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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110238 | Drink-treatment method which is used to increase the sweetness thereof and compound to be added to a drink in order to increase the sweetness of same The disclosed embodiments concern a processing method for a beverage destined for human or animal consumption with the aim of increasing the sweetness of said beverage, characterized in that a yeast preparation inerted by enzymatic and/or physical-chemical treatment... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7364763 | Method for selective delivery of lipid-soluble antioxidants into the polar lipid fraction of a food product The invention relates to methods of reducing oxidation in foods by selectively adding one or more antioxidants to the polar lipid fraction of a food product. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7282523 | Pharmaceutical compositions useful in prevention and treatment of beta-amyloid protein-induced disease The invention provides methods for treating beta-Amyloid protein-induced disease, pharmaceutical compositions and compounds useful for the same, and the use of these compounds for the manufacture of a medicament for treating the same. More particularly, the inventio... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7252845 | Synergistic compositions containing aromatic compounds and terpenoids present in Alpinia galanga Novel compositions of matter containing aromatic compounds and terpenoids which are present in and may preferably be derived from the plant Alpinia galanga (Zingiberaceae) show synergistic effects with respect to immunomodulation, and they significantly suppr... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7223426 | System and method for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate The present invention is related to a device and method for dispensing dual component liquids or concentrates packaged in separate containers to provide protection from effects such as oxidation and moisture loss. The liquids or concentrates can be dispensed through... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223432 | Polymeric antioxidants Antioxidant polymers of the present invention comprise repeat units that include one or both of Structural Formulas (I) and (II): wherein: R is —H or a substituted or unsubsti... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7205151 | Complex mixtures exhibiting selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 A novel formulation is provided that serves to specifically inhibit the COX-2 mediated inflammatory response in animals. The formulation comprises an effective amount of component I selected from the group consisting of alpha acids and beta acids and an effective am... | 04/17/2007 |
| 6504048 | Flavorant compositions The invention is related to a flavorant composition containing 1'-acetoxychavicol acetate and 1'-acetoxyeugenol acetate derivatives thereof as well as a flavorant acceptable carrier. The flavorant composition may be used for flavoring foods, beverages or ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6399119 | Process for obtaining improved structure build-up of baked products A process for obtaining improved structure build-up of baked products includes the steps of incorporating a sufficient amount of exopolysaccharides into a dough to show a rise in viscosity with time and thereafter maintaining the achieved viscosity. New d... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6362167 | Method of blocking free radical processes which result in mediated pathology without deleterious pro-oxidant side reactions A method of blocking free radical processes in an animal which result in mediated pathology without deleterious pro-oxidant side reactions which comprises administering an extract of the fruit of the Emblica officinalis plant to effect such advantageous r... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6265611 | Hydroxymandelic acid amides of phenolic amines The present invention relates to hydroxymandelic acid amides of phenolic amines which can be used as antioxidants or as free-radical scavengers, particularly in the cosmetic or dermatological field, in foods and in cosmetic and dermatological compositions... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6203839 | Flavorant compositions The invention is related to a flavorant composition containing 1'-acetoxychavicol acetate and 1'-acetoxyeugenol acetate derivatives thereof as well as a flavorant acceptable carrier. The flavorant composition may be used for flavoring foods, beverages or ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6147237 | Mild refining of triglyceride oil Process for refining a triglyceride oil comprising stripping a triglyceride oil with an inert gas, characterized in that the refining process further comprises the preceding exposure of the triglyceride oil to an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid. Hydrope... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6117365 | Phenolic acid amides of hydroxy-substituted benzylamines The invention relates to specific phenolic acid amides of hydroxy-substituted benzylamines of the formula I ##STR1## to a process for their preparation and to their use as antioxidants or as free-radical scavengers, in particular in the cosmetic or d... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5985338 | Plant protein for nutritional products and method of making same The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion ex... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5958479 | Antioxidant/desiccant packet and method for use thereof An antioxidant composition which utilizes a desiccant carrier impregnated with a suitable fat soluble antioxidant is conveniently contained within a vapor permeable housing to prevent homogeneous mixing thereof with a stored product when the composition i... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5804234 | Plant protein for nutritional products and method of making same The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion ex... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5780086 | Color and shelf stable beverage compositions containing tea extract The present invention relates to color and shelf stable beverage compositions comprising: a) from about 0.4% to about 1.5% tea extract wherein the level of caffeine is from about 0.85% to about 3.2%; and the tea solids content is from about 12% to about 6... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5726034 | Aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein extract and protein material, and high genistein and daidzein content materials and process for producing the same An aglucone is isoflavone enriched vegetable protein extract and protein material are provided, as well as a high genistein content material and a high daidzein content material. Isoflavone conjugates in a vegetable material are converted to isoflavone gl... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5695797 | Coextruded pet food product A composite, co-extruded food product has an outer casing and an inner filling. The outer casing is based upon a textured meat or textured fish and has a moisture content of between 20% and 40%. The filling ingredient represents between 30% and 40% of the... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5616360 | Method for processing fresh melons A method for processing melons provides greatly enhanced shelf life and maintains excellent quality of melon products so that they are suitable for human consumption. The harvested fresh melons are cooled to a temperature of approximately 36° F. before t... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5547688 | Method for feeding an animal ubidecarenone to prevent discoloration of meat and fish A method for maintaining the freshness of meat, fish or processed food made from meat or fish, comprising treating it with ubidecarenone to prevent discoloration thereof. The freshness thereof can be also maintained by giving ubidecarenone to an animal be... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5540942 | Method for preventing discoloration of meat and fish A method for maintaining the freshness of meat, fish or processed food made from meat or fish, comprising treating it with ubidecarenone to prevent discoloration thereof. The freshness thereof can be also maintained by giving ubidecarenone to an animal be... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5455052 | Process for producing a more stable malt beverage Onset of oxidation flavor in a malt beverage is delayed by addition of a lactone to the malt beverage during the brewing process.... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5427806 | Process for making a stable green tea extract and product A process for the production of green tea extracts is disclosed comprising the steps of (a) extracting tea materials with an acidified aqueous solution comprising erythorbic acid or ascorbic acid and citric acid and mixtures thereof at specified ratios, (... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5384143 | Process for the production of canned coffee A process for the production of canned coffee, having the steps of: (1) preparing a cold extract of coffee by rapidly cooling a coffee extract at a temperature no higher than about 20° C.; (2) adding at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5352384 | Aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber The present invention relates to an aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber wherein a vegetable protein material is extracted to form a slurry of protein, fiber and glucone isoflavones. The pH of the slurry is adjusted to about 6 to 8 and the... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5320949 | Process for producing aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber The present invention relates to an aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber wherein a vegetable protein material is extracted to form a slurry of protein, fiber and glucone isoflavones. The pH of the slurry is adjusted to about 6 to 8 and the... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5314704 | Dehydrated meat product protected against oxidation Oxidation of cooked, dehydrated meat is inhibited by incorporating a combination of ascorbic acid and a Maillard meat flavor reaction product prepared from at least one reducing sugar and at least one sulfur-containing amino acid into the meat prior to de... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5296249 | 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... | 03/22/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5266344 | Method for making tetrahydrocurcumin and a substance containing the antioxidative substance tetrahydrocurcumin The present invention relates to a novel compound tetrahydrocurcumin and a substance containing the same, which are produced from curcumin or a substance containing it as a material. This substance has characteristic properties such as strong antioxidativ... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5258179 | Protection of a food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical product against oxidation Foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals containing a lipid susceptible to oxidation are protected from oxidation by incorporating an effective amount of a coenzyme Q in a lipid phase of the food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical. Ascorbic acid and a phospholipid m... | 11/02/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5116629 | Processed meat products containing fish oils stabilized with fructose Disclosed are processed meat food products, especially 1) sectioned and formed meat formulations, and 2) sausages, especially emulsion types, which contain nonhydrogenated fish oil yet which exhibit enhanced stability of the fish oil against flavor and ar... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5087469 | Coffee flavor enhancers Coffee flavor enhancers were obtained by passing an inert gas over ground fresh roasted coffee beans heated at a temperature of from about 150° F. to about 185° F. and by selective capture of the desirable flavor enhancers entrained in the gas stream. A... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5084294 | Culinary mixes for products prepared from batters and doughs with fish oils stabilized with fructose Disclosed are food products, especially culinary mixes and baked goods prepared therefrom which contain nonhydrogenated fish oil yet which exhibit enhanced stability of the fish oil against flavor and aroma degradation. The improved food products are stab... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5043100 | Process for manufacture of natural antioxidant products from tea and spent tea Superior oil-soluble antioxidants are produced by the vacuum steam distillation of alcohol extracts of spent black tea or spent green tea or even the tea itself.... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4963385 | Stabilized emulsions containing highly unsaturated oils Food emulsions containing highly unsaturated fatty acids or derivatives thereof are stabilized against oxidative attack upon the unsaturated components by using a stabilizer system in the water phase of the emulsion which comprises either a sugar or sugar... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4888133 | Antioxidant surfactants Antioxidant compositions are provided by compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is an alkylene radical containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and Y is a residue of L-ascorbic acid having the formula: ##STR2## or a residue of ... | 12/19/1989 |
