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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114458 | Methods of making beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present application are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114459 | Methods of making beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present application are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114457 | Methods of making beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present application are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8039036 | Preparation of a beverage suitable for consumption A method for the preparation of a beverage suitable for consumption such as, for instance, cappuccino, wherein use is made of at least one extraction pad (44) at least filled with a product to be extracted such as ground coffee (45), and at least one a... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7285300 | Roasting system An apparatus and method of roasting foodstuff such as coffee beans employ a roasting chamber for roasting the beans. An air circulation system operatively coupled with the chamber flows heated air over the beans and thereby roasts the beans, and an air cleaning arra... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282225 | Composition and methods for improving retinal health The present invention relates to a nutritional dietary supplement composition comprising a combination of effective amounts of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, antioxidants, natural herbal extracts in an inert stabilizing carrier, which stabilizes and or enhances vi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7182972 | Water-soluble bean-based extracts This invention relates to a water-soluble bean-based extract including one or more isoflavone glycosides. Also INCLUDED is a method of preparing such a water-soluble bean-based extract. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7105194 | Organoleptic compositions: use of 3-mercapto alkanoic acid esters as flavor ingredients The present invention relates to flavor or fragrance composition comprising at least one compound of the formula 1 or a precursor thereof, wherein R1 represents a branched or unbranched alkyl, alkenyl or alkadien... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087258 | Roasting of ground seeds for alimentary use A process for producing roasted coffee or a surrogate thereof in powder form from seeds obtained from the fruits of coffee plants, or seeds of barley, rye, oats, and wheat, wherein a powder obtained by grinding said seeds is dried to a moisture content of 5 to 10% a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074443 | Vented can overcap Packaging for a can containing ground roasted coffee packed under atmospheric pressure and having a flexible peel-off lid which is vented to allow the escape of a buildup of carbon dioxide gases. A spacing structure prevents the vent valve in the lid from being clos... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7033623 | Mineral absorption enhancer Provided is a mineral absorption enhancing method comprising administering an effective amount of a green coffee bean extract. The present invention can relieve mineral deficiency by using a mineral absorption enhancer which is excellent in safety and has an ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6964789 | Soluble powder for espresso type beverage The present invention relates to a soluble coffee beverage powder, which, upon the addition of water, forms a coffee beverage having a foamed upper surface such that substantially all of the foam is made up of bubbles having a diameter in the range of 0.05 to 0.5 mm... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6783791 | Coffee compositions comprising processed coffee grounds Shown is a composition for preparing fresh brewed coffee beverages wherein the composition includes processed coffee grounds (PCGs) that are described in the specification. In particular, the composition includes processed coffee grounds and roasted and ground coffe... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6669979 | Method for promoting extraction of beneficial compounds into beverages naturally containing same, and for extending the duration of freshness of coffee A process for increasing the levels of polyphenolic acid release into coffee which is brewed from beans which are bathed in an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution shortly after roasting. The same process is applied to other polyphenolics containing bevera... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6569486 | Macchiato coffee concentrate system A beverage system for providing a coffee beverage is described which contains a coffee base concentrate and an aromatized soluble coffee creamer. The coffee base concentrate has a soluble coffee solids concentration of at least about 10% by weight and is ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6514552 | Method for keeping roast coffee bean freshness Roast coffee bean freshness is maintained by storing just roasted beans in a sealed container having much less than 1.0% oxygen therein. Storage of roasted coffee at very low temperatures (less than -40 degrees F. (-40 degrees C.)) also preserves the fres... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6340491 | Free flowing fat compositions Free flowing fat compositions with high levels of triglycerides, containing long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids comprise: (1) a blend of fats (A) and (B) in a weight ration 90:10 to 10:90; (2) 0-95 wt. % of a filler material, wherein fat A is a fat wi... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6277428 | Beverage beans and methods for their manufacture and use The invention provides a way for people to enjoy the ritual of selecting beans and grinding the beans to make them available for brewing. In one exemplary embodiment, a pelletized food product is provided which comprises a beverage base which includes ind... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6235317 | Additive for stimulants An additive for stimulants, useful in particular to reduce the health-damaging effects of coffee beverages, contains one or several vitamins, dandelion root extract, and, if required, one or several mineral salts. The additive characterized in that it con... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6207203 | Fortified coffee drink In general this invention relates to a powder composition that provides a low fat vitamin and mineral fortified coffee drink when reconstituted with water. The nutritional composition being in the form of a soluble powder containing an instant coffee comp... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6207211 | Roasted coffee and coffee roasting method A two stage coffee roasting process includes a first stage, green coffee beans are roasted for 5-15 minutes to a roast color of 30-50 Lu. In a second stage, the beans are further roasted for 1/2-31/2 minutes to a roast color of 4-19 Lu. The roasted beans ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6165518 | Free flowing fat compositions Free flowing fat compositions with high levels of triglycerides, containing long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids comprise: (1) a blend of fats (A) and (B) in a weight ration 90:10 to 10:90; (2) 0-95 wt. % of a filler material, wherein fat A is a fat wi... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6102213 | Beverage filter for reducing coffee acidity A method of brewing coffee having reduced acidity is described. In the method, an acid-neutralizing composition comprising calcium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and potassium chloride is utilized to produce a brewed coffee having a ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6093436 | Beverage antioxidant system An antioxidant system for beverages, particularly coffee beverages. The antioxidant system is made up of glucose oxidase, a glucose oxidase substrate and an inorganic oxygen scavenger. The beverages have improved aroma and flavor.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6090431 | Beverage beans and methods for their manufacture and use The invention provides a way for people to enjoy the ritual of selecting beans and grinding the beans to make them available for brewing. In one exemplary embodiment, a pelletized food product is provided which comprises a beverage base which includes ind... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6068871 | Beverage preparation from a substance compacted into a cake and contained in a sachet A powdered substance, which is suitable for preparation of a beverage with an extraction fluid, is extracted for preparation of a beverage. The substance which is compacted in a form of a cake, is contained within a sachet between two sachet sheets which,... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6039996 | Acid-neutralizing additive for roasting coffee The present invention includes a process and composition for reducing acidity in beans. The composition of the present invention may be sprayed onto the beans, or alternatively, the beans may be dipped in the composition to effectively reduce the acidity ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6036984 | Complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6025000 | Beverage preparation from a substance compacted into a cake A powdered substance, which is suitable for preparation of a beverage with an extraction fluid and which is compacted in a form of a cake, is extracted for preparation of a beverage. The compacted substance cake is contained within a sachet between two sa... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6004593 | Coffee flavoring method Coffee of a generic flavor coming from the natural coffee bean is brewed and custom flavored in a method having the steps of (1) brewing the coffee in a brew chamber and passing the coffee through a filter to produce filtered filtrate of the brewed coffee... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5993877 | Method of manufacturing coffee extract allowing long-term preservation It is the object of the present invention to provide a coffee extract manufacturing method which prevents deterioration of flavor and precipitation in the coffee extract during long-term preservation and also keeps a sealed container filled with the coffe... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5980965 | Coffee brewing method A method and system for brewing a desired volume of coffee at a selected brew time, in which a volume of water corresponding to the desired volume of coffee is heated and directed into contact with coffee grounds in a brewing chamber. Contact between at l... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5972409 | Soluble instant coffee prepared from extract obtained from green coffee A soluble coffee is prepared from ground green coffee which is extracted with water, the green extract obtained is dried and green powder obtained by drying is passed into and through a twin-screw extruder, and while the powder is passed through the extru... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5958497 | Chicory extract powder products and extract production processes and apparatus A water-soluble carmelized chicory product has a composition which includes, by weight, an inulin content between 40% and 65%, a reducing sugar content between 4% and 10% and a combination of fructose and glucose of less than 5% and which provides a depth... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5939121 | Process of making a fast roasted coffee providing increased brew strength and darker cup color with desirable brew acidity Roast and ground or flaked coffee products which provide more brew strength and cup color at lower levels of brews solids. These coffee products include darker fasted roasted coffee that is predominantly high acidity-type coffee that provide, when brewed ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5922384 | Aromatization of soluble beverages A process for incorporating an aroma-containing substrate into a soluble beverage powder in a filling machine in which the soluble beverage powder is filled into containers. The soluble beverage powder is introduced into the filling machine and caused to ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5904948 | Method for manufacturing a balanced, nutritionally complete coffee composition A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5897903 | Coffee extraction process A process for the counter-current extraction of soluble coffee solids. Soluble coffee solids are extracted from roast and ground coffee in a first extraction stage using a primary extraction liquid at a temperature of 80° C. to 160° C. Then soluble coff... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5888549 | Coffee and process for the production thereof Roasted coffee with an increased chlorogenic acid content of more than 2.8% by weight or instant coffee powder with an increased chlorogenic acid content of more than 8.5% by weight have a better compatibility. The increased chlorogenic acid content is ac... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5882717 | Soluble espresso coffee The present invention is directed to a process for making a soluble espresso coffee powder with improved in-cup foam comprising the steps of: (1) foaming the coffee extract by gas injection; (2) homogenizing the foamed extract of step(l) to reduce gas bubble size t... | 03/16/1999 |
