This invention relates to the use of the combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (“25-OH D3”) and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories (ascorbic acid, vitamin E and at least one carotenoid) to make a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food supplement which can ameliorate various problems observed in humans connected with polycystic ovarian syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food supplements containing the 25-OH D3 and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories and premixes are also provided.

Provided is a composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function, containing Bifidobacterium breve as an active ingredient. The composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function is capable of reducing blood creatinine levels. The composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function can also be used in a pharmaceutical composition or a food or beverage product composition.

Provided is a composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function, containing Bifidobacterium breve as an active ingredient. The composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function is capable of reducing blood creatinine levels. The composition for preventing or improving impaired renal function can also be used in a pharmaceutical composition or a food or beverage product composition.

The invention discloses a composition comprising LNT and at least another human milk oligosaccharide or precursor thereof, for use in preventing and/or treating necrotizing enterocolitis in infants and young children.

The invention discloses a composition comprising LNT and at least another human milk oligosaccharide or precursor thereof, for use in preventing and/or treating necrotizing enterocolitis in infants and young children.

The present invention discloses a method for preparation of a vegan cheese. The method includes obtaining a non-dairy milk and/or emulsion. The method further includes curdling the non-dairy milk/emulsion using at least one plant-origin rennet to form a curd. Thereafter, the curd is ripened to obtain the vegan cheese. Optionally, the method further includes a step of processing the curd before ripening the curd.

The present invention discloses a method for preparation of a vegan cheese. The method includes obtaining a non-dairy milk and/or emulsion. The method further includes curdling the non-dairy milk/emulsion using at least one plant-origin rennet to form a curd. Thereafter, the curd is ripened to obtain the vegan cheese. Optionally, the method further includes a step of processing the curd before ripening the curd.

There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w.

There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w.

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.