The present invention concerns a food composition comprising at least one of fiber, beta-carotene, folate, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, and thiamin, for use in assisting in post-partum weight management.

The present invention concerns a food composition comprising at least one of fiber, beta-carotene, folate, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, and thiamin, for use in assisting in post-partum weight management.

The present invention relates to a complementary nutritional composition characterized by a low glycemic load and/or index and/or comprising an ingredient characterized by a low glycemic index for use in treatment, prevention and/or reducing the risk of a metabolic syndrome disorder appearing later in life.

The present invention relates to a complementary nutritional composition characterized by a low glycemic load and/or index and/or comprising an ingredient characterized by a low glycemic index for use in treatment, prevention and/or reducing the risk of a metabolic syndrome disorder appearing later in life.

The invention relates to the field of nutritional ingredients, in particular to economically attractive methods for producing hypoallergenic galactooligosaccharides (HA-GOS) and the use thereof in food and feed items. Provided is a method for the production of a HA-GOS preparation, comprising contacting a lactose feed with a beta-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) comprising an amino acid sequence according to any of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3 or 4, or an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical thereto, wherein the lactose feed is a cheese whey permeate (CWP) or a CWP that is enriched in sialyllactose (SL-CWP).

The invention relates to the field of nutritional ingredients, in particular to economically attractive methods for producing hypoallergenic galactooligosaccharides (HA-GOS) and the use thereof in food and feed items. Provided is a method for the production of a HA-GOS preparation, comprising contacting a lactose feed with a beta-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) comprising an amino acid sequence according to any of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3 or 4, or an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical thereto, wherein the lactose feed is a cheese whey permeate (CWP) or a CWP that is enriched in sialyllactose (SL-CWP).

The present disclosure generally provides nutritional compositions that are useful for promoting beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of a Cesarean-section (C-section)-delivered infant. The nutritional composition can include a prebiotic composition comprising human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and/or polydextrose (PDX). The present disclosure also provides methods for promoting the growth of beneficial microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract of C-section-delivered infants comprising administering to a C-section-delivered infant the disclosed nutritional composition.

The present disclosure generally provides nutritional compositions that are useful for promoting beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of a Cesarean-section (C-section)-delivered infant. The nutritional composition can include a prebiotic composition comprising human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and/or polydextrose (PDX). The present disclosure also provides methods for promoting the growth of beneficial microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract of C-section-delivered infants comprising administering to a C-section-delivered infant the disclosed nutritional composition.

An aerated food product includes a base ingredient, a protein and a liquid and, in some instances, a carbohydrate source. The base ingredient may include a whole grain source, a fiber source, a fruit source, a vegetable source, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the product has a moisture content in the range of about 1% to about 5%. In one embodiment, the product has a density in the range of about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. In some embodiments the product has a porosity in the range of about 15% to about 65%. In some embodiments, the product has a texture hardness in the range of about 1 kg to about 7 kg.

An aerated food product includes a base ingredient, a protein and a liquid and, in some instances, a carbohydrate source. The base ingredient may include a whole grain source, a fiber source, a fruit source, a vegetable source, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the product has a moisture content in the range of about 1% to about 5%. In one embodiment, the product has a density in the range of about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. In some embodiments the product has a porosity in the range of about 15% to about 65%. In some embodiments, the product has a texture hardness in the range of about 1 kg to about 7 kg.