Vigna angularis var. angularis according to the present invention is capable of increasing muscle mass and enhancing muscular function or exercise performance through an effect of promoting mRNA or protein expression and the activity of a gene involved in muscle functions, muscle mass increase of differentiation of muscle cells; can prevent, treat or ameliorate a decline in exercise performance, a decline in muscle function, muscle loss, etc. caused by various diseases; and may be effectively used for medicines or food products, etc., since it has no side effects in the body as natural substance.

The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.

The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.

A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.

A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.

The disclosure of the present patent application relates generally to the extraction and purification of abscisic acid (ABA) from strawberries and its application in medicine and disease treatment in mammals and specifically humans. The extraction and purification process uses gel column chromatography to provide a highly pure composition of ABA, and the application of such includes treating heart disease.

The disclosure of the present patent application relates generally to the extraction and purification of abscisic acid (ABA) from strawberries and its application in medicine and disease treatment in mammals and specifically humans. The extraction and purification process uses gel column chromatography to provide a highly pure composition of ABA, and the application of such includes treating heart disease.

The dried products of the present invention provide snacks (so-called crispy smoothies) having a particularly high proportion of fruit, which, owing to their production at low temperatures with extensive exclusion of oxygen, are distinguished by a high level of preservation of oxidation- and temperature-sensitive, but valuable, fruit constituents and which have an intense flavor and also a homogeneous appearance which is attractive in terms of color.

The dried products of the present invention provide snacks (so-called crispy smoothies) having a particularly high proportion of fruit, which, owing to their production at low temperatures with extensive exclusion of oxygen, are distinguished by a high level of preservation of oxidation- and temperature-sensitive, but valuable, fruit constituents and which have an intense flavor and also a homogeneous appearance which is attractive in terms of color.

The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.