Patents by Inventor Cristina Hering-Giovanola

Cristina Hering-Giovanola 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).

  • Cultured protein hydrolysate
    Patent number: 6838100
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a cultured savory base by hydrolyzing a protein-containing material using a combination of at least one enzyme with at least one thermotolerant lactic acid bacteria strain selected for its ability to provide a glutaminase activity. The invention also relates to an isolated strain of thermotolerant lactic acid bacteria strains selected for their ability to provide a glutaminase activity and their use for preparing a seasoning or flavor for culinary or petfood products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Jaeger, Cristina Hering-Giovanola, Michael Affolter
  • Cultured protein hydrolysate
    Publication number: 20030113403
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a cultured savory base by hydrolyzing a protein-containing material using a combination of at least one enzyme with at least one thermotolerant lactic acid bacteria strain selected for its ability to provide a glutaminase activity. The invention also relates to an isolated strain of thermotolerant lactic acid bacteria strains selected for their ability to provide a glutaminase activity and their use for preparing a seasoning or flavor for culinary or petfood products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel Jaeger, Cristina Hering-Giovanola, Michael Affolter