Abstract:
An extruded nutritional product and a method of making an extruded nutritional product are provided. The extruded nutritional product includes from 15 wt.% to 75 wt.% protein and at least one of a carotenoid and an omega-3 fatty acid. The extruded nutritional product has a bulk density of from 30 g/L to 200 g/L.
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:
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:
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:
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:
Nutritional tablets and methods of making nutritional tablets are provided. The nutritional tablets include a compressed nutritional powder that includes protein, carbohydrate, fat, and 0.15% to 6% by weight of a flow agent based on the weight of the nutritional tablet. The nutritional tablet has a hardness of no more than 14 N and a surface polarity of greater than 30.5%.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a nutritional powder with in situ protein hydrolysis using extrusion technology is provided. The method includes adding an intact protein source, a protease component, a fat component, and water to an extruder to form a slurry. The slurry is emulsified within the extruder to form an emulsion. The emulsion has a total protein content of 5% to 35% based on the weight of the solids of the emulsion and at least a portion of the protein is hydrolyzed within the extruder to achieve a degree of hydrolysis of 5% to 30%. The emulsion is then dried and milled to form a nutritional powder.