Patents Assigned to FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.
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Publication number: 20240115080Abstract: A foamed product dispensing system, wherein the system includes: a product dispensing machine, configured to receive an exchangeable product container; a product container, configured to cooperate with the product dispensing machine, after placement in the machine; wherein the product container contains a foamable product, preferably a food product, for example cream, wherein the product container is provided with a product processing unit including a frothing device having a product entrance for receiving product and a product exit for discharging product, wherein the processing unit is connectable to a gas supply for supplying gas to the product, wherein the system wherein the system is configured to dispense foamed product at a predetermined overrun which is larger than 200%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Petrus Martinus LATHOUWERS, Ericus Johannes Maria MARRÉE, Samuel VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, Lieve LENAERS, Annick Albertine Alfons DUMON, Joren SWEECK, Greta Gerarda F. GELDERS
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Patent number: 11903392Abstract: The invention relates to the field of infant nutritional formulations, in particular to methods for providing a hypoallergenic nutritional composition based on cow's milk protein for infants who are at risk of developing cow's milk allergy (CMA). The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a partial hydrolysate of the milk protein(s), obtained by subjecting a starting composition comprising one or more bovine milk protein(s) in an aqueous medium to an enzymatic treatment, (ii) clearing the partial hydrolysate from one or more components capable of RAGE-binding and/or having a basophil degranulation inducing capacity; (iii) optionally concentrating the cleared partial hydrolysate; and (iv) formulating the (concentrated) cleared partial hydrolysate into a nutritional composition for infants who are at risk of developing CMA.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Ruprecht Jules Joost Van Neerven, Malgorzata Teodorowicz, Hendrik Albertus Kosters
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Patent number: 11819038Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making a cheese product comprising: — subjecting ripened packed cheese to an anti-microbial treatment; — thereafter removing the packing material from the treated cheese; and — thereafter extruding the treated cheese to form a shaped cheese product or shredding the treated cheese to form a shredded cheese product. The cheese product accordingly obtained is also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Herman Frank Burghout, Hein Van Den Borne
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Publication number: 20230257250Abstract: Dispensing assembly for dispensing a flowable food product, comprising: a bag-in-box type container for holding a product concentrate, the container having a concentrate outlet for releasing product concentrate from the container; a mixing unit spaced apart from the concentrate outlet, the mixing unit being configured for mixing the product concentrate with a liquid, the mixing unit having a concentrate inlet for receiving product concentrate released from the container, a liquid inlet for receiving the liquid, and a spout for dispensing as a flowable food product the product concentrate mixed with the liquid; and a duct arranged for guiding a flow of product concentrate along a flow path from the concentrate outlet of the container to the concentrate inlet of the mixing unit, wherein at least a section of the duct is flexible for flexibly adjusting the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventor: Wiebe Nicolaas VAN DRUTEN
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Patent number: 11690473Abstract: The invention relates to a system for aerating a liquid food product, wherein the system includes a bubble generator (5) for generating bubbles in a liquid food product flow. The bubble generator (5) includes a wall (23) having gas transmissive pores, which wall separates an air supply space (24) from the liquid food product flow, wherein an air supply (4) is provided for supplying air to the air supply space (24). The air supply (4) includes an air drying device (7) for drying air, preferably dehumidifying air, to be supplied to the air supply space (24) and/or a container (8) containing pre-dried air, said container (8) being arranged for supplying dried air to the air supply space.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Wiebe Nicolaas Van Druten, Maarten Botman
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Patent number: 11535641Abstract: The invention relates to the field of nutritional ingredients, in particular to methods for producing hypoallergenic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and the use thereof in food and drink items. Provided is the use of a beta-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) derived from Cryptococcus terrestris (recently renamed Papiliotrema terrestris) in the production of a hypoallergenic GOS preparation having a reduced capacity to induce an allergic response in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Dirk Andries Groeneveld, Bas Johan Henri Kuipers, Bernardina Johanna Martina Delsing, Linqiu Cao
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Patent number: 11445734Abstract: The invention relates to a foamable or whippable food composition, in particular a cream, comprising at least 12 wt. % fat, protein, water, a citric acid ester of a mono- or diglyceride of one or more fatty acids comprising an unsaturated acyl chain and a lactic acid ester of a mono- or diglyceride of one or more fatty acids, the total content of substances other than water being at least 15 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Marc Jacques Christian Maurice Custinne, Arno Fraiponts
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Patent number: 11440727Abstract: An aerosol container (1) is disclosed herein that can include a reservoir (2) containing a propellant and a foodproduct, operable discharge means (3) to discharge the foodproduct, a dispensing head (10) defining a foodproduct receiving space (11) to receive the foodproduct from the discharge means (3), a distal part (15) of the head (10) having foodproduct shaping projections (12), wherein the food product receiving space comprises an upstream foodproduct receiving space (11A, 11B) that widens, viewed in a foodproduct discharge direction, wherein a maximum diameter (D1) of the foodproduct receiving space of the dispensing head is larger than about 2 cm.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Werner Marie Camiel Clauwaert, Annick Albertine Alfons Dumon, Luc Bart Spelmans, Marcel Braakhekke
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Patent number: 11377462Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the purification of a neutral human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) from a fermentation broth, the process comprising the steps of: (i) separating biomass from the fermentation broth to provide a crude solution; (ii) treating the crude solution with: (a) a cation-exchange material; (b) an anion-exchange material; and (c) a cation-exchange adsorbent resin; thereby obtaining a purified solution containing the neutral human milk oligosaccharide. Further, the invention relates to a process for fermentatively producing HMO in a fermentation broth and purifying the HMO from the broth.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Zwaantje Johanna Dijkstra, Franciscus Johannes Hubertus Jeurissen, Martina Henrica Maria Van Genuchten, Jacob Huisman
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Publication number: 20220142224Abstract: A foamed product dispensing system that includes: a product dispensing machine configured to receive an exchangeable product container; and a product container configured to cooperate with the product dispensing machine after placement in the machine, wherein the product container contains a foamable product and is provided with a product processing unit including a frothing device having a product entrance for receiving product and a product exit for discharging product, and wherein the processing unit is connectable to a fluid supply for supplying gas to the product during product discharge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Mark Robert René MASSA, Robert Matheus Adriaan POETS, Koen BEECKMAN
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Patent number: 11185085Abstract: A process for preparing a particulate dairy composition is provided, which comprises (a) combining condensed skimmed milk, sucrose, milk cream and milk powder to prepare a pre-emulsion containing 46-66 wt. % dry matter; (b) homogenizing the pre-emulsion; (c) spray drying the emulsion to produce a semi-dried powder having a water content of at least 5 wt. % water; and (d) agglomerating and further drying the semi-dried powder to produce agglomerates having a water content of less than 5 wt. % water. The process yields a particulate dairy composition that is particularly suitable for use in creamer capsules. Particulate dairy compositions are also disclosed, comprising (A) 77.5-100 wt. % of agglomerates containing, calculated by dry weight of the agglomerates: (i) 15-29 wt. % of milk protein; (ii) 8-33 wt. % of milk fat; (iii) 18-47 wt. % of lactose; and (iv) 7-18 wt. % of sucrose; and (B) 0-22.5 wt. % of sucrose particles, wherein the composition has a poured bulk density of 380-550 g/l.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Ivan Anton Anton, Anders Erik Ingmar Lindqvist, Paul Bastiaan Van Seeventer
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Patent number: 11178845Abstract: A method for providing a naturally ripened, cylindrically shaped cheese of the hard or semi-hard type is provided. The method comprises: (i) forming a cylindrically shaped cheese from a curd by conventional means; (ii) applying a protective water-permeable coating layer onto the entire surface of the cheese, thereby obtaining a coated cheese; (iii) partially enclosing the coated cheese with a further coating of a water-impermeable material such that the convex, circumferential sides and the curved area are covered while leaving the flat bottom and top surfaces uncovered, thereby obtaining a partially enclosed coated cheese; and (iv) allowing the partially enclosed coated cheese to ripen. A naturally ripened, cylindrically shaped, coated cheese of the hard or semi-hard type obtainable by the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antonius Penders, Herman Frank Burghout
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Patent number: 10889454Abstract: Diverter assembly for pneumatic transport of a substance using a fluid flow, e.g. for transporting whey powder. A diverter main body is provided with an input pipe connection having an input flow direction, and at least one output pipe connection having an output flow direction perpendicular to the input flow direction. The diverter main body further comprises a collision wall part arranged remote and opposite from the input pipe connection and having a collision surface arranged perpendicular to the input flow direction, and a narrowing flow part shaped and arranged to provide a flow path from the collision wall part to the at least one output pipe connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventor: Frans Gilsing
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Publication number: 20200360946Abstract: A portable apparatus for dispensing and foaming of a product, including: a product container which contains a product that is to be foamed by and dispensed from the apparatus; a gas container, at least containing a gas, for example a single gas or a gas mixture, wherein the gas substantially does not contain any greenhouse gases such as N2O; a dispersion device, having a product entrance that is connectable to the product container for receiving product, the dispersion device further being connectable to the gas container for supplying the gas to the product during product discharge; a processing device downstream of the dispersion device for performing a mixing treatment and/or pressure reduction on the product provided with the gas; and a product dispensing head, being part of a top section of the apparatus and being arranged downstream of the processing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Mark Robert René MASSA, Marc Jacques Christian Maurice CUSTINNE, Arno FRAIPONTS, Joren SWEECK
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Patent number: 10709153Abstract: The invention relates to a powder composition for preparing a food product, to a method for preparing said powder composition, to a method for preparing a food product from said powder composition, to a food product obtainable by said method, and to a method for keeping gas bubbles in bulk liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Albert Thijs Poortinga, Paul Bastiaan Van Seeventer, Luben Nikolaev Arnaudov, Simeon Dobrev Stoyanov
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Patent number: 10517424Abstract: An eductor suitable for use in an assembly for preparing a liquid product comprises a housing having a substantially cylindrical wall. The eductor comprises an injector valve which is displaceably arranged within the cylindrical wall from first position to a second position longitudinally spaced from the first position, and vice versa. On its outer surface the injector valve comprises two annular protrusions which are spaced from each other, each of the annular protrusions engaging the inner surface of the cylindrical wall for forming a seal therewith, said annular protrusions together with the inner surface of the cylindrical wall forming an annular chamber, said protrusions being arranged for isolating the annular chamber from fluid communication with any environment outside the annular protrusions when said injector valve is positioned in the first position or the second position or any position in between.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Maarten Joannes Botman, Lambertus Cornelus Adriaan Oppers, Wiebe Nicolaas Van Druten
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Publication number: 20190291976Abstract: Diverter assembly for pneumatic transport of a substance using a fluid flow, e.g. for transporting whey powder. A diverter main body is provided with an input pipe connection having an input flow direction, and at least one output pipe connection having an output flow direction perpendicular to the input flow direction. The diverter main body further comprises a collision wall part arranged remote and opposite from the input pipe connection and having a collision surface arranged perpendicular to the input flow direction, and a narrowing flow part shaped and arranged to provide a flow path from the collision wall part to the at least one output pipe connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventor: Frans Gilsing
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Publication number: 20190177075Abstract: An aerosol container (1) is disclosed herein that can include a reservoir (2) containing a propellant and a foodproduct, operable discharge means (3) to discharge the foodproduct, a dispensing head (10) defining a foodproduct receiving space (11) to receive the foodproduct from the discharge means (3), a distal part (15) of the head (10) having foodproduct shaping projections (12), wherein the food product receiving space comprises an upstream foodproduct receiving space (11A, 11B) that widens, viewed in a foodproduct discharge direction, wherein a maximum diameter (D1) of the foodproduct receiving space of the dispensing head is larger than about 2 cm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Werner Marie Camiel CLAUWAERT, Annick Albertine Alfons DUMON, Luc Bart SPELMANS, Marcel BRAAKHEKKE
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Patent number: 10227173Abstract: An aerosol container (1) is disclosed herein that can include a reservoir (2) containing a propellant and a foodproduct, operable discharge means (3) to discharge the foodproduct, a dispensing head (10) defining a foodproduct receiving space (11) to receive the foodproduct from the discharge means (3), a distal part (15) of the head (10) having foodproduct shaping projections (12), wherein the food product receiving space comprises an upstream foodproduct receiving space (11A, 11B) that widens, viewed in a foodproduct discharge direction, wherein a maximum diameter (D1) of the foodproduct receiving space of the dispensing head is larger than about 2 cm.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Werner Marie Camiel Clauwaert, Annick Albertine Alfons Dumon, Luc Bart Spelmans, Marcel Braakhekke
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Publication number: 20180168176Abstract: The invention relates to a self-supporting food composition, having a total non-gelatin protein content of 8-15 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, at least part of the total non-gelatin protein content being casein, the casein content being 7-13 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; the composition comprising 0.2-10 wt. % fat, based on the total weight of the composition; the composition comprising a cold-set gelling agent, in a relative amount of at least 0.3 wt. %, preferably 0.5-5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; the composition comprising water; and the composition having an about neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.Inventors: Yves NICOLAS, Diane Margriet DRESSELHUIS, Miranda Maryska Helena HUISMAN