Abstract: The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

Abstract: A water soluble dietary fibre composition and use thereof is disclosed. The composition comprises: (a) partially hydrolysed and re-polymerized starch, and (b) partially hydrolysed Guar gum.

Abstract: The present application relates to magnesium picolinate compositions and methods of use. The methods and compositions disclosed herein are particularly useful for providing bioavailable magnesium to mammals and treating or preventing symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition comprising at least 1 wt. % of malate particles, said malate particles having a diameter of 50 to 1000 ?m and comprising at least 70 wt. % of co-crystal of malic acid and alkali metal hydrogen malate. Co-crystals of malic acid and alkali metal hydrogen malate can be produced in the form of powders that exhibit very low hygroscopicity and that are capable of imparting a sour flavour that is very similar to that of malic acid. The invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned malate particles as a food ingredient.

Abstract: This invention proposes that a mixture of high doses of multiple antioxidants in combination with therapeutic agents may improve the management of cancer without toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a beverage having water and a concentration range of about 0.001 grams per liter to 8.44 grams per liter of collagen, wherein the collagen is hydrolyzed. The collagen concentration range may be between 1 milligram per liter to about 8440 milligram per liter or 1 parts per million to about 8440 parts per million. The hydrolyzed collagen has collagen peptides. The collagen peptides are produced through hydrolysis of a plurality of collagen sources. The plurality of collagen sources are derived from at least one of animal raw materials, animals raised in non-organic or organic farms, animals from various animal species and various parts of the animal carcass. The water may be comprised of at least one of tap water, spring or mineral water, and iceberg or glacier water.

Abstract: The invention provides a smokeless tobacco composition adapted for oral use, the composition including a tobacco material and an effervescent material. The effervescent material includes a sugar material containing an entrapped gaseous component, such that release of the entrapped gaseous component occurs upon dissolution of the sugar material in the oral cavity. The invention also provides a method for making a smokeless tobacco composition that involves mixing a tobacco material with an effervescent material, the mixing step including either admixing a granulated composition comprising a tobacco material with a gasified sugar material in particulate form, or forming a gasified sugar material in situ by mixing a water source with a molten composition comprising a tobacco material and a sugar alcohol.

Abstract: There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w.

Abstract: A flavour composition comprising a compound according to the formula (I) edible salts thereof, wherein R1 is an alkyl residue containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkene residue containing from 9 to 25 carbon atoms with 1 to 6 double bonds, R1 together with the carbonyl group to which it is attached is a residue of a carboxylic acid, and m is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid compositions, preferably in powder or granule form, based on minerals (semi-finished or raw material) and a process for preparing said solid compositions. Furthermore, the present invention relates to solid formulations (final products) and orally disintegrating formulations (final products) containing said solid compositions. Moreover, the present invention relates to a process for preparing said solid formulations and said orally disintegrating formulations. Finally, the present invention relates to the use of said solid compositions or said solid or orally disintegrating formulations in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium (II), calcium (II), iron (III), zinc (II) and/or iodine. All the compositions or formulations of the present invention are suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly.

Abstract: Beverage compositions and methods of preparing the same are provided herein. The beverage compositions can include calcium supplied from a calcium carbonate source including aragonite and a liquid component, such as water, a juice, a milk, and a combination thereof. Calcium components including aragonite particles and at least one additive agent as well as sweetener components including aragonite particles and at least one sweetener are also provided herein.

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: 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: Particularly effective prebiotic-probiotic combinations including a novel probiotic, B. longum subsp longum, and XOS and B. pseudocatenulatum with Xylo-oligosaccharides are provided, together with methods of identifying synergistic probiotic-prebiotic combinations. Additionally, kits comprising the probiotic(s) and prebiotic(s) are also provided.

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: The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing phospholipids (PLs) and lysophospholipids (LPLs) in water. One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of stabilizing PLs and LPLs comprising treatment of the PLs and/or the LPLs with surfactants, co-surfactants, and a salt. Another aspect of the present invention relates to increasing the dispersion of PLs and LPLs in water and maintaining phase stability over a time period of over 12 months and a temperature range of ?10 to 50° C. There are many advantages of the present invention including but not limited to improved feed mill efficiency, pellet quality, oil-water emulsification and animal performance when included in the feed.

Abstract: A suspendable feed block system for animals has a feed block formed of a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material provides a source of magnesium. The feed block is molded around and encases a feed block support. The support has an elongated flexible element including a plurality of protuberances located intermittently along a length of the element. At least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component. A method of manufacturing the suspendable feed block system for animals is also provided. A mold can be used for forming the feed block with the support suspended or encased therein, and the mold can be biodegradable, edible, or both.

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

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of producing a salt product which includes starting with a quantity of salt, placing the salt under an infrared light for a period of time, exposing the salt to sunlight for a period of time, exposing the salt to maifan stones for a period of time, and roasting the salt while being contained in clay pots that are surrounded with elements such as apatite, tourmaline, germanium, maifan (barley stone), volcanic rocks, titanium, and illite at high temperature for a period of time. The salt may include sea salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a food or beverage product, comprising the steps of: providing an ingredient composition comprising micellar caseins, whey protein and plant protein having a pH of 5.9-7.1, preferably 6.2-6.8, and having a concentration of 1 to 15 wt. % of total proteins, and wherein the composition has a micellar casein to whey protein ratio of, 90/10 to 60/40 and a micellar caseins and whey protein to plant protein ratio of 80/20 to 20/80, adding divalent cations to provide a concentration of 2.0-10 mM free divalent cations in the ingredient composition and subsequently heat treating the ingredient composition to form agglomerated proteins comprising micellar casein, whey protein and plant proteins, the agglomerates having a size of 5 to 50 microns as measured by D(4,3) mean diameter as measured by laser diffraction. The invention also relates to a product obtained by this method.

Abstract: Rice-bran oil of superior quality can be obtained from rice bran in high yields, and defatted rice bran of superior quality can be obtained as well. The process of the invention comprises a first processing step of bringing overheated steam in contact with fresh rice bran obtained just after rice polishing to deactivate enzymes, a second processing step of extracting rice-bran oil from the rice bran obtained in the first processing step, and a third processing step of isolating and obtaining defatted rice bran. Preferably in the first processing step, overheated steam of 250° C. to 650° C. is brought in contact with rice bran for 0.5 to 60 seconds. The extracted rice-bran oil has a low acid number, and the obtained defatted rice bran is free of bacteria and nasty smells, providing a meal of superior edible quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for fortifying food and/or beverages with iron. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprising Fe(lll), phytic acid, a hydrolysed protein and an acidity regulator, which provide stable and soluble sources of iron for fortifying food and/or beverages.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of a pulse protein product having a protein content of at least about 60 wt % (N×6.25) d.b. which is soluble in aqueous media at a pH of less than about 4.4 and heat stable at that pH range is adjusted in pH to a pH of about 6 to about 8. The resulting product is further processed by drying the product, recovering and drying any precipitated pulse protein material, heat treating and then drying the product, or heat treating the product and recovering and drying any precipitated pulse protein material.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing inositol-stabilized arginine-silicate (“ASI”) complexes with reduced or eliminated clumping and with increased solubility.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cheese analogue compositions and the manufacturing processes in making the same with characteristics similar to that of natural cheeses. These products have properties such as melt, stretch, firmness, body and shredability similar to natural cheese products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation in the form of an aqueous suspension comprising calcium citrate. Said formulation exhibits excellent stability and compliance and finds use in calcium supplementation in subjects in need of such supplementation.

Abstract: Implementations of cleaning compositions may include at least one of sodium lauryl sulfate, hydrochloric acid, muriatic acid, hydrobromic acid, and hydroiodic acid. Such implementations may also include benzalkonium chloride and either coco betaine or cocamidopropyl betaine. Such implementations may also include iodized salt, sodium sulfonate, and potassium nitrate.

Abstract: A method of preparing a low calorie, Lactose-free and Phosphorus-reduced milk with multiple filtration, centrifugation, carbonation and phase separation steps to remove Lactose and Phosphorus from milk including skim milk. The method includes a filtration apparatus to employ ultrafiltration to remove Lactose and any component of Lactose. Ultra-Centrifugation is used additionally to increase and complete the removal of Lactose and to facilitate the reduction of Phosphorous in the final milk preparation. The process eliminates the conventional use of lactase enzyme to hydrolyze Lactose into its simple sugar components.

Abstract: A method is useful for the biocatalytic synthesis of proteinogenic L-amino acids, such as L-alanine, L-valine, L-methionine, L-leucine, L-isoleucine or L-phenylalanine from a respective aldehyde and carbon dioxide. In particular, the method is useful for the biocatalytic synthesis of L-methionine from 3-methylthio-propanal (“methional”) and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to sports drinks with improved ability to rehydrate individuals especially after intense physical activities. Compositions for preparing the drinks are also provided. The sports drinks can also reduce muscle soreness or fatigue, improve muscle performance, and minimize muscle cramping.

Abstract: A carbonated water beverage having electrolytes to provide cations including potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium cations. The carbonated water beverage also is substantially sulfate-free and has a total cation fluid concentration of at least 10 mmol/l.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes that promote the solvation of calcium ions in macromolecular matrices. Processes in which the relationship, concentration, physicochemical conditions at each stage and preparation methods allow to obtain a stabilized soluble product, based on calcium salts and polymers. The present invention does not result in the deposition of crystals of the salts used, and exceeds the commercial calcium formulations so they are of great utility for their application in the food, pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic industry.

Abstract: A high-magnesium concentrated liquid is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the high-magnesium concentrated liquid comprises magnesium ranged from 60000-70000 ppm, sodium ranged from 1000-3200 ppm, potassium ranged from 300-3000 ppm, calcium ranged from 100-300 ppm, and the balance of water. In a second embodiment, the high-magnesium concentrated liquid comprises magnesium ranged from 40000-50000 ppm, sodium ranged from 8000-28000 ppm, potassium ranged from 3000-20000 ppm, calcium ranged from 15-500 ppm, and the balance of water. In a third embodiment, the high-magnesium concentrated liquid comprises magnesium ranged from 80000-100000 ppm, sodium ranged from 3200-12000 ppm, potassium ranged from 3000-20000 ppm, calcium ranged from 100-200 ppm, and the balance of water.

Abstract: A flavour composition comprising a compound according to the formula (I) and edible salts thereof, wherein R1 is an alkyl residue containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkene residue containing from 9 to 25 carbon atoms with 1 to 6 double bonds, R1 together with the carbonyl group to which it is attached is a residue of a carboxylic acid, and m is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for producing beta-tricalcium phosphate spherical particles containing magnetic ions. The method includes mixing acidic amino acid monomers, metal salt of magnetic ions and metal salt of calcium ions in de-ionized water to form a first solution; dissolve phosphate in de-ionized water to form a second solution; mixing the first and second solutions to form a third solution; and performing hydrothermal synthesis of the third solution.

Abstract: A composition for fortifying food and/or beverages comprising a complex of Fe(III), phytic acid and an amino compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium hydroxide; ammonium carbonate; ammonium phosphate dibasic; ammonium sodium phosphate dibasic and triammonium phosphate.

Abstract: The invention provides a zinc-lysine complex having the formula [Zn(C6H14N2O2)2Cl]+Cl? having antibacterial and antiperspirant properties, together with personal care compositions comprising the complex, and methods of making and using these complexes and compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for cultivating coffee bean with improved growth and contents of nutritional ingredients, including: (a) a step of preparing diluted deep sea water by mixing undiluted deep sea water with water; and (b) a step of irrigating coffee tree with the diluted deep sea water prepared in the step (a), coffee bean with improved growth and contents of nutritional ingredients, cultivated by the method, and a processed food using the coffee bean.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in canines, comprising measuring inflammatory biomarkers wherein elevated levels of the biomarkers in blood correlates to reduced inflammation and reduced levels in blood correlates to increase level in the tissues. The invention further provides a method to treat or control inflammation comprising administering a diet comprising increased levels of one or more of DHA, EPA, vitamin C, vitamin E, and/or L-carnitine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions and edible orally delivered products, such as candies, beverages, nutritional bars and dietary supplements that increase bone growth and treat age-related bone loss in humans. The major component of the invention is biological calcium which is derived from natural eggshell powder. The compositions also include organic honey and lemon.

Abstract: Methods of simultaneously forming feed particles of different densities involves extruding a heated feed through an extruder having an extruder die defining a plurality of die openings. A first plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is at least two times as long compared to a diameter of a respective die opening. A second plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is equal to or less than a diameter of a respective die opening. Extrusion through the first plurality of the die forms extruded ribbons with a first density, while extrusion through the second plurality of the die openings forms extruded ribbons with a second density that is lower than the first density. The method proceeds by cutting the first and second plurality of extruded ribbons to simultaneously form feed particles of the first and second densities.

Abstract: The composition comprises a mixture of: from 65% to 80% of rock salt; from 15% to 25% of a mixture of ground seeds selected from pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax and poppy; from 2% to 4% of linseed oil; and from 1% to 2% of a preservative for the oleaginous components; said percentages being in weight relative to the total weight of the mixture and the saline composition presenting a homogeneous grain size distribution.

Abstract: A dietary supplement for treating side effects of medication which can cause metabolic acidosis includes calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid. The calcium carbonate including a total daily calcium carbonate amount of between 100 milligrams and 10 grams of calcium carbonate. The ascorbic acid including a total daily ascorbic acid amount between 200 milligrams and 6 grams milligrams of calcium carbonate. The supplement includes a frequency of daily doses of the supplement of between 1 and 6 doses daily of the supplement. The frequency of daily doses, the total daily calcium carbonate amount, and the total daily ascorbic acid amount being set based on a titration for symptoms of a patient.

Abstract: A method for preserving cooking oil comprises contacting the oil with oil-permeable cementitious material in the form of either stand-alone blocks, pellets, granules, or balls and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (a) >50 wt % of (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, and (b) optionally further ingredients selected from silica, titania, lime, calcium sulphate, hydrated alumina, natural feldspars, diatomaceous earth, Na and Ca forms of natural and synthetic zeolites, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, silicate minerals selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, agalmatolite, amphiboles, attapulgite, granite porphyry, kaolinite, porphyry, rhyolite, talc and wollastonite, wherein the porosity of the cementious material is 30-55%. The treatment of the cooking oil takes place in a location separate from the frying chamber.

Abstract: A method of preparing a low calorie, Lactose-free and Phosphorus-reduced milk with multiple filtration, centrifugation, carbonation and phase separation steps to remove Lactose and Phosphorus from milk including skim milk. The method includes a filtration apparatus to employ ultrafiltration to remove Lactose and any component of Lactose. Ultra-Centrifugation is used additionally to increase and complete the removal of Lactose and to facilitate the reduction of Phosphorous in the final milk preparation. The process eliminates the conventional use of lactase enzyme to hydrolyze Lactose into its simple sugar components.

Abstract: A method for preserving cooking oil comprises contacting the oil with oil-permeable cementious material in the form of either stand-alone blocks, pellets, granules, or balls and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (a) >50 wt % of (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, and (b) optionally further ingredients selected from silica, titania, lime, calcium sulphate, hydrated alumina, natural feldspars, diatomaceous earth, Na and Ca forms of natural and synthetic zeolites, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, silicate minerals selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, agalmatolite, amphiboles, attapulgite, granite porphyry, kaolinite, porphyry, rhyolite, talc and wollastonite, wherein the porosity of the cementious material is 30-55%.

Abstract: Methods of simultaneously forming feed particles of different densities involves extruding a heated feed through an extruder having an extruder die defining a plurality of die openings. A first plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is at least two times as long compared to a diameter of a respective die opening. A second plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is equal to or less than a diameter of a respective die opening. Extrusion through the first plurality of the die forms extruded ribbons with a first density, while extrusion through the second plurality of the die openings forms extruded ribbons with a second density that is lower than the first density. The method proceeds by cutting the first and second plurality of extruded ribbons to simultaneously form feed particles of the first and second densities.

Abstract: The invention provides a zinc-lysine complex having the formula [Zn(C6H14N2O2)2Cl]+Cl? having antibacterial and antiperspirant properties, together with personal care compositions comprising the complex, and methods of making and using these complexes and compositions.

Abstract: A thickening composition which contains specific amounts of a metal salt-enclosing dextrin and a thickening polysaccharide and which has a good dispersibility raises the viscosity rapidly, and has an excellent thickening effect can be produced by the steps of obtaining the metal salt-enclosing dextrin by mixing, dissolving, and homogenizing a dextrin and a metal salt in water, followed by drying, and adding the metal salt-enclosing dextrin to the thickening polysaccharide followed by mixing or granulation. The thickening composition makes it possible to provide a thickening composition which has a good dispersibility, raises the viscosity rapidly, and offers an improved thickening effect per unit mass in a wide variety of water-containing foods such as water, teas, refreshing beverages, dairy beverages, soups, and thick liquid foods.

Abstract: Methods of simultaneously forming feed particles of different densities involves extruding a heated feed through an extruder having an extruder die defining a plurality of die openings. A first plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is at least two times as long compared to a diameter of a respective die opening. A second plurality of the die openings comprises a land length that is equal to or less than a diameter of a respective die opening. Extrusion through the first plurality of the die forms extruded ribbons with a first density, while extrusion through the second plurality of the die openings forms extruded ribbons with a second density that is lower than the first density. The method proceeds by cutting the first and second plurality of extruded ribbons to simultaneously form feed particles of the first and second densities.