Provided is an edible oil/fat composition having a bacteriostatic effect in addition to the functions of conventional edible oils and fats. The problem is solved by the edible oil/fat composition characterized by containing 70% by mass or more of an edible oil/fat, 0.002-10% by mass of a lipophilic bacteriostatic agent, and 0.1-10% by mass of an emulsifier.

[Problem to be Solved]

The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride.

[Solution]

The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.

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.

An oxidative stress inhibitor 100 of the present invention contains silicon particles capable of generating hydrogen. In a preferred aspect of the oxidative stress inhibitor 100, the following effects (a) and/or (b) can be exhibited. (a) The total amount of generation (total amount of production) is increased. (b) The amount of generation of hydrogen per unit time (i.e. rate of generation of hydrogen), particularly the rate of generation of hydrogen in the initial stage is increased.

Supplemental food formulations are described herein that can contain various nutrients, including at least four of the following: amino acid blend, fulvic-humic acids, multi-minerals, glycerin, phosphatidylinositol, sesquiterpene alkaloids, terpenes, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), coconut oil, whole plant matter, plant seeds, mushrooms, seaweeds, kelp, and flavoring agents.

Disclosed is a method for the manufacture of a spray-dried powder consisting essentially of LNT and/or LNnT, the spray-dried powder, its use for the manufacture of nutritional compositions, and nutritional compositions containing the spray-dried powder.

A powdery food containing at least a micronized first powder having myrosinase activity and a second powder containing a glucosinolate.

Food-grade pulse protein concentrates prepared from various pulses and flours derived therefrom are provided. Also provided are method of making the concentrates and beverages and foodstuffs that include the concentrates. The pulse protein concentrates are characterized by a high protein content, high digestibility, and complete essential amino acid profile.

Food-grade pulse protein concentrates prepared from various pulses and flours derived therefrom are provided. Also provided are method of making the concentrates and beverages and foodstuffs that include the concentrates. The pulse protein concentrates are characterized by a high protein content, high digestibility, and complete essential amino acid profile.

Disclosed is a composition for ameliorating, preventing or treating an autoimmune skin disease, containing a Musan box (Sphallerocarpus gracilis) extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.