The present document describes a system and a process for the extraction of several products from apple peel. There are several unit operations involved including an ultrafiltration unit, concentration unit, and a three stage counter current separator centrifuge wherein water is used as the solvent. The final products that are extracted from apple peel include pectin, syrup, fibers, as well as soluble and dried retentate fractions.

Catechin compound(s)-containing beverages having reduced bitterness and astringency of catechin compound(s) while maintaining tea-like preferable flavors, methods of production thereof, and the like are provided. The content of catechin compound(s) in a beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, the total content of RebM and RebD in the beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, and the weight ratio of the total content of RebD and RebM to the content of the catechin compound(s) is adjusted to within a certain range.

Catechin compound(s)-containing beverages having reduced bitterness and astringency of catechin compound(s) while maintaining tea-like preferable flavors, methods of production thereof, and the like are provided. The content of catechin compound(s) in a beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, the total content of RebM and RebD in the beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, and the weight ratio of the total content of RebD and RebM to the content of the catechin compound(s) is adjusted to within a certain range.

Plant-based inhibitors of MMP-9 that also function as PPAR-γ agonists, and the use of such plant-based inhibitors/agonists in modulating metabolic disorders is disclosed. The plant-based inhibitor/agonist is at least an extract obtained from the genus Anacardium.

Plant-based inhibitors of MMP-9 that also function as PPAR-γ agonists, and the use of such plant-based inhibitors/agonists in modulating metabolic disorders is disclosed. The plant-based inhibitor/agonist is at least an extract obtained from the genus Anacardium.

The invention provides compositions comprising a source of protein and a urolithin. The invention also provides uses and methods associated with, or making use of the compositions, such as a medicament, dietary supplement, functional food or medical food and in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a muscle-related pathological condition. The invention also provides kits comprising urolithin and protein.

The invention provides compositions comprising a source of protein and a urolithin. The invention also provides uses and methods associated with, or making use of the compositions, such as a medicament, dietary supplement, functional food or medical food and in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a muscle-related pathological condition. The invention also provides kits comprising urolithin and protein.

The present invention relates to a liquid food composition comprising a Sophora japonica and a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and more particularly, to a liquid food composition including a Sophora japonica extract, a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and xanthan gum. The liquid food composition includes a high content of the Sophora japonica extract while simultaneously ensuring the liquid properties, and thus can be used widely in the field of foods because the liquid food composition is applicable to liquid formulations.

The present invention relates to a liquid food composition comprising a Sophora japonica and a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and more particularly, to a liquid food composition including a Sophora japonica extract, a broad-leaf bamboo extract, and xanthan gum. The liquid food composition includes a high content of the Sophora japonica extract while simultaneously ensuring the liquid properties, and thus can be used widely in the field of foods because the liquid food composition is applicable to liquid formulations.

A nutritional supplement provides Vitamin E; Sophora Flavescens extract; zinc; and at least two ingredients selected from the group consisting of hemp grapeseed extract, hemp curcumin, hemp boswellia, hemp black pepper, hemp magnolia, hemp ginger, hemp oregano leaf, hemp orange peel, hemp methyl sulfano methane (MSM), hemp poplar, hemp chia, hemp meadow sweet, hemp clove powder, hemp cinnamon, and hemp basil (excluding hay basil and hay basil extract). The supplement can be used to reduce joint inflammation, reduce stiffness, reduce lameness, improve flexion, and improve amount of movement and mobility by supporting joint health.