Mars, Incorporated

Kal Kan Foods, Inc.

Beachbody, LLC

Michael J Wilson

Hanif Matthew Wadalawala

Bryan W Ware

Joseph William Hollacher

Michael Francis Ruppe

Jerry Louis Esposito

Marci Elise Needham

Jeffery Alan Rome

Sean C Silk

Robert Baker

Jason Michael Friedland

Gary N Chisholm

Tiffany L Bierer

Kevin L Rabinovitch

Laura Paluch

Sergio Alberto Jimenez-Marquez

Nima Alamdari

Ruth X Moecks

Linh M Bui

Thomas G Abene

May Lam

Jane Elkins

Stefano E Zancan

Diana L Ortiz

Dan Beyer

John Thamm

Claudia Chow

Cheri Elizabeth Myers

Rebecca Lynn Skolmutch

Irene Luna Guzman

Yah-Hwa E Lin

The invention relates to various compositions for improving exercise performance and/or recovery. The invention also relates to methods of using these compositions and kits including these compositions to improve exercise performance and/or recovery.

Compositions and methods to improve exercise performance and recovery

The present invention relates to compositions of matter comprising a rice grain, which has been at least partially milled, and, on the surface of the rice grain, a coating comprising bran, a material which increases the fiber value of the composition, or a combination thereof. The present invention provides for compositions that may have the benefits of traditional white rice, i.e., soft mouth feel, short cook times, easy to digest, white appearance, long shelf-life, etc., with the benefits of brown rice, i.e., high nutritional value and enhanced flavor. Indeed, the nutritional value of the compositions of the present invention may be equal to or better than that of wholegrain brown rice. The present invention further relates to methods for the preparation of a whole grain rice composition. In one embodiment the methods comprises at least partially milling rice grains, and coating on the surface of the rice grains, a coating comprising bran, a material which increases the fiber value of the composition, or a combination thereof.

Whole grain rice compositions and coating methods

A diet system for promoting comprehensive weight management in companion animals. The diet system includes a stage I pet food product for promoting weight loss and building lean body mass and a stage II pet food product for maintaining the weight loss and the lean body mass.

Weight management system for obese animals

Multi-piece feeding bowl

Container

Bottle

Bottle with cap

A dual texture pet or animal food product having inner and outer components. The soft inner component contains a mixture of lipid and solid ingredients and has a water activity, a , less than about 0.65 and a total moisture content less than about 15 wt %. The outer component is a cereal based shell containing at least one ingredient comprising a carbohydrate, fat, protein or combination thereof, the shell component having a total moisture content less than about 20 wt %. The shell component completely surrounds the soft inner component and is formed by the co-extrusion of the soft inner component within the shell component to form one dual component pet or animal food product.

Multicomponent per food or animal food

The subject invention is directed to a customized dietary health management system for pets. The pet food diet provides the required level of nutrients and it includes a customized pet food product formulated from a dry pet food kibble recipe and selected functional additives. The formulation of the dry pet food kibble is selected on the basis of an individual pet's attributes and physical conditions. The diet further includes a selected wet pet food, functional snacks and treats, and health accessories packaged with specific feeding instructions for the pet. The dietary health management system raises the level of nutrients for a companion animal from an adequate level to an optimal level, thereby enhancing the health and happiness of the companion animal.

Customized dietary health maintenance system for pets

Method for sterilizing foods using both ultra-high pressures and high temperatures. The instantaneous temperature change that occurs when pressure is applied combines a high-temperature short-time process with ultra-high pressure to deliver a fast and therefore gentle thermal process to a pre-packaged product. The process involves heating a food to a pre-pressurized temperature, subjecting the food to ultra-high pressure, which instantaneously raises the temperature of the food, and then releasing the pressure so that the temperature returns to the original pre-pressurized temperature. The method leverages the adiabatic temperature rise which occurs when the food is hydrostatically pressurized, coupled with the lethality of the pressure, to achieve appropriate sterilization conditions. The disclosure also includes foods which have been sterilized using both ultra-high pressures and high temperatures.

High temperature/ultra high pressure sterilization of foods

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Rossmoor, CA, United States of America

Michael J Wilson