Patents by Inventor Robert A. Derian

Robert A. Derian 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).

  • Dry powdered cheese compositions and process of making
    Patent number: 5935633
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dry powdered cheese composition which may be reconstituted with water to provide a cheese product which has the appearance, flavor, texture, meltability, mouthfeel and bite of natural cheese comprising:(a) one or more dehydrated cheese powders;(b) a cold-water swelling starch;(c) a calcium-containing agent;(d) one or more salts;(e) one or more flavoring agents; and(f) vegetable oil.The composition has a moisture level which is less than about 3.5%, remains microbiologically stable, has a shelf life of at least 7 months and requires no refrigeration prior to reconstitution with water. The present invention also provides a cheese product produced from this cheese composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Derian