The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for delivering nutrients to subjects requiring small-volume nutritional support, such as preterm infants. The compositions may comprise an emulsion of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). The nutritional compositions are useful, for example, in correcting nutritional deficiencies by increasing a subject's intake of nutrients, such as ω-3 or ω-6 long-chain polyunsaturated acids. The nutritional compositions are suitable for enteral delivery as a nutritional supplement or for oral delivery as a human milk or infant formula fortifier.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR NUTRIENT DELIVERY
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CRANBERRY SEED OIL, CRANBERRY SEED FLOUR AND A METHOD FOR MAKING
The present invention includes a cranberry seed oil, a cranberry flour and a method for making cranberry seed oil and flour. The cranberry seed oil comprises beta sitosterol and phosphatidylcholine.
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DRESSING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
The purpose of the invention is to provide mayonnaise-like dressing that enables to enjoy the health benefit of egg white simply by consuming as daily food. The disclosed method for producing a dressing comprising the steps of: (1) providing 100 parts by mass of non-heated egg white, 5 to 50 parts by mass of soybean lecithin, 5 to 50 parts by mass of edible vinegar and 150 to 300 parts by mass of cooking oil; (2) adding the soybean lecithin to the egg white and mixing the resultant mixture to form a semisolid having the viscosity of about 30,000 cP-50,000 cP; (3) adding the edible vinegar to the mixture as obtained in step (2) and stirring the resultant mixture; and (4) adding the cooking oil gradually to the mixture as obtained in step (3) and stirring the resultant mixture and a dressing produced by the method. Thus the invention provides excellent protein food containing essential amino acid in 100% of amino acid score.
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SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The capsule comprises an exit area to allow draining from the prepared beverage from the capsule there through, wherein the exit area comprises a filter layer. The filter layer comprises a layer of non-woven and/or woven fibrous material with at least one first region where the non-woven and/or woven material has been sealed to prevent egress of liquid there through and at least one second region where the non-woven and/or woven material has not been sealed to allow egress of liquid there through.
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NON-FERMENTED STUFFED PANCAKE MIX COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MAKING A STUFFED PANCAKE USING THE SAME
The present invention relates to a stuffed pancake mix composition and a method for preparing a stuffed pancake using the same. The stuffed pancake mix composition according to the present invention does not require a fermentation process upon the preparation of the stuffed pancake. Thus, a stuffed pancake can be prepared more rapidly and conveniently, compared to the conventional stuffed pancake mix that requires a fermentation process. Further, the stuffed pancake maintains the doughiness, formability, and texture of the conventional fermented stuffed pancake, even though it is prepared in a shorter cooking time. Therefore, it can be used in the preparation of various foods.
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WATER FILTRATION AND FLAVOR ADDITIVE DEVICE
The present invention provides methods and systems for a water filtration and flavor additive device that includes a lower reservoir for storing filtered water having a base and a top portion, an upper reservoir, a filter housing affixed to and extending below the upper reservoir. The filter housing is adapted to contain a filter cartridge wherein the upper reservoir and the filter housing are in liquid communication. The device further includes a mixing chamber for receiving a flavor additive and allowing for the mixture of the flavor additive and filtered water.
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DRIED VEGETABLES AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
The present invention relates to a process to prepare a dried vegetable product comprising the steps of—subjecting a vegetable to a hypertonic heat shock by contacting (preferably submerging) the vegetable with (in) a hypertonic heat shock solution comprising at least one edible salt, at a temperature of 101 to 112 degrees C.;—coating the hypertonically heat shocked vegetable with a coating mix and—drying the coated hypertonically heat shocked vegetable.
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CONVOLUTED CHOCOLATE PRODUCT WITH REGIONS OF WEAKNESS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF
A confectionery composition comprises a convoluted chocolate sheet having fold lines arranged generally along a first direction and having at least one region of weakness. The or each region of weakness extends along the full width of the chocolate sheet substantially in a single plane transverse to the first direction. Also provided are scraper blades for removing chocolate from a roller to form a chocolate sheet, and apparatus and methods for producing the confectionery composition described.
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METHOD FOR CONDITIONING ANIMAL FEED
A method for making pelleted animal feed and the product made by the method, comprising: preparing a composition containing a) 10-90 wt. % of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic, propionic, butyric and mixtures thereof, b) I-90 wt. % of ethoxylated castor oil surfactant having an HLB from 4 to 18 and a molar ratio of 1 molecule of castor oil to 1-200 molecules of ethylene oxide, c) 0-20 wt. % of antimicrobial terpenes, or essential oils; adding water to prepare a heat-treating composition, and applying an effective amount of said heat-treating composition to an animal feed, with sufficient heating to pelletize or extrude the feed.
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Process for Producing Precooked Bacon Slices
A process for producing precooked bacon slices comprising the steps of (a) conveying bacon slices through a spiral oven, (b) indirectly cooking the bacon slices in the spiral oven using a cooking medium which is circulated within the oven at a low rate sufficient to prevent the bacon slices from being displaced on the conveyor, and (c) adding steam to the cooking medium as necessary to at least reduce the percentage or substantially eliminate the presence of air in the cooking medium.
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Combination condiment packet and stirrer
An apparatus and method for a combination condiment packet and stirrer. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an extendable stirrer is disposed within a sealed condiment packet, the stirrer being detachably affixed to the packet.
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Antimicrobial Composition and Use as Food Treatment
Antimicrobial compositions are provided comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid and a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant. This synergistic combination allows compositions to be formulated at low concentrations that have efficacy in reducing bacterial counts by greater than 3 log within 5 minutes of contact while preserving the organoleptic properties of treated foods, including fresh produce. Also provided are methods for the use of the compositions to reduce the microbial load on the surfaces of foodstuffs, processed food products, and the hard surfaces of food preparation machinery, tools, benches, and the like.
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TABLETTING OF ERYTHRITOL AND ISOMALT
Erythritol is granulated together with from 10% w/w to 50% w/w isomalt. Chewable tablets are prepared and the corresponding process is described.
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Sweetness Enhancers Including Rebaudioside A or D
The present invention is directed to the use of rebaudioside A or rebaudioside D in combination with one or more compounds of Formula (I), or a stereoisomer thereof, wherein R2 is rhamnose, and R and R1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, glucose, and beta-sophorose, for enhancing the sweet taste of carbohydrate sweeteners, such as sucrose and fructose. The present invention is also directed to consumables which include a combination of a carbohydrate sweetener, rebaudioside A or rebaudioside D, and one or more compounds of Formula (I), or a stereoisomer thereof.
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ANTHOCYANIN PIGMENT/DYE COMPOSITIONS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH CORN EXTRACTION
Anthocyanin pigments/dyes are extracted from natural, hybrid or inbred corn kernels by adding corn kernels with less than 5% by weight of corn kernels comprising broken kernels to an aqueous medium to form an aqueous-corn medium. The corn kernels have in excess of 0.1 mg of anthocyanin pigment/dye per gram of corn kernel therein. The anthocyanin pigment/dye in the corn kernels has greater than 40% by weight of anthocyanin as an acid or acylated form of the anthocyanin. The aqueous corn medium is agitated at a temperature above 35° C. The solid corn kernels are separated from the aqueous corn medium to form an extract of anthocyanin in aqueous medium having less than 1.0% solids therein before concentration or purification steps are performed on the extract.
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BACTERIOCIN-PRODUCING LACTOBACILLUS PENTOSUS AND THE USE THEREOF IN FOOD AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS
The present invention relates to a selected strain of Lactobacillus pentosus for use as a medication for the preventive or curative treatment of infections due to Gram-negative bacteria, preferably enterococci, coliforms and E. coli.
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SUGAR-FREE CHEWABLE SUPPLEMENT
A sugar-free chewable composition for delivering dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds. The chewable composition includes a sugar-free delivery vehicle and an active ingredient. The delivery vehicle may include a sugar-free gummy candy. The active ingredient may include an over-the-counter drug or a prescription drug to provide a desired effect on the user. The active ingredient may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING, CHARACTERIZING AND ADMINISTERING SOLUBLE SELENOGLYCOPROTEINS
The invention relates to soluble selenium compositions and methods of production, separation and purification thereof. In particular the present invention provides methods of preparing water soluble selenoglycoproteins (e.g., via extracting selenoglycoproteins from selenium enriched yeast), methods of supplementing a selenium deficient composition via admixing water soluble selenoglycoproteins with the selenium deficient composition, compositions comprising the water soluble selenoglycoproteins and methods of administering the same.
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SUPPLEMENT COMPRISING BLACKCURRANTS OR BOYSENBERRIES
The present invention relates to a dietary supplement comprising one or more of processed whole blackcurrants, processed whole boysenberries, one or more natural component extracted from blackcurrants, and one or more natural component extracted from boysenberries. The dietary supplement is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for animals.
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HERBAL COMPOSITION FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Herbal extracts composition suitable for weight management in mammals is disclosed. The composition comprises a mixture of Garcinia extract, Green tea extract, Green coffee extract and Banaba extract. The method of reducing weight, and treating diabetes in mammals involve oral administration of the composition. The invention further relates to a method of producing and standardizing the individual extract useful for human health.
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