Patents Assigned to Food Industry Research and Development
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Patent number: 11548716Abstract: A microwave heating sheet includes a substrate and a heating layer disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The heating layer includes a polar solvent that has a boiling point of not less than 100° C. and a polyelectrolyte that is dissolved in the polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Yu-Chi Cheng, Chun-Fong Lin, Yi-Jhen Wu, Binghuei-Barry Yang
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Patent number: 11304271Abstract: A compound heating apparatus includes a microwave generating unit and an infrared radiation generator disposed in a casing outwardly of a heating chamber of the casing. A light shield is disposed around the infrared radiation generator, and has a shield opening facing toward the heating chamber. A microwave blocker plate covers the shield opening. An air supply module is connected to the light shield to blow air to the light shield for causing heat radiant energy generated from the infrared radiation generator to pass acceleratedly by forced heat convection through microwave blocking holes of the microwave block plate to the heating chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Feng-Chi Liu, Jia-Yan Hou, Binghuei-Barry Yang
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Patent number: 10660358Abstract: The present invention provides a method to convert the intrinsic sugar of a juice into indigestible oligosaccharides (such as, low-polymerization fructose and sorbitol). The present method comprises using a Zymomonas mobilis biomass and fructosyltransferase as well as pressure treatment. Taking advantage of the present method, the drawbacks of drinking juices, such as too many sugar and calorie intake can be obviated, and thereby the present invention can offer healthier option to the consumers.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Chung-Liang Chu, Ta-Ching Cheng, Yu-Chuan Tseng
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Publication number: 20200147158Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a liquid fermentate of Sanghuangporus or an extract of Sanghuangporus, compounds identified from the liquid fermentate or the extract, and their novel activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicants: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCEInventors: Sue-Fan Wu, Ta-Wei Liu, Ming-Der Wu, I-Ching Chen, Sheng-Hua Wu, Sung-Yuan Hsieh, Hing-Yuen Chan, Gwo-Fang Yuan, Ming-Jen Cheng
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Publication number: 20200123352Abstract: An oxygen scavenging formulation comprising an oxidizable polymer resin, a transition metal catalyst, and a photosensitizer selected from one or more carotenoids is provided. The oxygen scavenging formulation does not need an additional triggering agent, or heating or light irradiation to trigger an oxygen scavenging function. A method of reducing oxygen atmosphere in a packaging article is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: YU-CHI CHENG, CHUN-FONG LIN, YI-JHEN WU, HSIU-HUNG JEN, BINGHUEI BARRY YANG
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Patent number: 10487037Abstract: A process for preparing an iodinated fatty acid ethyl ester includes steps of subjecting a fatty acid ester to a protonation reaction with phosphoric acid to form a protonated fatty acid ester, and subjecting the protonated fatty acid ester to an iodination reaction with an alkali metal iodide to obtain an iodinated fatty acid ester.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Chih-Chiang Lin, Chih-Hong Tung, Yan-Hwa Chu, Ding-Yuan Su
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Patent number: 10455778Abstract: A method for cultivating Cordyceps militaris fruiting body capable of improving C. militaris fruiting body morphology is provided, wherein rice absorbed with a tea liquid is used as a solid-state culture medium. In comparison to using rice absorbed with water as a solid-state culture medium, the C. militaris fruiting body cultivated by using the solid-state culture medium of the present invention under the same cultivation condition are significantly more robust.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: Hsiao-Ping Kuo, Yi-Sheng Lin, Shyue-Tsong Huang, An-Chi Wu, Jinn-Tsyy Lai
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Patent number: 10260080Abstract: The present application provides a culture medium for producing ?-glucan. The culture medium comprises: a carbon source, lecithin and an ascorbic acid. The present application further provides a method for producing ?-glucan, the method comprising culturing Aureobasidium pullulans in the culture medium for fermentation. The Aureobasidium pullulans is advantageous in producing no melanin; as a result, the yield of ?-glucan can be increased and the waste can be reduced with the improved culture medium composition and culturing method. A biological sample of the Aureobasidium pullulans described in the present specification is deposited at National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), NITE Patent Microorganisms Depositary (NPMD) on Oct. 19, 2016 under the access number NITE BP-02372.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Chiao-Ying Huang, Yu-Chen Cheng, Yi-Sheng Lin, Guey-Yuh Liou, Shie-Jea Lin, Jinn-Tsyy Lai
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Publication number: 20190016664Abstract: A process for preparing an iodinated fatty acid ethyl ester includes steps of subjecting a fatty acid ester to a protonation reaction with phosphoric acid to form a protonated fatty acid ester, and subjecting the protonated fatty acid ester to an iodination reaction with an alkali metal iodide to obtain an iodinated fatty acid ester.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Chih-Chiang Lin, Chih-Hong Tung, Yan-Hwa Chu, Ding-Yuan Su
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Patent number: 10006094Abstract: Degenerate primers for amplifying fragments of the nucleotide sequences of mutL and dnaJ genes of a lactic acid bacterium of Lactobacillus casei group are provided. Methods and kits for discriminating interspecies and intraspecies of a lactic acid bacteria of Lb. casei group are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Food Industry Research And Development InstituteInventors: Chien-Hsun Huang, Li-Na Huang, Li-Ting Wang
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Patent number: 9943549Abstract: The present invention provides a method for isolating human neural stem cells from amniotic fluid of a patient whose fetus has been diagnosed to have a neural tube defect. Use of the isolated human neural stem cells in the treatment of neurological disorders is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: Shiaw-Min Hwang, Yu-Jen Chang, Lee-Feng Hsu
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Patent number: 9938550Abstract: The present application provides a culture medium for producing ?-glucan. The culture medium comprises: a carbon source, a nitrogen source and an ascorbic acid. The present application further provides a method for producing ?-glucan, the method comprising culturing Aureobasidium pullulans in the culture medium for fermentation. The Aureobasidium pullulans is advantageous in producing no melanin; as a result, the yield of ?-glucan can be increased and the waste can be reduced with the improved culture medium composition and culturing method.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Chiao-Ying Huang, Yu-Chen Cheng, Yi-Sheng Lin, Guey-Yuh Liou, Shie-Jea Lin, Jinn-Tsyy Lai
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Publication number: 20180070585Abstract: A laminate including a substrate, an antibacterial agent-containing layer on a surface of the substrate, and a moisture triggering layer on the antibacterial agent-containing layer is provided, wherein the antibacterial agent-containing layer contains a volatile antibacterial agent, and the moisture triggering layer contains a hydrophilic polymer such as polyvinylpyrrolidone. The laminate releases a relatively larger amount of anti-bacterial agent in vapor form in a humid environment in comparison with a dry environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Yu-Chi Cheng, Hsiang-Ru Li, Wei-Lun Lee, Ying-Cheng Lee, Binghuei Barry Yang
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Patent number: 9873899Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 capable of producing an exopolysaccharide. The Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 is deposited in Biosource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) of Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) under an accession number BCRC 910420 and deposited in Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen and Zellkulturen GmbH (DSMZ) under an accession number DSM 22345. A method of producing an exopolysaccharide is also disclosed. The method involves cultivating an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici in a suitable medium under condition such that the exopolysaccharide is formed. A pharmaceutical composition including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 and a food product including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 are disclosed as well.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Tsung-Chen Huang, Hing-Yuen Chan, Shy-Yunn Wann, Fu-Mei Lin, Fwu-Ling Lee, Chii-Cherng Liao
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Patent number: 9867857Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a pharmaceutical composition or a food product obtained by culturing Gluconacetobacter hansenii or Acetobacter pasteurianus in a medium. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition and a food product that each include a metabolite of Gluconacetobacter hansenii or Acetobacter pasteurianus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and methods for producing the pharmaceutical composition and the food product.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Siao-Jhen Cheng, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Kai-Ping Chen, Chiao-Ming Liao, Yi-Jen Yech
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Patent number: 9782444Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fermenting fish skin by using Aspergillus. Also provided is a use of the fermentation liquid obtained by fermenting fish skin with Aspergillus obtained from the method in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and/or improving the survival of fibroblasts.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: Shu-Chen Huang, Pei-Jou Liu, Chiao-Ming Liao, Hing-Yuen Chan
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Patent number: 9771342Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel monascuspurpurone compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof as described in the specification, the process for preparation of the same, and the composition comprising the same. The uses to of a monascuspurpurone compound for promoting adipocyte differentiation, for increasing the activity of PPAR? and/or C/EBP?, for lowering blood glucose, for preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to insulin resistance, and for preventing and/or treating metabolic syndrome or its complications are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Ming-Jen Cheng, Ping-Hsun Yang, Ming-Der Wu, Shie-Jea Lin, Gwo-Fang Yuan, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsuen-Chun Liao, Kai-Ping Chen
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Patent number: 9636368Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development InstituteInventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
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Patent number: 9474774Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridine alkaloid compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof as described in the specification, the process for the preparation of the same, and the composition comprising the same. The uses of a pyridine compound for increasing the activity of PPAR?, for the prevention and/or treatment of a disease or disorder related to insulin resistance, and for the prevention and/or treatment of metabolic syndrome or its complication are also provided. The invention also provides extracts of red yeast-fermented products and their uses for prevention and/or treatment of a disease or disorder related to insulin resistance, such as metabolic syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: Ming-Der Wu, Ming-Jen Cheng, Shie-Jea Lin, Chi-Hua Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hui-Ping Chen, Kai-Ping Chen, Ping-Shin Yang, Shiow-Wen Chen, Gwo-Fang Yuan
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Patent number: 9441210Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the level of uric acid in a subject, which comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of a fermentation product of Tenacibaculum sp. Also provided are a method of preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to hyperuricemia, a method of increasing the digestion of uric acid and a method of producing uricase.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEInventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Siao-Jhen Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Yen-Lin Chen, Kai-Ping Chen, Yi-Jen Yech, Li-Ting Wang, Hing-Yuen Chan