Patents Examined by E. Federman
  • Use of ester-bridged side chains to suppress caloric availability of fat compounds
    Patent number: 5219604
    Abstract: The use of inter- and intra-molecular ester bridges of the formula--O--(CO)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(CO)--O--where n=1 to 8, between fatty side chains attached to fat compounds is disclosed. These ester bridges, which can be used with both fat mimetics and triglycerides, suppress caloric availability and modulate the functional characteristics of the compounds. Methods of forming and using the bridged structures, and food compositions incorporating them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Nabisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence P. Klemann, John W. Finley
  • Confectionery fats
    Patent number: 4902527
    Abstract: Lauric fats particularly palm kernel oil are selectively hydrogenated to provide at least 25% of the residual unsaturation as trans acid, providing closely similar fats to expensive coconut oil products. The fat may be blended with others, particularly other lauric fats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Hendrik Galenkamp, Geert Torenbeek