Patents Assigned to N.V. Nutricia
  • Publication number: 20260240884
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a synthetic mixture of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) wherein the mixture comprises 10-30 wt % acidic HMOs and 70-90 wt % neutral HMOs, wherein the neutral HMOs comprises 75-95 wt % of fucosylated HMOs based on weight of the neutral HMOs and wherein the mixture comprises at least 19 HMOs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Marko Mank, Atanaska Ivanova Kostadinova, Lauriane Emmanuelle Mélanie Schwebel, Veronica Ayechu Muruzabal, Cornelus Johannes Petrus van Limpt, Bernd Stahl, Ingrid Brunhilde Renes, Nienke Kettelarij, John Mark Anthony Gonsalves, Sibel Göraler, Mirjam Kool
  • Publication number: 20260231999
    Abstract: The invention concerns formula for based on extensively hydrolysed protein and/or free amino acids for allergic infants that are thickened with a combination of xanthan gum and locust bean gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2025
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Evan Abrahamse, Lauriane Emmanuelle Mélanie Schwebel, Sebastian Tims, Leonardo Cornacchia
  • Publication number: 20260232200
    Abstract: A method performed by an electronic device assessing weight of an infant, obtaining visual information including the infant; obtaining basic information of the infant; determining size information of the infant based on the visual information, the size information comprising at least one of length information of the infant, face information of the infant, pose information of the infant, body shape information of the infant, and chubbiness information of the infant; determining the weight of the infant based on the size information and the basic information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2026
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Sankha Mukherjee, Agathe Camille Foussat, Jill Wong, Matthew Hadimaja, Umesh Nandal
  • Publication number: 20260231995
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of thickened formulas for infants that suffer from regurgitation. In particular the infant formulas are thickened with a combination of xanthan gum and locust bean gum and comprise a mixture of specific nondigestible oligosaccharides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2025
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Evan Abrahamse, Lauriane Emmanuelle Mélanie Schwebel, Sebastian Tims, Leonardo Cornacchia
  • Publication number: 20260232739
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of prebiotics and probiotics for the treatment of infections in allergic patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2025
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventor: Leunis Forrinus HARTHOORN
  • Publication number: 20260206781
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process of producing a lactose concentrate, said process comprising the step of subjecting a partially demineralised aqueous lactose isolate to electrodialysis to produce a biotin-reduced lactose isolate containing at least 90% lactose by weight of dry matter and less than 2 mg ash per gram of lactose, and containing: 0.02-1.5 mg sodium per gram of lactose; 0.02-2 mg potassium per gram of lactose; 0.05-1.5 mg chloride per gram of lactose; 0.01-0.25 ?g biotin per gram of lactose. The present invention also relates to a demineralised lactose concentrate having a reduced biotin content that can be produced by the aforementioned process. The invention further relates to an oligosaccharide-enriched biotin-reduced fraction that is obtained when lactose is separated before or after the electrodialysis step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Tuan Nguyen, Cameron Marshall, Ana Ospina Martinez
  • Publication number: 20260207498
    Abstract: The invention relates a nutritional compositions comprising lipid, OSA starch, protein, an encapsulating agent and carbohydrates, wherein the composition comprises lipid-containing particles which have a lipid core and wherein said lipid core is coated with OSA starch, and wherein the lipid core and OSA starch coating comprise less than 4 wt % protein altogether and relates to the method of making the nutritional compositions and further relates to the nutritional composition for use in glycogen storage disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Janna Willemina Woestenenk, Leonardo Cornacchia, Evan Abrahamse, Bartholomeus Theodorus Gerardus Kompier, Simon David Anders
  • Publication number: 20260207653
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsified O/W composition comprising emulsified lipid and OSA starch wherein the dry weight ratio of OSA starch to lipid is in the range from 1:3 to 1:5 and wherein less than 4 wt % protein is present based on total dry weight of the emulsified O/W composition and relates to the nutritional composition comprising the emulsified O/W composition and to the method of making these compositions and further relates to a nutritional composition for use in glycogen storage disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Leonardo Cornacchia, Janna Willemina Woestenenk, Bartholomeus Theodorus Gerardus Kompier, Evan Abrahamse, Simon David Anders
  • Patent number: 12685768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising non-denatured lactoferrin for use in preventing or treating allergy, allergic rhinitis, asthma, urticaria, atopic eczema, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis or atopic diseases in an infant or a toddler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Belinda Potappel-van 't Land, Elisabeth Catharina Adriana Maria van Esch, Suzanne Abbring, Johan Garssen
  • Publication number: 20260199410
    Abstract: The invention relates to nutritional compositions comprising a mixture of non-digestible oligosaccharides comprising short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides, long-chain fructo-oligosaccharides and 2?-fucosyllactose that have been shown to provide a beneficial short-chain fatty acids profile and intestinal bifidobacteria population. The nutritional compositions are for infants and young children and are in particular beneficial for infants or young children suffering from food allergy, in particular cow's milk protein allergy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2026
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Cornelus Johannes Petrus Van Limpt, Sebastian Tims, Amra Buco
  • Publication number: 20260151370
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising a combination of (i) omega-3 fatty acid DHA with (ii) vitamin B2 and (iii) vitamin D3 and one or more from (iv) choline or a salt thereof and/or choline esters; and (v) dietary fibres and/or dietary butyrate for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and/or neurotrauma, brain injury and/or brain damage. The invention also relates to a composition comprising a combination of DHA, vitamin B2, vitamin D3 with one or more from (iv) choline or a salt thereof and/or choline esters; and (v) dietary fibres and/or dietary butyrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2025
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Ladislaus Maria Broersen, Lisanne Marijn Roovers
  • Patent number: 12604914
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process of producing a lactose concentrate, said process comprising the step of subjecting a partially demineralised aqueous lactose isolate to electrodialysis to produce a biotin-reduced lactose isolate containing at least 90% lactose by weight of dry matter and less than 2 mg ash per gram of lactose, and containing: 0.02-1.5 mg sodium per gram of lactose; 0.02-2 mg potassium per gram of lactose; 0.05-1.5 mg chloride per gram of lactose; 0.01-0.25 ?g biotin per gram of lactose. The present invention also relates to a demineralised lactose concentrate having a reduced biotin content that can be produced by the aforementioned process. The invention further relates to an oligosaccharide-enriched biotin-reduced fraction that is obtained when lactose is separated before or after the electrodialysis step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Cameron Marshall, Tuan Nguyen, Ana Ospina Martinez
  • Publication number: 20260091913
    Abstract: A lid structure (10) for a container (40) comprises an annular collar (14) for attachment to the container, having an opening (15) for providing access to an interior (56) of the container. The lid structure further comprises a lid (12) for closing the opening, connected to the collar by a first living hinge. The lid comprises a first lid portion and a second lid portion connected together by a second living hinge which traverses the top surface of the lid and is parallel to the first living hinge. The first lid portion covers the opening. The second lid portion comprises a mating element and the collar comprises a complementary mating element, being configured to engage together to latch the lid to the collar in the closed position of the lid, whereby latching and unlatching of the lid structure is provided by a pivotable motion of the second lid portion about the second living hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventor: Hrishikesh Joshi
  • Publication number: 20260091074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in regulating the autonomic nervous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Jinhui Hu, Jiangyi Mao, Yi Wang, Yi Jin, Mengjin Liu, Gregg Ward
  • Publication number: 20260083764
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of beta1,3?-galactosyllactose for improving the gut barrier function. This can in particular be administered to subjects at risk for increased gut barrier permeability, preferably infants and young children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Saskia Braber, Belinda Potappel - van 't Land, Selma Paulien Wiertsema, Johan Garssen, Bernd Stahl, Marko Mank
  • Patent number: 12582623
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising EPA, MA and leucine for prevention and/or treatment of a disease or condition involving muscle decline or for improving muscle function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Miriam van Dijk-Ottens, Francina Jeannette Dijk
  • Publication number: 20260053178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition for infants and young children comprising a digestible carbohydrate component, wherein the digestible carbohydrate component comprises a mixture of free galactose and at least one digestible carbohydrate selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin and glucose syrup, and with reduced or no lactose and glucose. The invention also relates to the use of the nutritional composition according to the invention for improving body composition or body composition development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Maryam Rakhshandehroo, Irini Schoeman-Gliziakis, Evert Matthijs van Schothorst
  • Publication number: 20260053157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dephosphorylation of skim milk, ultra-filtered milk (UF milk) or micellar casein isolate (MCI) comprising (i) acidification of a skim milk, UF milk or MCI preferably not lower than pH 6.0, preferably between 6.0 and 6.7, (ii) cooling the acidified skim milk, UF milk or MCI to the temperature between 0° C. and 15° C., (iii) adding gluconate and/or maleate to the cooled skim milk, UF milk or MCI and, (iv) washing the skim milk, UF milk or MCI, to remove phosphorus, thus dephosphorylating the skim milk, UF milk or MCI, preferably to an extent that the total phosphorous content of the skim milk, UF milk or MCI is reduced with at least 20%, preferably 20-40%, more preferably 30-40% compared to the material provided to step (i). The invention also relates to dephosphorylated MPC, MPI or MCI obtainable by the process of the invention, and to a liquid heat-sterilized enteral nutritional composition comprising 2.0-3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Hilde Ruis, Liya Yi
  • Publication number: 20260041133
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a powdered nutritional composition comprising intact protein and partially hydrolysed whey protein and a dry-blending process for obtaining the powdered nutritional composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Katrina CHUN, Shantanu DAS
  • Publication number: 20260041116
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a powdered nutritional composition comprising dairy protein and plant-based protein with improved organoleptic properties and flowability, a dry-blending process for obtaining the nutritional composition and a method for providing nutrition to a subject comprising administering the nutritional composition. The nutritional compositions according to the invention have an improved flowability index and improved organoleptic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Ashish Saharawat, Tracy Zhao, Priyanka Patel, Shantanu Das