Patents by Inventor John Didzbalis

John Didzbalis 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: 11968997
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John P. Munafo, John Didzbalis, Jadwiga Leonczak, Monika Tomaszewski
  • Patent number: 11858955
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one HMG glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20230086494
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one HMG glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20220061349
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John P. Munafo, John Didzbalis, Jadwiga Leonczak, Monika Tomaszewski
  • Publication number: 20210345652
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a flavor composition that can provide and/or enhances a peanut flavor. In certain embodiments, the flavor composition comprises aroma compounds that contribute to a peanut flavor. Also provided herein are methods of producing a food product and/or enhancing a roasted peanut flavor of a food product using the compounds and/or flavor compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, Johanna Sprenger, Peter Schieberle
  • Publication number: 20210076715
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compound(s) that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Patent number: 10856562
    Abstract: A flavor composition comprising a peptide which comprises pyroglutamic acid or ?-glutamic acid, a second amino acid and optionally a third amino acid. The peptides can be added to a food product to increase saltiness, umami, bitterness, astringency or sourness intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Patent number: 10834946
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one dipeptide or tripeptide compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20190375775
    Abstract: A method for preparing a flavor composition containing at least one 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG) glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: John DIDZBALIS, John P. MUNAFO
  • Patent number: 10414787
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one HMG glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20190254318
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compound(s) that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20190037875
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to chocolate compositions containing dry milk chocolate and extraneous flavor compositions that impart a crumb chocolate flavor to a fat-based confectionery. The extraneous flavor compositions of the present disclosure can comprise (a) a highly volatile compound, (b) a lactone compound, and (c) a caramelic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kristina FRICKE, Peter SCHIEBERLE, John P. MUNAFO, John DIDZBALIS
  • Patent number: 10058114
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one dipeptide or tripeptide compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20170156363
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John P. Munafo, John Didzbalis, Jadwiga Leonczak, Monika Tomaszewski
  • Publication number: 20160015063
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one HMG glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20160000127
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a flavor system, where by specific base flavors are created and manipulated with specific cultivar character components to establish a spectrum of flavors within a target flavor. Specifically, the presently disclosed subject matter discloses mango base flavor compositions containing (a) a furanone compound, (b) an ester compound, (c) an aldehyde compound, (d) a hydrocarbon compound, and (e) a lactone compound. The base flavor compositions can be used alone or in combination with specific cultivar character components to meet flavor preferences across different regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20150342231
    Abstract: A flavor composition comprising a peptide which comprises pyroglutamic acid or ?-glutamic acid, a second amino acid and optionally a third amino acid. The peptides can be added to a food product to increase saltiness, umami, bitterness, astringency or sourness intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20140205729
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one dipeptide or tripeptide compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: JOHN DIDZBALIS, John P. Munafo
  • Patent number: 8137726
    Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Keith A. Woelfel, Amy M. Dombroski, Bill J. Bellody, John Didzbalis, Caroline E. Chaney
  • Publication number: 20110027442
    Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: KEITH A. WOELFEL, AMY M. DOMBROSKI, BILL J. BELLODY, JOHN DIDZBALIS, CAROLINE E. CHANEY