Abstract:
Syrups for use in confectionery products, including chewing gum, methods of making the syrup, confectionery products using the syrups and methods for making such confectionery products are presented. In an embodiment, the syrups comprise hydrogenated ß-limit dextrin and maltitol.
Abstract:
The invention provides the use of a whey protein and/or whey protein hydrolysate which stimulate the cellular release of the satiety peptides choleocystokinin and glucagon-like-peptide in the preparation of edible compositions. The edible compositions can be used to control body weight and have beneficial effects on satiety. Edible compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
Beverages and powdered beverage mixes fortified with ferric EDT A as an iron source are provided. The beverages and beverage mixes fortified with ferric EDTA according to this invention have superior iron bioavailability and excellent storage stability. The present invention also is directed to a method of using such ferric EDT A-fortified beverages to prevent or treat iron- deficiency anemia in individuals by administering the iron fortified beverage of the invention in an effective amount to an individual in need thereof.
Abstract:
Fading inhibitors for pigments characterized by containing at least one oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of nigerooligosacchride, maltooligosaccharide and panose optionally together with an antioxidant. These fading inhibitors can significantly prevent natural pigments (in particular, anthocyanin pigments, flavonoid pigments, carotenoid pigments, etc.) from fading (involving fading caused by light irradiation or heating). Thus, they are useful as fading inhibitors in colored foods and drinks, drugs, cosmetics and the like suffering from the problem of fading.