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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7989011 | Filtration of vegetable slurries Shown is a two stage filtration system for treatment of fibrous vegetable matter, particularly oilseed materials such as oil-extracted canola flakes to separate the low valued fibrous material from soluble material and small non-structural water-insoluble material o... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7413758 | Preparation of light stable hop products Disclosed are methods for the production of light stable hop products, useful for the brewing of beer or ale to be stored in clear or green glass containers, which beer or ale will not develop objectionable flavor as a result of exposure to light. Light stable hop p... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7374790 | Method of processing granulated soft-shelled turtle eggs A method to process soft-shelled turtle eggs into fine granules by rinsing and removing foreign matter from eggs, blending eggshells, and egg white and egg yolk; then having the harder eggshells separated from the softer mixture of egg white and yolk, and frozen to ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364765 | Process for defatting coconut meat During the defatting of coconut gratings from freshly harvested coconuts, the gratings are cooled to temperatures at which crystallization, i.e., solidification of the fat components occurs, before the coconut gratings are pressed. However, this temperature must not... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7303770 | Cancer chemoprotective food products Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mamma... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7273554 | Crossflow-filtration method for beverages The invention relates to a crossflow-filtration method for beverages, in particular beer, which comprises the following steps: a) the feed liquid is introduced into a filter module by means of a tangential flow through a filter membrane (6) in a first directi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7258887 | Preparation of light stable hops Disclosed are methods for the production of light stable hops, useful for the brewing of beer or ale to be stored in clear or green glass containers, which beer or ale will not develop objectionable flavor as a result of exposure to light. Light stable hops are prep... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7217435 | Cherry nutraceutical A concentrated cherry nutraceutical is prepared by extracting cherry juice from cherries and repeatedly freezing the cherry juice and separating cherry juice of increased concentration while maintaining the juice at freezing conditions. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208181 | Isolation of polyphenolic compounds from fruits or vegetables utilizing sub-critical water extraction Anthocyanins, other flavonoids and related polyphenolic compounds are extracted from fruits or highly pigmented garden vegetables and their by-products using subcritical water with or without a secondary cosolvent. This method has the advantages of being relatively ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7156016 | Juice extractor with integral juice manifold and cup bridge A juice extractor and associated method includes an extractor frame, extractor cup mounted for movement within the extractor frame and a cup bridge mounted within the extractor frame. A juice manifold is integral with the cup bridge for receiving juice during extrac... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157109 | Natural re-hydrating and energizing beverage based on coconut water, fruit juices and incorporated nutritive components A natural re-hydrating and energizing beverage based on coconut water, fruit juices and incorporated nutritive components, to produce a natural isotonic beverage with a striking or gasified aspect in a mixture of coconut water, concentrated fruit juices (pineapple, ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144593 | Deodorized colorant of brassicaceae plant A colorant of a plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae which has no or significantly reduced smell originating in the Brassicaceae plant, a colorant formulation containing this colorant, and a process for producing the odorless or almost odorless colorant of the... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141261 | Production of pectin from soybeans A novel process for extracting pectin from waste hull/hypocotyl streams during soybean processing is shown. Chemical extracting agents in addition to or in conjunction with heat and agitation are used to extract pectin from the waste streams. The pectin is then prec... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115295 | Methods of preparing corn fiber oil and of recovering corn aleurone cells from corn fiber A method for preparing corn fiber oil involving separating corn fiber from corn kernels (e.g., by a wet milling process), drying the corn fiber, grinding the dried corn fiber to produce ground corn fiber having a particle size of less than about 100 microns, combini... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112688 | Soybean oil process A solvent extraction free, caustic refining free, process for producing refined soybean oil from soybeans includes the steps of heating cleaned, cracked and dehulled soybeans at a temperature of from 220° F. to 600° F. for from 45 to 60 minutes; mechanically press... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108883 | Procedure to obtain a product consisting in a partially low-fat flour with a high content of stabilized, polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially Ω A procedure which comprises a second step of pressing of the Salvia Hispanica L. seeds with temperature control modifying the ratio between the polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants contained as well as obtaining an expeller. The procedure compr... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108887 | Juice processing incorporating resin treatment Juices are processed to remove naturally occurring components which detract from the quality of the fruit juice. Such components are removed by contacting the juice with an adsorptive rein in order to provide an enhanced fruit juice supply. Preferred juices are citr... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094433 | Composition for domestic livestock grafting and method of making and using A composition for domestic livestock grafting for application to a prospective mother and a juvenile animal to be cared for by the prospective mother to mask the natural scents of the prospective mother and the juvenile animal to induce acceptance of the juvenile an... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7074251 | Malt extract or spent grain liquor based fertilizer This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent gr... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074451 | System and method for producing concentrated food products with fractionation concentration An improved processing method and system for producing tomato paste and other food products affected by viscosity. Tomatoes are processed into tomato juice. The juice is provided to a decanter that separates or fractionates the juice into two portions—a thicker, m... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7060313 | Citrus peel processing system and method A method and system for processing citrus peel to produce food grade products and environmentally safe liquid discharge, by cutting mixing, heating, separating, pressing and drying the citrus peel. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037539 | Nutritious strawberry fruit juice drink and method of making the same A strawberry juice drink is described along with a method of producing the drink. The drink is made solely from strawberries without being blended with other fruit or fruit flavorings. A blend of strawberries having a Brix reading above 6.5° is pureed and filtered ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022349 | Antihistamine composition An extraction process and composition produced thereby for use as an antihistamine is disclosed. The composition comprises an extraction of Loranthus, which is derived from a species of Loranthus known to possess quantities of quercetin and avicularin,... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022370 | Method for preparing improved soybean products A method is provided for producing an improved soybean product for use in food applications. The process enables the efficient denaturation of undesirable soy enzymes and removal of oligosaccharides from soybeans, preferably whole soybeans, without the development o... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7005154 | Dietary fiber, process for preparing it, and augmented dietary fiber from almond hulls Dietary fiber derived from almond hulls (the dried mesocarp of the senescent almond) enhanced by the treatment with yeasts to remove sugars. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998466 | Process for extracting flax protein concentrate from flax meal A process for extracting flax protein concentrate from flax meal is disclosed wherein flax meal is added to an aqueous acidic solution to form a first mixture having a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction containing water soluble-carbohydrates. The mixture is sepa... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6996917 | Two stage apparatus for desolventizing food grain meal A desolventizing system for removing solvent from a quantity of solvent-laden particles such as flakes comprises first and second desolventizer units, each having an inlet port for receiving solvent-laden particles, an outlet port for discharging at least partially ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6924381 | Modified physical refining of soybean oil A solvent extraction free, process for producing refined soybean oil that is high in calcium and/or magnesium is described in which mechanically extracted crude soybean oil is subjected to a two-stage process to separate hydratable and nonhydratable phospholipids. I... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923112 | Juice extractor including cutter components for enhanced quality and yield performance and associated methods A juice extractor includes first and second cups being relatively movable along a reciprocal path of travel to compress fruit therebetween during juice extraction. The extractor also includes a first cylindrical cutting blade within a first cup bore in spaced relati... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916425 | Mashing process Specification discloses the use of a dynamic cross-flow filtration system for the filtration of mash. Also disclosed are a mashing process, wherein mash is filtered and wort is obtained, and a process for the preparation of beer, as well as apparatuses and devices f... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6890574 | Clear tomato concentrate as a taste enhancer The present invention relates to a taste enhancer comprising clear tomato concentrate. The present invention also relates to a method of enhancing the flavor of foods comprising adding a clear tomato concentrate to the food in an amount sufficient to enhance the fla... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6824811 | Concentrate of triterpenes The invention concerns concentrates of ursolic acid or its salts and oleanoic acid, wherein (i) ursolic acid and oleanoic acid or its salts are present in an total amount for the two of more than 22 wt %, preferably 30 to 65 wt % | 11/30/2004 |
| 6800317 | Phytosterol compositions This invention relates to phytosterols and phytostanols, in particular to fatty acid esters of phytosterols and phytostanols with a specified fatty acid composition. The invention further relates to methods for preparation of the phytosterol and phytostanol esters a... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6783785 | Ready-to-dilute sugarcane juice beverage powder and a process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a ready-to-dilute sugarcane juice beverage powder and a process for preparing the same and more particularly, the present invention describes a ready-to-dilute sugarcane juice beverage powder containing 80 to 95% by wt. dry sugarcane... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6767999 | Anthocyantin coloring agent and method for the production thereof from organic matter Anthocyanic colorant made of vegetable primary material and process for its production relate to food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and textile industry and may be used in production of alcoholic and soft drinks, confectionery, products made of sour milk, in coloring of... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6753029 | Soybean oil process A solvent extraction free, caustic refining free, process for producing refined soybean oil from soybeans is described in which soybeans, after cleaning, cracking and dehulling, are crushed in less than 60 seconds while heating the soybeans to a frictionally generat... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740342 | Separating and recovering components from plants A method for separating cytosolic and parenchyma components from vegetable material comprising fiberizing the vegetable material by means of a pulp or paper mill refiner is disclosed. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6737089 | Morinda citrifolia (Noni) enhanced animal food product The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Morinda Citrifolia, or Noni, from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Noni to the animal food product of the present invention serves to p... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6723355 | Method for extracting fruit and vegetable juices A method for extracting fruit or vegetable juices, the steps comprising: grinding one of fruits and vegetables to obtain a mash; adding peel components to the mash; and juicing the mash. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6703055 | Wine fermentation cap management and pomace removal A wine fermentation device for fermenting wine, and skins, seeds and stems which form a cap. The device includes a tank having cylindrical walls, an axis and a bottom. One or more optional interior baffles may be provided. At least one drain is located at... | 03/09/2004 |
