Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.
Abstract:
Extruded nutritional powders and methods of manufacturing the extruded nutritional powders, including extruded infant nutritional powders and extruded adult nutritional powders are provided. The processes utilize an extruder that is capable of internally mixing and emulsifying protein, and optionally, a carbohydrate with fat and water into an emulsion that can be dried into a powder having equivalent fat separation and dispersibility as compared to spray dried powders.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are nutrient delivery systems comprising a pod and a nutritional powder comprising a human milk oligosaccharide or a precursor thereof.
Abstract:
A beverage dispensing device for producing a beverage from a pre-packaged beverage powder or liquid concentrate has a housing including a fluid inlet port and a fluid motive device in fluid communication with the fluid inlet port. A fluid purification assembly is in fluid communication with the fluid motive device. A fluid dispensing outlet is configured to expel at least a portion of fluid passing through the fluid purification assembly for mixing with the pre-packaged beverage powder or liquid concentrate.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for processing a composition in a pod to form a food product or beverage fit for oral consumption involve the controlled introduction of various fluids, such as hot and cold water, into the pod to facilitate processing of the composition.
Abstract:
A nutritional powder pod (20) for use with a beverage dispensing device (15) includes a body (30) at least partially defining an enclosed volume, and an outlet member (60) extending from the body (30) and in fluid communication with the enclosed volume. The outlet member (60) has a first end and a second end, and the first end is disposed adjacent the body (30). The nutritional powder pod (20) further includes an actuation member (65) at least partially positioned within the outlet member (60) between the first end and the second end and configured to selectively control the flow of fluid through the outlet member (60).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are nutritional powder pods, and their methods of making and using with beverage production machine. Certain aspects of disclosure include nutritional powders with certain properties (e.g., volume flowability, reconstitution time, reconstitution yield, mean particle size, rate of reconstitution, moisture content, surface area, non-circularity (
Abstract:
Disclosed are prenatal and lactation supplements for pregnant women and lactating women, which include a combination of RRR-alpha-tocopherol, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), trans-lutein, phospholipids, and at least one nuclear receptor activating ligand other than RRR-alpha-tocopherol, DHA, and trans-lutein. The supplements may enhance central nervous system development in a fetus or breast-feeding newborn infant.
Abstract:
Extruded nutritional powders and methods of manufacturing the extruded nutritional powders, including extruded infant nutritional powders and extruded adult nutritional powders are provided. The processes utilize an extruder that is capable of internally mixing and emulsifying protein, and optionally, a carbohydrate with fat and water into an emulsion that can be dried into a powder having equivalent fat separation and dispersibility as compared to spray dried powders.