A pharmaceutical composition or dietary supplement is described that is effective in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections, comprising a combination of D-mannose, proanthocyanidins, hydroquinone derivatives and zinc.

A pharmaceutical composition or dietary supplement is described that is effective in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections, comprising a combination of D-mannose, proanthocyanidins, hydroquinone derivatives and zinc.

The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2). The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).

The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2). The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).

Lignocellulosic biomass (11) is processed to produce organic chemicals by (a) subjecting the biomass to a first hydrolysis (14) to hydrolyse hemicellulose, to form a liquid component comprising the products of hemicellulose hydrolysis in solution, and a solid component comprising cellulose and lignin; (b) then subjecting the solid component to a second hydrolysis (20), so as to hydrolyse cellulose and vaporise the resulting products of cellulose hydrolysis; and (c) then condensing (22) the resulting vapours to form an aqueous solution (25) containing the products of cellulose hydrolysis. After the first hydrolysis (14) and before the second hydrolysis (20), the process also comprises subjecting the solid component to a washing step (16). In this washing step (16) the solid component is washed with the aqueous solution (25) that contains the products of cellulose hydrolysis. Hence the resultant solution contains the products of both the first and the second hydrolysis steps (14, 20).

A prophylaxis for preventing or reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections in humans includes a formulation of vitamin C, D-mannose, cranberry extract, and pineapple extract. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation includes about 750 mg vitamin C, about 2000 mg D-mannose powder, about 1000 mg cranberry extract, and about 1000 mg pineapple extract. Additives, such as preservatives, binding materials, dyes, flavoring agents, and other excipients may also be present. A method of preventing or reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections in a human involves administering vitamin C, D-mannose, cranberry extract, and pineapple extract to the human in a solid, dry dosage form on a daily basis.

A prophylaxis for preventing or reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections in humans includes a formulation of vitamin C, D-mannose, cranberry extract, and pineapple extract. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation includes about 750 mg vitamin C, about 2000 mg D-mannose powder, about 1000 mg cranberry extract, and about 1000 mg pineapple extract. Additives, such as preservatives, binding materials, dyes, flavoring agents, and other excipients may also be present. A method of preventing or reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections in a human involves administering vitamin C, D-mannose, cranberry extract, and pineapple extract to the human in a solid, dry dosage form on a daily basis.

A pharmaceutical composition or dietary supplement is described that is effective in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections, comprising a combination of D-mannose, proanthocyanidins, hydroquinone derivatives and zinc.

A pharmaceutical composition or dietary supplement is described that is effective in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections, comprising a combination of D-mannose, proanthocyanidins, hydroquinone derivatives and zinc.

The present invention discloses an edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products (2) presenting a portion of edible substance (3) and said edible coating (1) adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (2).

The present invention further discloses a system of edible products (2) presenting said edible coating (1), as well as use of said system of edible products (2).