Breakfast Bites
Utah State University has developed a fast, yet healthy breakfast replacement and is seeking to license the technology to a company for large-scale distribution, or to coordinate sponsored research efforts with industry. One serving provides one-fourth the RDI for protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories fulfilling the guidelines for the National School Breakfast program.
According to surveys conducted by Food Insight, 93% of Americans agree that breakfast is the most important meal, yet fewer than half (44%) are eating it every day. Studies have shown that eating a healthy breakfast is important for concentration, problem-solving ability, mental performance, memory and mood; thus, fast and simple breakfast solutions are needed to ensure people are meeting all of their nutritional needs.
Benefits
- Fulfills National School Breakfast Guidelines
- Contains 26g of Whole Grains
- One full serving of fruit/vegetables
- Fast and portable
- Great opportunity for vending machines
Applications
Perfect On-The-Go breakfast for:
- Children
- Teens
- Young adults
- Busy professionals
- Parents
- Elementary and secondary school cafeterias
- Nutrition programs
Contact
Questions about this technology including licensing availability can be directed to:
Christian S. Iverson, MBA
Executive Director, Technology Transfer Services
(435) 797-9620 christian.iverson@usu.edu
USU ID C10050
Inventors
Sheryl Aguilar, M.S., Permaculture
Michael Lefevre, Ph.D., Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences
Janet Bergeson, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences
Development Stage
TRL 3
Publication
"Evaluation of the Shelf-Stability of a High-Cartenoid Breakfast Food and its Impact on Skin Cartenoid Levels"
- Dawn Reed M.S. Thesis