A photo-bioreactor for growing a photosynthetic culture comprising: a channel through the bioreactor having an inlet and an outlet providing a labyrinth path from the inlet to the outlet, configured to contain the photosynthetic culture, wherein the channel is formed by a plurality of ribs; and a light emitting diode panel along a side wall of the photo-bioreactor. A method of product preservation, comprising: treating a packaged product with a first cycle of high pressure processing; incubating the packaged product allowing spore germination; and treating the packaged product with a second cycle of high pressure processing.

A sweetener composition comprising xylose, a sugar alcohol and brown seaweed extract in solid form, preferably powdered or crystalline form. The sugar alcohol is preferably an erythritol and the brown seaweed extract is preferably obtained from Laminaria japonica. The sweetener composition can further comprise one or a combination of additional vitamins, minerals, probiotic cultures, and other plant-based extracts.

A sweetener composition comprising xylose, a sugar alcohol and brown seaweed extract in solid form, preferably powdered or crystalline form. The sugar alcohol is preferably an erythritol and the brown seaweed extract is preferably obtained from Laminaria japonica. The sweetener composition can further comprise one or a combination of additional vitamins, minerals, probiotic cultures, and other plant-based extracts.

Provided herein are methods for the treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions in a mammal. Also provided are preparations and compositions for use in the methods. Also provided are methods of growing and preparing Chlamydomonas biomass for administration to a mammal in need of treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions.

Provided herein are methods for the treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions in a mammal. Also provided are preparations and compositions for use in the methods. Also provided are methods of growing and preparing Chlamydomonas biomass for administration to a mammal in need of treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions.

The present invention relates to a new method for producing a novel fermented plant material comprising a high content of lactic acid bacterial strains and a high content of glucosinolates having nutritional and/or pharmacological effects.

The present invention relates to a new method for producing a novel fermented plant material comprising a high content of lactic acid bacterial strains and a high content of glucosinolates having nutritional and/or pharmacological effects.

A method for alleviating hair loss includes using a health supplement food prepared by mixing dried powders that include 5 to 15% by weight of black beans, 5 to 15% by weight of black sesame seeds, 5 to 15% by weight of corn, 5 to 15% by weight of adlay, 5 to 15% by weight of sorghum, 5 to 15% by weight of mulberry leaves, 5 to 15% by weight of mulberry fruits, 7 to 20% by weight of Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg, 5 to 15% by weight of dandelion, 1 to 10% by weight of licorice, 2 to 15% by weight of kelp, and 5 to 15% by weight of cactus based on solid content. The health supplement food may promote hair growth, alleviate and mitigate hair loss, regulate blood glucose, or alleviate and relieve gastric disorder symptoms.

A method for alleviating hair loss includes using a health supplement food prepared by mixing dried powders that include 5 to 15% by weight of black beans, 5 to 15% by weight of black sesame seeds, 5 to 15% by weight of corn, 5 to 15% by weight of adlay, 5 to 15% by weight of sorghum, 5 to 15% by weight of mulberry leaves, 5 to 15% by weight of mulberry fruits, 7 to 20% by weight of Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg, 5 to 15% by weight of dandelion, 1 to 10% by weight of licorice, 2 to 15% by weight of kelp, and 5 to 15% by weight of cactus based on solid content. The health supplement food may promote hair growth, alleviate and mitigate hair loss, regulate blood glucose, or alleviate and relieve gastric disorder symptoms.

The present invention relates to a food processing apparatus that is capable of supplying two different kinds of food materials and sequentially performing manufacturing processes such as bonding and cutting on the single apparatus, thus allowing the food to be easily processed.