Problem to be Solved

The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride.

[Solution]

The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.

An anti-inflammatory combination for improving nutrient metabolisms, intestinal functions and intestinal microecology and an anti-inflammatory food containing the anti-inflammatory combination are disclosed. The anti-inflammatory combination includes inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose, and a water-insoluble dietary fiber. Furthermore, a weight ratio of inulin, galacto-oligosaccharide, polydextrose and water-insoluble dietary fiber is 10-30:5-30:10-40:10-50. The anti-inflammatory food includes cereal flour, and the ratio of the cereal flour to the anti-inflammatory combination is 65-95:35-5. The anti-inflammatory combination is capable of reducing intestinal permeability, blood endotoxins, heavy metals and inflammatory factors, enhancing immunity, improving intestinal microecology and body biochemical indicators, and preventing chronic diseases.

A dietetic preparation for preventing or alleviating a glucose deficiency in the brain of humans or mammals, wherein the preparation contains glucose and at least one glucose-free sweetener, wherein the mixture of glucose and glucose-free sweetener has a sweetening power of 1.5 to 3.0, in particular 2.0.

A dietetic preparation for preventing or alleviating a glucose deficiency in the brain of humans or mammals, wherein the preparation contains glucose and at least one glucose-free sweetener, wherein the mixture of glucose and glucose-free sweetener has a sweetening power of 1.5 to 3.0, in particular 2.0.

Method for maintaining and improving reduced kidney function and improving quality of life in patients suffering from diseases that result in reduced renal function comprising administering RENDAYL in combination with standard of care treatment.

Method for maintaining and improving reduced kidney function and improving quality of life in patients suffering from diseases that result in reduced renal function comprising administering RENDAYL in combination with standard of care treatment.

A granular composition containing dietary fibers derived from green tea and a method for preparing the same are provided. The granular composition may be prepared into granules, which has a suitable size and a shape to eat, using dietary fiber-containing processed green tea, an oligosaccharide and a sugar alcohol as raw materials. The granular composition may also be useful in solving the problems such as dust scattering, choking, and the like due to the good flowability of the granules, and manufacturing goods because the granular composition is easy to quantify due to the good filling properties.

A granular composition containing dietary fibers derived from green tea and a method for preparing the same are provided. The granular composition may be prepared into granules, which has a suitable size and a shape to eat, using dietary fiber-containing processed green tea, an oligosaccharide and a sugar alcohol as raw materials. The granular composition may also be useful in solving the problems such as dust scattering, choking, and the like due to the good flowability of the granules, and manufacturing goods because the granular composition is easy to quantify due to the good filling properties.

The present invention relates to the field of poly- and oligosaccharides and their dietary effects. In particular it relates to a method of producing a branched -glucan. Further aspects of the invention are a branched -glucan comprising alternating (1.fwdarw.4) and (1.fwdarw.6) glucosidic linkages and having (1.fwdarw.4,6) branching points, a food composition, and the use of an -glucanotransferase enzyme for reducing the digestible carbohydrates of a starch containing food material.

The present invention relates to the field of poly- and oligosaccharides and their dietary effects. In particular it relates to a method of producing a branched -glucan. Further aspects of the invention are a branched -glucan comprising alternating (1.fwdarw.4) and (1.fwdarw.6) glucosidic linkages and having (1.fwdarw.4,6) branching points, a food composition, and the use of an -glucanotransferase enzyme for reducing the digestible carbohydrates of a starch containing food material.