23270results about "Natural extract food ingredients" patented technology

The present invention provides a method for improving the taste of sweeteners, and a method for improving the taste of edible products containing sweeteners. The present invention can be worked by using sclareolide and 2-acetylpyrrole in combination with a sweetener. By using the method of the present invention, an astringent taste, bitter taste or aftertastes such as lingering taste originating especially in high-intensity sweeteners can be reduced, so that edible products with an improved taste can be provided.

Disclosed are improvements in human nutrition involving a unique combination of natural products constituting anti-inflammatory compositions which can reduce cardiovascular disease risks as well as play a positive role in other conditions and diseases for which key indicators, especially selected from the group consisting of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), 5-lypoxygenase (5-LOX) expression and prostaglandin E2 (PGE-2) biosynthesis or any combination of these, are indicators. Therapeutic compositions preferably comprise curcumin, bilberry extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract and apple extract, in effective amounts individually and combined to provide a therapeutically significant reduction in one or more key indicators. Another exemplified therapeutic composition comprises: omega-3 rich refined fish oil, resveratrol, blueberry extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract and gamma and/or delta tocopherol, in effective amounts individually for the above benefits.

The present invention relates to water-soluble films incorporating anti-tacking agents and methods of their preparation. Anti-tacking agents may improve the flow characteristics of the compositions and thereby reduce the problem of film adhering to a user's mouth or to other units of film. In particular, the present invention relates to edible water-soluble delivery systems in the form of a film composition including a water-soluble polymer, an active component selected from cosmetic agents, pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, bioactive agents and combinations thereof and at least one anti-tacking agent.

The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition in powder form that is taken before a meal and that extends post meal satiety. The compositions of the invention are comprised of at least one protein, C_12-18 fatty acids, preferably oleic acid, all of which stimulate CCK release in the body, and a source of proteinase inhibitor which acts to prevent the deactivation of CCK. The subject compositions preferably additionally contain a source of calcium and are advantageous in that they utilize a source of proteinase inhibitor as opposed to the more costly extracts. The source of proteinase inhibitor is advantageously an extract of potato, soy, or beans containing about 10 weight percent of proteinase inhibitor. The powder compositions are mixed with a suitable liquid, preferably water, prior to ingestion.

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 saponin. 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.

The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, compositions for cleaning, fabric care, or coating onto various substrates, textiles or surfaces, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, thereby allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

An emulsion comprising a continuous liquid phase, an emulsifier, and a discontinuous liquid phase comprising a blend including a polyunsaturated fatty acid source and a dispersing agent. The polyunsaturated fatty acid source comprises at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and the weight ratio of the fatty acid source to the dispersing agent in the blend ranges from about between 9:1 and 1:10. A method for making an emulsion. The stability of the emulsion can be protected by antioxidants such as tea polyphenols.

The invention discloses pressure lowering and lipid lowering sweet corn soup and a preparation method thereof. The pressure lowering and lipid lowering sweet corn soup consists of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40-50 parts of corn, 10-15 parts of oat, 5-10 parts of leek, 5-10 parts of pawpaw, 5-8 parts of cucumber, 4-6 parts of celery, 5-8 parts of chicken meal, 3-5 parts of coix seed, 3-4 parts of tangerine peel, 2-4 parts of mulberry leaf, 1-3 parts of cochinchinese asparagus root, 2-3 parts of ginkgo leaf, 1-3 parts of gynostemma pentaphyllum, 2-4 parts of medlar, 1-3 parts of egg, 2-3 parts of lactic acid bacteria tablet, 5-6 parts of grape juice and 5-7 parts of nutritional additive. The pressure lowering and lipid lowering sweet corn soup prepared by the invention is convenient to store, carry and eat, can be eaten after a can is opened, contains various nutrient substances, is rich in nutrition, has good mouthfeel, can also lower the lipid and can be eaten by various kinds of people; the formula contains natural plant compositions such as the tangerine peel, the mulberry leaf, the cochinchinese asparagus root and ginkgo leaf; the sweet corn soup has the effects of lowering lipid, lowering pressure, tonifying lung, strengthening spleen, protecting liver and nourishing kidney, can be eaten for a long time, can nourish the five internal organs, improves the immunity and has a health care effect of strengthening the body.

A beverage is disclosed that is effective for enhancing gastrointestinal regularity and heart health. It is formed by a liquid comprising fruit derived juices, water or naturally or artificially flavored water. A composition of matter is mixed within the liquid in a shelf stable pasteurized beverage form and formed from sterilized whole seed extracted from Salvia hispanica L. The resulting beverage exhibits a pH dependent viscosity requiring no additional thickening agents and suitable as a beverage for human consumption.

The aim of this invention is to offer a novel agent for hair growth, which has excellent hair growth effects but not side effects. The agent for hair growth of the present invention is characterized by comprising a processed semi-mature soybean and/or a processed semi-mature soybean extracts and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of a processed Polygoni Multiflori Radix, processed Polygoni Multiflori Radix extracts, a processed Cynanchum bungei Decne or processed Cynanchum bungei Decne extracts, preferably further comprising Longan seed and/or Longan seed extracts as active ingredients. This agent for hair growth has no side effects when used externally or internally, it can notably improve hair growth within a short period of time; ranging from 6 to 12 weeks, can return hair to its normal hair colour (for example from white to black) and can improve the gloss of hair.

The invention relates to compositions for supporting healthy memory and optimizing mental energy and methods for improving, preventing, and treating mental disorders or deterioration. The compositions of the invention can be formulated as nutritional or dietary supplements.

Compositions comprising a Labiatae herb extract and a hop extract containing beta acids and methods of using them to extend the color life and retard the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat, fish and poultry stored in an atmosphere that contains 20% or more oxygen.

Dietary supplements and methods for management and control of body weight comprising at least one liver protecting agent and at least one mushroom in the form of powder, extract, or combinations thereof.

The present invention discloses a fruit and vegetable probiotic tablet and a preparation method thereof. The fruit and vegetable probiotic tablet uses probiotic powders such as lactobacillus plantarum powder as the main raw material, and the preparation method scientifically mixes modified dietary fibers, fruit and vegetable powder, oligosaccharides, plant extracts, protein powder, tea leaf extracts and traditional Chinese medicine extracts and etc., thus improves the content of soluble celluloses which are of real significance for probiotic flora, enhances the physiological activity of celluloses, thereby increases the species of intestinal probiotic flora as well as significantly enhances the colonization ability and time of endogenous and exogenous probiotics in the human intestinal tracts, effectively inhibits the growth and reproduction of harmful intestinal bacteria, especially gram-negative bacteria, and fully regulates the composition of the intestinal probiotic flora. The prepared fruit and vegetable probiotic tablet has a high biological activity, a long human intestinal colonization time, and a significant weight loss effect, and is suitable for a wide range of people.

A composition of matter is disclosed and formed from a stable, defatted whole grain flour derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed using a suitable solvent that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The composition includes minerals, about 30% wt/wt protein, about 30-40% insoluble fiber and about 2-3% of fructo-oligosaccarides.

Provides is a salivation cocktail that comprises a food acid and a tingling sensate. The combination of a food acid and a tingling sensate has been found to synergistically increase salivation.

The invention relates to highly concentrated DHA and EPA formulations in a soft gel capsule. A capsule may contain at least 80% omega-3 fatty acids, salts or derivatives thereof, where EPA and DHA are present in relative amounts of greater than or equal to 3:1 or less than or equal to 1:3, and constitute at least 75% to greater than 95% of the total fatty acids present in the capsule. Capsules of the invention may be provided in a blister package so as to provide clean and protected oils that are easy to travel with. Compliance is improved with one-pill-a-day dosing and the days of the week imprinted on the foil packing. Anitoxidant protection may be provided by rosemary and vitamin C. The invention also provides a methods of treatment, modulation or prophalaxis of coronary disease, altering serum LDL-cholesterol and/or HDL-cholesterol, lowering serum triglycerides, lowering blood pressure, pulse rate, altering the activity of the blood coagulation factor VII complex, mild hypertension, protection from cyclosporine toxicity in kidney transplant, rheumatoid arthritis, development and progression of retinopathy, hypertriglyceridemia, and neurological disorders in a subject.

Disclosed is a method of producing a polyphenol-containing composition derived from grapes, the method including: preparing a liquid grape extract which includes polyphenols; contacting the liquid extract with a separation medium which fractionates the components of the extract; and recovering that fraction in which the polyphenols are present. Also disclosed is a method of enriching the composition with added flavonol.

The present invention concerns an oil-in-water emulsion wherein the oil droplets of a diameter in the range of 5 nm to hundreds of micrometers exhibit a nano-sized self-assembled structurization with hydrophilic domains having a diameter size in the range of 0.5 to 200 nm, due to the presence of a lipophilic additive and the oil-in-water emulsion contains an active element being present in the range comprised between 0.00001 and 79% based on the total composition.