Abrégé

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to compositions of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and a product, wherein the composition has altered warming or thawing characteristics. MSM is also combined with products in certain embodiments to facilitate reductions in temperature of products, to retard the warming of a product or to generate a product resistant to warming.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 5/10 - Substances liquides
• A23L 3/3535 - Composés organiques contenant du soufre
• A23G 9/00 - Desserts glacés, p. ex. confiseries glacées, glacesMélanges correspondants
• A23L 3/37 - Congélation; Dégel ultérieur; Refroidissement avec addition de produits chimiques

Abrégé

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61K 31/10 - SulfuresSulfoxydesSulfones
• A61K 31/437 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à six chaînons avec un azote comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle condensés en ortho ou en péri avec des systèmes hétérocycliques le système hétérocyclique contenant un cycle à cinq chaînons ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome du cycle, p. ex. indolizine, bêta-carboline
• A61K 39/085 - Staphylococcus

Abrégé

Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12P 7/06 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique
• C12G 1/00 - Préparation du vin ou du vin mousseux
• C12P 7/56 - Acide lactique
• C12C 11/00 - Procédés de fermentation de la bière
• C12G 3/10 - Accroissement du degré alcoolique
• C12Q 1/02 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des micro-organismes viables

Abrégé

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to reduce an undesired flavor resulting from the ingestion of a bitter or off-tasting agent. MSM is combined with ingestible products in several embodiments to partially or fully mask the taste of certain ingredients.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 1/22 - Epices; Agents aromatiques ou condiments; Edulcorants artificiels; Sels de table; Substituts diététiques du sel