1449results about "Inorganic compound food ingredients" patented technology

The invention provides nutritional supplements for an oral or enteral administration to humans, whether in satisfactory health, or having a medical condition. These supplements can provide humans with a complete, balanced nutrition in a bioavailable form, either as a food supplement or as a meal replacement, and preferably includes one or more slow-digesting carbohydrates that renders them effective in maintaining blood glucose levels at, or returning abnormal blood glucose levels to, normal blood glucose levels. Nutritional supplements within the invention can be employed with humans that are diabetic, borderline diabetic, pregnant and/or lactating, geriatric humans and humans that have, are at risk for, or develop other glucose intolerance or cardiovascular disease.

A composition for treatment of a human body comprises a combination of at least one hormone, at least one amino acid, at least one enzyme and/or vitamin, and least one mineral. The relative proportions of the hormone, amino acid, enzyme and mineral in the combination are balanced with respect to each other so as to be present in effective amounts to substantially restore to optimal levels in the body the hormone, amino acid, enzyme and mineral The hormone, amino acid, enzyme and mineral in the combination further operate synergistically to provide both nutrients and command components to enable the body to effectively utilize the nutrients. The invention is also a method of forming a composition for the treatment of a human body.

The invention includes a protein rich, dry dietary supplement comprising a blend of legume protein, whey protein, egg white, calcium caseinate and powdered skim milk that is specifically formulated for weight control without the use of artificial appetite suppressants, but instead provides beneficial nutrients and supplements that naturally curb the appetite for specified periods of time. A preferred set of ingredients includes a protein blend combined with additional nutrients, vitamins, minerals and flavorings to enhance taste and further control the need for caloric intake. Various other preferred forms of the invention provide for implementation to allow for weight gain or weight maintenance of individuals desirous of the use of the beverage as a dietary supplement for those purposes.

Metabolic energy capacity enhancing compositions and methods for reducing oxidative stress and improving vitality in a mammal are disclosed. A composition for increasing metabolic energy capacity may be in a palatable liquid formulation or a solid dosage form and typically includes an anti-oxidant containing phytonectar and an energy catalyst. An anti-oxidant may include a polyphenol, anthrocyanin, bioflavonoid, proanthocyanidin, and a xanthone. An energy catalyst may include a mineral, vitamin, co-vitamin, carbohydrate and a lipid. In a presently preferred embodiment a composition includes phytonectar extracts from grape, aloe vera, apple, morinda citrifolia, scullcap, blueberry, prune, cranberry, elderberry, bilberry, and gentain and a mineral blend containing calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, chromium, selenium, iron, copper, molybdenum, vanadium, potassium, iodine, and cobalt. A method for increasing metabolic energy capacity in a mammal may include consuming a chemical component having the ability to undergo oxidation, producing free radicals and administering a composition having an anti-oxidant containing phytonectar and an energy catalyst.

The present invention pertains to a composition for inducing a pattern of gut barrier maturation similar to that observed with breast-feeding and able to improve gut barrier maturation, e.g. during neonatal stress. In particular, the present invention relates to an infant formula containing a combination of specific ingredients designed to provide a synergistic effect all along gastrointestinal tract and barrier function.

Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and folic acid in specified amounts to provide dietary supplementation. Sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors and carbonation can also be added to enhance flavor, taste, mouth-feel, ingredient solubilization and product appearance. A method of making the beverages is also described. A method of using carbonation to reduce bacterial counts and reduce degradation of essential nutrients in milk-based beverages with or without pasteurization is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and/or prevention of overweight in a monogastric mammal. More particularly, the invention is concerned with such a method comprising administering to the mammal a liquid edible composition with a pH of more than 5, a viscosity below 50 mPas at a shear rate of 100 s-1 and 20° C., and a viscosity of at least 125% of the aforementioned viscosity at a pH 3 and a temperature of 37° C.; and with a caloric density between 0 and 500 kcal per liter, the composition comprising: c. between 0.01 and 5 wt. % of one or more polysaccharides selected from the group consisting of pectin and alginate; and between 0.01 and 3 wt. % calcium

An infant formula specially designed for covering nutrition necessities of infants between 0 and 36 months of life is described, which reduces the intolerance problems related to the consumption of infant formulas currently found in the art.

An orally or parenterally administered composition for reducing the storage of lipids in a human, the composition comprising: an effective amount of hydroxycitric acid; an effective amount of carnitine; an effective amount of biotin; an effective amount of one or more gluconeogenic substrates selected from the group consisting of: aspartate, lactate, glycerol, and a gluconeogenic amino acid or alphaketo analogue thereof; an effective amount of eicosapentanoic acid; and an effective amount of one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of: medium chain triglycerides (MCT) with fatty acid backbones containing 6 to 14 carbon atoms or their individual fatty acid analogues or metabolic precursors, sesame seeds or derivative products, sesamin and/or its epimer episesamin, caffeine, forskolin, 7-keto dehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto DHEA), green tea extract containing epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), capsaicum, and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The supplement may also be combined with a food, beverage, condiment, spice or salad dressing base to provide a food, beverage, condiment, spice or salad dressing product designed to reduce lipid storage.

Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention are traditional in form, provide a balanced mix of an amino acid source, fat, and carbohydrates and typically have an appeal similar to that of unhealthy snacks of similar form. Thus, the snacks and snack mixes of the present invention resolve the dilemma that consumers are currently faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what you eat. Processes for making and methods of using appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are also disclosed.

One aspect of the present invention relates to a liquid edible composition with a pH of more than 6, a viscosity below 600 mPas at a shear rate of 100s⁻¹ and 20° C., and a viscosity of at least 125% of the aforementioned viscosity at a pH below 5 and a temperature of 37° C., the composition comprising at least 0.05 wt. % of pectin having a degree of methoxylation between 2 and 50 and/or of alginate; at least 5 mg calcium per 100 ml; and at least 0.1 wt. % indigestible oligosaccharide having a degree of polymerisation between 2 and 60.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for the treatment or prevention of overweight or obesity in mammals, said method comprising the enteral administration to a mammal of an effective amount of the aforementioned composition.

Methods for altering and therefore improving stool quality and/or stool frequency for an animal by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the animal.

The invention involves a method for extending the shelf life of a powdered nutritional formulation that contains LGG by reducing and maintaining a threshold water activity or moisture content in the powdered LGG-containing formulation.

The invention provides microcapsule powder containing linseed oil and walnut oil. The microcapsule powder is prepared from, by weight, 1-1000 parts of wall material, 5000-50000 parts of core material, 10-1000 parts of emulsifier and 1-200 parts of stabilizer, the wall material comprises one or multiple of dextrin, starch and protein, and the core material comprises the linseed oil and the walnut oil according to a weight ratio of 1-2:1. The invention further provides a preparation method of the microcapsule powder. The preparation method includes: sequentially preparing a water phase and an oil phase; emulsifying, homogenizing, and spraying and drying to obtain the microcapsule powder. The microcapsule powder has the advantages that the linseed oil and the walnut oil are mixed and emulsified according to a certain proportion to prepare oil-in-water microcapsule powder, and the microcapsule powder is easy to store, long in shelf life, balanced in nutrition, needless of antioxidant adding and highly good for human health.

Dietary supplements comprising at least one probiotic and at least one of animal digest, dried brewers yeast, vitamin C; vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, and sodium selenite. The probiotics and other ingredients are present in the supplement in amounts sufficient to enhance the palatability of the probiotics and compositions containing the probiotics, enhance the immune system to augment the beneficial effects of the probiotics, or extend the life of the probiotics.

An aqueous composition specifically adapted for supporting physical performance. The liquid composition comprises, consists of, or consists essentially of ribose, a saccharide such as glucose or dextrose, coenzyme Q10, ATP, caffeine, and D-pinitol in conjunction with minerals and electrolytes. The orally-consumed liquid composition may be sold as a shelf-stable ready-to-drink liquid, or as a liquid concentrate or in solid form, such as a powder, granulate, or tablet to be added to water or other fluid. The liquid composition physiologically enhances essential energy stores and provides a supply of ingredients which support physiological generation and regeneration of ATP.

The invention discloses a preparation method of freeze-dried Chinese wolfberry. The preparation method comprises the following operating steps: (1) preparing a compound dietary alkali solution, namely preparing a mixed solution by using sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate with the mass concentrations of respectively 50%, and then adjusting a pH value to 8-9; (2) soaking Chinese wolfberry in the compound dietary alkali solution, wherein the weight ratio of Chinese wolfberry to the compound dietary alkali solution is 1: (1-1.5), soaking for 30-50 minutes, fishing up, draining off water, cleaning by using drinking water till the pH value of the surfaces of Chinese wolfberry is 7, draining off water, weighing, and putting on plates; (3) freezing for 4-6 hours at the temperature of subzero 37-39 DEG C; and (4) carrying out vacuum freeze-drying treatment on the frozen Chinese wolfberry, and taking out from warehouses, thus obtaining the finished product. The preparation method has the beneficial effects that compound dietary alkali is used for removing paraffin, a heating gradient technology of performing sequential heating, cooling and vacuum-degree reduction is adopted during vacuum freeze drying, so that the freeze-dried Chinese wolfberry is complete in size, and unchanged in color, flavor and nutritional ingredients, and when being directly eaten, the freeze-drying Chinese wolfberry is crisp and palatable and is nourishing food suitable for eating by people of all ages and visiting friends and relatives.