The compositions, method, system, and process of the invention provide increased circulating lipids, including serum triglycerides, in animals by utilizing oleaginous microorganisms as an oral supplement for the animals to increase available energy, enhance probiotics health, and provide enhanced immune system protection against pathogens in the animals.

Method of manufacturing food products from a material comprising liquid spent brewers yeast is provided herein. A method for processing liquid spent brewers' yeast as the primary ingredient and at least one secondary protein ingredient into food products suitable for safe human consumption comprises subjecting a mix of primary and secondary ingredients to heat treatment at elevated pressure. The resulting product has a meaty flavor and texture, and a reduced RNA content. The process uses ingredients in their native liquid form, skipping drying and isolation, which reduces waste and is cost-effective.

Method of manufacturing food products from a material comprising liquid spent brewers yeast is provided herein. A method for processing liquid spent brewers' yeast as the primary ingredient and at least one secondary protein ingredient into food products suitable for safe human consumption comprises subjecting a mix of primary and secondary ingredients to heat treatment at elevated pressure. The resulting product has a meaty flavor and texture, and a reduced RNA content. The process uses ingredients in their native liquid form, skipping drying and isolation, which reduces waste and is cost-effective.

A method is for stimulating the growth of bacteria of the Bacteroidetes phylum in the gut microbiota of a mammal. The method includes administering a yeast product as a prebiotic agent to the mammal. The yeast product comprises the walls of yeast cells, such as those of the genera Saccharomyces, Pichia, Candida, Kluyveromyces, Yarrowia and/or Wickehomomyces, or a fraction thereof.

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.

Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.