The gut microbiota has emerged as a central factor affecting human health and disease, and inflammatory diseases are no exception. The potential role of the gut in the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases has recently begun to attract increased attention. The inventors show in the murine model of DSS-induced colitis that the prebiotic, polydextrose (PDX), ameliorate survival, increases colon-length and weight gain after settlement of colitis and thus demonstrate that the fibre provides anti-inflammatory properties. Thus PDX would be suitable for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

The gut microbiota has emerged as a central factor affecting human health and disease, and inflammatory diseases are no exception. The potential role of the gut in the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases has recently begun to attract increased attention. The inventors show in the murine model of DSS-induced colitis that the prebiotic, polydextrose (PDX), ameliorate survival, increases colon-length and weight gain after settlement of colitis and thus demonstrate that the fibre provides anti-inflammatory properties. Thus PDX would be suitable for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

The invention relates to a nutritional composition for infants, in particular infant formula, follow on formula or growing up milk. The invention further relates to the prevention of dry skin in an infant.

The invention relates to a nutritional composition for infants, in particular infant formula, follow on formula or growing up milk. The invention further relates to the prevention of dry skin in an infant.

The present invention relates to the manufacturing industry of raw materials to produce sweet candies. More specifically, it is related to the manufacture of raw materials that normally comprise sucrose in its composition and more specifically to the manufacture of raw materials to produce cotton candy. The formulation has the advantage of not containing sucrose and allowing the manufacture of cotton candy; It can be processed in a normal cotton candy manufacturing machine and with a performance equal to that achieved when using sucrose; its components neither by digestion nor by metabolism, result in glucose. This formulation has the following qualitative base composition: Steviol Glycosides or Stevia rebaudiana Extract, Polydextrose, Isomaltose, Trehalose, Isomaltulose, Gluconodeltalactone, and Silicon dioxide.

The invention patent relates to a formulation of a mixture especially designed for producing milk-free (milk protein-free and lactose-free), sugar-free and soy-free white chocolate with or without fibres in its composition, with a pleasant taste similar to that of conventional white chocolate, retaining the sweet taste of sugar and milk. The present formulation meets the needs of those who are lactose-intolerant and allergic to milk and soy proteins, who cannot consume sugar and gluten, and also of those who do not wish to eat chocolate containing sugar, milk, soy and gluten in its composition. The formulation has the advantage of providing a product which does not contain soy and milk protein allergens, while retaining the characteristics of not leaving a bitter aftertaste in the mouth, having a sweetness that is very similar to that of conventional white chocolate, and being consumable by diabetic and coeliac patients, and by those who follow natural or other special diets.

The invention patent relates to a formulation of a mixture especially designed for producing milk-free (milk protein-free and lactose-free), sugar-free and soy-free white chocolate with or without fibres in its composition, with a pleasant taste similar to that of conventional white chocolate, retaining the sweet taste of sugar and milk. The present formulation meets the needs of those who are lactose-intolerant and allergic to milk and soy proteins, who cannot consume sugar and gluten, and also of those who do not wish to eat chocolate containing sugar, milk, soy and gluten in its composition. The formulation has the advantage of providing a product which does not contain soy and milk protein allergens, while retaining the characteristics of not leaving a bitter aftertaste in the mouth, having a sweetness that is very similar to that of conventional white chocolate, and being consumable by diabetic and coeliac patients, and by those who follow natural or other special diets.

The present invention relates to methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerance of food and beverage products comprising sweet, low-digestible carbohydrates, and the use of one or more of D-glucose, fiber and protein for improving the gastrointestinal tolerance of food and beverage products comprising sweet, low-digestible carbohydrates.

The present invention relates to methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerance of food and beverage products comprising sweet, low-digestible carbohydrates, and the use of one or more of D-glucose, fiber and protein for improving the gastrointestinal tolerance of food and beverage products comprising sweet, low-digestible carbohydrates.

A combination for improving intestinal micro-ecology and preventing chronic diseases includes an inulin, a galactooligosaccharide and a dietary fiber composite, wherein the ratio of the inulin, the galactooligosaccharide and the dietary fiber composite in a formula is (1-75):(1-75):(5-95). Preferably, the ratio is (10-50):(10-50):(25-50). A balanced nutritious food includes cereal flour and the ratio of the cereal flour to the combination in a formula is (50-95):(5-50). Preferably, the ratio is (70-95):(30-5). Moreover, provided is an application in preparing foods or medicaments for preventing inflammatory bowel disease, improving gastrointestinal motility and preventing constipation, preventing diabetes, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and regulating intestinal flora to enhance immune ability.