Compositions promote restful sleep and/or to a feeling of restful sleep. Specifically, the compositions of the present invention comprise a combination of hops extract, magnolia bark extract, melatonin, magnesium, rhodiola extract, L-theanine, vitamin B6, and spearmint extract and/or green tea extract to promote restful sleep and/or a feeling of restful sleep in an individual or animal. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Compositions promote restful sleep and/or to a feeling of restful sleep. Specifically, the compositions of the present invention comprise a combination of hops extract, magnolia bark extract, melatonin, magnesium, rhodiola extract, L-theanine, vitamin B6, and spearmint extract and/or green tea extract to promote restful sleep and/or a feeling of restful sleep in an individual or animal. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

A pharmaceutical composition, dietary supplement, or food containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is disclosed. The composition is useful for prevention or treatment of a sleep disorder. A composition or a fiber or fragrance composition containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is also disclosed. A method for treating sleep disorder employing the pharmaceutical composition, dietary supplement, food, or the fiber or fragrance composition is disclosed.

Molecular complexes and compositions containing the same are disclosed herein. More specifically, carbohydrate polymers, for example hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof, are complexed with a biologically active compound selected from natural products and nutrients (amino acids, amino esters, hydroxy acids, hydroxy esters, vitamins, cannabinoids, etc.), and active pharmaceutical ingredients to create stabilized molecular complexes. The complexation can be conveniently achieved by means of a resonant acoustic mixing process.

Molecular complexes and compositions containing the same are disclosed herein. More specifically, carbohydrate polymers, for example hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof, are complexed with a biologically active compound selected from natural products and nutrients (amino acids, amino esters, hydroxy acids, hydroxy esters, vitamins, cannabinoids, etc.), and active pharmaceutical ingredients to create stabilized molecular complexes. The complexation can be conveniently achieved by means of a resonant acoustic mixing process.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate which is inexpensive and is applicable to a food or beverage product. Disclosed is a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate, which comprises carrying out a saccharide polycondensation reaction in the presence of activated carbon.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate which is inexpensive and is applicable to a food or beverage product. Disclosed is a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate, which comprises carrying out a saccharide polycondensation reaction in the presence of activated carbon.

A process is disclosed for obtaining citrus fiber from citrus peel. Citrus fiber is obtained having a c* close packing concentration value of less than 3.8 wt % anhydrous base. The citrus fiber can be used in food products, feed products, beverages, personal care products, pharmaceutical products or detergent products.

A process is disclosed for obtaining citrus fiber from citrus peel. Citrus fiber is obtained having a c* close packing concentration value of less than 3.8 wt % anhydrous base. The citrus fiber can be used in food products, feed products, beverages, personal care products, pharmaceutical products or detergent products.

A stabilizer composition for food and beverage products comprises (a) from 15 to 85 weight percent of a methylcellulose, (b) from 10 to 80 weight percent of a carboxymethyl cellulose, and (c) from 5 to 20 weight percent of a carrageenan, all percentages being based on the total weight of (a), (b) and (c).

Food and beverage products which comprise this stabilizer composition have a good overrun and good organoleptic properties.