226 results about "American cranberry" patented technology

Disclosed is a method of producing a reconstituted fruit, herb, and/or seed fiber product, the product produced using the method, and dietary supplements containing the product. The steps used to produce the product include expressing juice from a fruit (such as cranberries), herb, or seed; concentrating the juice by removing water; infusing pomace obtained during expression of the juice with the concentrated juice, and drying the steeped pomace to obtain a dry, non-hygroscopic, free-flowing nutritional supplement.

A cranberry based dietary supplement or dental hygiene product is revealed with enhanced flavor characteristics. Cranberry sources are combined with extracts of the fruit of Lou Han Kuo and/or extracts from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana and/or extracts from the leaves of Chinese Blackberry. Extract from the root of Chinese licorice is used as a stabilizer in the composition. The resulting product is a pleasant tasting dietary supplement, which is easily absorbed by the body in liquid form, and provides substantially therapeutic effects.

The present invention is directed towards an orally administered composition comprising multiple plant extracts, which are characterized as having high ORAC values, and promote an increase in a mammal's dietary intake of antioxidant and polyphenols to a therapeutically effective amount. The ingredients of the present compositions represent a broad spectrum of polyphenols providing antioxidant activity for the purpose of improving general health and vitality by enhancing cardioprotection and immune system functions. The composition of the present invention comprises an extract of Polygonum cuspidatum and an extract of grape skin. In additional aspects of the present invention, one or more of Red wine extract, piceantannol, krill oil, pomegranate, mangosteen, apple, goji (wolfberry), and acai berry, cranberry, mulberry, bilberry, noni, and blueberry are added to the composition to further broaden the polyphenol spectrum. Both a composition and method are provided by the present invention.

A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, olive extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract, resveratrol, Aframomum melegueta, boswellia serrata extract, boswellia forte, ipriflavone, tocotrienols, evening primrose oil, INM-176, borage oil, krill oil, at least one type of xanthophyll (e.g., astaxanthin), green coffee extract and ferulic acid. Specifically, a composition of the invention can include: rosehips and at least one of blackberry, blueberry, elderberry, and optionally krill oil; or rosehips, resveratrol and at least one of Aframomum melegueta and astaxanthin. Based on the cytokine modulation and cytokine response inhibition of the composition, it can be used to regulate an immunomodulatory and/or inflammatory response, and subsequently treat diseases and/or abnormal conditions associated with inflammatory response, for example, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.

A method is disclosed that prevents, controls and ameliorates urinary tract infections caused by E. coli by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a human dietary supplement composition comprising a cranberry derivative or proanthocyanidin containing concentrate and D-mannose combined in a form suitable for oral consumption. The cranberry derivative or proanthocyanidin containing concentrate comprises from about one percent (1.0%) by weight to about 95 percent (95.0%) by weight on a dry weight basis. The composition is formulated for delivering a D-mannose unit dosage between about 0.5 to about 5.0 grams per dose and further comprising an analgesic or antispasmodic or combination thereof, and optionally a diuretic, and wherein the composition formed from the cranberry derivative or proanthocyanidin containing concentrate, D-mannose are effective together for binding to E. coli to aid in flushing the E. coli from the urinary tract system while preventing binding of E. coli to cells in the urinary tract system.

A novel dietary supplement or therapeutic composition is provided that serves to treat lower urinary tract disorders or to support normal urinary tract function in animals. The supplement comprises a thymoquinone formulation and at least one member of the group consisting of cranberry fruit, cranberry extract, cranberry juice and a pharmaceutical grade methionine.

The invention discloses an energy bar, which belongs to the field of food. The preparation method comprises the following steps: adding corn oil, VE (Vitamin E), malic acid, citric acid, water and grapefruit essence in the process of treating citron tea by a colloid mill; in the frying process of nuts, adding TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone); adding and evenly mixing white sesame seed, konjak puffed grain, puffed sticky rice, puffed oat, dried cranberry, dried yangtao, dried plum tomato, Gllan gum, guar gum and Pullulan; adding prepared citron tea and fully mixing; and then, putting into a mould, shaping, demoulding, drying by cold air, and packaging in vacuum to obtain the energy bar. The energy bar has the advantages of small product volume, light weight, good taste and balanced nutrition, is convenient to carry, is rich in unsaturated fatty acid, does not contain cane sugar and other sugar products which consume insulin, and is especially suitable for patients with diabetes mellitus and people wanting to lose weight.

The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-β-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-β-glucoside, quercetin-3-α-arabinopyranoside, 3′-methoxyquercetin-3-α-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-(6″-p-coumaroyl)-β-galactoside, and quercetin-3-O-(6″-benzoyl)-β-galactoside. The present invention also embodies the use of those extracts, as well as extracts comprising the cranberry flavonol compound quercetin-3-α-arabinofuranoside, for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical, food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic compositions utilizing the extracts or compounds of the present invention are also recited.

The invention provides cranberry cookies and a making method thereof. A concentrated solution of fructus momordicae and water-soluble dietary fiber can be obtained simultaneously, and all nutritive substances of fructus momordicae are fully utilized. The water-soluble dietary fiber can form a net-shaped tissue structure which plays a supporting effect in the baking process, generated carbon dioxide and water are wrapped in the net-shaped structure, and a fluffy texture is formed. Dried cranberries with rich nutrients are further added, and the nutritive contents of the cranberries and the nutritive contents of fructus momordicae can be effectively fused together. Besides, baking is divided into two stages. In the first stage, high-temperature baking is conducted for a short time, and waterin a cold water tank is added, evaporated, adsorbed on the surface of the cookies in the form of vapor, enters the cookies in the baking deformation process of the cookies, and escapes out of the cookies at the high temperature of 180 DEG C-200 DEG C. In the second stage, baking is conducted for a long time, tiny pores left after the vapor escapes can be solidified, so that the cookies become finer and smoother, and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The invention discloses a raspberry and the like mixed berry enzyme and a preparation method thereof. The raspberry and the like mixed berry enzyme is prepared from berries including, by weight, 35-40% of red raspberry, 25-30% of blackberry, 10-15% of mulberry, 7-10% of wolfberry and 10-13% of blackcurrant, and 5-10% of small berries including strawberry, cranberry, sea buckthorn, indigo and blueberry are additionally added as raw materials. Special microbial strains are added for multi-step scientific fermentation to obtain a compound berry enzyme, and different strains are adopted for step-by-step fermentation at different stages to meet requirements of human body on enzyme in the aspects of health, nutrition and efficacy. The preparation method includes: pre-treating raw materials; smashing and canning the raw materials; soaking at low temperature, and performing pectinase treatment; fermenting with alcohol; fermenting with acetic acid; fermenting with lactic acid; performing solid-liquid separation; blending; filtering and filling to obtain qualified enzyme stock liquid. The preparation process is adjusted, the fermentation process is simple, controllable and high in safety; effective ingredients are richer, and nutritional substance deficiency caused by dietary unbalance of various people can be improved.

Cranberry and other plant extracts enriched in total phenols and free or substantially free of sugars, acids, sulfur and other contaminants are used for periodontal treatments. The periodontal treatments of the present invention include swish and swallow techniques, in which the extracts enriched in total phenols but free or substantially free of sugars, acids, sulfur and other contaminants, are solubilized in water or other solvent, placed in the mouth, swished around the teeth and then swallowed. Other application techniques include gel applications, gum formulations and toothpaste formulations.

The invention discloses a healthy beautifying composite rice grain and a preparation method thereof. The healthy beautifying composite rice gains consist of the raw materials of brown rice, black rice, glutinous rice, mutton, spinach, chufa, avocado, cranberry, boletus edulis, chrysanthemum, vaccinium bracteatum leaf, white paeony root, epimedium and the like. The healthy beautifying composite rice grain has the benefits that the processing method for the healthcare rice grain provided by the invention is easy to operate and is applicable to industrial production, and the traditional Chinese medicinal components are added into the formula, have the efficacies of benefiting qi, nourishing blood and beautifying and caring skin, have no side effect, and are favorable to human body health.

A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, olive extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract, resveratrol, viniferin, Aframomum melegueta, boswellia serrata extract, boswellia forte, ipriflavone, tocotrienols, evening primrose oil, INM-176, borage oil, krill oil, at least one type of xanthophyll (e.g., astaxanthin), green coffee extract and ferulic acid. Specifically, a composition of the invention can include: rosehips and at least one of blackberry, blueberry, elderberry, and optionally krill oil; or rosehips, resveratrol and at least one of Aframomum melegueta and astaxanthin. Based on the cytokine modulation and cytokine response inhibition of the composition, it can be used to regulate an immunomodulatory and/or inflammatory response, and subsequently treat diseases and/or abnormal conditions associated with inflammatory response, for example, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.

The present invention discloses a compound fruit juice beverage and a production process thereof. The beverage uses strawberries, red grapes, pomegranates, mulberries, apples, bananas, blueberries, cherries, cranberries and water as raw materials. The beverage uses two-staged sterilization processes: raw materials are performed with ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization at the first stage, followed by rapid cooling and low temperature canning so that the damage to nutrient components of pure natural fruit squash and flavor changes are very small; HPP sterilization is used to reduce microbial risk after canning so that the shelf life of the beverage (cold chain) can be extended from 1 month (general shelf life currently on the market) to 3 months to increase the shelf life of the beverage, making the beverage convenient for transportation and storage.

The invention discloses a composite probiotic composition as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The composition consists of the following components in parts by weight of 1-8 parts of lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, 3-12 parts of bifidobacterium lactis HN019, 20-50 parts of inulin, 15-25 parts of fructo-oligosaccharide, 15-25 parts of lacitiol, 5-7 parts of cranberry powder, and 0.5-2 parts of calcium silicate, wherein the thalli concentration of the lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM is 10<9>-10<11>cfu/g, and the thalli concentration of the bifidobacterium lactis HN019 is 10<9>-10<11>cfu/g. According to the composite probiotic composition as well as the preparation method and the application thereof disclosed by the invention, the calcium silicate is used for packing probiotics and prebiotics; a freeze drying technique is adopted, so that dormant bacilli freeze-dry powder is formed; and the cranberry powder and the lacitiol are used for seasoning, so that the composite probiotic composition is formed. After being taken by human bodies, the composite probiotic composition can rapidly function, and quickly solve the problem of constipation of the human bodies.

The invention provides a lotus dried duck meat floss, comprising the following raw materials by weight: 180 to 220 parts of duck breast, 30 to 40 parts of strawberry, 45 to 55 parts of cranberry, 20 to 30 parts of tomato, 20 to 30 parts of lotus seed, 20 to 30 parts of lotus, 4 to 5 parts of cape jasmine, 3 to 4 parts of isatis root, 4 to 5 parts of dandelion, 4 to 5 parts of boat-fruited sterculia, 3 to 4 parts of Phlegmariurus petiolatus, 3 to 4 parts of sunflower leaf, 4 to 5 parts of shaddock peel, 20 to 50 parts of white sugar, 70 to 90 parts of yellow rice wine, 30 to 40 parts of rice wine, 10 to 20 parts of ginger, 20 to 30 parts of honey, 10 to 40 parts of salt, 20 to 35 parts of essence of chicken, 20 to 40 parts of sesame oil and a proper amount of water. According to the invention, duck meat is used as a main raw material, so the lotus dried duck meat floss has delicious taste; berries like strawberry are added, so the contents of vitamins and dietary fiber in the floss are increased; in particular, effective components of medicinal traditional Chinese medicinal materials like isatis root and cape jasmine with heat clearing and detoxifying effects are added, so the lotus dried duck meat floss has good heat clearing and detoxifying efficacy.

The invention discloses probiotics compound cranberry female reproduction health nutrition supplementary. The nutrition supplementary is prepared from the following raw materials of active probiotics micro capsules, cranberry fruit powder, collagen, fructo-oligose, herba lophatheri, soy isoflavone, grape fruit powder and vitamin C, wherein the probiotics micro capsules are 9-11 billion colony forming unit (CFU), the cranberry fruit powder is 3-7 weight parts, the collagen is 1-10 weight parts, the fructo-oligose is 8-15 weight parts, the herba lophtheri is 1-10 weight parts, the soy isoflavone is 9-25 weight parts, the grape fruit powder is 1-20 weight parts, and the vitamin C is 0.01-0.05 weight part. When the cranberry fruit powder and the active probiotics micro capsules are combined and used according to a reasonable proportion, flora balance is effectively maintained, and an antibacterial effect is improved by one time. Compared with the prior art, the probiotics compound cranberry female reproduction health nutrition supplementary has the advantages of effectively improving female reproduction health and being convenient to take ,little in side effect and the like.

The invention discloses a preparation method of cranberry and cinnamon beer, and belongs to the technical field of beer preparation. Firstly, wheat malt, red malt, burnt odor malt and crystallized malt are proportionally crushed; water is added for saccharification so as to obtain malt juice; in the boiling process of the malt juice, lupulus and cinnamon are added; the lupulus is added in three stages; after rotary precipitation and cooling, S-189 beer yeast is inoculated; S-189 yeast and cranberry juice are added into a fermentation tank; oxygen is continuously charged to the material liquidso as to improve the dissolved oxygen quantity; after the temperature lowering, aging is performed to obtain the cranberry and cinnamon beer. The cinnamon and the cranberry juice are added into the beer; the special aroma can be added; the health care effects can also be achieved; the aroma of the malt and the lupulus is realized; the nutrition of the cranberry is also realized. The wine appearance is red; the foam is fine; the cup hanging effect is durable; the mouthfeel is unique; the sour and sweet taste is proper; the types of nutritive beer in China are enriched.

A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, olive extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract, resveratrol, Aframomum melegueta, boswellia serrata extract, boswellia forte, ipriflavone, tocotrienols, evening primrose oil, INM-176, borage oil, krill oil, at least one type of xanthophyll (e.g., astaxanthin), green coffee extract and ferulic acid. Specifically, a composition of the invention can include: rosehips and at least one of blackberry, blueberry, elderberry, and optionally krill oil; or rosehips, resveratrol and at least one of Aframomum melegueta and astaxanthin. Based on the cytokine modulation and cytokine response inhibition of the composition, it can be used to regulate an immunomodulatory and/or inflammatory response, and subsequently treat diseases and/or abnormal conditions associated with inflammatory response, for example, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.

The present disclosure relates in part to extracts of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising an enriched amount of certain compounds having anti-infective activity, e.g. antibacterial and/or antifungal activity, e.g. activity against C. albicans. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to combined cranberry and cinnamon extracts. In certain embodiments, these combined extracts have been optimized to control urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans. Certain embodiments of the extract are enriched in bioactive compounds that have been shown to inhibit C. albicans adhesion and/or biofilm formation and its growth in vitro. In another aspect of the disclosure, the extracts are enriched in bioactives derived from cranberry and cinnamon that have been shown to inhibit the attachment and the growth of common urinary tract pathogens like E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans.

The invention discloses a processing method of cranberry purple rice wine, and belongs to the technical field of food brewing. The processing method of the cranberry purple rice wine is characterized in that cranberries, blackberries, purple sticky rice and sticky rice are regarded as main raw materials, and the processing technologies such as preparation of compound juice of the cranberries and the blackberries, socking and steaming of the rice, addition of materials, fermentation, squeezing, filtration, homogenization and sterilization are adopted. The processed cranberry purple rice wine not only has nutrition and flavor of the traditional rice wine, but also has abundant and overall nutrition, mellow mouth feeling and aromatic fruit flavor, and has the effects of nourishing and making body strong, maintaining beauty and keeping young, increasing immunity and the like as the compound juice of the cranberries and the blackberries is added and mixed with the purple sticky rice and the sticky rice for fermentation in the processing method; the processing method of the cranberry purple rice wine is operated simply and implemented easily.

The invention discloses a cranberry extraction method which comprises the following steps: (1) extraction; (2) centrifugation; (3) resin adsorption; (4) membrane concentration; (5) spray drying. The cranberry extraction method has the advantages that the production cost is low, the effective constituents of a product can not be damaged by high temperature, the pH value is regulated to be acidic during the process of extraction, so that original anthocyanidin stays in a stable ionic state, loss during the process of extraction is lowered, the utilization rate of raw material is high, and large-scale production is facilitated.