Patents by Inventor Akiko FUJIE

Akiko FUJIE has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220015384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tea beverage that contains (a) an amount of a natural sugar corresponding to a sweetness intensity X1, (b) an amount of a high-sweetness sweetener corresponding to a sweetness intensity X2, (c) less than 50 mg of sodium per 100 ml of said tea beverage, and (d) 0.1-32 mg of potassium per 100 ml and/or 0.1-32 mg of calcium per 100 ml of said tea beverage. The high-sweetness sweetener includes at least one high-sweetness sweetener b1 selected from the group consisting of rebaudioside M, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside E, a Siraitia grosvenorii extract, mogroside V, and thaumatin. The tea beverage satisfies 0.1<(X1+X2)?20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoji ASAMI, Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Koji NAGAO, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20220015396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an effervescent beverage in which the quality of taste resulting from sugars and sweeteners is improved, and a method for producing the effervescent beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoji ASAMI, Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Koji NAGAO, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20210337823
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a coffee beverage having improved quality of taste exhibited by a sugar and a sweetener and a method for producing the coffee beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoji ASAMI, Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Koji NAGAO, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20210329948
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fruit juice beverage that contains: (a) a natural sugar in an amount corresponding to sweetness intensity X1; (b) a high-sweetness-degree sweetener in an amount corresponding to sweetness intensity X2; (c) less than 70 mg/100 ml of sodium; and (d) less than 70 mg/100 ml of potassium and/or less than 70 mg/100 ml of calcium. The high-sweetness-degree sweetener includes at least one high-sweetness-degree sweetener b1 selected from the group consisting of rebaudioside M, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside E, Momordica grosvenori extract, mogroside V, and thaumatin, and the fruit juice beverage satisfies 0.1<(X1+X2)?20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoji ASAMI, Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Koji NAGAO, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20210195921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sweetened beverage compositions comprising the steviol glycoside rebaudioside D (Reb D) and combinations of Reb D and rebaudioside M (Reb M). The present invention also relates to methods to reduce the degradation and improve the stability of Reb D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Akinori ITOYAMA, Yoji ASAMI, Akiko FUJIE, Shigeru SARADA
  • Publication number: 20210145026
    Abstract: The present invention provides beverage compositions comprising rebaudioside M (Reb M) which have a surprising thirst-quenching effect. These compositions are particularly suitable for use in achieving and or maintaining thirst relief. For example, they may be particular beneficial in the area of sports drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Akinori ITOYAMA, Yoji ASAMI, Akiko FUJIE, Shigeru SARADA
  • Publication number: 20210145027
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sparkling beverage having foam retention and a method for improving foam retention. According to the present invention, provided is a sparkling beverage containing Reb. D and Reb. M, wherein a content of Reb. D is 60 to 600 ppm, a content of Reb. M is 50 to 600 ppm, a total content of Reb. D and Reb. M is 110 ppm to 700 ppm, and (Reb. D content)/(Reb. M content) is 2.50 or less, and pH is 2.5 to 6.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Akinori ITOYAMA, Yoji ASAMI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20210084950
    Abstract: The present invention relates, for instance, to a food or beverage comprising: (a) a sweet substance that induces a response through a taste-related molecule other than the sweet taste receptor T1R2/T1R3; (b) a sodium source; and (c) a naturally occurring high-intensity sweet substance having a good taste quality, wherein the amount of the ingredient (b) is 11.5 to 46 mg/100 ml in terms of sodium and the amount of the ingredient (c) is a sweetness threshold or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO, Yoji ASAMI, Koji NAGAO
  • Publication number: 20210068428
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a sparkling beverage having effervescence retainability; and a method for improving effervescence retainability of a sparkling beverage. The present invention provides a sparkling beverage which has a content of Reb. B of 6-45 ppm, while having a gas pressure of from 2.2 kgf/cm2 to 4.0 kgf/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Akinori ITOYAMA, Yoji ASAMI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20210030028
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fruit juice composition wherein the content of an aroma component is reduced but the content of a nutritional functional component and the content of a saccharide are not substantially reduced, a method for producing the composition, and a food or beverage containing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Keisuke TAKAYANAGI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO, Tomoyuki NISHIBORI
  • Publication number: 20210030027
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fruit juice composition wherein the content of an aroma component is reduced but the content of a nutritional functional component and the content of a saccharide are not substantially reduced, a method for producing the composition, and a food or beverage containing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Keisuke TAKAYANAGI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO, Tomoyuki NISHIBORI
  • Publication number: 20210000141
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fruit juice composition wherein the content of an aroma component is reduced but the content of a nutritional functional component and the content of a saccharide are not substantially reduced, a method for producing the composition, and a food or beverage containing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Keisuke TAKAYANAGI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO, Tomoyuki NISHIBORI
  • Publication number: 20200329741
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a sparkling beverage having effervescence retainability; and a method for improving effervescence retainability of a sparkling beverage. The present invention provides a sparkling beverage which has a content of Reb. B of 6-45 ppm and a content of Reb. M of 600 ppm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Akinori ITOYAMA, Yoji ASAMI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO
  • Publication number: 20200205451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a food or beverage having enhanced sweetness exhibited by a sugar and a sweetener, a sweetening composition for producing the food or beverage, and a method for producing the food or beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Suntory Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Tadahiro OHKURI, Akiko FUJIE, Yoshiaki YOKOO