Patents by Inventor Maria Eugenia Barcos

Maria Eugenia Barcos 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).

  • SUGAR-DIPEPTIDE CONJUGATES AS FLAVOR MOLECULES
    Publication number: 20190313679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising them for use in enhancing umami taste and/or saltiness of a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Candice Marie Smarrito-Menozzi, Florian Viton, Maria Eugenia Barcos, Sonia Manganiello
  • SUGAR-DIPEPTIDE CONJUGATES AS FLAVOR MOLECULES
    Publication number: 20190313678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for use in enhancing flavor and/or saltiness of a food product. Particularly, the present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I) and compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Candice Marie Smarrito-Menozzi, Florian Viton, Maria Eugenia Barcos, Sonia Manganiello
  • SUGAR-DIPEPTIDE CONJUGATES AS FLAVOR MOLECULES
    Publication number: 20190223479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for use in enhancing umami taste, saltiness and/or flavors of a food product. Particularly, the present invention relates to compounds which are sugar conjugates between a reducing sugar and a L-lysine molecule, and compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Candice Marie SMARRITO-MENOZZI, Maria Eugenia BARCOS, Florian VITON, Sonia MANGANIELLO
  • LOW CALORIC FAT REPLACERS
    Publication number: 20130071547
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to field of food and drinks. In particular, in relates to formulations that mimic the taste of fat but that are lower in calories. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of at least one non-fat agonist of GPR40 for imparting a fatty taste to a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Sami Damak, Nicolas Godinot, Johannes Le Coutre, Nathalie Martin, Maria Eugenia Barcos