Patents by Inventor Eilt Johannes Smid

Eilt Johannes Smid 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).

  • Liquid flavouring ingredient produced by fermentation
    Patent number: 11470870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing a liquid flavouring ingredient by use of fermentation. In particular, the method involves recycling a part of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of flavour and aroma compounds back to the bioreactor for fermentation, while another part of the microorganisms are maintained in the obtained liquid flavouring ingredient. The obtained liquid flavouring ingredient is suitable for use as a taste enhancer and can be used in food products, such as dairy products, sauces, dressings, seasonings, meat products, bread, and sauerkraut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: Arla Foods amba, Wageningen Universiteit
    Inventors: Oscar Van Mastrigt, Eilt Johannes Smid, Tjakko Abee, Søren K. Lillevang, Mette Nørtoft Kristensen
  • LIQUID FLAVOURING INGREDIENT PRODUCED BY FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20210195932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing a liquid flavouring ingredient by use of fermentation. In particular, the method involves recycling a part of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of flavour and aroma compounds back to the bioreactor for fermentation, while another part of the microorganisms are maintained in the ontained liquid flavouring ingredient. The obtained liquid flavouring ingredient is suitable for use as a taste enhancer and can be used in food products, such as dairy products, sauces, dressings, seasonings, meat products, bread, and sourkraut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Oscar Van Mastrigt, Eilt Johannes Smid, Tjakko Abee, Søren K. Lillevang, Mette Nørtoft Kristensen
  • Increased folate production levels in fermenting melon juice
    Patent number: 8524297
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food, feed and food supplements comprising high folate levels, whereby the folate is produced by fermentation of Lactobacillus strains on melon fruit extract. Methods for increasing folate production of Lactobacillus strains are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stichting Top Institute Food and Nutrition
    Inventors: Henderikus Bernardus Albertus Wegkamp, Filipe Branco dos Santos, Eilt Johannes Smid, Jeroen Hugenholtz
  • SOY MILK FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20120177782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a soy-based fermented food product using L. delbrueckii and a strain capable of stimulating growth of L. delbrueckii, and a food product obtainable by such method. The invention also provides for a culture comprising said strains, and the use thereof for preparing said fermented food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Franciscus Adrianus Maria De Bok, Patrick Wilhelmus Maria Janssen, Jan Sikkema, Eilt Johannes Smid
  • INCREASED FOLATE PRODUCTION LEVELS IN LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTING MELON JUICE
    Publication number: 20110159148
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food, feed and food supplements comprising high folate levels, whereby the folate is produced by fermentation of Lactobacillus strains on melon fruit extract. Methods for increasing folate production of Lactobacillus strains are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Hendrikus Wegkamp, Filipe Branco De Santos, Eilt Johannes Smid, Jeroen Hugenholtz
  • Bacteria that Naturally Overproduce Folate
    Publication number: 20080118943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the mutant bacteria comprising high levels of folate and being resistant to methotrexate. Also provided are food and food supplement compositions comprising these bacteria and methods for isolating mutant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: CSM NEDERLAND B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Wegkamp, Eilt Johannes Smid, Willem Meindert De Vos