Patents by Inventor Bashir A. Zirkia

Bashir A. Zirkia 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).

  • Method of treating carbohydrate rich foods for reducing their glycemic indicies
    Patent number: 8568820
    Abstract: The production of starch containing products such as rice for use in a low glycemic diet as a carbohydrate substitute in diet preparations is disclosed. The preparation may be readily adjusted in form and taste with respect to aroma, texture, consistency, and flavor for utilization in a number of food preparation techniques including baking and frying. The method provides digestible starches from native and commercial starches by controlled heating and/or enzymatic processing and filtration of carbohydrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Bashir A Zirkia
  • METHOD OF TREATING CARBOHYDRATE RICH FOODS FOR REDUCING THEIR GLYCEMIC INDICIES
    Publication number: 20130158133
    Abstract: The production of starch containing products such as rice for use in a low glycemic diet as a carbohydrate substitute in diet preparations is disclosed. The preparation may be readily adjusted in form and taste with respect to aroma, texture, consistency, and flavor for utilization in a number of food preparation techniques including baking and frying. The method provides digestible starches from native and commercial starches by controlled heating and/or enzymatic processing and filtration of carbohydrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Bashir A. Zirkia