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.
Abstract:
A pureed nutritional product, a packaged nutritional product containing a pureed nutritional product, and a method of making the pureed nutritional product are provided. The pureed nutritional product includes from 50 wt% to 99.7 wt% of a blend of fruit and vegetable, at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one carotenoid, and RRR-alpha-tocopherol. The pureed nutritional product has an energy density of 0.4 kcal/g to 0.8 kcal/g. The pureed nutritional product has desirable consistency, texture, and mouthfeel characteristics.
Abstract:
A liquid nutritional composition includes a source of epigallocatechin gallate and at least one of a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, and a source of fat. The liquid nutritional composition includes gallocatechin gallate and epigallocatechin gallate in a ratio of about 1:20 to about 1:0.60. At least a portion of the gallocatechin gallate is formed by epimerization of the epigallocatechin gallate as a result of application of heat to the liquid nutritional composition. Methods of making the liquid nutritional composition are also provided.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion contains about 0.5 to 50 wt.% protein, about 0.1 to 25 wt.% fat, about 0.1 to 50 wt.% carbohydrate, and about 50 to 95 wt.% water. At least 40 wt.% of the protein in the composition is cold water soluble. In addition, at least 50 wt.% of the cold water soluble protein in the composition is derived from a cold water soluble milk protein concentrate containing at least 50 wt.% cold water soluble protein.
Abstract:
Plant-based nutritional compositions comprise fava bean protein isolate and pea protein. The fava bean protein isolate comprises greater than about 10 wt% of the total protein in the composition, and the pea protein comprises less than about 50 wt% of the total protein in the composition. In certain embodiments, the nutritional compositions are high in protein, high in fiber, and low in calories. The compositions may be dairy-free and/or soy-free.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods for reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in an individual or for improving the insulin resistance of an individual and related nutritional compositions. The nutritional compositions include at least one anthocyanidin. In certain of the embodiments provided herein, the anthocyanidin is cyanidin and consumption of the anthocyanidin results in the reduction of at least one risk factor associated with type 2 diabetes. In certain embodiments provided herein, use of a composition comprising an anthocyanidin for improving the insulin resistance of an individual and/or for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in an individual.
Abstract:
Nutritional products with improved organoleptic properties are provided herein. The general inventive concepts provide liquid nutritional products with improved viscosities while providing relatively higher levels of protein. In certain exemplary embodiments, the liquid nutritional products further provide beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate in addition to relatively higher levels of protein while maintaining a pleasant mouthfeel when consumed.
Abstract:
A tube feeding composition includes from about 20 wt% to about 40 wt% of fruit and vegetable, at least 3 wt% of whole grain, a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, and a fat. The tube feeding composition has a desirable viscosity profile for tube feeding applications and may be manufactured using at least two homogenization steps.
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:
Methods for maintaining or increasing bodyweight in a subject susceptible to unintentional weight loss are provided. The methods include a step of administering at least one serving per day of a composition including 20 to 2000 mg of a decaffeinated green tea extract per serving to the subject.