Abstract:
An edible composition for ingestion by mammals, especially by humans, that includes a fat-based blend containing: (a) at least one triglyceride-based fat, (b) a low level of diglycerides, for example, less than 3% by weight of diglycerides, e.g., diacylglycerol (DAG), and (c) at least 2% and in some instances at least 5% by weight of a mixture of fatty acid Ester Phytosterols (EPs), in which at least 65% by weight of the fatty acid EPs are Monounsaturated (oleate)-Ester Phytosterols (MEPs), and less than 20% by weight of the fatty acid EPs are Polyunsaturated (linoleate+alpha-linolenate)-Ester Phytosterols (PEPs). The increased proportion of MEPs and decreased proportions PEPs and diglycerides substantially increase the oxidative stability index (OSI), shelf life, and health benefits of the above mixture of fatty acid EPs, while providing an advantageous melting temperature and desirable mouth feel for this mixture of fatty acid EPs.
Abstract:
A food or beverage composition suitable for human consumption is described which includes an aqueous acetic acid or acetate salt solution that has been supplemented with phenolic antioxidants, and may also contain an omega-3 fatty acid-containing supplementation oil in which a supplementation oil includes a blend of an omega-3 fatty acid-containing enriching oil that has been combined and diluted with an oxidative stabilization oil, such as a low linoleic acid/high oleic acid-containing oxidative stabilization oil or a high saturated fat/low linoleic acid-containing fat. The combination of aqueous acetic acid and phenolic antioxidants can result in reduction or elimination of astringency due to the presence of the phenolic antioxidants, and can further reduce the levels of damaging free radicals resulting from cooking processes. In addition, the acetic acid can provide chemical stabilization of the phenolic antioxidants.
Abstract:
A method of supplementing a beverage or other edible aqueous medium with phytosterols, and the resulting phytosterol-supplemented edible media and other edible products, are described. The method includes admixing a dry powder of non-esterified phytosterol microparticles with triglyceride-based edible oil to produce a slurry of powder in oil. The slurry is optionally homogenized to disaggregate caked or otherwise aggregated phytosterol microparticles, allowing an increased proportion of the microparticles to be uniformly coated with the oil. The slurry is admixed and homogenized in the liquid aqueous phase of an edible aqueous medium with at least one exogenous emulsifier, surfactant or other agent that can stabilize the dispersion of oil-encapsulated phytosterol microparticles. The beverage or other edible aqueous medium may be pasteurized.
Abstract:
A nutritional fat or oil-based composition for increasing HDL cholesterol, decreasing LDL cholesterol and decreasing the LDL/HDL cholesterol ratio in human plasma is described. The composition typically includes at least 1% by weight myristic acid esterified at the sn-2 position in triglyceride molecules, includes between 10% and 40% by weight linoleic acid, and further includes between 30% and 65% by weight oleic acid and between 15% and 40% by weight total saturated fatty acids. The ratio of sn-2 myristic acid to sn-2 palmitic acid is typically greater than 1:1 and the sum of weight percentages for saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids equals 100%. In desirable cases, the composition is substantially cholesterol-free.
Abstract:
A nutritional supplement, prepared food product, or direct food additive for ingestion by mammals, and methods for preparing such products, are provided. Products of the invention comprise an oxidation-resistant fat-based composition substantially free of exogenous solubilizing and dispersing agents for phytosterols. The fat-based composition includes greater than 25% and less than 75% by weight of one or more triglyceride-based edible oil or fat, and greater than 25% and less than 75% by weight of one or more non-esterified phytosterols. The fat-based composition, when exposed to air, contains a reduced amount of oxidative by-products compared to a similar fat-based composition lacking non-esterified phytosterols. Also provided are methods for reducing plasma cholesterol in mammals, and methods for protecting plasma lipoproteins and cholesterol from oxidation by ingestion of products of the invention.
Abstract:
A composition with improved chemical stability and increased the efficacy as an alkylene carbonate-containing nail polish remover or general purpose solvent, such as a paint thinner or stripper is disclosed. The composition includes:(i) between 10% and 98% by weight of at least one alkylene carbonate solvent, (ii) between 1.5% and 25% by weight water, and (iii) an effective amount of a pH-buffering agent that maintains the pH of the composition between approximately pH 2 and pH 6.5 and that is chemically inert in the composition. The water in the composition functions to increase the rate at which the composition dissolves, e.g., nail lacquers, and the pH-buffering agent functions to stabilize the alkylene carbonate solvent against hydrolytic decomposition from pH-altering contaminants that may be introduced into the composition.
Abstract:
A dietary supplement is provided which includes at least one triglyceride-based edible fat and between 3% and 50% by weight of triglyceride recrystallized phytosterols. The dietary supplement can be in the form of a capsule, pill or wafer. Additionally, the dietary supplement can be combined with protein, vitamins, minerals, or combinations thereof.
Abstract:
A marker pen supporting and holding device includes a cavity for capturing a marker pen cap therein consisting of principal and auxiliary cavity portions. The principal cavity portion is provided for receiving a protective cap body and the auxiliary cavity portion is provided for guiding and captivating a marker cap pocket attachment clip. A securing pin extends through aligned device body apertures to traverse a gap between the cap body and the pocket attachment clip, thereby removably securing the cap within the device to enable one-handed marker pen handling.
Abstract:
A combustible fire-starting or heat-providing assembly is described that includes a suitable quantity of combustible alcohol-based fuel liquid held within a freestanding, combustible, alcohol-resistant and alcohol-impermeable container. The container is configured with at least a bottom wall and a perimeter sidewall that is continuous with the bottom wall, in which the upper portion of the container is substantially open to the air to allow free-burning of the fuel liquid. The container is of a suitable composition and the sidewall is of an adequate thickness and rigidity for the container to retain the fuel liquid without leakage throughout the period of combustion of the fuel, even as the sidewall gradually diminishes in height as it melts and burns downward toward the bottom wall of the container.
Abstract:
A prepared food product for ingestion by mammals is described and methods for preparing such products. The food product includes an oxidation-resistant fat-based composition substantially free of exogenous solubilizing and dispersing agents for phytosterols. The fat-based composition includes between 75% and 98% by weight of at least one triglyceride-based edible oil or fat, and between 2% and 25% by weight of non-esterified phytosterols. Typically, approximately 1.5% by weight of phytosterols remain soluble at room temperature, and between 0.5% and 23.5% by weight are converted to triglyceride-recrystallized phytosterols (TRPs). The fat-based composition which has been partially oxidized in the prepared food by exposure to air (and typically heat), contains a reduced amount of oxidative by-products compared to a similar fat-based composition lacking these non-esterified phytosterols.