Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080213441 | Reduction of Astringency in Polyphenol Compositions - Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system. | 09-04-2008 |
20080311192 | Enteric-Coated Glucosinolates And Beta-Thioglucosidases - The present invention relates to a particulate composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosidase particles. The present invention further provides a method of converting glucosinolate to isothiocyanate in the small intestine comprising orally administering to a subject an enteric-coated chemoprotectant precursor composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles. In another aspect, uncoated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles may be provided in an enteric-coated capsule. Preferably, the glucosinolate is glucoraphanin and the beta-thioglucosidase is myrosinase. The enteric coating targets the compound for release in the small intestine where beta-thioglucosinodase enzyme converts glucosinolate to chemoprotectant isothiocyanate. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311276 | Production of Glucosinolates from Agricultural By-Products & Waste - The present invention relates to a process for producing glucosinolates, particularly glucoraphanin, from cruciferous plants. More particularly, a method is provided for producing glucosinolates from agricultural by-products and waste. The general method comprises providing a mixture of glucosinolate-containing plant material and liquid, heating the mixture to inactivate enzymes in the plant material, contacting the heat inactivated mixture with an anion exchange membrane whereby at least a portion of the glucosinolates are extracted from the liquid and absorbed onto the anion exchange membrane, and releasing the glucosinolates from the anion exchange membrane. Preferably, the extraction and release steps are repeated at least once. The glucosinolates produce by the method of the invention may be incorporated into a variety of food products, pharmaceuticals, and health supplements. | 12-18-2008 |
20090298021 | Method And Apparatus For Identifying Dietary Choices - A method is provided for assigning a relative score number to foods. Assignment of a relative score number to foods allows consumers to select foods that will provide a desirable diet. Equations are provided which are effective to yield a predicted raw score based on measured characteristics. The predicted raw score statistically correlates to a raw score that would be determined by an actual panel. The predicted raw scores are further processed to provide a relative score number that can be easily tracked by a consumer. | 12-03-2009 |
20100056449 | Whey Protein Pre-Load - A method is provided that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or food intake levels. The method includes administering native whey protein to a subject in an amount and at a time prior to a meal that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or reducing food intake. | 03-04-2010 |
20100056450 | Method For Reducing Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels With A Whey Protein/Fiber Composition - A method is provided that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. The method includes administering a blend of native whey protein and viscosifying fiber to a subject in an amount and at a time prior to a meal or concurrent with a meal that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or reducing food intake. | 03-04-2010 |