Patents by Inventor Barbara Gutierrez

Barbara Gutierrez has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20090061047
    Abstract: A process for producing a fermented dairy product supplemented with fiber, especially a purified digestion resistant fiber such as maltodextrin, inulin or oligofructose. This process takes advantage of the naturally acidic nature and enzymatic properties of fermented milk products such as yogurt and specific mixing and blending steps which produce a product having a superior organoleptic and textural properties. A fermented dairy product supplemented with at least 1-5% fiber, especially, a purified digestion-resistant fiber such as maltodextrin, inulin or oligofructose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: THE DANNON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Duc NGUYEN, Noe Rizo, Jamie Shepard, Barbara Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20060240148
    Abstract: A process for producing a fermented dairy product supplemented with fiber, especially a purified digestion resistant fiber such as maltodextrin, inulin or oligofructose. This process takes advantage of the naturally acidic nature and enzymatic properties of fermented milk products such as yogurt and specific mixing and blending steps which produce a product having a superior organoleptic and textural properties. A fermented dairy product supplemented with at least 1-5% fiber, especially, a purified digestion-resistant fiber such as maltodextrin, inulin or oligofructose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: THE DANNON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Duc Nguyen, Noe Rizo, Jamie Shepard, Barbara Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20060057247
    Abstract: A process for producing a low-carbohydrate dairy product comprising producing a low carbohydrate fermented dairy product, especially a fermented dairy product produced using ultrafiltered milk, a low carbohydrate or low glycemic sweetener, and a fruit preparation. This process takes advantage of the naturally acidic nature and enzymatic properties of yogurt-like product and specific mixing steps which produce a product having a suitable viscosity, pH and other organoleptic properties. A low carbohydrate dairy product, such as a fermented dairy product having less than 4.9% carbohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Duc Nguyen, Catherine Pinchon-Baratier, Jamie Shepard, Barbara Gutierrez