Abstract:
Disclosed embodiments provide methods and compositions for improving the metabolic health of consumers. Bovine beta-casein, a major component of milk from cattle, has many genetic variants. Certain genetic variants, A1 in particular, have been associated with type 1 diabetes. The disclosed methods and compositions include reduced amounts of genetic variants of beta-casein that have been associated with diabetes. In some embodiments, the compositions display improved emulsions due to the solubility and hydrophobicity of the genetic variants of beta-casein used therein.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a nutritional composition having at least one protein, at least one fat, and at least one lipophilic compound, the composition comprising at least one assembly comprising at least one hydrophobic protein, monoglycerides and diglycerides ("MDG") and at least one lipophilic compound, wherein at least 1% of the total MDG in the nutritional composition remains in the aqueous phase after centrifugation at 100,000 x g for 1 hour at 20 °C.
Abstract:
In an exemplary method for reconstituting a nutritional powder into a nutritional liquid, a container is provided with a hermetically enclosed chamber retaining a predetermined amount of the nutritional powder. At least one inlet aperture (32) is produced in the container, the at least one inlet aperture being in fluid communication with the chamber. A first volume of pre-treating fluid is introduced through the at least one inlet aperture into the chamber to pre-treat the nutritional powder. An outlet aperture (34) is produced in the container, the outlet aperture being in fluid communication with the chamber. A second volume of reconstituting fluid is introduced through the at least one inlet aperture into the chamber, and the pre-treating fluid, the reconstituting fluid, and the nutritional powder form the nutritional liquid. The nutritional liquid is expelled through the outlet aperture.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a nutritional composition having at least one protein, at least one fat, and at least one lipophilic compound, the composition comprising at least one assembly comprising at least one hydrophobic protein, monoglycerides and diglycerides ("MDG") and at least one lipophilic compound, wherein at least 1% of the total MDG in the nutritional composition remains in the aqueous phase after centrifugation at 100,000 x g for 1 hour at 20°C.
Abstract:
A nutritional powder pod suitable for use in a beverage production machine and methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided. The nutritional powder pod includes a pod containing a nutritional powder. The nutritional powder includes a carbohydrate and may include a protein, a fat, or both a protein and a fat. At least about 5 wt% of the carbohydrate in the nutritional powder is dry blended into the final nutritional powder.
Abstract:
Nutritional powders pods, generally in individual servings, suitable for use in beverage production machines are presented. The nutritional powder pods comprise pods containing a nutritional powder. The nutritional powder contained in the pods has specific characteristics, such as particle size, particle porosity, and powder density, which results in good reconstitution of the powder when it is reconstituted into a liquid product by a beverage production machine.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are nutrient delivery systems comprising a pod and a nutritional powder comprising a human milk oligosaccharide or a precursor thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed are nutritional powders and related methods for providing a reconstituted liquid nutritional product with an enhanced air entrainment profile. In certain exemplary embodiments, the nutritional powders and related methods provide reconstituted liquid nutritional products with a specified air entrainment.
Abstract:
Capsules containing nutritional supplement formulations are disclosed which include a lipophilic MDG carrier oil comprising a mixture of monoglycerides and diglycerides, but with no more than 10% triglycerides. One or more lipophilic nutrients are also included in the nutritional supplement formulation. Methods for enhancing the absorption of the lipophilic nutrient in a subject using such capsules are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method of reducing a pathogenic microorganism population in a powdered nutritional food composition is described herein. The powdered nutritional food composition includes a fat, a protein, and a carbohydrate. The method includes forming an emulsion of the powdered nutritional food composition and extruding the emulsified powdered nutritional food composition at a temperature of less than about 100°C. The method produces at least a 5 log reduction in the pathogenic microorganism population in the extruded powdered nutritional food composition. The extruded powdered nutritional food composition has a water activity level of about 0.3 to about 0.95.