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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6358714 | Materials and methods for the production of D-phenylalanine The present invention provides materials and methods for production of D-phenylalanine by recombinant expression in a microorganisms of a D-aminotransferase gene and optionally a dadX gene in optional combination with eliminating or reducing expression of... | 03/19/2002 |
| 5773261 | Regioselective -hydrolysis of amino acid diesters using pig liver esterase The regioselective and chemoselective hydrolysis of an -ester group of an amino acid diester using pig liver esterase enzyme (PLE) is disclosed. The amino acid diesters may be either N-protected or unprotected and the diester groups may be the same... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5770775 | Method for preparing 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde A method is disclosed for preparing 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde by isomerization of 3,3-dimethylepoxybutane with a basic lithium salt which in turn may be prepared by oxidation of dimethylbutane. The method provides an economical means of preparing 3,3-dime... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5728862 | Method for preparing and purifying an N-alkylated aspartame derivative A method is disclosed for preparing and purifying N-N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L--aspartyl!-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester from aspartame and 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde by hydrogenation in an organic solvent solution followed by the formation of an aqu... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5633031 | Composition and method for beverages using positively charged caramel Improved carbonated soft drinks and other beverages sweetened with aspartame and colored by caramel color are disclosed. The beverages contain positively charged caramel color as a substitute for 5-70% of the conventional caramel color used in these bever... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5610307 | Direct isolution of optically pure (3S)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid A substantially pure L-isomer of (3S) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinoline is produced from an optically enriched mixture by cyclizing D- or L-phenylalanine using a solution of formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid, adjusting the pH of the mixture to yield the ne... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5536514 | Carbohydrate/protein cream substitutes The invention provides improved cream substitutes of water dispersible macrocolloids comprising non-aggregated macrocolloidal particles comprising a carbohydrate core and a protein shell wherein the particles having a substantially spheroidal shape and a ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5476961 | One-pot process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride A one-pot process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride is disclosed (-APM(HCl)). -APM(HCl) is an intermediate in the preparation of aspartame.... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5474791 | Beverages using tamarind extract and method of making such beverages Tamarind extract is used at low levels as a replacement for the phosphoric, citric or other acids conventionally found in carbonated soft drinks, flavored waters such as flavored waters, and iced teas. The resulting beverage has a higher pH, thus increasi... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5437991 | Process for the synthesis natural aromatics A novel method for the production of natural aromatic ester compounds such as methyl anthranilate, ethyl anthranilate butyl anthranilate methyl cinnamate and methyl salicylate comprises the esterification of their corresponding acids using microbially der... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5403604 | Sugar separation from juices and product thereof Sugar is separated from juices employing a membrane separation process that results in (i) a nutritious high Brix/acid (B/A) ratio juice fraction and (2) a low calorie, low B/A ratio content juice fraction. The low calorie juice fraction is sweetened with... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5399369 | Accelerated supercritical fluid extraction process The present invention provides improvements in supercritical fluid extraction of particulate egg substrates by forming the substrate into porous solid particles characterized by a number weighted mean particle size ranging from about 0.5 millimeters to ab... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5370894 | Carbohydrate cream substitute A fat substitute is disclosed which comprises water-dispersible macrocolloid particles composed of starch materials selected from the group consisting of taro, Saponaria vaccaria, Amaranthus retroflexus, Maranta arundinacea, Wheat B and buckwheat, which p... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5202146 | Flavor delivery system for fat free foods Methods are provided for the delivery of fat soluble flavor compounds into nonfat and low-fat food products in which fat components have been replaced by non-lipid fat substitutes. A flavor delivery system comprising fat globules into which elevated level... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5183937 | Acetic acid recovery A process for recovering acetic acid from a mother liquor containing acetic acid, formic acid, acetic anhydride and formic acetic anhydride comprising the steps of: (a) heating said mother liquor to a temperature greater than or equal to about 70° C. for... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5176928 | Reduced calorie diary mix A reduced calorie diary mix for use in frozen dairy desserts and yoghurt is made from milk and/or milk products that have been treated with a lactase/beta-galactosidose enzyme which hydrolyzes lactose to glucose and galactose. This increases sweetness, re... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5153020 | Carbohydrate cream substitute A fat substitute is disclosed which comprises water-dispersible macrocolloid particles composed of carbohydrate materials which particles have a substantially spheroidal shape and a specific particle size distribution effective to impart the substantially... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5120837 | DNA encoding PHE a feedback inhibition resistant enzyme analogues Disclosed are DNA sequences bonding deletion, substitution and/or addition analogs of the E. coli enzyme, chorismate mutase/prephenate dehydratase (CMPD). Preferred expression products include [des-Gln307, des-Ala308, des-Gly309... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5114726 | Process for preparing aspartame coated organic acid A coated consumable product and process for manufacturing such a product are disclosed. The product comprises aspartame and citric acid or malic acid made by use of a process which produces a substantially pure, dust-free, free-flowing, easily dissolvable... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5112956 | Method for extraction of lipids and cholesterol The present invention relates to a method for the removal of lipids and cholesterol from protein materials comprising the steps of (a) treating the protein with an extraction mixture comprising a lower alcohol, water and an acid, in concentrations selecte... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5085876 | Fast dissolving sweetening agent including caramel A product which includes sweetening agent and caramel is disclosed. The product includes limited amounts of caramel and is surprisingly fast dissolving.... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5053532 | One-pot process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride A one-pot process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride is disclosed (-APM(HCl)). -APM(HCl) is an intermediate in the preparation of aspartame.... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5030460 | Sugar free formulations for marshmallow bits and frosted coatings A formulation which may be used to produce sugar-free marshmallow bits and frosted coatings is disclosed. The marshmallow bits may be used in ready-to-eat cereals. The frosted coatings may be added to a variety of food products, including cereals, cookies... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4994490 | Novel N-(sulfomethyl)-N'-arylureas N-(sulfomethyl)-N'-arylureas inhibit or suppress bitter and sweet tastes when mixed with sweet and/or bitter tasting compositions, such as foods, beverages and pharmaceutical preparations.... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4985270 | Cream substitute ingredient and food products Non-fat and reduced fat whipped frozen dessert products wherein part or all of the milk fat, vegetable fat or oil ordinarily incorporated therein is replaced by a proteinaceous macrocolloid of, e.g., denatured whey protein particles or particles having a ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4948920 | Process for the preparation of phenylpyruvic acid from benzyl chloride A process for producing phenylpyruvic acid by reacting benzyl chloride with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytic amount of a metal carbonyl compound and an inorganic base, in an acetonitrile/water solvent.... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4946988 | Process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride by use of isolated N-formyl L-aspartic anhydride A process for the preparation of -L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride (-APM(HCl)) is disclosed. -APM(HCl) is an intermediate in the preparation of aspartame.... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4945172 | Preparation of N-formyl-L-aspartic anhydride N-formyl-L-aspartic anhydride is prepared using a minimum excess of formic acid. Acetic anhydride and a C3 -C6 secondary alcohol are added to the reaction mixture to consume excess formic acid. The reaction is suitable for further re... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4927654 | Water soluble bulking agents A modified hemicellulose A, hemicellulose B, modified hemicellulose A, modified hemicellulose B, or mixtures thereof are employed as water soluble bulking agents to replace the functional properties of carbohydrates or fats.... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4911946 | Carbohydrate cream substitute A fat substitute is disclosed which comprises water-dispersable macro-colloid particles having a substantially spheroidal shape and a particle size distribution effective to impart substantially smooth organoleptic character of an oil-and-water emulsion. ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4900740 | N,N'-disubstituted guanidines containing a carboxyl or a tetrazolyl moiety N,N'-disubstituted guanidines containing a tetrazolyl or glycine moiety are provided as high potency sweetening agents.... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4892820 | Solvent system for enzymatic coupling process Alkylphosphate solvents are disclosed for use in an amino acid and amino acid ester enzymatic coupling process. -Aspartylphenylalanine methyl ester and intermediates thereof are prepared enzymatically in an alkylphosphate solvent or cosolvent.... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4855156 | Frozen dessert Non-fat and reduced fat whipped frozen dessert products wherein part or all of the milk fat, vegetable fat or oil ordinarily incorporated therein is replaced by a proteinaceous macrocolloid of , e.g., denatured whey protein particles. Illustrative embodim... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4847409 | Recovery of L-amino acid isomers from their racemic mixtures A method for the isolation of a substantially pure L-isomer of an amino acid from its D,L racemic mixture does not require the use of a resolving agent, the formation of a derivative of the amino acid or additional enzymic reactions.The method is based up... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4828396 | Fluid processor apparatus Batch and continuous fluid processing devices including means for generating toroidal flow in a fluid to be processed, disposed in a container whose internal surface conformation corresponds to and is substantially defined by the external surface of the f... | 05/09/1989 |
