The invention relates to an animal feed additive comprising oligosaccharides, proteins, lipids, phenolic compounds and minerals, wherein the oligosaccharides comprise glucans, xylans, arabinans and mannans, and wherein degree of polymerisation (DP) of the oligosaccharides is DP1 to DP30 and to a method for preparing thereof from biomass.

The invention relates to an animal feed additive comprising oligosaccharides, proteins, lipids, phenolic compounds and minerals, wherein the oligosaccharides comprise glucans, xylans, arabinans and mannans, and wherein degree of polymerisation (DP) of the oligosaccharides is DP1 to DP30 and to a method for preparing thereof from biomass.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of dry lyophilized powdered formulations of probiotic bacteria for monogastric animal (for example poultry birds) using a combination of different polymers through the process of encapsulation. The resulting lyophilized powders of probiotic bacteria are having increased viability during animal feed processing, storage and upon transfer to the monogastric animal's digestive system.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of dry lyophilized powdered formulations of probiotic bacteria for monogastric animal (for example poultry birds) using a combination of different polymers through the process of encapsulation. The resulting lyophilized powders of probiotic bacteria are having increased viability during animal feed processing, storage and upon transfer to the monogastric animal's digestive system.

Described herein are methods of increasing meat quantity and/or improving meat quality of domesticated meat animals using treatments of nicotinamide riboside. The nicotinamide riboside may be in the form of a chloride salt mixed or dissolved in a biologically-acceptable carrier. The treatments may be provided as an in ovo injection or orally administered to the live domesticated meat animal. The methods described herein advantageously increase the size and weight of the domesticated meat animals, reduce the incidences of transportation fatigue, and decrease meat discoloration over time.

The present invention relates, at least in part to, formulations that have improved caloric profile as well as flavor, taste and/or mouthfeel.

Methods of improving mammalian carbohydrate metabolism and treating, preventing, or halting the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus involve the consumption of a nutritional composition containing fruit or vegetable pomace. The pomace is produced from native plant tissue and contains a mixture of soluble and insoluble fiber. Periodic consumption of the composition normalizes blood glucose concentration and controls body weight.

A composition comprises, as an active ingredient, a cell body of a lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus paracasei, a cultured product or fermented product thereof, or a polysaccharide produced thereby is effective in suppressing fat accumulation and can be used as a food or drink, a medicine, and a feed.

A composition comprises, as an active ingredient, a cell body of a lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus paracasei, a cultured product or fermented product thereof, or a polysaccharide produced thereby is effective in suppressing fat accumulation and can be used as a food or drink, a medicine, and a feed.

A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.