514 results about "Micronutrient" patented technology

Personal menu generator method, system, and autonomous mobile device will assist users in the selection of the most affordable and beneficial subset of food items to order at food serving establishments by composing and presenting to each guest an individualized subset of menu items and recommended portion sizes out of the larger set of available food items usually listed on the menus of food serving establishments; the presented individualized subset of food items is selected based on one or more of a multitude of criteria, such as the remaining daily balances of each user's macronutrient and micronutrient budgets, each available food item price, ingredients and energy and nutrient contents, the names, doses, and timing of medications and dietary supplements taken by each individual, favorite and restricted foods and ingredients, monetary spending limit for food, and healthcare provider recommendations.

The invention provides a nutritional supplement which includes micronutrients to facilitate reduction of cholesterol, and / or reduction of homocystein and / or reduction of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) oxidation in humans. In one embodiment the supplement is a multi-vitamin, a mineral supplement which includes at least one component known to reduce cholesterol. The invention further provides a method for tableting one fourth to one half of the daily effective dosage of a phytosterol containing nutritional supplement in a practical sized tablet and a method for reducing blood cholesterol in humans.

The invention provides animal food compositions. In particular, the animal food compositions generally contain a structured plant protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients formulated in amounts to meet the daily nutritional requirements of the animal.

The invention provides dried food compositions. In particular, the dried food compositions generally contain a structured protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients.

According to a method of producing a phosphate fertilizer, a first portion of the phosphate is produced in a pipe cross reactor, and a second portion of the phosphate is produced in a pre-neutralizer. Both the first and second portions of the phosphate are supplied to a granulator. Ammonia is added to the granulator to react with the first and second portions of the phosphate. To produce the first portion of the phosphate, a micronutrient is added to phosphoric acid to produce an enriched acid, and the enriched acid and ammonia are added to the pipe cross reactor where they are allowed to react to produce ammonium phosphate.

A method for in-season macro and micronutrient application based on predicted yield potential, coefficient of variation, and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) of an area to fertilize; determining the coefficient of variation of NDVI over a plot; determining a predicted crop yield for the area without additional nutrient; determining an attainable crop yield for the area with additional nutrient; determining the nutrient requirement for the area as the difference between the nutrient removal at the attainable yield minus the nutrient removal at the predicted yield, adjusted by the efficiency of nutrient utilization in the particular crop as indicated by the coefficient of variation.

Preparations of glycan therapeutics, pharmaceutical compositions and medical foods thereof, optionally comprising micronutrients, polyphenols, prebiotics, probiotics, or other agents are provided and methods of making same. Also provided are methods of using said glycan therapeutics, e.g. for the modulation of human gastrointestinal microbiota and to treat dysbioses.

The invention relates to a cold pressing and physical refining process of camellia oil. The cold pressing and physical refining process of the camellia oil is characterized by comprising the following steps of: (1) selecting ripe camellia seeds and drying the ripe camellia seeds by microwave vacuum until the water content is 3-6%; and conveying the dried camellia seeds into a huller to be hulled;(2) carrying out cold pressing on the hulled camellia seeds to squeeze the camellia oil, wherein the temperature of a barrel is in a range of 100-150 DEG C and an oil output temperature is in a rangeof 80-120 DEG C; (3) removing solid impurities in the squeezed camellia oil through a plate and frame filter press; (4) winterizing the camellia oil filtered by the plate and frame filter press at a temperature in a range from below 5 DEG C to 5 DEG C; (5) carrying out molecular distillation on the winterized camellia oil to remove free fatty acid, oil peroxide products, moisture and other low-boiling-point substances from the camellia oil; and (6) taking a mixture of carclazyte, active carbon and aluminum oxide as a filtering medium to filter; and removing impurities and pigments of the camellia oil treated by the molecular distillation to obtain the finished product. The cold pressing and physical refining process of the camellia oil has the advantages of environmental friendliness, high oil yield, and high retention ratio of micronutrients in finished oil.

Compositions for and method of degrading organic chemicals in soil. The composition is a nutrient medium serving as a substrate for micro-organisms in the soil, preferably containing a major proportion of a source of carbon skeleton and energy, a macronutrient component preferably including nitrogen and other macronutrients, and a micronutrient component, preferably also a complexing agent and a vitamin / co-factor component. This nutrient material is added to soil, e.g. soil contaminated by a pesticide, to cause proliferation of micro-organisms which are effective, or which develop effectiveness to degrade the organic chemicals. Preferably the micro-organisms are those naturally present in the soil but useful micro- organisms may be added with the nutrient medium.

The invention relates to a liquid fertiliser of mineral-organic origin, in which aloe vera and humic acid are used as a source of organic matter, to which is added iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, calcium and magnesium micronutrients in the form of soluble compounds, as well as a chelating agent and a surfactant to make the nutrients more available to the crops. The invention comprises a mineral-organic liquid fertiliser, the organic base of which is extracted from aloe vera and / or humic acid. The mineral is formed by different salts added so that the fertiliser contains the micronutrients essential for every type of soil (iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, calcium and magnesium). In addition, the fertiliser contains a chelating agent and a surfactant which improve the availability of the nutrients to the crops.

The invention relates to a twin-screw double extrusion preparation method for nutrition-fortification instant rice, belonging to the broken rice deep processing field. The invention primarily makes use of broken rice as the raw material together with the accessory materials, such as cereal, food additive, micronutrient and salt, all of which are conditioning compounded with water added, followed by a high temperature extrusion, a second low temperature extrusion, cutting and shaping, drying, cooling, and packing process. The invention is characterized in that the innovation of applying the twin-screw double extrusion preparation process not only overcomes the disadvantages of the traditional process or that combined with the single screw process, but also significantly promotes the production efficiency of the instant rice with good rehydration characteristics and rich nutrition. After adding an appropriate portion of hot water of 90 to 100 degrees centigrade, the nutrition-fortification instant rice can be rehydrated within 3 to 5 minutes, providing a similar composition and appearance with the nature rice.

A method for administering an antioxidant composition to humans according to their age and sex is disclosed wherein the method comprises administering to said humans a daily dose of a multiple antioxidant micronutrient composition comprising vitamin A (palmitate), beta carotene (from natural d. salina), vitamin C (calcium ascorbate), vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), natural source vitamin E including both d-alpha tocopheryl and d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, folic acid (folacin), d-biotin, selenium (1-seleno methionine), chromium picolinate, zinc glycinate, calcium citrate, and magnesium citrate. For persons over the age of about 51, the composition preferably further comprises one or more of co-enzyme Q10, N-acetyl cysteine, and alpha lipoic acid. Preferably, also, vitamin D is added for women over the age of about 36.

A method of obtaining optimum performance of piglets without the use of antibiotic growth promoters, comprising administering to the piglets at least during the entire suckling period two different feed supplement compositions comprising dietary fibers, iron and other micronutrients including copper and zinc, where the first composition has the highest content of iron. A third feed supplement composition comprising dietary fibers and electrolytes may be used to prevent or cure diarrhoea as a substitute for antibiotic treatment.

The invention relates to a cereal yoghurt and a preparation method thereof. The present invention uses various coarse grain powders as raw materials, undergoes amylase hydrolysis process to make hydrolyzed grain slurry and then mixes them with fresh milk or milk powder, or mixes various coarse grain powders etc. with fresh milk or milk powder and then adds amylase Hydrolyzed and then fermented by lactic acid bacteria to produce a unique flavor of coarse grain yogurt, and the content of coarse grains in the final product can reach 1-40%. The invention belongs to a new type of dairy product, which not only has a unique taste, but also contains milk High-quality protein, also contains sufficient carbohydrates and a variety of micronutrients, can be used as a good meal replacement food or dessert.

Systems and methods for recommending foods to a user based on health data, includes a database, a memory and a processor. The database stores user health data for each user within a plurality of users, including vitals, genotypic and phenotypic data, user food preference data and foods data that includes macronutrient and micronutrient data for foods that may be recommended to a user. The memory stores program instructions, including program instructions that are capable of (i) classifying user health data into predetermined diet types and micronutrient recommendations, (ii) filtering the food data to determine available foods for a user; (iii) a ranking available meals for the user based on the micronutrient recommendations and the food data, and (iv) translating micronutrient recommendations and / or food data for the available foods for the user into specific food recommendations for the user.

A fertilizer composition including a base fertilizer granule with a barrier coating and one or more micronutrients. The base fertilizer material is coated with a barrier coating, and then a coating of one or more micronutrients. Alternatively, the base fertilizer material is coated with a barrier coating having discrete particles of micronutrients dispersed throughout. The barrier coating acts to physically and chemically isolate the micronutrient particles from the underlying fertilizer composition such that more of the micronutrient is available to the soil solution, and ultimately to the root zone of the plant.

A micronutrient supplement the supplement being characterized by having at least two types of distinct dosage units wherein said distinct dosage units which physically separate nutritional, vitamin or mineral supplements which are known or proven to be negatively interacting when co-mingled or co-administered, the distinct dosage units being designed to be taken at a predetermined time interval.

Systems and methods for recommending foods to a user based on health data, includes a database, a memory and a processor. The database stores user health data for each user within a plurality of users, including vitals, genotypic and phenotypic data, user food preference data and foods data that includes macronutrient and micronutrient data for foods that may be recommended to a user. The memory stores program instructions, including program instructions that are capable of (i) classifying user health data into predetermined diet types and micronutrient recommendations, (ii) filtering the food data to determine available foods for a user; (iii) a ranking available meals for the user based on the micronutrient recommendations and the food data, and (iv) translating micronutrient recommendations and / or food data for the available foods for the user into specific food recommendations for the user.

Improved, micronutrient-supplemented polymeric seed coatings are provided which include at least one polyanionic polymer in combination with respective amounts of Zn, Mn, and Cu micronutrients. Preferably, the coatings comprise polyanionic polymers having a backbone comprising dicarboxylic repeat units with Zn, Mn, and Cu bound to the backbone. The most preferred polymers contain maleic and itaconic repeat units, optionally with sulfonate repeat units. The invention also provides a method of treating seeds using the coatings, and coated seed products.

Disclosed herein is a method for protecting humans in need of such protection from physical damage caused by ionizing radiation comprising administering to said humans on a defined basis prior to and after exposure to such radiation a plurality of antioxidants at a dosage level directly proportional to the radiation level likely to be encountered.

A high quality nutritional composition for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy or suffering chronic medical conditions comprises in combination: (A) Macronutrients comprising: (1) fat (2) protein (3) high quality carbohydrate and (B) micronutrients comprising (1) essential vitamins and minerals (2) Omega 3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and (3) FOS (fructooligosaccharides).

A nutritional or dietary supplement composition that promotes retinal health through the prevention and / or treatment of visual acuity loss by reducing the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration in persons with early age-related macular degeneration. The essential ingredients of the nutritional or dietary supplement composition are vitamin C, micronutrients and other antioxidants. The essential ingredients are provided in an oral dosage. The composition is taken in the form of one or two tablets or capsules daily.

The invention discloses polymorphic nitrogenous fertilizer and a preparation method thereof. The polymorphic nitrogenous fertilizer comprises, by weight, 13-18 parts of urea, 63-65 parts of ammonium sulfate, 13-15 parts of ammonium chloride, 3-4 parts of animal hairs and feathers, 14-16 parts of modified attapulgite, 0.6-0.8 part of zinc sulphate monohydrate, 0.2-0.4 part of micronutrients fertilizer, 3-8 parts of ferrous sulfate, 0.3-0.5 part of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, 2-4 parts of modified nanocarbon, 1-3 parts of fructus cnidii, 5-7 parts of pomegranate tree roots and 9-11 parts of willow leaves. The feathers and the like are hydrolyzed by acid to form amino acid, secondary and trace elements are chelated, carboxymethyl cellulose increases a chelation structure of the secondary and trace elements so as to facilitate effective utilization of the secondary and trace elements, and invalid release of the secondary and trace elements is reduced. The polymorphic nitrogenous fertilizer is suitable for crops of wheat, rice, corn, soybean, rape and the like, can urge the wheat and the rice to turn green rapidly, be much in shooting and longing resistant and enhance chill-proof, drought-resistant and disease and insect resistant capacity, and enables cotton and linen crops to enhance tension and strength of fiber and improve output and quality remarkably.

This invention is directed to a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement tailored to men and post-menopausal women, pre-menopausal women, and athletes which supplies the right amount of the right micronutrients at the right time to assure adequate intake of micronutrients needed for disease prevention and protection against nutritional losses and deficiencies due to lifestyle factors and common inadequate dietary patterns. The multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is comprised of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacinamide, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, chromium, potassium, choline, lycopene, and co-enzyme Q-10.

The present technology relates to a micronutrient fertilizer comprising immediate release and sustained release components contained within a hydrated polyelectrolyte solution. The fertilizer is readily dispersed and stable over long periods of time.

A method of preparing and coating fertilizer pellets is described. Fertilizer, seed or other materials are added to a blender. Powdered micronutrients are added to the blend (at any time in the process) at rates up to but not exceeding 1% of the total blend. The resulting blend is mixed for a minimum of 20 seconds resulting in an even distribution (coating) of the total blend. The blend is then packaged into bags, spreaders or trucks and stored or applied to the field. Seed or fertilizer is augured or moved via conveyors or other means into seeding equipment or a blender. The finished product is then applied to the field or stored for later applications.

The present invention relates to a “BIODEGRADABLE GERMINATING PODS FOR SEEDLINGS”, having a main body formed by a tray or individual tubular pods having conical or other geometrical shape, and a sleeve with a passing hole in its lower end; the tubular pods have longitudinal guiding crevices or tracks; their upper end has a circular rim and its underside functions as a base for resting the tubular pod on the tray. The top section of the tray has several cavities placed equidistantly from each other, forming several tubular pods in its lower section, which are provided with passing holes. The body of the tubular pods itself consists of 20 to 70% cellulose, 5 to 20% calcium carbonate, 30 to 70% calcium sulfate, and the following micronutrients which are added according to the deficiency of such nutrients in the area where the seedlings will be planted: 0.001 to 15% Copper (Cu), 0.001 to 15% Zinc (Zn), 0.001 to 15% Magnesium (MG), 0.001 to 15% Iron (Fe), 0.001 to 15% Sulfur (S), 0.001 to 10% Boro (B), 0.001 to 10% Sodium (Na), 0.001 to 10% Manganese (Mn), 0.001 to 5% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.001 to 5% Cobalt (Co); micronutrients are added in the proportion of up to 5% for vegetable seedlings, up to 10% for fruit tree seedlings, and up to 15% for reforestation seedlings.

There is provided a dietary or health supplement comprising an effective amount of a micronutrient selected from the group consisting of phosphate derivatives of tocopherol, ubiquinol, ascorbic acid, tocotrienol, retinol and mixtures thereof delivered with an acceptable carrier.