Non-dairy cheese compositions contain a maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of less than or equal to 5, a carrageenan containing from 25 to 150 mg/g of sodium and/or containing at least 40 wt. % of sodium (based on the total weight of cations), a natural source oil, salt, water, and optionally a starch. These compositions are non-dairy analogs of melting-style cheeses, such as cheddar and mozzarella.
The present invention relates to citrus pectin characterized by a low degree of methyl esterification yet a high intrinsic viscosity, a process for producing pectin using citrus peel and use of an enzyme endogenous to citrus peel to produce pectin.
C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
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A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkagesDerivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
Methods for pectin activation and pectin extraction, with high quality and efficiency, from plant-based materials that contain pectin are disclosed. A pectin-containing biomass material is first treated in hot, acidic aqueous alcohol with the objective of converting water-insoluble pectin into water-soluble pectin; the material after treatment is often referred to as an activated pectin-containing biomass material. Then, the activated pectin-containing biomass material is contacted with an aqueous media under controlled pH conditions to extract a water-soluble pectin component in high yield and pectin quality.
Methods for pectin activation and pectin extraction, with high quality and efficiency, from plant-based materials that contain pectin are disclosed. A pectin-containing biomass material is first treated in hot, acidic aqueous alcohol with the objective of converting water-insoluble pectin into water-soluble pectin; the material after treatment is often referred to as an activated pectin-containing biomass material. Then, the activated pectin-containing biomass material is contacted with an aqueous media under controlled pH conditions to extract a water-soluble pectin component in high yield and pectin quality.
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. The method includes (A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material including an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; (B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material comprising the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; and (C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture; wherein during the method the alcohol present in the mixture is at or greater than about 40 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions are also provided.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
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Chemical ingredients and specialty ingredients for use in
the manufacture of products for use in personal care,
consumer care, hygiene, enzymes, polymers, biopolymers,
polymer building blocks, additives, and intermediates.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
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Active chemical ingredients for use in the manufacture of products for use in personal care, consumer care, hygiene, and for use in manufacture of enzymes, polymers, biopolymers, polymer building blocks, additives, and intermediates; specialty ingredients, namely, citrus fiber, for use in the manufacture of products for use in personal care, consumer care, hygiene, and for use in the manufacture of enzymes, polymers, biopolymers, polymer building blocks, additives, and intermediates
Bacterial cellulose compositions contain a bacterial cellulose and a spacer compound, such as a maltodextrin, a sugar alcohol, or sucrose, at a weight ratio of spacer compound:bacterial cellulose from 20: 1 to 1 :5. Often, these compositions also contain a cellulose derivative, such as a carboxymethyl cellulose. These compositions can be dry, free-flowing powders that are easily dispersed in aqueous systems for use in food and beverage, personal care, and laundry detergent products.
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. These methods include A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material comprising an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material comprising the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding hydrochloric acid and/or sulfuric acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture. Alcohol is generally present in the mixture at an amount of greater than about 35 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions are also provided.
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Chemical ingredients and specialty ingredients for use in the manufacture of products for use in personal care, consumer care, hygiene, enzymes, polymers, biopolymers, polymer building blocks, additives, and intermediates.
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Dairy compositions can contain a salted cultured milk beverage, a high pH acidic milk beverage, a high protein acidic milk beverage, or a combination thereof, and a pectin characterized by a degree of esterification of 58-74 % and a degree of blockiness of 30-50 %. These dairy compositions maintain a stable and uniform single phase and are suitable for drinkable beverage application.
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Chemicals for use in industry; chemicals used in biochemical and chemical industry; chemical preparations for use in industry; citrus fiber for industrial purpose; chemical additives comprised of citrus fiber for use in the chemical and food industry; chemical additives comprised of fruit fiber containing pectin for industrial purpose; chemical additives comprised of fruit fiber containing pectin for use in the chemical and food industry; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of food; plant fiber for industrial purpose; chemical additives comprised of plant fiber for use in the chemical and food industry; chemical additives for use in the food manufacturing industry; pectin for the food industry; pectin for industrial purpose Fruit peels; fruit pulp; processed fruit, namely, citrus fiber; processed citrus fruit; processed fruit peel; processed fruit; processed fruit, namely, fruit fiber containing fruit pectin for culinary purposes; processed fruit, namely, fruit fiber; processed fruit, namely, plant fiber for foodstuff
The present invention relates to citrus pectin characterized by a low degree of methyl esterification yet a high intrinsic viscosity, a process for producing pectin using citrus peel and use of an enzyme endogenous to citrus peel to produce pectin.
A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkagesDerivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
A23L 33/125 - Modifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing carbohydrate syrupsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing sugarsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing sugar alcoholsModifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives containing starch hydrolysates
A61K 31/702 - Oligosaccharides, i.e. having three to five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. These methods include A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material comprising an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material comprising the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding hydrochloric acid and/or sulfuric acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture. Alcohol is generally present in the mixture at an amount of greater than about 35 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin- containing biomass compositions are also provided.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Cellulose. Non-medicated cosmetics containing chemicals components,
namely, perfumery and toiletry preparations such as body
care, hair care, sun care, dental care, and personal hygiene
preparations.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
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(1) Cellulose.
(2) Non-medicated cosmetics containing chemicals components, namely, perfumery and non-medicated toiletry preparations such as body care, hair care, sun care, dental care, and personal hygiene preparations namely, antiperspirants and deodorants for personal use, bath and shower gels, body soaps, deodorants for personal use, exfoliate creams, hand cleaners, liquid dentifrices, liquid soaps, non-medicated mouthwashes, shaving soap, skin care preparations, skin cleansers, tooth paste
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Cellulose Chemicals sold as components of non-medicated cosmetics, perfumery and non-medicated toiletry preparations such as body care, hair care, sun care, dental care, and personal hygiene preparations
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science; Chemicals used in the manufacture of personal care products such as cosmetics, soaps, dentifrices, deodorants, creams and lotions and mouthwash; Chemical ingredients used in the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations, essential oils.
The present invention relates to citrus pectin characterized by a low degree of methyl esterification yet a high intrinsic viscosity, a process for producing pectin using citrus peel and use of an enzyme endogenous to citrus peel to produce pectin.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry; chemicals used in biochemical
and chemical industry; chemical preparations for use in
industry; citrus fiber for industrial purpose; citrus fiber
for chemical and food industry; fruit fiber containing
pectin for industrial purpose; fruit fiber containing pectin
for chemical and food industry; chemical additives; chemical
additives for food; plant fiber for industrial purpose;
plant fiber for chemical and food industry; additives for
the food industry; pectin for the food industry; pectin for
industrial purpose. Fruit peels; fruit pulp; citrus fiber; processed citrus
fruit; processed fruit peel; processed fruit; fruit fiber
containing pectin; fruit fiber; plant fiber for foodstuff.
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(1) Pectin for the food industry; cellulose ethers for industrial purposes; chemical stabilizers for preserving foodstuffs; chemical additives for motor fuel; chemicals and chemical products for use in the manufacture of fragrances; chemical preparations for use in the manufacture of cosmetics; chemicals used as additives in the manufacture of foods; chemical preparations for the manufacture of paints; chemical preparations for the manufacture of pigments; polysaccharides for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; ferments for chemical purposes; emulsifiers for the manufacture of foods; emulsifiers for the manufacture of cosmetics; guar gum, locust bean gum, and alginate for the food industry
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03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Cellulose. Chemicals sold as components of non-medicated cosmetics,
perfumery and toiletry preparations such as body care, hair
care, sun care, dental care, and personal hygiene
preparations (terms considered too vague by the
International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common
Regulations).
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29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry; protein for human consumption in the nature of proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; protein for human consumption in the nature of proteins for the food industry; protein for human consumption in the nature of proteins for use in manufacture; fat substitutes, namely, pectin derivatives and whey for the food industry; plant fiber for foodstuff in the nature of plant extracts, namely, fruit peels and pulp used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; Food additives for food manufacturing in the nature of citrus fiber and fruit fiber derived from fruit peels and fruit pulp in the nature of dried citrus fruit peels and pulp in powdered form for use as a filler, for managing moisture content, for replacing fat, as a strengthening agent and as a thickener in food for human and animal consumption; food additives for food manufacturing in the nature of seaweed extracts for use in the manufacture of foods; food additives in the nature of fruit fiber for food manufacturing; food additives for food manufacturing in the nature of fruit fiber containing pectin Processed citrus fruit; fruit peels; fruit pulp; processed peels; processed fruit; whey; whey powdered milk; powdered milk; protein milk; fat substitutes, namely, whey and pectin derivatives for culinary purposes; seaweed extracts for food
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry; biological preparations for use in industry and/or science; citrus fiber for industrial purpose; citrus fiber for chemical and food industry; fruit fiber containing pectin for industrial purpose; fruit fiber containing pectin for chemical and food industry; chemical additives; additives for food; plant fiber for industrial purpose; plant fiber for chemical and food industry; pectin for the food industry; pectin for industrial purpose; cellulose ethers for industrial purposes; bacterial cellulose; cellulose and cellulose derivatives; gelling agents; fat substitutes for industrial use; synthetic thickeners used in manufacture; thickening agents used in industry; thickening agents being biochemical products for industrial use; chemical stabilizers; stabilizers for oil, paints; emulsifiers; surface active agents; emulsifying, dispersing, solubilising and wetting agents; additives for petrol, gasoline and motor fuels; chemicals for oils, fats and waxes; chemical reagents for use in the manufacturing of chemicals; chemicals and chemical preparations for use in the manufacture of fragrances, fragrance ingredients and fragrance compounds; chemicals for use in the manufacture of, in particular cosmetic and toilet preparations, air-freshening and deodorising preparations, oral care preparations, house-hold cleaners, deodorisers and disinfectants; chemical ingredients used to create or enhance the mouth feel, taste and texture of foods; chemicals for use in the manufacture and preservation of foods, food supplements and beverages; chemicals used as ingredients and additives in the manufacture of foods, food supplements and beverages; hydrocolloids, for use in the manufacture and preservation of food, food supplements and beverages; ether of cellulose, unprocessed; chemical preparations for the manufacture of paints; chemical preparations for the manufacture of pigments; chemical reagents [other than for medical or veterinary purposes]; textile-impregnating chemicals; water soluble polymers; polymers used in industry; food protein as a raw material; protein used in industry; polysaccharide used in fermentation, flavoring, preservatives and in binding; polysaccharide used in foodstuff; chemical preparation and materials for film, photography, printing and papermaking; chemical composition for use in construction; concrete preservatives; composition for the manufacture of ceramics and concrete; chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; ferments for chemical purposes; emulsifier and hydrocolloid blends, emulsifier and enzyme blends, stabiliser blends, gums, rhamsan gum, welan gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, diutan gum, gellan gum, xanthan gum, alginate, carrageenan for use in industry; protein for food for human consumption (raw material). Fruit peels; fruit pulp; processed citrus fiber consisting of peels, pulp and seeds; processed citrus fruit; processed fruit peels; processed fruit; processed fruit fiber consisting of peels, pulp and seeds, all the aforementioned containing pectin; processed fruit fiber consisting of peels and seeds; processed plant fiber for foodstuff consisting of peels and seeds; whey; whey powdered milk; powdered milk; protein milk; fat substitutes; processed seaweed; seaweed; seaweed extracts for food.
40.
CARRAGEENAN-BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR FILMS AND CAPSULES
Carrageenan-based compositions containing a carrageenan, a starch, a plasticizer, water, and an optional buffer are disclosed, in which the carrageenan has both a potassium content of less than 4 wt. % and a viscosity configured to produce capsules on pressure-free rotary die equipment. Films and capsules can be formed from the carrageenan-based compositions.
Carrageenan-based compositions containing a carrageenan, a starch, a plasticizer, water, and an optional buffer are disclosed, in which the carrageenan has both a potassium content of less than 4 wt. % and a viscosity configured to produce capsules on pressure-free rotary die equipment. Films and capsules can be formed from the carrageenan-based compositions.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry; chemicals used in biochemical and chemical industry; chemical preparations for use in industry; citrus fiber for industrial purpose; citrus fiber for chemical and food industry; fruit fiber containing pectin for industrial purpose; fruit fiber containing pectin for chemical and food industry; chemical additives; chemical additives for food; plant fiber for industrial purpose; plant fiber for chemical and food industry; food additives; pectin for the food industry; pectin for industrial purpose. Citrus fruit; fruit peels; fruit pulp; citrus fiber; processed citrus fruit; processed peels; processed fruit; fruit fiber containing pectin; fruit fiber; plant fiber for foodstuff.
43.
Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions and products
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. The method includes (A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material having an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; (B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material having the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; and (C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture; wherein during the method the alcohol present in the mixture is at or greater than about 40 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions are also provided.
Provided are methods of expanding an activated pectin-containing biomass composition to form an expanded pectin-containing biomass composition, and compositions containing the activated pectin-containing biomass composition or the expanded pectin-containing biomass composition. The activated pectin-containing biomass composition and the expanded pectin-containing biomass composition contains pectin in an amount from at or about 20 wt% to at or about 50 wt%, and cellulosic fiber in an amount from at or about 80 wt% to at or about 50 wt%.
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. The method includes (A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material comprising an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; (B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material comprising the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; and (C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture; wherein during the method the alcohol present in the mixture is at or greater than about 40 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions are also provided.
Methods for producing an activated pectin-containing biomass composition are provided. The method includes (A) mixing a starting pectin-containing biomass material having an insoluble fiber component and an insoluble protopectin component with an aqueous solution of an alcohol to form a mixture; (B) activating the starting pectin-containing biomass material to form an activated pectin-containing biomass material having the insoluble fiber component and a soluble pectin component by subjecting the starting pectin-containing biomass material to (i) an activating solution formed by adding acid to the mixture to adjust the pH of the mixture within the range from at or about 0.5 to at or about 2.5 and (ii) heat to a temperature greater than at or about 40 degrees Celsius; and (C) applying mechanical energy either (i) to the mixture of step A), (ii) during the activating of step B), or (iii) to the mixture of step A) and during the activating of step B); and (D) separating the activated pectin-containing biomass material from the mixture; wherein during the method the alcohol present in the mixture is at or greater than about 40 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixture. Activated pectin-containing biomass compositions are also provided.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
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Chemicals used in industry, science, photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; unprocessed plastics in the form of powders, liquids or pastes; fertilizer for natural and artificial land; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and preparations for soldering, chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives (glues) used in industry as well as xanthan gum for food-grade and animal feed applications.
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C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
56.
GELLAN GUM PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF
Gellan gum products having an increased bulk density are provided that include a gellan gum co-precipitated with a co-precipitation agent to form a co-precipitated gellan composition. The co-precipitation agent and the gellan gum are present in the co-precipitated composition in a weight ratio effective to produce the gellan gum product, in which the gellan gum product bulk density is greater than a bulk density of the gellan gum precipitated, dried, and milled without the co-precipitation agent. This greater bulk density is about 0.30 g/mL or greater. Methods are provided for preparing a gellan gum product having an improved bulk density, in which the gellan gum product bulk density is greater than a bulk density of the gellan gum precipitated, dried, and milled without the co-precipitation agent. This greater bulk density is about 0.30 g/mL or greater.
A23L 29/269 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof containing gelling or thickening agents of microbial origin, e.g. xanthan or dextran
57.
Gellan gum products and methods of manufacture and use thereof
Gellan gum products having an increased bulk density are provided that include a gellan gum co-precipitated with a co-precipitation agent to form a co-precipitated gellan composition. The co-precipitation agent and the gellan gum are present in the co-precipitated composition in a weight ratio effective to produce the gellan gum product, in which the gellan gum product bulk density is greater than a bulk density of the gellan gum precipitated, dried, and milled without the co-precipitation agent. This greater bulk density is about 0.30 g/mL or greater. Methods are provided for preparing a gellan gum product having an improved bulk density, in which the gellan gum product bulk density is greater than a bulk density of the gellan gum precipitated, dried, and milled without the co-precipitation agent. This greater bulk density is about 0.30 g/mL or greater.
A23L 29/00 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof
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01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Chemicals used in industry; chemicals for use in the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industries; pectin being a gelling, thickening or stabilising agent, alone or mixed with other additives for the manufacture of foodstuffs and pharmaceutical preparations.
59.
Sphingomonas strains producing greatly increased yield of PHB-deficient sphingan (diutan)
Sphingomonas strains are diutan-producing strains that exhibit a dramatic improvement in productivity and yield due to a combination of certain genetic modifications that affect PHB and sphingan synthesis. Moreover, the sphingans produced from such strains have superior characteristics including improved filterability, clarity, and improved rheology-modifying characteristics. The sphingans provided are, thus, highly desirable in a variety of commercial and industrial uses, including personal care items, cement applications, and oilfield applications.
C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
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C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
Surfactant systems are provided using microfibrous cellulose to suspend particulates. In one embodiment the surfactant system includes a microfibrous cellulose at a concentration from about 0.05% to about 1.0% (w/w), a surfactant at a concentration of about 5% to about 50% (w/w active surfactant), and a particulate. Also provided herein are methods for preparing surfactant systems including microfibrous cellulose.
Surfactant systems are provided using microfibrous cellulose to suspend particulates. In one embodiment the surfactant system includes a microfibrous cellulose at a concentration from about 0.05% to about 1.0% (w/w), a surfactant at a concentration of about 5% to about 50% (w/w active surfactant), and a particulate. Also provided herein are methods for preparing surfactant systems including microfibrous cellulose.
An object is to provide an acid milk beverage, which shows no precipitation or aggregation and reduced whey separation, and which has a refreshing texture, even in cases where the acid milk beverage has a low solids-not-fat concentration. An acid milk beverage characterized by containing an acid milk beverage base and a pectin having an intrinsic viscosity of 5.9 to 8.5, a degree of esterification of 74 to 80, and a calcium reactivity of 230 or less is provided.
C12P 19/04 - Polysaccharides, i.e. compounds containing more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic bonds
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
66.
LOW ESTER PECTIN AIR FRESHENER GELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Air freshening gel compositions include a low ester pectin in an amount from about 0.5 to about 2.5 percent by weight, a substantially insoluble calcium salt in an amount from about 0.1 to about 0.50 percent by weight, water, and fragrance. Methods of making an air freshening gel composition include dissolving a low ester pectin in water, and combining a calcium salt with the pectin solution to form a gel solution containing from about 0.5 to about 2.5 percent by weight of the low ester pectin and from about 0.1 to about 0.50 percent by weight of the calcium salt.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
67.
Dewatering biomass material comprising polysaccharide, method for extracting polysaccharide from biomass material, and dewatered biomass material
A process for dewatering biomass material comprising polysaccharide and water. The process comprises wetting the biomass material with a wetting composition comprising an alcohol to form a biomass slurry comprising wetted biomass material and a liquid component, mechanically separating a portion of the liquid component from the biomass slurry, and mechanically separating at least a portion of the water from the wetted biomass material. A process for extracting polysaccharide from the biomass material and a dewatered biomass material are also disclosed.
C07H 1/08 - SeparationPurification from natural products
B30B 9/02 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material, e.g. juice from fruits, oil from oil-containing material
68.
Microfibrous cellulose composition comprising fermentation media and surfactant
Microfibrous cellulose (MFC) broths are provided having improved performance as compared to wet cake microfibrous cellulose (MFC) and powdered microfibrous cellulose (MFC). In embodiments, compositions having an effective amount of an MFC broth and an effective amount of a surfactant have an improved yield value as compared to a composition having a surfactant and a wet cake MFC, a powdered MFC, or a combination thereof at the same concentration as the MFC broth. Also, methods are provided for improving the yield value of surfactant compositions by adding an effective amount of a microfibrous cellulose broth to an effective amount of surfactant to provide a surfactant composition having a yield value that is higher than a composition having the surfactant and a wet cake MFC, a powdered MFC, or a combination thereof at the same concentration as the microfibrous cellulose broth.
Personal care compositions are provided that include acidified pectins at a concentration of about 2 to about 5% by weight. The acidified pectin includes a low ester pectin with a degree of esterification of about 30 to about 50 and a pH of about 2 to about 4. Desirably, the personal care composition is characterized as a viscous, fluid gel. Also provided are methods for preparing personal care compositions and methods for the use of personal care formulations.
Processes are provided for preparing acidified milk drinks having improved stability. In an aspect, the process involves adding an aqueous stabilizer solution including an HM pectin and one or more sequestrants to an acidified milk product to produce the acidified milk drink. The one or more sequestrants desirably are present in the aqueous stabilizer solution in an amount that is stoichiometrically greater than the concentration of calcium ions present in the aqueous stabilizer solution, and are present in the acidified milk drink in an amount that is stoichiometrically less than the concentration of calcium ions in the acidified milk drink. The resulting acidified milk drink is characterized as a stable, optically opaque, drinkable product.
An aim is to provide a refreshing acidic milk beverage in which precipitation or aggregation is not produced and whey syneresis is reduced even in an acidic milk beverage having a low solids-not-fat concentration, and provided is an acidic milk beverage characterized by comprising an acidic milk beverage base and pectin having an intrinsic viscosity of 5.9 to 8.5, an esterification degree of 74 to 80 and a calcium reactivity of 230 or less.
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A HIGHLY EFFICIENT AND CONVENIENT FORM OF MICROFIBROUS CELLULOSE
It has been discovered that the broth form of microfibrous cellulose (MFC), whether concentrated or not, functions better in terms of providing a higher yield stress per gram of cellulose in surfactant systems than previous forms of commercially produced MFC.
Methods are provided for making a fermented milk product in which a stabilizing additive is introduced before fermentation. The methods generally include (1) combining milk and pectin to form a mixture, (2) heat treating the mixture, and (3) fermenting the mixture. In some embodiments, the methods further include combining the milk and pectin with a low acyl gellan gum. The methods also may include homogenizing the mixture before heat treating the mixture and/or after fermenting the mixture. Also provided in embodiments herein are fermented milk products.
Methods are provided for making a fermented milk product in which a stabilizing additive is introduced before fermentation. The methods generally include (1) combining milk and pectin to form a mixture, (2) heat treating the mixture, and (3) fermenting the mixture. In some embodiments, the methods further include combining the milk and pectin with a low acyl gellan gum. The methods also may include homogenizing the mixture before heat treating the mixture and/or after fermenting the mixture. Also provided in embodiments herein are fermented milk products.
Personal care compositions are provided that include acidified pectins at a concentration of about 2 to about 5% by weight. The acidified pectin includes a low ester pectin with a degree of esterification of about 30 to about 50 and a pH of about 2 to about 4. Desirably, the personal care composition is characterized as a viscous, fluid gel. Also provided are methods for preparing personal care compositions and methods for the use of personal care formulations.
Personal care compositions are provided that include acidified pectins at a concentration of about 2 to about 5% by weight. The acidified pectin includes a low ester pectin with a degree of esterification of about 30 to about 50 and a pH of about 2 to about 4. Desirably, the personal care composition is characterized as a viscous, fluid gel. Also provided are methods for preparing personal care compositions and methods for the use of personal care formulations.
Sphingomonas strains are diutan-producing strains that exhibit a dramatic improvement in productivity and yield due to a combination of certain genetic modifications that affect PHB and sphingan synthesis. Moreover, the sphingans produced from such strains have superior characteristics including improved filterability, clarity, and improved rheology-modifying characteristics. The sphingans provided are, thus, highly desirable in a variety of commercial and industrial uses, including personal care items, cement applications, and oilfield applications.
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A process for dewatering biomass material comprising polysaccharide and water. The process comprises wetting the biomass material with a wetting composition comprising an alcohol to form a biomass slurry comprising wetted biomass material and a liquid component, mechanically separating a portion of the liquid component from the biomass slurry, and mechanically separating at least a portion of the water from the wetted biomass material. A process for extracting polysaccharide from the biomass material and a dewatered biomass material are also disclosed.
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A gel composition including a low ester pectin in an amount from about 1.0 to about 2.5 percent by weight of the gel composition, acetic acid in an amount such that the gel composition has a pH from about 2.4 to about 3.5, and having a gel strength from about 5 grams to about 250 grams. A method for making the gel is also disclosed. The method includes dissolving a low ester pectin in an acetic acid solution, heating the mixture to a temperature from about 80 °C to about 100 °C, and cooling the mixture.
The present invention relates to a food concentrate in the form of a gel for use in stock, soup, sauce, gravy or as a seasoning ingredient for use in cooking and the process for preparing such a food concentrate gel. The concentrate is free or substantially free of syneresis and does not skin or re-gel when completely cold, after it has been diluted in aqueous liquid in a ratio of 1:10 to 1:100 under the application of heat and subsequently been allowed to cool. Gelation is induced by the addition of a sodium source to an aqueous solution of low methoxy pectin.
Embodiments of the present application relate to mildly acidic milk drinks and methods for preparation of mildly acidic milk drinks having a pH between about 4.7 and about 5.4. The acidic milk drinks generally include a milk product and a low ester pectin (LM-pectin). The milk product may be present in an amount sufficient to provide milk solids non-fats (MSNF) content in an amount of less than or equal to about 8.5% by weight of the acidified milk drink. The LM-pectin may have a degree of esterification (DE) in the range of about 25% to about 45% and a degree of amidation in the range of about 10% to about 20%.
A composition comprises an ion-exchanged carrageenan. The carrageenan may be a traditionally extracted or neutrally extracted iota or kappa carrageenan. The ion-exchanged carrageenan has reduced gelling cation contents, reduced gelling temperature, and reduced melting temperature, as compared to its non-ion-exchanged counterpart. The ion-exchanged carrageenan may be mixed with another carrageenan to form a carrageenan product having a unique gelling temperature and melting temperature. Also disclosed is a process for making an ion-exchanged carrageenan composition.
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A23C 9/14 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment
A composition comprises an ion-exchanged carrageenan. The carrageenan may be a traditionally extracted or neutrally extracted iota or kappa carrageenan. The ion-exchanged carrageenan has reduced gelling cation contents, reduced gelling temperature, and reduced melting temperature, as compared to its non-ion-exchanged counterpart. The ion-exchanged carrageenan may be mixed with another carrageenan to form a carrageenan product having a unique gelling temperature and melting temperature. Also disclosed is a process for making an ion-exchanged carrageenan composition.
Embodiments of the processes provided herein allow for extraction of high quality pectins from pectin-containing plant materials using oxalic acid for extraction of the pectin containing material. Generally described, the process for extracting pectin having a high degree of polymerization includes preparing an aqueous suspension of a pectin-containing plant material; adding oxalic acid and/or a water-soluble oxalate to the aqueous suspension in an amount sufficient to provide a mixture having a pH of between 3.0 and 3.6 and a total molarity of oxalate greater than a total molarity of calcium(II); heating the mixture to a temperature from about 50 to about 80°C for a time sufficient to extract pectin from the pectin-containing plant material; and separating the extracted pectin from the mixture. The extracted pectin desirably is characterized as having a degree of esterification (DE) of at least 72 and a high degree of polymerization, the degree of polymerization being characterized by an intrinsic viscosity of greater than about 6.5 dL/g.
Embodiments of the processes provided herein allow for extraction of high quality pectins from pectin-containing plant materials using oxalic acid for extraction of the pectin containing material. Generally described, the process for extracting pectin having a high degree of polymerization includes preparing an aqueous suspension of a pectin-containing plant material; adding oxalic acid and/or a water-soluble oxalate to the aqueous suspension in an amount sufficient to provide a mixture having a pH of between 3.0 and 3.6 and a total molarity of oxalate greater than a total molarity of calcium(II); heating the mixture to a temperature from about 50 to about 80° C. for a time sufficient to extract pectin from the pectin-containing plant material; and separating the extracted pectin from the mixture. The extracted pectin desirably is characterized as having a degree of esterification (DE) of at least 72 and a high degree of polymerization, the degree of polymerization being characterized by an intrinsic viscosity of greater than about 6.5 dL/g.
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A gel comprising water, pectin having a DE from about 62 to 75, soluble saccharide or sugar alcohol solids present in an amount from about 44 to 60% by weight of the gel, and a pH reducing agent for reducing the pH of the gel from a level from about 2 to 3. A method for making the gel without heating or cooling is also disclosed.
A process for preserving biomass material comprising polysaccharide, the process comprising contacting the biomass material with a preserving composition comprising alcohol to form a preserved biomass material and storing the preserved biomass material for at least 24 hours. At least a substantial amount of the polysaccharide may be extracted from the preserved biomass material with yields comparable to or improved over extraction from fresh non-preserved biomass material.
A process for preserving biomass material comprising polysaccharide, the process comprising contacting the biomass material with a preserving composition comprising alcohol to form a preserved biomass material and storing the preserved biomass material for at least 24 hours. At least a substantial amount of the polysaccharide may be extracted from the preserved biomass material with yields comparable to or improved over extraction from fresh non- preserved biomass material.
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XANTHAN GUM WITH FAST HYDRATION AND HIGH VISCOSITY
This disclosure provides for xanthan gum polymer, and methods of making thereof, having enhanced properties such as improved hydration tolerance, hydration rates, and/or viscosity properties, as compared to conventional xanthan gum, while maintaining beneficial xanthan gum properties such as enzyme stability and shear stability. The organism used in the fermentation to produce the disclosed xanthan gum typically is a. strain of Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris. These and other aspects of the xanthan gum are described.
C12P 19/04 - Polysaccharides, i.e. compounds containing more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic bonds
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C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
