Abstract:
Potato protein, in combination with other vegetable proteins, replaces a portion of the total protein in a nutrition drink or shake or other nutritional composition intended for oral consumption. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of these proteins the overall cost of manufacturing the nutritional composition can be reduced without adversely affecting its other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, solubility, clarity, taste, and mouthfeel.
Abstract:
Nutritional compositions and methods useful for improving the heart health of an individual are disclosed. The liquid nutritional compositions include protein, carbohydrates and beta-glucan. In certain embodiments, the liquid nutritional compositions meet one or more of the following: contain at least 6.25 grams soy protein, contain at least 0.75 grams of beta-glucan, are clear or have a pH of 2-4.6.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable component and a water-soluble plant extract is provided. The water-soluble plant extract includes rosmarinic acid and has a total phenolic content, such that a ratio of the total phenolic content to the rosmarinic acid is between about 1.1:1 to about 3.5:1. A method of reducing off-flavors and aromas in a nutritional composition having an oxidizable component is also provided.
Abstract:
A nutritional supplement powder and method of supplementing the nutritional value of a food or beverage is provided. The nutritional supplement powder includes a protein system, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The protein system has a water solubility of at least about 70% at room temperature. The nutritional supplement powder is essentially free of divalent ions of copper, iron, and zinc, and is also essentially free of vitamin C. When added to a food or beverage, the nutritional supplement powder does not substantially change the organoleptic properties of the food or beverage.
Abstract:
A nutritional ingredient for use in nutritional powders is provided. The nutritional ingredient is an agglomerated calcium source, which includes particles of a calcium source adhered together with a lecithin binder. The nutritional ingredient functions as both a flow agent and an antifoam agent when incorporated into nutritional powders, such as powdered infant formulas.
Abstract:
Liquid nutritional compositions including both soy protein and dairy protein demonstrate enhanced rheological properties. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of these proteins, high caloric density products can be obtained without adversely affecting other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, taste, and mouthfeel.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable component and a water-soluble plant extract is provided. The water-soluble plant extract includes rosmarinic acid and has a total phenolic content, such that a ratio of the total phenolic content to the rosmarinic acid is between about 1.1:1 to about 3.5:1. A method of reducing off-flavors and aromas in a nutritional composition having an oxidizable component is also provided.
Abstract:
Nutritional compositions for providing nutritional and performance benefits are provided. The compositions include a combination of proteins from both dairy and non-dairy sources.
Abstract:
A nutrient delivery system includes a protein system, calcium, zinc, and iron. The protein system includes a calcium binding protein in an amount of 40% to 75% by weight of the protein system, a zinc binding protein in an amount of 10% to 30% by weight of the protein system, and an iron binding protein in an amount of 10% to 30% by weight of the protein system. The calcium binding protein and the calcium are present in a weight ratio of 13:1 to 25:1, the zinc binding protein and the zinc are present in a weight ratio of 6:1 to 900:1, and the iron binding protein and the iron are present in a weight ratio of 5.4:1 to 800:1.
Abstract:
An extruded powder nutritional composition and methods of producing the same are provided. The extruded powder nutritional composition includes a heat labile protein and a significant portion of the heat labile protein retains its native, undenatured form.