A method for providing a low lactose milk-based product having GOS fiber is provided in which a milk substrate having lactose is treated with a transgalactosylating enzyme to provide GOS fiber and remaining lactose; deactivating the transgalactosylating enzyme; contacting the milk-based substrate having GOS fiber with a lactase to degrade the remaining lactose to provide the low lactose milk-based product having GOS fiber and deactivating the lactase. Also provided are enzymes and GOS fiber and lactose amounts and stability.

Compositions for promoting intestinal health are disclosed and described. In one example, the composition can include a combination of cyanidins and delphinidins, in an amount sufficient to treat intestinal hyperpermeability. In a further example, the composition can further comprise a prebiotic blend and fructooligosaccharides. Further presented herein, is a method of treating a condition or disorder related to gastrointestinal health in a subject. In one example, the method can include maximizing tight junction integrity in epithelial cells of gastrointestinal tract of the subject.

The present application discloses a simple process for the purification of neutral human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) produced by microbial fermentation. The process uses a combination of cationic ion exchanger treatment, an anionic ion exchanger treatment, and a nanofiltration and/or electrodialysis step, which allows efficient purification of large quantities of neutral HMOs at high purity. Contrary to the purification currently used in fermentative production of neutral HMOs, the presented process allows the provision of HMOs without the need of a chromatographic separation. The so purified HMOs may be obtained in solid form by spray drying, as crystalline material or as sterile filtered concentrate. The provided HMOs are free of proteins and recombinant material originating from the used recombinant microbial strains and thus very well-suited for use in food, medical food and feed (e.g. pet food) applications.

The present application discloses a simple process for the purification of neutral human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) produced by microbial fermentation. The process uses a combination of cationic ion exchanger treatment, an anionic ion exchanger treatment, and a nanofiltration and/or electrodialysis step, which allows efficient purification of large quantities of neutral HMOs at high purity. Contrary to the purification currently used in fermentative production of neutral HMOs, the presented process allows the provision of HMOs without the need of a chromatographic separation. The so purified HMOs may be obtained in solid form by spray drying, as crystalline material or as sterile filtered concentrate. The provided HMOs are free of proteins and recombinant material originating from the used recombinant microbial strains and thus very well-suited for use in food, medical food and feed (e.g. pet food) applications.

The present invention is directed to improving immune function by improving or increasing the function of immune cells, promoting adequate hydration, and supplying essential nutrients and amino acids that the immune system requires to function. The supplement composition of the present invention comprises: Collagen Peptides, 1-glutamine, 1-arginine, Baker's Yeast Beta Glucan, 1-tryptophan, Heat-Killed Lactobacillus plantarum, vitamins, and minerals. Immune system function is improved using this combination of components.

A pharmaceutical composition, a dietary supplement, or food containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is disclosed. The composition is useful for prevention or treatment of a sleep disorder. A composition or a fiber or fragrance composition containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is also disclosed. A method for treating sleep disorder employing the pharmaceutical composition, dietary supplement, food, or the fiber or fragrance composition is disclosed.

A method of promoting bone health in a moderately malnourished individual is provided. The method includes treating the moderately malnourished individual with a nutritional composition that contains a carbohydrate blend. The carbohydrate blend includes a source of at least one carbohydrate that provides rapidly available glucose, a source of at least one carbohydrate that provides slowly available glucose, and a source of at least one non-digestible carbohydrate or resistant starch.

A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Disclosed is a natural compound sweetener, comprising mogroside V, rebaudioside A, natural tea theanine and dietary fibre. The method for preparing the sweetener comprises the steps of: (1) dissolution, filtration, concentration and sterilization: dissolving the mogroside V, rebaudioside A, natural tea theanine and dietary fibre in water, filtering, concentrating in a vacuum, and sterilizing to obtain a sterilized solution; and (2) paste-collection, drying and granulation: carrying out paste-collection on the sterilized solution obtained in the step (1), vacuum drying the collected liquid paste, and drying and then granulating the dry powder to obtain the sweetener.