Ketogenic compositions including a non-racemic mixture of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) enriched with the S-enantiomer are formulated to control ketone body levels in a subject. The non-racemic mixture of BHB is enriched with the S-enantiomer to modulate the effect of ketone bodies in the subject and control the rate at which ketosis is achieved. In some aspects a composition for controlling ketone body level in a subject contains a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a non-racemic mixture of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate and R-beta-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the non-racemic mixture contains from about 52% to 99% by enantiomeric equivalents of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer and from about 48% to about 1% by enantiomeric equivalents of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer.

Provided is an oil composition comprising, by weight based on the weight of the composition, (a) 2-12% of one or more ethylcellulose polymers; (b) 2-12% of an additive selected from the group consisting of one or more fatty acids, one or more monoglycerides of fatty acids, one or more diglycerides of fatty acids, and mixtures thereof; (c) 2-12% of one or more starch; and (d) 64-94% of one or more oils. Also provided is a margarine-type composition and a puff pastry composition, both comprising ethylcellulose polymer, an additive (b), and starch.

A glycerol ester mixture comprising at least 30% monoglyceride useful in the preparation of personal care composition and nutritional feed for birds; wherein the glycerol ester mixture is prepared by reacting glycerol with a fatty acid mixture of caprylic acid and capric acid in weight ratio of 30:70 to 70:30.

A glycerol ester mixture comprising at least 30% monoglyceride useful in the preparation of personal care composition and nutritional feed for birds; wherein the glycerol ester mixture is prepared by reacting glycerol with a fatty acid mixture of caprylic acid and capric acid in weight ratio of 30:70 to 70:30.

Ketogenic compositions including a non-racemic mixture of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) enriched with the S-enantiomer are formulated to control ketone body levels in a subject. The non-racemic mixture of BHB is enriched with the S-enantiomer to modulate the effect of ketone bodies in the subject and control the rate at which ketosis is achieved. In some aspects a composition for controlling ketone body level in a subject contains a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a non-racemic mixture of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate and R-beta-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the non-racemic mixture contains from about 52% to 99% by enantiomeric equivalents of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer and from about 48% to about 1% by enantiomeric equivalents of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer.

Ketogenic compositions including a non-racemic mixture of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) enriched with the S-enantiomer are formulated to control ketone body levels in a subject. The non-racemic mixture of BHB is enriched with the S-enantiomer to modulate the effect of ketone bodies in the subject and control the rate at which ketosis is achieved. In some aspects a composition for controlling ketone body level in a subject contains a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a non-racemic mixture of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate and R-beta-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the non-racemic mixture contains from about 52% to 99% by enantiomeric equivalents of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer and from about 48% to about 1% by enantiomeric equivalents of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer.

Ketogenic compositions including a non-racemic mixture of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) enriched with the S-enantiomer are formulated to control ketone body levels in a subject. The non-racemic mixture of BHB is enriched with the S-enantiomer to modulate the effect of ketone bodies in the subject and control the rate at which ketosis is achieved. In some aspects a composition for controlling ketone body level in a subject contains a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a non-racemic mixture of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate and R-beta-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the non-racemic mixture contains from about 52% to 99% by enantiomeric equivalents of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer and from about 48% to about 1% by enantiomeric equivalents of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer.

Disclosed embodiments provide nutritional compositions and methods of enhancing maturation of an infant's brain. The methods include the step of administering to the infant a nutritional composition comprising a protein with a degree of hydrolysis of 10% to 75% in combination with at least one of a monoglyceride, a free fatty acid, a salt of a free fatty acid, a phospholipid, and cholesterol.

Disclosed embodiments provide nutritional compositions and methods of enhancing maturation of an infant's brain. The methods include the step of administering to the infant a nutritional composition comprising a protein with a degree of hydrolysis of 10% to 75% in combination with at least one of a monoglyceride, a free fatty acid, a salt of a free fatty acid, a phospholipid, and cholesterol.

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.