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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178150 | Water containing soluble fiber A water-like fluid containing safe water and a significant quantity of soluble dietary fiber. The resulting solution is generally optically clear and has physical properties similar to potable water. The fluid is intended as a replacement for bottled, or other water... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158183 | Unsaturated acids for fading protection of colors derived from natural sources used in beverage products A beverage product that includes water, a color derived from natural sources, and a compound in an effective amount to inhibit fading of the color derived from natural sources. The compound is an unsaturated acid, and may be selected from the group consisting of mal... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8133525 | Liquid flow control and beverage preparation apparatuses, methods and systems Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modu... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128978 | Method for preventing off-flavor in beverage composition A beverage composition is disclosed that comprises a mixture of a protein hydrolysate and vitamin B2, and also contains an amount of ascorbic acid sufficient to prevent the generation of an off-flavor when the mixture is exposed to light. The off-flavor generated up... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8084073 | Anisic acid modified steviol glycoside sweetened beverage products Taste of a non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener is improved by using anisic acid in an amount sufficient to mask the metallic aftertaste of the non-nutritive steviol glycoside sweetener when the sweetener is contained in a beverage, beverage concentrate or syru... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8029846 | Beverage products Beverage products and methods for making the same are disclosed. The beverage products comprise a non-nutritive sweetener comprising rebaudioside A and at least one of tagatose, and erythritol, and an acidulant comprising lactic, tartaric, and citric acids. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021708 | Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a f... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8007851 | Buffered tea-milk compositions and associated beverages and methods for preparing same A beverage composition includes water, milk solids, a tea material, and a pH buffer that itself includes a lactate salt and a carbonate salt. The pH buffer reduces or eliminates precipitation of milk protein when dissolved milk solids are mixed with acidic tea compo... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972644 | Bottleable green tea beverage With the object of providing a bottleable green tea beverage for selling hot, a bottleable green tea beverage was prepared, which is a bottleable green tea beverage containing a green tea extract obtained by extracting green tea leaves, wherein the content in epigal... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7883733 | Method of making a beverage from powdered material in a sealed capsule In a process employing a coffee machine, a sealed capsule is fed with a certain amount of axial clearance into a cup aligned along a horizontal axis with a pressurized-hot-water sprinkler, and is moved towards the sprinkler to press an annular flange of the sealed c... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879383 | Rosemary herbal beverage powder and process The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a readily reconstitutable herbal beverage concentrate in powder form. The process in particular, describes the method of preparation of herbal beverage concentrate from rosemary using a set of unit op... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7851006 | Taste potentiator compositions and beverages containing same The present invention relates to oral compositions and beverage products, which include taste potentiators to enhance the perception of active substances contained therein. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7833560 | Beverage derived from the extract of coffee cherry husks and coffee cherry pulp A beverage formulation having a beverage having caffeine wherein the beverage contains caffeine levels in the range of about 0.07 to about 0.30 mg/ml, being optically clear, and having an added aroma; and wherein the beverage comprises an extract that is derived fro... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7824725 | Methods for extending the shelf life of partially solidified flowable compositions The present disclosure relates a method for extending a shelf life of at least one packaged composition within a consumer accessible cooling device adapted to cool the at least one packaged composition to a composition temperature which is a first supercooled temper... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815958 | Carotenoids color emulsion preparation The present invention provides a carotenoids color preparation which itself has a high emulsion stability, so that there are no problems such as precipitation of an insoluble matter or neck ring formation even when this preparation is used in water-based products. T... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7754269 | Flavored sugarcane juice in aseptic unit packs The present invention provides a method wherein flavored sugarcane juice containing 18-20% soluble solids and can be preserved after suitable dilution in aseptic unit packs. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7754270 | Beverage powder A beverage powder which is able to progressively increase the viscosity of liquids. The beverage powder contains particles of a gelatinised cereal fraction containing β-glucan. The particles have a particle size of less than about 350 μm. When dissolved in liquid ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7744943 | Edible mix and method of making the same An edible mix includes granulated lemon juice solids, granulated citric acid or granulated malic acid, and encapsulated natural lemon oil. In one embodiment, the edible mix also includes granulated maltodextrin, granulated ascorbic acid, and granulated lactose. In o... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740893 | Sports drink composition for enhancing glucose uptake into the muscle and extending endurance during physical exercise The present invention provides for a nutritional composition in a dry powder form or a liquid drink form for optimizing muscle performance during exercise. The nutritional composition includes carbohydrate and protein in a ratio, in the range of 2.8 to 4.2 parts of ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7678403 | Whole grain non-dairy milk production, products and use A method comprising selection of unbroken whole grain rice that are first washed, or whole grain corn that is first reduced in size, and then making an aqueous slurry that is subsequently wet milled to release all the protein, fat, fiber, and starch components norma... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7658963 | Compositions for foods, process for producing the same and functional foods and drinks containing the same Black currant anthocyanin-containing compositions for foods comprising 1 to 25% by weight of black currant anthocyanin on the basis of solid matters; a process for producing a black currant anthocyanin-containing composition for foods characterized by purifying and ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7651717 | Beverage The present invention provides a beverage comprising: (a) 0.05 to 10% by weight (wt %) of a chlorogenic acids family mixture comprising isochlorogenic acids(s) family wherein the weight content of said isochlorogenic acid(s) ranges from 1/20 to 1/3 of the total ingr... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7651718 | Method for preparing consumable vending machine beverage A device (e.g., a vending machine) and method for preparing a consumable beverage include mixing an agglomerated natural milk powder having a scorched particle mass not greater than fifteen milligrams with hot water to produce the consumable beverage. The hot water ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7582324 | Proficiency beverage A hypotonic performance beverage features the use of a polyglucoside having a molecular weight within a range from about 3140 to about 3760, said beverage having a pH within a range from about 3.2 to about 3.5. Such acidity measurement is conventially made using a g... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7572474 | Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides in formula-fed infants The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a f... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7553509 | Isomaltulose-containing instant beverage powder The present invention relates to instant beverage powders, in particular aromatized or nonaromatized instant black tea powders, instant green tea powders, or instant Oolong tea powders, aromatized or nonaromatized instant herbal tea powders and instant fruit tea pow... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7534462 | Beverage thickener system, beverage and method The present invention relates to an improved beverage thickener system and beverage which achieve desired perceived viscosity levels and mouthfeel with reduced amounts of thickener while improving the mouthfeel characteristics of the beverage. The beverage and bever... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7422764 | Matrix-forming composition containing pectin A liquid edible composition with a pH of more than 6, a viscosity below 600 mPas at a shear rate of 100s-1 and 20° C., and a viscosity of at least 125% of the aforementioned viscosity at a pH below 5 and a temperature of 37° C., the composition comprising at least... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422763 | Acid controlled induced viscosity fiber system and uses thereof The present invention relates generally to a method of blunting the postprandial glycemic response to a meal by feeding an acid controlled induced viscosity fiber system. The first component of the induced viscosity fiber system is anionic soluble fiber. The second ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422761 | In-line process for preparing calcium-supplemented juice beverages A process is provided for fortifying a juice beverage with calcium. Fruit juices, including citrus juices, can be fortified. Serial in-line mixers deposit sources of calcium and acid separately into a flow of the juice. An upstream in-line mixer adds a calcium sourc... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416756 | Process for the recovery of a phytolipid composition Disclosed is a process for the recovery of a phytolipid composition from a vegetable oil by-product. The phytolipid composition produced comprises squalene, phytosterols, mixed tocopherols and tocotrieneols, and vegetable wax and is useful as an emollient. The phyto... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7402327 | Use of surfactants to solubilize water-insoluble solids in beverages Surfactants are used in low concentrations in order to solubilize water-insoluble solids for inclusion in aqueous beverages. Beverage concentrates, beverage syrups and finished beverages, all of which contain surfactant and water-insoluble solids, are stable; the co... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393552 | Compositions comprising protein and fatty acid Described herein are compositions comprising defined protein and lipid components. In particular, the compositions comprise: (a) a protein component including a protein selected from whey, casein, and mixtures thereof; and ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7378122 | Tri-gum blend A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357955 | Acid beverage composition utilizing an aqueous protein component This invention is directed to an acid beverage composition having a pH of from 3.0 to 4.5 having (A) a hydrated protein stabilizing agent; (B) at least one flavoring material; and (C) a slurry of an aqueous protein material prepared by a process including preparing ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354607 | Drink containing ultrafine powder of ginseng and the method thereof The present invention relates to a method of preparation of a drink composition containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng, and more particularly, it relates to a health drink containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng ultrafinely pulverized by a suitable pulveriz... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335387 | Methods, capsule and apparatuses for the production of foamed drinks The invention provides a method for the preparation of a foamed drink comprising the steps of: providing a capsule containing a foamable ingredient; providing a receptacle positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule; injecting liquid into the capsule to mi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335389 | Beverages containing plant sterols The invention relates to a process for producing a substantially stable dispersion without manufacturing aids, where the dispersion consists essentially of a hydrophobic plant sterol and an aqueous material, wherein the plant sterol is selected from plant sterols an... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323205 | Production process of packaged green tea beverages A process is described for the production of a packaged green tea beverage containing non-polymer catechins at a concentration of 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %. According to the process, an aluminosilicate which has an iron release rate of not greater than 0.8 mg/kg to a catech... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323201 | Highly soluble form of tricalcium citrate, and methods of its making and use We report herein a composition comprising tricalcium citrate, wherein the tricalcium citrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 2-theta (2θ) values of about 8.236, about 16.02, about 17.97, about 19.75, about 21.42, about 25.74, and about 2... | 01/29/2008 |
