| CPC C12P 19/12 (2013.01) [A23L 2/60 (2013.01); A23L 27/33 (2016.08); A23L 33/125 (2016.08); A23L 33/145 (2016.08); A61K 8/60 (2013.01); A61K 8/9728 (2017.08); A61Q 19/00 (2013.01); A61K 2800/85 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |

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1. A method for preparing a trehalose-rich yeast extract comprising a trehalose content of at least 15% (w/w) based on dry matter, said method comprising
(a) fermenting yeast cells in a suitable medium;
(b) subjecting the yeast cells to abiotic stress;
(c) subjecting the yeast cells to a temperature of at least 70° C. to inactivate yeast enzymes;
(d) incubating the yeast cells with a least one peptidase enzyme;
(e) removing non-soluble cell components after peptidase treatment; and
(f) obtaining the trehalose-rich yeast extract,
wherein the method does not include a trehalose extraction step that makes use of any organic solvents or acids.
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