The invention relates to use of ionic polymers (IP) consisting of anions and a polymeric backbone containing cations, in hydrolyzing proteins and protein-containing feedstock to produce protein hydrolysates.

A nutritional supplement composition that enhances the incorporation of calcium and other bone building elements in bone and that prevents bone breakdown, specifically due to the chronic metabolic acidosis that the typical Western diet generates each day. The transcription factor NFKB (Nuclear Factor Kappa B), which underlies some of this physiology, has also been shown to adversely affect fat metabolism. The enzymatic protein complex, AMP Kinase (Adenosine Monophosphate Kinase), a key regulator of energy metabolism, has been shown to reverse the effects of excessive NFKB activity on bone and fat metabolism. The novel nutrients modulate nutrient partitioning and fat metabolism in a human or animal so as to increase oxidation of fat, decrease storage of fat and promote increased storage of glycogen. They are composed of one or more of nutrients selected from the group consisting of Hesperidin, Berberine, Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate (EGCG), Resveratrol, Curcumin, Ginsenosides, Gingerols, Hispidulin, Honokiol, Magnolol and Quercetin. A method for modulating nutrient partitioning in a human involves orally or parenterally administering the aforementioned composition to the human or animal, preferably on a daily basis, for a therapeutically effective period of time. Preferably, the method further involves having the recipient follow a specific dietary regimen wherein the glycemic index is less than 60 and the daily calorie consumption from carbohydrates is less than about 50% and the daily calorie consumption from protein is at least about 20%. Optionally, the method further involves an exercise program, a stress reduction program and/or a blood donation program.

The present invention relates to a method for converting insects into a nutrient stream, such as a puree, an enzymatically hydrolysed puree, a fat fraction and a protein fraction. The invention further relates to the (hydrolysed) puree and to the fractions obtainable by said methods and to their use as a food or feed product or as an ingredient therefore. The invention also relates to a method for converting insect larvae into a composition with anti-oxidant properties. Thus, the invention also relates to a method for converting insect larvae into an antioxidant composition. In addition, the invention relates to a composition with anti-oxidant properties obtainable by said method and to the use of the composition as a health promoting food ingredient or as a feed ingredient.

The present invention concerns the use of a composition containing guanidino acetic acid and glycine for reducing the moisture in poultry feces and/or for reducing the nitrogen content in poultry feces.

The present invention concerns the use of a composition containing guanidino acetic acid and glycine for reducing the moisture in poultry feces and/or for reducing the nitrogen content in poultry feces.

The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.

The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.

The present invention provides feed compositions comprising a basal animal diet supplemented with direct fed microbial (DFM) and at least one of a formulated yeast, a Capsicum product, and an antimicrobial clay. The feed compositions improve growth, general health, intestinal health, and reduce microbial pathogens in non-human animals fed the feed compositions.

The present invention provides feed compositions comprising a basal animal diet supplemented with direct fed microbial (DFM) and at least one of a formulated yeast, a Capsicum product, and an antimicrobial clay. The feed compositions improve growth, general health, intestinal health, and reduce microbial pathogens in non-human animals fed the feed compositions.

Provided is a method for producing a yeast cell wall-derived decomposition product-containing composition, the method including enzymatically treating a cell wall of yeast with exoglucanase.