Assignee: Kalamazoo Holdings, Inc.

Location: Kalamazoo, MI
No. of patents: 40

Number	Title	Issue Date
6583322	Dihydro and hexahydro isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers, production thereof, and products containing the same This invention describes heretofore unknown forms of dihydro (DHIA) and hexahydro (HHIA) isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers and a process for their production. Also, non-precipitating clear 5, 10, 20% and higher aqueous solutions t...	06/24/2003
6521796	Dihydro and hexahydro isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers, production thereof, and products containing the same This invention describes heretofore unknown forms of dihydro (DHIA) and hexahydro (HHIA) isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers and a process for their production. Also, non-precipitating clear 5, 10, 20% and higher aqueous solutions t...	02/18/2003
6242038	Readily-dispersible lipidic hop extract for imparting hoppy aroma and flavor to beer A water-dispersible lipidic hop extract composition, comprising at least 10% by weight of free fatty acid substances derived from hops, is useful to increase the utilization of the hop aroma and flavor components. It may be produced by treatment of an ext...	06/05/2001
6099879	Method for preventing off-flavor development and preserving seasoning flavor in irradiated meat and meat products A method comprising the step of treating meat and meat products, including fish, poultry, fish products, and poultry products, with a stabilizing amount of rosemary extract or rosemary extract in combination singly or collectively with tocopherols, ascorb...	08/08/2000
6074687	High temperature countercurrent solvent extraction of capsicum solids Principal components of paprika, red pepper, pungent chili, or other plants of the genus Capsicum containing carotenoid pigments are simultaneously extracted and concentrated with an edible solvent in a series of mixing and high temperature and pressure m...	06/13/2000
6069173	Synergistic insecticidal compositions comprising capsicum and synthetic surfactant and use thereof Insecticidal compositions comprising a synthetic surfactant and capsaicin or other capsaicinoid exhibit synergistic effects against numerous insects, not only as to activity-enhancement effect but more importantly as to activity-extending effect, especial...	05/30/2000
6013304	High temperature countercurrent solvent extraction of herb or spice solids Principal components of spice and herb plant solids are simultaneously extracted and concentrated with an edible solvent in a series of mixing and high temperature and pressure mechanical pressing steps using edible solvent and a countercurrent extraction...	01/11/2000
6010726	Electrostatic deposition of edible liquid condiment compositions upon edible food substrates and thus-treated products The resistivity properties of an edible base liquid, e.g., a vegetable oil or fluid fat, can be modified by the addition of certain flavoring, coloring, or stabilizing agents such as antioxidants, and if necessary or desirable also an organic diluent, so ...	01/04/2000
5985352	High temperature extraction of spices and herbs Principal components of herb or spice plant materials are simultaneously extracted and concentrated in at least one high temperature and pressure mechanical pressing step. The extract may be hydrated and then centrifuged to remove fine particulate solids ...	11/16/1999
5985345	High temperature extraction of spices and herbs Principal components of herb or spice plant materials are simultaneously extracted and concentrated in at least one high temperature and pressure mechanical pressing step. The extract may be hydrated and then centrifuged to remove fine particulate solids ...	11/16/1999
5773075	High temperature countercurrent solvent extraction of Capsicum solids Principal components of paprika, red pepper, pungent chili, or other plants of the genus Capsicum containing carotenoid pigments are simultaneously extracted and concentrated with an edible solvent in a series of mixing and high temperature and pressure m...	06/30/1998
5750179	Process for producing a water-soluble lipidic hop extract A water-dispersible lipidic hop extract composition, comprising at least 10% by weight of free fatty acid substances derived from hops, is useful to increase the utilization of the hop aroma and flavor components. It may be produced by treatment of an ext...	05/12/1998
5702737	Preparation of a readily-dispersible hop extract for imparting hoppy aroma and flavor to beer using a lipase A readily water-dispersible hop extract composition, consisting essentially of hop aroma and flavor components comprising at least 10% by weight of free fatty acid substances derived from hops, is useful to increase the utilization of the hop aroma and fl...	12/30/1997
5599803	Synergistic insecticidal compositions comprising capsicum and insecticidal use thereof Insecticidal compositions, comprising normally-employed insecticides but comprising also an effective activity-enhancing amount of capsaicin or other capsaicinoid, especially in the form of capsicum, exhibit synergistic effects against numerous insects, i...	02/04/1997
5527552	Lipid-soluble green tea catechin antioxidant solutions The water-soluble and fat-insoluble polyphenolic antioxidants (catechins) present in green tea are made into solution in an edible nonionic lipid-soluble solvent for the tea catechins selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol containing 8 to 1...	06/18/1996
5525597	Synergistic insecticidal compositions comprising capsicum and insecticidal use thereof Insecticidal compositions, comprising normally-employed insecticides but comprising also an effective activity-enhancing amount of capsaicin or other capsaicinoid, especially in the form of capsicum, exhibit synergistic effects against numerous insects, i...	06/11/1996
5314686	Low micron-sized ascorbic acid particles, especially a suspension thereof in a medium in which they are insoluble, and the use thereof as an antioxidant for mediums in which the particles remain insoluble Solid ascorbic acid particles of less than 38 microns in size are shown to be effective antioxidants for substrates in which ascorbic acid is insoluble, such as animal and vegetable oils, essential oils, carotenoids, and the like, at weight concentrations...	05/24/1994
5296637	Production of odor-free tetrahydroisohumulates from alpha acids via their tetrahydrohumulates and subsequent isomerization The present application discloses a novel and advantageous method for the preparation of essentially odor-free alkali metal tetrahydroisohumulate (THIH) which proceeds through isomerization of the essential alkali metal tetrahydrohumulate (THH) intermedia...	03/22/1994
5290481	Low micron-sized ascorbic acid particles, especially a suspension thereof in a medium in which they are insoluble, and the use thereof as an antioxidant for mediums in which the particles remain insoluble Solid ascorbic acid particles of less than 38 microns in size are shown to be effective antioxidants for substrates in which ascorbic acid is insoluble, such as animal and vegetable oils, essential oils, carotenoids, and the like, at weight concentrations...	03/01/1994
5230836	Low micron-sized ascorbic acid particles, especially a suspension thereof in a medium in which they are insoluble, and the use thereof as an antioxidant for mediums in which the particles remain insoluble Solid ascorbic acid particles of less than 38 microns in size are shown to be effective antioxidants for substrates in which ascorbic acid is insoluble, such as animal and vegetable oils, essential oils, carotenoids, and the like, at weight concentrations...	07/27/1993
5209870	Stable alkaline Labiatae antioxidant extracts A process of preparing an alkaline solution of Labiatae antioxidants essentially free of lipids by agitating a solvent extract of the herb with an aqueous alkaline lower-aliphatic alcoholic or polyol solution thereof, separating the aqueous phase from the...	05/11/1993
5200227	Stable aqueous solutions of tetrahydro and hexahydro iso-alpha acids New stable, concentrated aqueous solutions of tetrahydro iso-alpha acid (THIA) and hexahydro iso-alpha acid (HHIA) are disclosed. These solutions depend upon the presence of a second kind of iso-alpha acid to increase the solubility of both iso-alpha acid...	04/06/1993
5166449	Synthesis of hexahydrolupulone, novel forms thereof, and its use as a selective inhibitor of cell growth and multiplication A process for making hexahydrolupulone is described which involves the separation of beta acids from a hop extract, the removal of catalyst poisons from the beta acids, the hydrogenation of the beta acids to hexahydrolupulone, and the purification of the ...	11/24/1992
5084293	Activated ascorbic acid antioxidant compositions and carotenoids, fats, and foods stabilized therewith An activated ascorbic acid and compositions thereof are disclosed, especially such essentially anhydrous compositions as embody propylene glycol or a nonionic surface-active agent, which products have increased antioxidant activity in fats, oils, caroteno...	01/28/1992
5082975	Synthesis of hexahydrolupulone, novel forms thereof, and its use as a selective inhibitor of cell growth and multiplication A process for making hexahydrolupulone is described which involves the separation of beta acids from a hop extract, the removal of catalyst poisons from the beta acids, the hydrogenation of the beta acids to hexahydrolupulone, and the purification of the ...	01/21/1992
5079016	Color-stabilized carotenoid pigment compositions and foods colored therewith having increased resistance to oxidative color fading Superior color-stabilized annatto, tomato, carrot, marigold, or synthetic carotenoid compositions, which embody certain surface-active agents, especially such compositions having increased resistance to color fading in foods exposed to oxidative stress, w...	01/07/1992
5073396	Beer flavored with a non-acidic hop-flavor fraction A beer flavored with a non-acidic hop-flavor fraction is disclosed. This hop fraction is made by extraction of hops and further treatment to provide an extract which is essentially devoid of alpha and beta acids....	12/17/1991
5061403	Stable alkaline labiatae antioxidant extracts A process of preparing an alkaline solution of Labiatae antioxidants essentially free of lipids by agitating a solvent extract of the herb with an aqueous alkaline lower-aliphatic alcoholic or polyol solution thereof, separating the aqueous phase from the...	10/29/1991
5059437	Color-stabilized paprika pigment compositions and foods colored therewith having increased resistance to oxidative color fading Superior color-stabilized paprika compositions, which embody certain surface-active agents, especially such compositions having increased resistance to color fading in foods exposed to oxidative stress, wherein an edible solid substrate for the paprika pi...	10/22/1991
5053240	Norbixin adducts with water-soluble or water-dispersible proteins or branched-chain or cyclic polysaccharides A norbixin complex with a water-soluble or water-dispersible branched-chain or cyclic polysaccharide or a water-soluble or water-dispersible protein, which will not precipitate upon standing in water, which gives an essentially stable bright reddish or ma...	10/01/1991
5041300	Hop flavor which is odor forming impurity free Two-phase and salt-containing intermediate products and the final purified hop flavor which is essentially free of impurities and which purified isoalpha acid or isohumulone will therefore not produce fruity, estery, sour aromas when used to flavor bevera...	08/20/1991
5023017	Stable alkaline labiatae antioxidant extracts A process of preparing an alkaline solution of Labiatae antioxidants essentially free of lipids by agitating a solvent extract of the herb with an aqueous alkaline lower-aliphatic alcoholic or polyol solution thereof, separating the aqueous phase from the...	06/11/1991
4999205	Curcumin complexed on water-dispersible substrates A curcumin complex with a water-soluble branched chain or cyclic polysaccharide or a water-soluble or water-dispersible protein, which will not precipitate upon standing in water, which gives an essentially stable yellow solution in water, and from which ...	03/12/1991
4956195	Hop flavors wherein deleterious odor-forming impurities have been removed A novel product utilizing a method for the removal hitherto unrecognized undesirable odor-forming impurities from hop flavors, including unreduced alpha and isoalpha acids and reduced alpha and isoalpha acids. By extracting the impurities from these flavo...	09/11/1990
4918240	Purification of beta acids for hydrogenolysis and such purified beta acids Beta acids, separated from hop extracts, are purified prior to hydrogenolysis by mixing with an aqueous solution of polyvalent metal ions, preferably edible ions such as magnesium or calcium ions, separating the aqueous beta acids from insoluble materials...	04/17/1990
4877635	Herb flavoring and/or antioxidant composition and process An herb extract, particularly a member of the Labiatae family of herbs, and especially a rosemary or sage extract, made with acceptable food-grade solvents, in a form which is completely oil soluble, devoid of pro-oxidant materials, and decolorized and if...	10/31/1989
4844939	Separation of the constitutents of CO₂ hop extracts A process for the preparation of the constituents of CO2 hop extracts employing aqueous alkali is disclosed, as well as the process for the conversion of the separated or unseparated alpha acid fraction into an isoalpha or isohumulone fraction ...	07/04/1989
4778691	Removal of deleterious odor-forming impurities from hop flavors A novel method for the removal of hitherto unrecognized undesirable odor-forming impurities from hop flavors, including unreduced alpha and isoalpha acids and reduced alpha and isoalpha acids, by extracting the impurities from these flavors into water at ...	10/18/1988
4666731	Separation of the constituents of CO₂ hop extracts A process for the separation of the constituents of CO2 hop extracts employing aqueous alkali is disclosed, as well as the process for the conversion of the separated alpha acid fraction into an isoalpha or isohumulone fraction by a process whi...	05/19/1987
4647464	Hop flavor constituents adsorbed on fumed silicon dioxide Precise control of hop aromatic flavors and hop bitter acids in beer is achieved by adsorbing these hop flavors on fumed silicon dioxide and dosing the fumed silicon dioxide containing adsorbed hop flavor into beer, preferably after suspending the fumed s...	03/03/1987

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