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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7381334 | Method for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A method for making a web having a metal-ion sequestering agent and treating a liquid using the web. The method of making the web includes electrostatically providing at least one metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent. The web can be used to tread ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378120 | Fish sauce and method for producing same A fish sauce is treated for (2) to (16) hours at a pH of (9.0) to (10.0), under a temperature of (40° C.) or lower and under a reduced pressure of (80) to (180) Torr, and the pH is then adjusted, if required, to be (4.5) to (7.0), to thereby obtain a final fish sau... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7347946 | Method for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A method for inhibiting growth of microbes in a liquid having a pH equal to or greater than about 2.5 by using a filter bed assembly or filter for filtering the liquid having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing designated metal ion from the liquid. The liqui... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7258883 | Food and beverage perservative Non-toxic, naturally derived, preservative compositions are provided for beverage products, food products and other consumer products which include d-limonene, beeswax and monohydric alcohol. Methods for manufacturing and using such preservative compositions are als... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241469 | Formulation and process to prepare a pre-formed filing unit The present process relates to a formulation for a food product and preparation of a pre-formed filling unit for the provision of a consumable food product containing eggs, which may be refrigerated and/or frozen for future heating within a microwave oven for consum... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238817 | Direct epoxidation process A process is disclosed for reacting an olefin, hydrogen, and oxygen in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst comprising a transition metal zeolite and a noble metal to produce a reaction mixture comprising an epoxide and acidic byproducts. A portion of the reactio... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220381 | Method for high pressure treatment of substances under controlled temperature conditions A product carrier for use in pressure processing substances is substantially fluidically closed, and is insulated, to prevent heat transfer from the product being treated to the cooler wall of the pressure vessel. The insulating material has compression heating prop... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7074447 | Antimicrobial composition comprising potassium sorbate and LAE The invention relates to a novel composition with antimicrobial activity. It is in the food industry a well-known method to use the product L-arginine, Na-lauroyl-ethylester monohydrochloride (LAE). This product is well tolerated and suitable for use in the preserva... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7052557 | Process for cleaning filters Filters used in the food and beverage industry can be cleaned by contacting the filters with a cyclic nitroxyl compound and a reoxidator or with a nitroxonium compound in a bromine-free process. The nitroxyl can be TEMPO or its 4-acetamido or 4-acetoxy derivative, a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029707 | Method of producing a processed kava product having an altered kavalactone distribution and processed kava products produced using the same A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6955831 | Protein and lipid sources for use in aquafeeds and animal feeds and a process for their preparation A process for preparation of nutritionally upgraded oilseed meals which are protein and lipid-rich and have a reduced fiber content, and plant oils from oilseeds for use in fish or other non-human animal diets or human foods comprising the steps of: providing a sour... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6905638 | Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902753 | Acidic solution of sparingly-soluble group IIA complexes An acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”), its preparation and its uses. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6838103 | Deterioration preventive agent for milk-containing foods Disclosed are a deterioration preventive agent for milk-containing foods containing as its active ingredient a coumarin analog represented by the general formula (1) below, a glycoside of that analog, or a plant extract containing the coumarin analog or its glycosid... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6761909 | Particulate insulin-containing products and method of manufacture Provided is a compressed anti-solvent technique for manufacture of insulin-containing powders for pulmonary delivery. The insulin is processed in a cosolvent system including two or more mutually soluble organic solvents. Also provided are powders manufacturable by ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6693216 | Calcium double salts The present invention relates to calcium double salts having good preservative properties. Said salts can be used in foods, feeds, pet food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, food-contact items, silage, brewers' spent grains, pomace, food wastes, brewers' ye... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6632805 | Methods for using water-stabilized organosilanes A method of dyeing and treating a substrate using a water-stabilized organosilane. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6461656 | Starch phosphate ester for use as an expansion aid The present invention is directed to the use of starch phosphate esters as an expansion and/or texture aid in food or industrial products. The invention further provides the formulations and improved expanded products containing starch phosphate esters, p... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6331272 | Method and membrane system for sterilizing and preserving liquids using carbon dioxide Microorganisms are destroyed and enzymes can be inactivated in liquids, such as juices for example, by continuously flowing the liquid and continuously flowing pressurized dense CO2 along flow paths which are separated by membrane having minute... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6303172 | Method of treating commercial grade products to remove undesirable odors and flavors A method of treating antimicrobial products, dairy products, pharmaceutical products and other products having offensive tastes or odors to remove the off-odors and off-tastes from the products. The method involves exposing a selected commercial grade pro... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6278008 | Fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine, and uses thereof Disclosed are a fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine containing more than 70% of a fatty acid monoester which is defined by a specified analysis method, a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the preparation of a highly-purified ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6274186 | Method for cleaning items in particular filters, used during foodstuff production The invention relates to a method for cleaning apparatus used during the production of foodstuffs, in particular the filtration thereof, wherein this apparatus is contacted after use with a cleaning system based on the combination of a cyclic nitroxyl com... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6274185 | Method of controlling browning reactions using noble gases A method of controlling at least one browning reaction in a food, which entails effecting at least part of the reaction in the presence of at least one noble gas, a mixture of noble gases or a gaseous mixture containing at least one noble gas, thereby con... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6180146 | Process for reducing the oxidation of food products by electrochemical extraction of oxygen A process is provided for treating food products in order to reduce or eliminate the detrimental effects of the presence of oxygen in the atmosphere which is in contact with the products and, more particularly, the external surface of the products. A non-... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6120823 | Flavoring materials used in foodstuffs A foodstuff having selected flavorant/antimicrobial compounds in an amount sufficient to result in a microbiologically stable foodstuff.... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6074679 | Stabilized liquid smoke compositions and methods of manufacturing the same Stabilized, dilutable liquid smoke compositions are disclosed. The stabilized liquid smoke compositions contain a liquid smoke composition, an inorganic salt, and, optionally, an inorganic mineral acid, preferably phosphoric acid, such that the weight rat... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6033717 | Method for preservation under pressure Method for substantially decreasing the viability of microorganism and deactivating enzymes in a contaminated substance by exerting a high pressure the substance. The substance is conducted in a steady flow through and open narrow tube while the pressure ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6027751 | Method for preparing shelf-stable, tomato-based food products Disclosed is a method for preparing temperature-sensitive, shelf-stable, high-acid or acidified, tomato-based food products. From about 0.000125% to about 0.00125% nisin, and in preferred embodiments from about 0.00025% to about 0.0005% nisin, based on th... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6024998 | Process for the removal of undesired lipophilic contaminations and/or residues, which are contained in beverages or in vegetable preparations A process for the removal of undesired lipophilic contaminations and/or residues, which are contained in beverages or in vegetable preparations. The process comprises a first step in which a beverage or vegetable preparation is mixed with a lipophilic pha... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6001406 | Method for stabilizing a beverage containing haze causing substances The present invention relates to a method for the removal of polyphenols and proteins simultaneously from a beverage by contacting the beverage with an ion exchanger that is capable of adsorbing both types of substances. The characteristic feature of the ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5972329 | Fixative polymers An improved hydrocarbon tolerant, aerosol hair spray resin composition includes a fixative polymer which is a tetrapolymer consisting essentially of (1) vinyl acetate, (2) vinyl neodecanoate or vinyl neononanoate, (3) monoisobutyl maleate and (4) N-t-buty... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5906848 | Process for the removal of undesired contaminations and/or residues contained in beverages or in vegetable preparation A process for the removal of undesired lipophilic contaminations and/or residues, which are contained in beverages or in vegetable preparations. The process comprises a first step in which a beverage or vegetable preparation is mixed with a lipophilic pha... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5900435 | Composition, food product and uses of 3-guanidinopropionic acid The present invention provides a new composition, food product and uses for a known compound. More particularly, the present invention provides a new pharmaceutical composition containing 3-guanidinopropionic acid and a method of using 3-guanidinopropioni... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5885638 | Adsorbent, process for producing the same, and method of treating fruit juice An adsorbent is described, which has a pore structure suitable for the selective and efficient removal of bitter components from fruit juice, and which does not contain ionic functional groups or the like in the structure thereof and can be easily handle,... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5869123 | System for processing liquid foodstuff or liquid medicine with a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide A method of continuously de-activating enzymes, sterilizing or deodorizing a liquid material such as liquid foodstuff or liquid medicine with a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide. The method includes the following steps: 1) the liquid material is conti... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858443 | Process for effecting microbial control and reducing slime growth on hard surfaces in food processing equipment using inline ozonation The invention relates to treatment of aqueous streams and aqueous systems with ozone. The aqueous stream comprises a closed loop system providing transport from a production locus to a processing locus for a variety of products. The aqueous stream can con... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5820905 | Antifoaming agent and canned drink using the same An antifoaming agent which comprises, as the main component, one or more polyglycerol fatty acid esters having a specific degree of polymerization of polyglycerol, specific fatty acid types and a specific saponification value, as well as a canned drink co... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5811313 | Identification test for highly refined sesame oil A method for confirming the presence of highly refined sesame oil in pharmaceuticals. By extracting, concentrating and detecting sesamin and epi-sesamin, through the method disclosed in the present invention, highly refined sesame oil can be identified. T... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5798221 | Method for the conditioning of liquid samples A method is disclosed for conditioning samples (of e.g. milk or meat) containing fat globules and somatic cells and/or protein particles before they are subjected to fluorescence measurements in order to determine the bacterial content, as well as methods... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5753283 | Method for stabilizing rice bran and rice bran products A process for stabilizing rice bran containing protein and a naturally occurring lipase enzyme that causes rancidity. The rice bran is treated with an antilipase enzyme, preferably a nonspecific protease of plant or fungal origin. Treatment with the antil... | 05/19/1998 |
