Patents by Inventor Francisco Valentino Villagran
Francisco Valentino Villagran 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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Publication number: 20230091950Abstract: A flavor modifier composition for a meat analog is provided. The flavor modifier composition includes a yeast extract; a fatty acid; peptide material having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 daltons; and at least two free amino acids wherein at least one free amino acid is a sulfur containing amino acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Yuangang ZHANG, Panchali CHAKRABORTY, Francisco Valentino VILLAGRAN
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Patent number: 11517036Abstract: A flavor modifier composition for a meat analog is provided. The flavor modifier composition includes a yeast extract; a fatty acid; peptide material having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 daltons; and at least two free amino acids wherein at least one free amino acid is a sulfur containing amino acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Givaudan SAInventors: Yuangang Zhang, Panchali Chakraborty, Francisco Valentino Villagran
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Publication number: 20200037646Abstract: A flavor modifier composition for a meat analog is provided. The flavor modifier composition includes a yeast extract; a fatty acid; peptide material having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 daltons; and at least two free amino acids wherein at least one free amino acid is a sulfur containing amino acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Yuangang ZHANG, Panchali CHAKRABORTY, Francisco Valentino VILLAGRAN
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Publication number: 20120196018Abstract: An orally-administrable product comprising an ingredient or ingredients that have associated with their use an unacceptable aftertaste, and a cooling compound employed as a taste-masking agent in an amount of 0.5 ppm or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Kimberley Gray, Rajesh Venkata Potineni
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Patent number: 7220440Abstract: Roasted coffee beans having reduced levels of acrylamide, coffee beans having reduced levels of asparagine, and an article of commerce. In one aspect, the invention provides a method for reducing the level of acrylamide in roasted coffee beans comprising reducing the level of asparagine in coffee beans. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for reducing the level of asparagine in coffee beans comprising adding an asparagine-reducing enzyme to coffee beans. In still another aspect, an article of commerce communicates to the consumer that the roasted coffee beans, coffee beans, product comprising roasted coffee beans or coffee beans, and/or article of commerce has reduced or low levels of asparagine and/or acrylamide.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn James Dria, David Vincent Zyzak, Roger William Gutwein, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Herbert Thomas Young, Paul Ralph Bunke, Peter Yau Tak Lin, John Keeney Howie, Richard Gerard Schafermeyer
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Patent number: 7018668Abstract: A non-fat creamer composition that contains from about 10% to about 90%, of a microparticulated protein component and from about 10% to about 90%, of a insoluble microcrystalline cellulose component. In the hydrated state the microparticulated protein component particles have a mean diameter particle size distribution ranging from about 0.1 microns to about 10.0 microns, and preferably less than about 5 percent of the total number of particles exceed about 10.0 microns in diameter. Further, the creamer composition contains less than about 2% of fat and oil. These non-fat creamer compositions can be powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy, and can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, John Michael Baughman
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Patent number: 6824810Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy creamer compositions. These creamer compositions can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use. The present powdered and liquid creamer compositions are equally well suited for the preparation of ready-to-use formulations that can be added directly to food and beverage products. The creamer compositions of the present invention comprise a microparticulated ingredient component and a secondary ingredient component. The microparticulated ingredient component comprises a fat/oil component and a microparticulated protein component, and optionally a carbohydrate component. The secondary ingredient component of the creamer compositions of the present invention comprises an emulsifier and a bulking agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Douglas Craig Hardesty, Peter Yau Tak Lin, Michael Jerome Picca
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Publication number: 20040156979Abstract: A non-fat creamer composition that contains from about 10% to about 90%, of a microparticulated protein component and from about 10% to about 90%, of a insoluble microcrystalline cellulose component. In the hydrated state the microparticulated protein component particles have a mean diameter particle size distribution ranging from about 0.1 microns to about 10.0 microns, and preferably less than about 5 percent of the total number of particles exceed about 10.0 microns in diameter. Further, the creamer composition contains less than about 2% of fat and oil. These non-fat creamer compositions can be powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy, and can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, John Michael Baughman
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Patent number: 6758130Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage brewing devices which are useful for facilitating fluidization and flavor extraction in beverage brewing devices. In particular, the present invention includes a number of embodiments, including beverage brewing devices comprising one or more extraction chambers. The beverage brewing devices are useful for facilitating fluidizing brewing process such that all ingredients contained within the brewing device are accessed in the brewing process. Additionally, desirable properties of brewed beverages are attained without using separate and/or mechanical means. As an additional advantage, the cleaning processes typically required subsequent to preparation of beverages, and in particular the foamed beverages of the present invention, is diminished or avoided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Co.Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran
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Patent number: 6730336Abstract: A flavored instant or ready-to-drink beverage product that can deliver a rich, preferably frothy, foamy beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without sliminess, as well as a higher flavor impact at a lower dosage of solids is disclosed. These products comprise a water-insoluble component that includes microparticulate component, a fat/oil component, an emulsifier, a vitamin and mineral mix, and optionally, microcrystalline cellulose; a water-soluble component that includes a soluble beverage component, a thickener, and optionally, a buffer; a foam stabilizer; and optionally, acid carbonate/bicarbonate; a sweetener; milk solids; processing aids; and flavorants; and, optionally, and preferably in ready-to-drink formulations, up to 95% water. The ratio of water-soluble to water-insoluble components is about 3.3 or less (i.e., the ratio of water-insoluble to water-soluble (I/S) components is 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small, Jeffrey Alan Sargent
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Publication number: 20040081724Abstract: Roasted coffee beans having reduced levels of acrylamide, coffee beans having reduced levels of asparagine, and an article of commerce. In one aspect, the invention provides a method for reducing the level of acrylamide in roasted coffee beans comprising reducing the level of asparagine in coffee beans. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for reducing the level of asparagine in coffee beans comprising adding an asparagine-reducing enzyme to coffee beans. In still another aspect, an article of commerce communicates to the consumer that the roasted coffee beans, coffee beans, product comprising roasted coffee beans or coffee beans, and/or article of commerce has reduced or low levels of asparagine and/or acrylamide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn James Dria, David Vincent Zyzak, Roger William Gutwein, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Herbert Thomas Young, Paul Ralph Bunke, Peter Yau Tak Lin, John Keeney Howie, Richard Gerald Schafermeyer
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Publication number: 20040062846Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered and liquid, dairy and non-dairy creamer compositions. These creamer compositions can be prepared in both concentrated and ready-to-use forms. The powdered creamer compositions are well suited for use in instant and/or dry food and beverage compositions that require the addition of water or other suitable fluids prior to use. The present powdered and liquid creamer compositions are equally well suited for the preparation of ready-to-use formulations that can be added directly to food and beverage products. The creamer compositions of the present invention comprise a microparticulated ingredient component and a secondary ingredient component. The microparticulated ingredient component comprises a fat/oil component and a microparticulated protein component, and optionally a carbohydrate component. The secondary ingredient component of the creamer compositions of the present invention comprises an emulsifier and a bulking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran, Douglas Craig Hardesty, Peter Yau Tak Lin, Michael Jerome Picca
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Patent number: 6673384Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for imparting creamy mouthfeel to foods and beverages. Said agent comprises a water-insoluble component and a water-soluble component. Said water-insoluble component has particles with a mean particle size diameter of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 microns and comprises: (a) from about 5 to about 70% of a microparticlulate component; (b) from about 0 to about 60% of fat/oil component; (c) from about 0 to about 5% of emulsifier component; (d) up to about 5% of a microcrystalline cellulose component. Said water-soluble component comprises: (a) from about 0.05 to about 40% of a thickener; (b) from about 0 to about 10% sodium caseinate; (c) from 0 to about 40% milk solids; and (d) from about 0 to about 4% processing aids. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention comprises from about 0 to about 10% flavorants; said flavorants may be part of the water-insoluble components, the water-soluble components; or both.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Glenn James Dria, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small
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Patent number: 6605311Abstract: Insoluble, denatured, heat-stable protein particles are used in food and beverage products. The particles are easily dispersible in aqueous solutions and take the form of substantially non-aggregated macro-colloids. In a hydrated state the preferred mean diameter particle size distribution of the insoluble, denatured, heat-stable particles ranges from about 0.1 microns to about 3.0 microns, with less than about 5 percent of the total number of particles exceeding about 3.0 microns in diameter. The majority of the particles are substantially spheroidal in shape and have a substantially smooth, emulsion-like organoleptic character similar to that of high-calorie fats and oils. Additionally, these particles have a degree of protein insolubility of at least about 80%, which provides processing advantages during heat treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Glenn James Dria, Herbert Thomas Young, John Michael Baughman, Jing Chen
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Publication number: 20030059514Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions having an improved creamy mouthfeel and the health benefits of soy protein. Further described are compositions comprising soy protein particles having a mean particle size distribution of from about 0.1 to about 10 microns, wherein the compositions are substantially free of fat. Other described compositions are those comprising soy protein particles having a mean particle size distribution of from about 0.1 to about 10 microns; and having a pH of from about 6 to about 8 or, alternatively, from about 2.5 to about 3.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, John Michael Baughman
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Publication number: 20030005826Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage brewing devices which are useful for facilitating fluidization and flavor extraction in beverage brewing devices. In particular, the present invention includes a number of embodiments, including beverage brewing devices comprising one or more extraction chambers. The beverage brewing devices are useful for facilitating fluidizing brewing process such that all ingredients contained within the brewing device are accessed in the brewing process. Additionally, desirable properties of brewed beverages are attained without using separate and/or mechanical means. As an additional advantage, the cleaning processes typically required subsequent to preparation of beverages, and in particular the foamed beverages of the present invention, is diminished or avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Francisco Valentino Villagran
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Patent number: 6432465Abstract: Dough compositions used to prepare reduced-calorie and low-calorie farinaceous snacks. The snacks made from the dough compositions have a high degree of mouth-melt, less waxiness and increased crispness. The organoleptical improvements are obtained by incorporating a modified starch and/or high amylopectin flour or starch into the dough composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1997Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Maria Dolores Martines-Serna Villagran, Francisco Valentino Villagran, David Arthur Lanner, Yen-Ping Chin Hsieh
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Publication number: 20020039617Abstract: Insoluble, denatured, heat-stable protein particles are used in food and beverage products. The particles are easily dispersible in aqueous solutions and take the form of substantially non-aggregated macro-colloids. In a hydrated state the preferred mean diameter particle size distribution of the insoluble, denatured, heat-stable particles ranges from about 0.1 microns to about 3.0 microns, with less than about 5 percent of the total number of particles exceeding about 3.0 microns in diameter. The majority of the particles are substantially spheroidal in shape and have a substantially smooth, emulsion-like organoleptic character similar to that of high-calorie fats and oils. Additionally, these particles have a degree of protein insolubility of at least about 80%, which provides processing advantages during heat treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Glenn James Dria, Herbert Thomas Young, John Michael Baughman, Jing Chen
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Publication number: 20020037353Abstract: A flavored instant or ready-to-drink beverage product that can deliver a rich, preferably frothy, foamy beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without sliminess, as well as a higher flavor impact at a lower dosage of solids is disclosed. These products comprise a water-insoluble component that includes microparticulate component, a fat/oil component, an emulsifier, a vitamin and mineral mix, and optionally, microcrystalline cellulose; a water-soluble component that includes a soluble beverage component, a thickener, and optionally, a buffer; a foam stabilizer; and optionally, acid carbonate/bicarbonate; a sweetener; milk solids; processing aids; and flavorants; and, optionally, and preferably in ready-to-drink formulations, up to 95% water. The ratio of water-soluble to water-insoluble components is about 3.3 or less (i.e., the ratio of water-insoluble to water-soluble (I/S) components is 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small, Jeffrey Alan Sargent
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Patent number: 6290997Abstract: A flavored instant or ready-to-drink beverage product that can deliver a rich, preferably frothy, foamy beverage with a clean, improved mouthfeel and thickness without sliminess, as well as a higher flavor impact at a lower dosage of solids is disclosed. These products comprise a water-insoluble component that includes microparticulate component, a fat/oil component, an emulsifier, and optionally, microcrystalline cellulose; a water-soluble component that includes a soluble beverage component, a thickener, and optionally, a buffer; a foam stabilizer; and optionally, acid carbonate/bicarbonate; a sweetener; milk solids; processing aids; and flavorants; and, optionally, and preferably in ready-to-drink formulations, up to 95% water. The ratio of water-soluble to water-insoluble components is about 3.3 or less (i.e., the ratio of water-insoluble to water-soluble (I/S) components is 0.30 or greater) and/or the level of water-insoluble components per unit volume of the product is at least about 0.019 g/cc.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small, Jeffrey Alan Sargent