obtaining a product with food grade with the improvement of nutritional values due to the presentation of low content of fat, preferably the saturated ones, low content of trans isomers, free of cholesterol, in which composition there have been included E Vitamin and Q10 Co-enzyme, to be used in salads as well as in cooking (fried, stews, baked, cooked, etc.). In an additional aspect, the invention refers to the process for preparing vegetal oils or the mixture of oils of two or more types of vegetal and/or mineral origin, containing E vitamin and Q10 coenzyme which provides them with a longer time of useful life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid desaturases able to catalyze the conversion of oleic acid linoleic acid, linoleic acid to ?-linolenic acid, or of alpha-linolenic acid to stearidonic acid. Nucleic acid sequences encoding desaturases, nucleic acid sequences which hybridize thereto, DNA constructs comprising a desaturase gene, and recombinant host microorganism or animal expressing increased levels of a desaturase are described. Methods for desaturating a fatty acid and for producing a desaturated fatty acid by expressing increased levels of a desaturase are disclosed. Fatty acids, and oils containing them, which have been desaturated by a desaturase produced by recombinant host microorganisms or animals are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, infant formulas or dietary supplements containing fatty acids which have been desaturated by a desaturase produced by a recombinant host microorganism or animal also are described.

Abstract: Powder composition for preparing an energy beverage are provided, the powder compositions including at least one vitamin of group B, chromium picolinate, and calcium carbonate, and optionally also including other vitamins, minerals, or nutrient, such as vitamins A, C, and/or E. The beverage is designed as means of providing additional energy to persons suffering from diabetes. Methods for preparing such a powdered composition and energy beverage are also provided.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A shark liver oil chicken feed for reducing cholesterol in chicken eggs and a method for producing eggs that have a lower cholesterol content. The shark liver oil chicken feed comprises of chicken feed and an ounce of shark liver oil that is added to the chicken feed. The method consists of feeding egg laying hens an ounce of shark liver oil daily along with chicken feed. The ounce of shark liver oil is one percent, by weight, of each hens daily chicken feed. The eggs are to be collected on the seventh week from the first feeding of the shark liver oil chicken feed.

Abstract: (Finely divided) pulverous formulation of one or more fat-soluble active ingredients comprising modified food starch and one or more components chosen from the group consisting of polyglycerol esters and food composition, especially a beverage, containing said formulation.

Abstract: (Finely divided) pulverous formulation of one or more fat-soluble active ingredients comprising modified food starch and one or more components chosen from the group consisting of sorbitan monoesters of fatty acids with a chain length of 12 to 16 C atoms and food composition, especially a beverage, containing said formulation.

Abstract: This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.

Abstract: (Finely divided) pulverous formulation of one or more fat-soluble active ingredients comprising modified food starch and one or more components chosen from the group consisting of sugar esters and food composition, especially a beverage, containing said formulation.

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: The present invention is embodied by a composition capable inducing weight loss in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: (Finely divided) pulverous formulation of one or more fat-soluble active ingredients comprising modified food starch and one or more components chosen from the group consisting of hydrolyzed lecithin products and food composition, especially a beverage, containing said formulation.

Abstract: Deer food formulations, methods and uses are provided. In particular, protein, fiber, mineral and other optimization, for increasing deer health and physiology are provided. Methods to make the deer food are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides soluble calcium supplement compositions that provide a clinically significant amount of calcium and optionally sweeteners and/or vitamins, while overcoming the issue of calcium-mediated coagulation in casein-containing beverages, such as coffee or tea with milk, and the issue of visible calcium oxalate particle formation in oxalate-containing beverages, such as black tea. Also provided are prepackaged articles containing the compositions of the invention in multiple and single beverage amounts and methods of using said compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nutritional food package that includes an uncooked and a fortified food composition, and an enclosure for storing the food composition. The food composition includes non-animal proteins in an amount of about 10.59 percent by weight of total weight of the food composition, non-wheat carbohydrates in an amount of about 63.56 percent by weight of the total weight of the food composition, vitamins, and minerals and trace elements.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an omega-3 fortified composition, method for its production and use of said composition as a nutritional, food or pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage-stable aqueous or gel-like composition or solution comprising a magnesium compound selected from a magnesium salt or a magnesium complex compound, and L-carnitine, and the use thereof for the preparation of a medicament for supporting metabolism, in particular in muscle tissue, and for supporting muscle structure, and its use as food supplement or in the veterinary sector as animal feed additive, in particular for horses, poultry, pigeons, pigs, cattle, sheep and camels.

Abstract: A vitamin fortified composition comprising vitamin stabilizers which are C6-C3 phenylpropenoic carbonyl compounds to prevent the degradation of the vitamins is provided. In addition, a method of preventing the degradation of vitamins in a vitamin fortified composition is provided.

Abstract: A non-toxic environmentally friendly aqueous disinfectant is disclosed for specific use as prevention against contamination by potentially pathogenic bacteria, fungi and virus. The aqueous disinfectant is formulated by electrolytically generating silver ions in water in combination with a citric acid. The aqueous disinfectant has many potential uses including bacteria, fungus and viral treatment, water treatment, medical treatment as well as for preserving consumable and non-consumable products.

Abstract: Sterile oil-in-water emulsion containing a water phase, one or more fat soluble ingredient(s) and one or more emulsifiers selected from the group of caseinates.

Abstract: Activated fatty acids, nutraceutical compositions including activated fatty acids, methods for using activated fatty acids to treat a variety of diseases, and methods for preparing activated fatty acids are provided herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt for enhancing endurance during exercise, enhancing muscle mass and reducing muscle soreness and muscle fatigue. It is also directed to the use of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt for enhancing the flavor of a food or beverage.

Abstract: A multi-part nutritional supplement system supplies nutrients to a user at advantageous locations in the digestive tract. One type of dosage unit is formulated to release vitamin B12 in the stomach and intestines of the upper GI tract, advantageously in an amount that is greater than or at multiple levels of the DV (Daily Value) of vitamin B12.

Abstract: The present invention provides grain, seed, feed made from the grain or seed, petfood made from the grain, and food products made from the grain. The grain may be maize grain with the following characteristics: oil burdened, elevated protein content, and low phytate levels. The combination of oil burdened, protein laden, decreased phytate characteristics in grain makes a grain that provides more calories, protein and phosphorus and other nutrients to the feeding animal. Pet foods, and animal feeds and corn food products made of the present invention will provide increased nutrition because of the increased bioavailability of the components of the grain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations adapted from the original AREDS formula that are suitable for introduction into a measured amount or volume of a food as well as to foods containing these formulations. These fortified foods are expected to provide patients afflicted with or at risk for developing macular degeneration or other age-related deficiencies with alternative and more palatable sources of the ingredients of the original AREDS formula than those currently available in the market.

Abstract: Compositions of supplemented fruit and/or vegetable products as well as methods for making the same are provided. Certain embodiments include supplements of macronutrients and/or micronutrients. Also provided are processes of manufacture and business methods relating to the compositions disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a powder containing one or more carotenoids, powder obtainable by said process and food composition containing said powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nutraceutical composition such as infant formula or infant food comprising a) a defined aroma composition; b) a methodology for developing, maintaining certain aroma constituents in the infant formula and an aroma or fragrance composition to be used to increase the acceptance of a person or an object by the baby or new born.

Abstract: A composition and method is provided for supporting multiple aspects of mammalian energy producing systems. Creatine, a key substance for energy production, is provided along with a substance to enhance the uptake of creatine and vitamins and minerals involved in energy metabolism. The compositions may further comprise additional components with anabolic and antioxidant activity. The compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of individuals engaging in physical activity, particularly intense physical activity.

Abstract: A multi-nutrient fortifier Total Randomized for supplementing breastfed infants is provided. The fortifier can be sterilized and can be formulated for delivery after hospital discharge. The fortifier is designed to supplement infants to meet the specific needs such as maintaining appropriate and safe levels of fat soluble vitamins and minerals, to incorporate vitamins normally requiring additional supplementation, such as vitamins A, D, E or iron for breastfed infants, to facilitate delivery of calcium and phosphorous salts. According to an embodiment of the invention, the fortifier can be in a concentrated liquid form, is sterile, and delivers greater than about 44% protein, by weight, and greater than about 17% protein, by weight, when analyzed in combination with breast milk. The fortifier can be used to improve growth and body composition of a breastfed infant post hospital discharge, such as a low birth weight infant, a post-surgical infant, or an ill term-born infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the composition provides a nutritional supplement with a beneficial increased supplementation of vitamin D and the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, pantothenic acid, cobalamin, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, alpha lipoic acid, and lutein.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions containing polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA's). More particularly it concerns a composition containing PUFA's, (particularly long chain PUFAs derived from marine sources, particularly fish, and its use in fortifying consumables, such as food, drink, supplements and nutraceutical or pharmaceutical products. More particularly it is a substantially non aqueous additive mix, for introducing poly unsaturated fatty acids into ingestible products, which when hydrated forms an oil in water emulsion, comprising one or more poly unsaturated fatty acids or a source thereof and one or more emulsifying agents. The mix can be added to, particularly farinaceous products, to provide PUFA supplementation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of providing long-term and tube-fed nutrition to patients requiring same. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for providing long-term nutrition to an elderly patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an emulsion or dispersion containing one or more carotenoids, in a preferred embodiment it relates to the manufacture of a powder containing one or more carotenoids, furthermore to the powder obtainable by said process and a food composition, especially a beverage, containing said powder.

Abstract: An infant formula is provided which is cow's milk, hydroisolate, rice, goat's milk and/or soy based. The infant formula may be processed such that its manganese concentration is lower than an average manganese concentration associated with the infant formula base. Further, the infant formula may be fortified with iron (lactoferrin), calcium, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids to help maintain a neonate's manganese absorption rate at a normal or otherwise acceptable level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutraceutical compositions relating to a new and useful food and drink additive preparations in the form of sweeteners having soluble calcium admixtures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food bar having a core section that is laden with calcium and fat soluble vitamins. Preferably the core section comprises chocolate and may include crisp rice cereal, marshmallow or other material. The fat soluble vitamins provided in the present invention are vitamins A, D, E and K. The present invention may include vitamin C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated pet chew and a method of making. The coated pet chew comprises a substrate coated with unrefined collagen.

Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar: non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.

Abstract: Cost saving edible oil blends of plant or vegetable source comprising a low percentage by weight of at least one high oleic acid oil, a complementary high percentage by weight of at least one non- high oleic acid oil and antioxidant additives in an amount that does not affect organoleptic quality, the oil blends presenting a highly effective synergistic oxidation hindering effect at frying conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of liquid stabilized, high lactose, high pH whey as an ingredient in the standardization of a dairy product; and a process for the manufacture of a dairy product comprising the steps: a) obtaining liquid stabilized, high lactose, high pH whey, in particular from the coagulation of casein in milk; and b) admixing the stabilized, high lactose, high pH whey obtained in step a) with one or more ingredients comprising: vegetable fat(s), animal fat(s), vegetable protein(s), animal protein(s) and natural or artificial sweetener(s), such as natural or artificial sugar(s), fruit and fruit juice. The use and the process according to the invention accordingly enable a more direct utilization of the valuable constituents of whey obtained from cheese production.

Abstract: A delivery system for nutraceuticals uses a low caloric chocolate base for containing one or more nutraceuticals, either blended with the chocolate itself, or added as a liquid or crème filling. The chocolate has a relatively high level of oligomeric proanthocyanidins, and preferably further includes a phytosterol and DHA, as well as being sweetened with a sweetener blend containing tagatose and a secondary low caloric, high intensity sweetener, preferably Lo Han Guo extract. Using the inventive system, delivery of nutraceuticals in unit dosage form is facilitated, as the selected dose is carried within individual chocolate product pieces that taste substantially the same as conventional chocolate, though with few calories from carbohydrates, or effects on insulin response encountered with typical chocolate formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed are an alcoholic liquor additive and a method for preparation thereof. The alcoholic liquor additive includes 18 to 22 wt. % of mulberry fruits, 8 to 12 wt. % of citron fruits, 4 to 6 wt. % of cucumber, 2 to 4 wt. % of cornus fruits, 2 to 4 wt. % of mulberry leaves, 1 to 2 wt. % of pine leaves, 15 to 20 wt. % of drinkable alcohol and the remainder being water, and is prepared by fermentation. The disclosed additive prepared using various natural substances may exhibit beneficial effects including, for example, curing of a hangover after drinking, fatigue recovery and/or improved blood circulation.

Abstract: The applicants have discovered that consuming milk-based protein, carbohydrate, Vitamin D, calcium, and CLA in combination and in the relative concentrations disclosed herein results in a beneficial synergistic impact on body composition. It is believed that each component is directly or indirectly utilized in metabolic pathways which alter body composition in beneficial ways that would not be realized if one or more of the components were delivered separately and/or in concentrations other than those disclosed herein. Conventional food and beverages do not deliver the combination of these components in concentrations that maximize the synergistic potential. In certain exemplary embodiments, the composition described herein delivers, per 8 ounce serving, about 5 to 20 grams of milk-protein, about 5 to 26 grams of carbohydrate, about 98 to 1000 IU of Vitamin D, about 350-600 mg of calcium, and about 0.5 to 5 grams of conjugated linoleic acid to a consumer.

Abstract: A product and method for administering daily micronutrient requirements (DMRs) comprising vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids targeted to reduce appetite and/or the risks associated with aging and associated cognitive impairment. The DMRs are administered to individuals via food products. In an embodiment of the present invention, the DMRs are offered in the form of a health bar, smoothie, or drink. The DMRs may be incorporated into other forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, the constituents may be incorporated into a fruit or yogurt “smoothie,” a frozen desert such as an ice cream or sorbet, and a beverage.