Patents by Inventor Andrea Hitzfeld
Andrea Hitzfeld 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).
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Patent number: 11730704Abstract: The present invention is related to a powderous composition which comprises lutein and which is used in infant food formulations or premixes for infant food formulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Markus Beck, Andrea Hitzfeld, Bernd Schlegel, Christian Schaefer
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Publication number: 20220071237Abstract: Beverages are provided which include a beverage liquid and granules mixed with the beverage liquid The granules include: (i) a milled carotenoid consisting of lutein and/or zeaxanthin, wherein the milled carotenoid has the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 0.6 to 1.5 ?m, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 1.1 to 3.5 ?m, (ii) a matrix material which encapsulates the milled carotenoid and comprises at least one modified food starch, a glucose syrup and sucrose, and (iii) a water-soluble antioxidant, wherein the granules have the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 200 to 300 ?m, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 220 to 320 ?m, and wherein all D values are as measured by laser diffraction according to the Fraunhofer scattering model, and wherein the granules do not include an oil or a gelatin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Markus BECK, Antonio ESTRELLA, Elger FUNDA, Andrea HITZFELD, Christian SCHAEFER, Bernd SCHLEGEL, Kai URBAN
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Publication number: 20210347961Abstract: Powderous formulations are disclosed containing vitamin E which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application, but mainly in beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Karl Manfred VOELKER, Gabriela BADOLATO-BÖNISCH, Thomas LINDEMANN, Andrea HITZFELD, Stefanie KIRCHEN
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Publication number: 20190090517Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the use of granules in beverages, wherein the granules comprise (i) a milled carotenoid selected from the group consisting of lutein and zeaxanthin and any mixture thereof having the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 0.6 to 1.5 ?m, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 1.1 to 3.5 ?m, and (ii) a matrix comprising at least one modified food starch, a glucose syrup and sucrose, (iii) a water-soluble antioxidant, wherein the granules have the following particle size distribution: D [3,2] in the range of from 200 to 300 ?m, and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 220 to 320 ?m, all D values as measured by laser diffraction according to the Fraunhofer scattering model, whereby the milled carotenoid is encapsulated by the matrix. The present invention is also directed towards the beverages and the granules as such, as well as to a process for the manufacture of the granules. Preferably the carotenoid is lutein, zeaxanthin or any mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Markus BECK, Antonio ESTRELLA, Elger FUNDA, Andrea HITZFELD, Christian SCHAEFER, Bernd SCHLEGEL, Kai URBAN
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Publication number: 20180317528Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bixin form, wherein the bixin is microencapsulated, and preferably whereby the particle size of the inner phase of the bixin form when measured in water by Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (Beckman Coulter N4 Plus Submicron Particle Sizer) is in the range of from 100 to 400 nm. This bixin form is preferably added to the edible coating during its manufacture in the form of a dispersion or in form of a powder. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils yellow-orange to red-orange. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a bixin form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Markus BECK
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Publication number: 20180177214Abstract: The present invention is directed to an orange edible coating comprising a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Markus BECK
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Publication number: 20180055068Abstract: The present invention is directed to an edible coating comprising rhodoxanthin. This edible coating has preferably a red value a* of at least 36 at the CIELAB color scale. In embodiments of the present invention the edible coating further comprises ?-carotene or 8?-apo-?-caroten-8?-al. This edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils, but not limited thereto. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising rhodoxanthin and optionally ?-carotene or 8?-apo-?-caroten-8?-al. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a panned confection comprising: a) an edible product center, and b) an edible coating according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Hansjörg GRASS
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Publication number: 20180055073Abstract: The present invention is directed to a beverage comprising a milled rhodoxanthin form with an average particle size D(v,0.5) of the milled rhodoxanthin in the form in the range of from 400 to 600 nm, more preferably in the range of from 500 nm to 600 nm, whereby the average particle size is measured by Laser Diffraction; Malvern Mastersizer 3000, MIE volume distribution. The present invention is also directed to such a milled rhodoxanthin form, its manufacture and its use for coloring beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Hansjörg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
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Publication number: 20180042260Abstract: The present invention is directed to an edible coating comprising milled rhodoxanthin having an average particle size D(v,0.5) in the range of from 400 to 650 nm, more preferably in the range of from 500 nm to 600 nm, measured by Laser Diffraction; Malvern Mastersizer 3000, MIE volume distribution. This milled rhodoxanthin is preferably added to the edible coating during its manufacture in the form of a dispersion. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a milled rhodoxanthin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Hansjoerg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
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Publication number: 20180042261Abstract: The present invention is directed to gums and jellies comprising a milled rhodoxanthin form with an average particle size D(v,0.5) of the milled rhodoxanthin in the form in the range of from 400 to 600 nm, more preferably in the range of from 500 nm to 600 nm, whereby the average particle size is measured by Laser Diffraction; Malvern Mastersizer 3000, MIE volume distribution. The present invention is also directed to such a milled rhodoxanthin form, its manufacture and its use for coloring gums (especially gummy bears) and jellies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Hansjörg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
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Publication number: 20160227827Abstract: The present invention is directed to rhodoxanthin formulations, whereby the rhodoxanthin is embedded in a matrix of a protective hydrocolloid, the protective hydrocolloid being preferably a modified food starch. The present invention is further directed to the manufacture of such formulations as well as to their use for colouring beverages, food or pharmaceutical compositions, whereby the rhodoxanthin formulations impart an intense red colour to those coloured beverages, food or pharmaceutical compositions. The beverages, food or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise the rhodoxanthin formulations are further aspects of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Hansjoerg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
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Publication number: 20160219909Abstract: The present invention is directed to stable red formulations comprising rhodoxanthin embedded in a matrix of modified food starch, their manufacturing process as well as to the use of such formulations for coloring, enriching or fortifying beverages and food products and such beverages and food products which show an intense red color.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Hansjoerg GRASS, Andrea HITZFELD
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Patent number: 9332777Abstract: Compositions containing modified gum acacia, less than 40% oil and carotenoids, where the gum acacia has been subjected to a heat-treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 115° C. for 1 to 38 hours. These compositions allow preparation of emulsions having a very high color intensity and color stability and useful for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20160073667Abstract: The present invention relates a powderous formulation comprising vitamin E, which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application, but mainly in beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Karl Manfred VOELKER, Gabriela BADOLATO-BÖNISCH, Thomas LINDEMANN, Andrea HITZFELD, Stefanie KIRCHEN
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Publication number: 20160038436Abstract: The present invention is related to a powderous composition which comprises lutein and which is used in infant food formulations or premixes for infant food formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Markus BECK, Andrea HITZFELD, Bernd SCHLEGEL, Christian SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 8680161Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing plant gums and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients, wherein the composition comprises less than 40 weight-% oil, based on the total composition in dry matter. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also refers to the preparation of such compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20130281550Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising octenyl-succinic anhydride-modified gum acacia and carotenoids. It has been found that the compositions according to the invention allow to produce emulsions having a very high color intensity, and color stability with a low turbidity. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20120259023Abstract: The present invention relates to novel conjugates based on plant gums and modified food starch, a process for the manufacture thereof, as well as to compositions containing active ingredients, preferably fat-soluble active ingredients, and/or colorants in a matrix based on these conjugates, and to a process for preparing these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Paul Steeman, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20120149782Abstract: Compositions containing modified gum acacia, less than 40% oil and carotenoids, where the gum acacia has been subjected to a heat-treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 115° C. for 1 to 38 hours. These compositions allow preparation of emulsions having a very high color intensity and color stability and useful for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: DSM ASSETS B.VInventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20110081330Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing plant gums and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients, wherein the composition comprises less than 40 weight-% oil, based on the total composition in dry matter. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also refers to the preparation of such compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni