This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing wheat flour and physically modified starch. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of the composition.

The invention further relates to the use of a wheat flour and physically modified starch to reduce syneresis in an oil-in-water emulsion.

This disclosure provides beverage compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, optionally a second xanthan gum, and a non-nutritive sweetener, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof. These beverage compositions have improved mouthfeel properties.

This disclosure provides beverage compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, optionally a second xanthan gum, and a non-nutritive sweetener, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof. These beverage compositions have improved mouthfeel properties.

A complete meal mimic is provided. It may be in the form of a small mass, and may contain free amino acids or peptides to mimic proteins in a meal. Digestion of the mimic may be at a controlled rate, emulating that of real food. The mimic may include the equivalent of 10-30 g protein in the form of amino acids and peptides, 10 to 20 grams of carbohydrates in the form of starches and fiber and 10 to 30 g of lipids from different oils. The oils may be one or more from avocado, coconut, and flaxseed. The mimic also may contain micro-nutrients provided by meals, including minerals and vitamins in bio-available forms. The mimic may stand in the place of a meal in the 100 calories to 500 calories range. The flavor of the mimic may include natural bitter blockers and/or mushroom powder.

A complete meal mimic is provided. It may be in the form of a small mass, and may contain free amino acids or peptides to mimic proteins in a meal. Digestion of the mimic may be at a controlled rate, emulating that of real food. The mimic may include the equivalent of 10-30 g protein in the form of amino acids and peptides, 10 to 20 grams of carbohydrates in the form of starches and fiber and 10 to 30 g of lipids from different oils. The oils may be one or more from avocado, coconut, and flaxseed. The mimic also may contain micro-nutrients provided by meals, including minerals and vitamins in bio-available forms. The mimic may stand in the place of a meal in the 100 calories to 500 calories range. The flavor of the mimic may include natural bitter blockers and/or mushroom powder.

The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

Disclosed is a collapsible device which can provide at least partial containment for one or more objects, including a child or animal, and which can collapse or fold into a compact configuration in order to allow for improved portability of the collapsible device. In some implementations, the collapsible device can include a collapsible frame and at least one flexible material component that can be reversibly secured to the collapsible frame. In addition, some implementations can include a foldable base or at least one adaptable feature.