Patents Assigned to STICHTING TOP INSTITUTE FOOD AND NUTRITION
  • Increased folate production levels in fermenting melon juice
    Patent number: 8524297
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food, feed and food supplements comprising high folate levels, whereby the folate is produced by fermentation of Lactobacillus strains on melon fruit extract. Methods for increasing folate production of Lactobacillus strains are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stichting Top Institute Food and Nutrition
    Inventors: Henderikus Bernardus Albertus Wegkamp, Filipe Branco dos Santos, Eilt Johannes Smid, Jeroen Hugenholtz
  • METHOD FOR IMPROVED FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20120276245
    Abstract: The present invention discloses improved fermentation conditions for S. thermophilus and/or L. bulgaricus, allowing efficient preparation of fermented products based on monoculture of these strains. Such fermented products may be fermented food products or may be starter cultures for use in the preparation of fermented food products. The invention also describes the use of certain compounds for stimulating growth of S. thermophilus and/or L. bulgaricus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: STICHTING TOP INSTITUTE FOOD AND NUTRITION
    Inventors: Johannes Epeüs Theodoor Van Hylckama Vlieg, Jeroen Hugenholtz, Franciscus Adrianus Maria De Bok, Sander Sieuwerts