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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062690 | Dietary supplement composition for blood lipid health A method for enhancing gastrointestinal motility in humans and other mammals comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition having one or more long chain (C24-C36) primary alcohols as policosanols dispersed in one or more food-grade fats... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8007853 | Vitamin/mineral composition with DHA Compositions containing the fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in combination with at least one vitamin and mineral are provided to supplement nutrition in a mammalian diet. DHA is present in the composition in concentrated amounts, advantageously in a carrier su... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7981460 | Substituted benzyl ester derivative and use thereof The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, a food composition or a cosmetic composition, containing one or more kinds of a compound represented by the following formula (I′) wherein R1 is a hydrogen at... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7964234 | High mineral content dietary supplement Liquid dietary supplements include vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, high Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) compounds, and optionally fulvates. Despite the tendency of minerals in such a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement to precipitate and for th... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7704542 | Vitamin/mineral compositions with DHA Compositions containing the fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in combination with at least one vitamin and mineral are provided to supplement nutrition in a mammalian diet. DHA is present in the composition in concentrated amounts, advantageously in a carrier su... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7691429 | Nutritional supplements containing methylselenocysteine A method of producing metal-rich plants for the production of nutritional supplements. Edible plants are placed in a growth environment containing metal, and are cultivated in a fashion which enhances the uptake of metal into edible portions of the plants. The plant... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7641932 | Use of a phosphate mixture for the production of concentrated solutions and brine for the food industry Production of a phosphate mixture for brines used in the food industry, which comprises a) 60 to 85 weight % of a clear soluble potassiumtripolyphosphate (KTPP) with a P2O5 content of 46.0 weight % to 47.0 weight % and a K2 | 01/05/2010 |
| 7427418 | Phloridzin-rich phenolic fraction and use thereof as a cosmetic, dietary or nutraceutical agent A phenolic fraction of fruit obtained from the Rosaceae family and also to the process for the specific extraction of this fraction. The phenolic fraction is rich in dihydrochalcones (phloridzin and phloretin) and may be used as a cosmetic, dietary, or nutraceutical... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7419691 | Food supplement formulation A food supplement formulation, comprises L-methionine; L-arginine; zinc; selenium; Echinacea; cranberry; ginkgo; and usnea barbata. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7402328 | Stable sodium-free or low-sodium aqueous solution of agreeable saltiness taste A stable sodium-free aqueous seasoning solution of agreeable salty taste, adapted as a substitute for common salt in cooked and uncooked foodstuffs, containing purified water, an organic acid, a potassium salt, a calcium salt, and a magnesium salt. The mineral solut... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393551 | Denatured carob flour (DCF) with a low content of soluble tannins and sugars, meant for human consumption and process to obtain it The present invention provides an improved denatured carob flour, which includes 2 to 15% sugars, 0.2 to 1.5% cyclitols (pinitol), 2 to 10% lignins, 10 to 30% celluloses, 3 to 20% hemicelluloses, 1 to 6% pectins, 25 to 55% condensed tannins, 3 to 9% protein and less... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381416 | Selenohydroxy acids and their derivatives, applications in nutrition, cosmetics and pharmaceutics The purpose of this invention is: new selenohydroxy acid compounds and their derivatives; their process for the preparation; use of the new compounds as precursors of L(+)-selenomethionine and/or s... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361728 | Electrically conducting materials from branched end-capping intermediates The present invention relates to a class of conducting oligomers and polymers and to a method for the preparation of the same. The conducting oligomers and polymers contain an end-capping group, which is non-electrically conductive and contains at least one branch p... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7285298 | Use of a dihydrochalcone-rich phenolic fraction in a cosmetic treatment The use of a dihydrochalcone-rich polyphenolic fraction in the cosmetic treatment of mammals in order to limit the weight, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the body, and to treat certain non-pathological forms of obesity. The use of a dietary or nutraceutical ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282223 | Nutritional dietary kit for use in preparing an individual for gastrointestinal procedure This invention relates to a nutritional kit for use in preparing an individual for a predetermined activity which requires a clean digestive tract, particularly the colon. Such predetermined activities include, but are not limited to, gastrointestinal surgery and co... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267832 | Amorphous water-soluble calcium citrate salts and method of making and using same Amorphous water-soluble calcium citrate salts having a mole ratio of calcium to citrate of less than 2.5:2, and powdered beverage mixes and liquid compositions fortified with these amorphous water-soluble calcium citrate salts as a calcium source, are provided. Liqu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7252979 | Production of DHA in microalgae in low pH medium Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsa... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238380 | Water containing soluble fiber A water-like fluid containing safe water and a significant quantity of soluble dietary fiber. The resulting solution is generally optically clear and has physical properties similar to potable water. The fluid is intended as a replacement for bottled, or other water... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229558 | Chromatographic separation method A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. More particularly the invention relates to a method for fractionating a solution by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process in which the dissolved substances present in the feedstock are ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220426 | Metal complexes of alpha amino dicarboxylic acids Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7163811 | Production of high levels of DHA in microalgae using modified amounts of chloride and potassium Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsa... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7157415 | Post etch cleaning composition for dual damascene system A new cleaning chemistry based on a choline compound, such as choline hydroxide, is provided in order to address the problem of dual damascene fabrication. An etch stop inorganic layer at the bottom of a dual damascene structure protects the underlying interconnect ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7141689 | Metal complexes of alpha amino dicarboxylic acids Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7132449 | Inhibitors of cruzipain and other cysteine proteases Compounds of general formula (I): wherein R1, R2, Y, (X)o, (W)n, (V)m, Z and U are as defined in the specification, are inhibitors of cruzipain and other cys... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108883 | Procedure to obtain a product consisting in a partially low-fat flour with a high content of stabilized, polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially Ω A procedure which comprises a second step of pressing of the Salvia Hispanica L. seeds with temperature control modifying the ratio between the polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants contained as well as obtaining an expeller. The procedure compr... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094797 | Organ fibrosis inhibitor An organ fibrosis inhibitor, in particular, a liver fibrosis inhibitor is provided, which contains histidine, preferable together with cysteine and/or cystine as active ingredients. Owing to the combined use, a remarkable effect of inhibiting organ fibrosis, in part... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091244 | Process for preparing fat or oil containing unsaturated fatty acid A process for production of unsaturated fatty acid-containing oils which is characterized by culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Mortierella subgenus Mortierella in a medium containing a nitrogen source derived from soybean, and collecting... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7067156 | Dietary supplement for renal dialysis patients A dietary supplement which is formulated for medical patients, particularly renal dialysis patients undergoing a peritoneal renal dialysis treatment regimen. The supplement includes a powdered mixture of calcium caseinate, whey protein, L-carnitine and arginine. The... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7045143 | Fat blend The invention relates to an oil, fat and/or lecithin-based fat blend containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. The inventive fat blend is characterized in that the fatty acids gamma-linolenic, stearidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic together make up 10 to 500 mg/g total... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041325 | Food additive slurry compositions and powder compositions and food compositions containing the same A food additive slurry or powder composition is disclosed which comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate and dolomite (A) and 0.5 to 60 parts by weight of arabinogalactan (B). The food a... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041322 | Phloridzin-rich phenolic fraction and use thereof as a cosmetic, dietary or nutraceutical agent A phenolic fraction of fruit obtained from the Rosaceae family and also to the process for the specific extraction of this fraction. The phenolic fraction is rich in dihydrochalcones (phloridzin and phloretin) and may be used as a cosmetic, dietary, or nutraceutical... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022355 | Composition and process for the production of a vegetable protein composition containing an alkaline earth metal salt This invention is directed to an alkaline earth metal fortified vegetable protein composition dispersed in an aqueous medium, comprising an aqueous slurry of a vegetable protein material and a hydrated gel of an alkaline earth metal phosphate salt. The alkaline eart... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7008666 | Method of inhibiting overactivity of phagocytes or lymphocytes in an individual The invention relates to a method of inhibiting myeloperoxidase activity in neutrophils in an individual by administering to the individual an effective amount of a lignan, where said lignan is enterolactone. The invention is further directed to a method inhibiting ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005447 | Food product comprising hydroxymatairesinol A food product containing an effective amount of an active agent which is hydroxymatairesinol, a geometric isomer or stereoisomer thereof, or an acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, where the food product is selected from the group consisting of a nutritio... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001612 | Composition for the relief of heat stress A composition for the relief of heat stress, particularly for restoration of electrolyte balance due to passive exposure to heat resulting in excessive transpiration/perspiration, without strenuous physical activity, contains predetermined levels of selected electro... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6974597 | Method of enhancing salty taste, salty taste enhancer, salty taste seasoning agent and salty taste-enhanced foods The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the salty taste of a food or beverage containing salt which comprises adding an acidic peptide or a peptide obtained by subjecting a protein to hydrolysis and deamidation to the food or beverage, a salty taste e... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6902649 | Enhanced fiber additive; and use The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899902 | Dietary fiber and oligosaccharides from ginseng and process for preparation thereof The present invention relates to dietary fibers and oligosaccharides from Ginseng and process for preparation thereof, more particularly, to a method of preparing the dietary fiber from Ginseng by extruding and centrifuging byproducts from Ginseng extract, in the me... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896925 | Cooking salt formulations and methods The present invention relates to cooking salt formulations and related additives and aqueous cooking compositions to be used to prepare foods. Various foods including pasta, rice, fresh and frozen vegetables and meats may be instilled with unexpectedly desirable org... | 05/24/2005 |
