Patents by Inventor Chandrakant Pandya

Chandrakant Pandya 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).

  • Patent number: 11758921
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a frozen confection product, the method comprising the steps of: providing an ingredient mix free from added sugar or comprises below 0.2% wt, the composition comprising 3-17 wt. % fat, 3-17 wt. % milk solids non-fat, and 1-10 wt. % protein comprising casein and whey, the ingredient mix having a pH of 6.1-6.4; homogenising the ingredient mix and subsequently pasteurizing the composition at a temperature of 80°-100° C. for a period of 0.5-3 min to form agglomerated protein comprising casein and whey, adding 3-25 wt. % of sugar to the ingredient mix; and freezing while optionally aerating the ingredient mix, to form a frozen confection product. The invention also relates to a product obtained with the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Nilesh Desai, Stephen Gene Mark, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Rajiv Indravadan Dave, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya
  • Publication number: 20210195916
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a frozen confection product, the method comprising the steps of: providing an ingredient mix free from added sugar or comprises below 0.2% wt, the composition comprising 3-17 wt. % fat, 3-17 wt. % milk solids non-fat, and 1-10 wt. % protein comprising casein and whey, the ingredient mix having a pH of 6.1-6.4; homogenising the ingredient mix and subsequently pasteurizing the composition at a temperature of 80°-100° C. for a period of 0.5-3 min to form agglomerated protein comprising casein and whey, adding 3-25 wt. % of sugar to the ingredient mix; and freezing while optionally aerating the ingredient mix, to form a frozen confection product. The invention also relates to a product obtained with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Nilesh Desai, Stephen Gene Mark, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Rajiv Indravadan Dave, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya
  • Patent number: 10694766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerated frozen confection with an overrun of between 120% and 160%, which includes acacia gum as all or part of a natural emulsifier. A process for the preparation of this frozen confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Kenneth Richard Moffitt
  • Patent number: 10477880
    Abstract: A method for producing frozen confectionery products comprising a coagulated protein system contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. Such a protein system is used in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Cristophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Patent number: 10349666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to confectionery products which are shelf-stable and are suitable for quiescent freezing to form frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with unfrozen packaged confections comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the stability of the confections in particular when stored at room or chilled temperatures. A method of producing such confectionery products and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. The use of the products for providing frozen desserts also forms part of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali, Paola Olmos
  • Patent number: 10292405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Patent number: 10219526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt
  • Patent number: 9826756
    Abstract: Confectionery products can be shelf-stable and can be suitable for quiescent freezing to form frozen confectionery products. In particular, unfrozen packaged confections can comprise a coagulated protein system which contributes to the stability of the confections in particular when stored at room or chilled temperatures. Also included are a method producing such confectionery products, the products obtainable from the method, and the use of the products for providing frozen desserts also forms part of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali, Paola Olmos
  • Publication number: 20160338378
    Abstract: Confectionery products can be shelf-stable and can be suitable for quiescent freezing to form frozen confectionery products. In particular, unfrozen packaged confections can comprise a coagulated protein system which contributes to the stability of the confections in particular when stored at room or chilled temperatures. Also included are a method producing such confectionery products, the products obtainable from the method, and the use of the products for providing frozen desserts also forms part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali, Paola Olmos
  • Publication number: 20160135479
    Abstract: A method for producing frozen confectionery products comprising a coagulated protein system contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. Such a protein system is used in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Cristophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Patent number: 9253993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Publication number: 20150099050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20150064330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerated frozen confection with an overrun of between 120% and 160%, which includes acacia gum as all or part of a natural emulsifier. A process for the preparation of this frozen confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Kenneth Richard Moffitt
  • Patent number: 8936821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20130136842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to confectionery products which are shelf-stable and are suitable for quiescent freezing to form frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with unfrozen packaged confections comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the stability of the confections in particular when stored at room or chilled temperatures. A method of producing such confectionery products and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. The use of the products for providing frozen desserts also forms part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Publication number: 20130129896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Publication number: 20130129900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non dairy beverage products including products manufactured with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denatured protein system induced by controlled denaturation of protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes RTD beverage. A method for producing such beverage and product obtainable from the method are also part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Sandhya Sridhar, Stephen Mark, Christian Milo, Alexander A. Sher, Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20130129899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denaturated protein system induced by controlled denaturation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Sandhya Sridhar, Stephen Mark, Christian Milo, Alexander A. Sher
  • Publication number: 20130122176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt, Joumana Saikali
  • Publication number: 20110311703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Madhavi Ummadi, Madansinh Vaghela, Aaron Beth Butterworth, Nirav Chandrakant Pandya, Bridgett Lynn McCune, Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt