Abstract:
Disclosed are liquid nutritional compositions that include functional ingredients such as lutein and display reduced development of off-colors from lutein. The lutein is incorporated into the nutritional composition in such a way that it does not adversely affect the desirable properties of the nutritional composition such as, for example, color, stability, solubility, taste, and color-flavor matching as expected by consumers.
Abstract:
A low osmolality oral rehydration slush composition is provided. The oral rehydration slush composition includes: water; a source of carbohydrate; a source of electrolytes; and a source of citrate. The oral rehydration slush composition has an osmolality of 70 mOsm/kg H2O to 350 mOsm/kg H2O. The oral rehydration slush composition can be used to treat individuals suffering from dehydration.
Abstract:
Liquid nutritional compositions have an off-white color with a Hunter L value not less than 68, and comprise (a) a protein; (b) a carbohydrate; (c) an oxidizable fish oil containing an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid; (d) rosmarinic acid; and (e) ferric iron comprising ferric orthophosphate and/or ferric pyrophosphate. The liquid nutritional compositions exhibit reduced off-flavors and aromas typically encountered in compositions including fish oil.
Abstract:
A liquid nutritional composition including 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF) is provided. The liquid nutritional composition also includes ascorbic acid and a protein system containing methionine to inhibit or reduce oxidation of the 5-MTHF and provide an active folate level of the liquid nutritional composition that remains stable over the shelf life of the liquid nutritional composition.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable oil and rosmarinic acid is provided. The rosmarinic acid protects the flavor and aroma of the nutritional composition by reducing oxidation of the oxidizable oil and reducing or otherwise masking off-flavors and aromas.
Abstract:
A method of forming a heat-treated liquid nutritional composition having a neutral pH and comprising a water-insoluble plant flavonoid comprises providing an aqueous liquid nutritional composition having a pH of from about 6 to about 7.5 and comprising protein, fat, carbohydrate, and water-insoluble plant flavonoid, homogenizing the liquid nutritional composition at a pressure of at least about 2000 psi, and heat treating the liquid nutritional composition. A heat-treated liquid nutritional composition having a pH of from about 6 to about 7.5 comprises a water-insoluble plant flavonoid, protein, fat and carbohydrate. At least about 75 wt % of the water-insoluble plant flavonoid remains suspended throughout the liquid nutritional composition after two months of storage at room temperature.
Abstract:
Aqueous lipid emulsions for providing enteral nutrition are provided. The aqueous lipid emulsions include at least 33% of lipids, lipid soluble nutrients, or a combination thereof, based upon the total weight of the emulsion, and are essentially free of carbohydrate and protein. The aqueous lipid emulsions are shelf-stable for at least 7 months. The aqueous lipid emulsions are a source of supplemental enteral nutrition for any patient in need thereof, including preterm infants.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable component and a water-soluble plant extract is provided. The water-soluble plant extract includes rosmarinic acid and has a total phenolic content, such that a ratio of the total phenolic content to the rosmarinic acid is between about 1.1:1 to about 3.5:1. A method of reducing off-flavors and aromas in a nutritional composition having an oxidizable component is also provided.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable component and a water-soluble plant extract is provided. The water-soluble plant extract includes rosmarinic acid and has a total phenolic content, such that a ratio of the total phenolic content to the rosmarinic acid is between about 1.1:1 to about 3.5:1. A method of reducing off-flavors and aromas in a nutritional composition having an oxidizable component is also provided.