The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

The present invention provides a process for preparing non-cariogenic, sustained energy release juice. The process comprises contacting juice with an enzyme immobilized on Duolite at 30-50 C. for 1-5 h; wherein the enzyme is capable of converting cariogenic sugar to non-cariogenic sugar; and separating juice from the enzyme complex.

The present invention provides a process for preparing non-cariogenic, sustained energy release juice. The process comprises contacting juice with an enzyme immobilized on Duolite at 30-50 C. for 1-5 h; wherein the enzyme is capable of converting cariogenic sugar to non-cariogenic sugar; and separating juice from the enzyme complex.

Disclosed is pearl sugar, having a biggest dimension between 5.6 and 8.0 mm, and a dissolution time at 20 C. lying between 3 minutes and 8 minutes, or a biggest dimension of smaller than 5.6, and a dissolution time at 20 C. lying between 1 minute and 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of pearl sugar, using a sugar-containing raw material which is brought to a moisture content lying between 0.5 and 4.0 wt. %, an average size of between 0.40 and 1.20 mm, and whereby at most 2 wt. % of particles have a size of at most 0.20 mm.

The present invention provides a low calorie, low glycemic index (GI), and sustained energy release sugar composition comprising a combination of isomaltulose, trehalulose and D-allulose; at least one of the following: essential trace elements, soluble oligosaccharides and bulking agents; and optionally, one or more nutritive sweetener for use in a food and beverage product.

The present invention provides a low calorie, low glycemic index (GI), and sustained energy release sugar composition comprising a combination of isomaltulose, trehalulose and D-allulose; at least one of the following: essential trace elements, soluble oligosaccharides and bulking agents; and optionally, one or more nutritive sweetener for use in a food and beverage product.

Provided herein are compositions including medium chain triglycerides (MCT), methods for the preparation therefore, and methods for the use thereof. Compositions may include, for example, MCT, green coffee bean extract, and Irvingia extract. Compositions described herein may be for use in, for example, weight management in a subject in need thereof. Compositions may, in certain examples, be provided as a powder mix, which may be for use as a creamer or additive for mixing with variety of beverages and/or foods.

The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

The present invention refers generally to the field of nutrition, in particular performance nutrition. More specifically, it refers to a food product, its use as sports supplement and its use for increasing performance, energy, power, and/or strength during exercise; for improving recovery after exercise; and for reducing fatigue during exercise and/or after exercise.

The present invention refers generally to the field of nutrition, in particular performance nutrition. More specifically, it refers to a food product, its use as sports supplement and its use for increasing performance, energy, power, and/or strength during exercise; for improving recovery after exercise; and for reducing fatigue during exercise and/or after exercise.