Patents by Inventor John R. Shackelford

John R. Shackelford 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).

  • Sodium chloride substitute containing autolyzed yeast and ammonium chloride
    Patent number: 5064663
    Abstract: A sodium chloride substitute composition having low bitterness and an intense sodium chloride flavor is prepared containing autolyzed yeast, ammonium chloride and optionally potassium chloride. The composition is prepared preferably by a method wherein yeast, an exogenous enzyme, ammonium chloride, optionally potassium chloride and liquid are mixed to form a liquid mixture, the mixture is stirred at an elevated temperature until the yeast is autolyzed, and the mixture is dried. The composition contains an amount of autolyzed yeast relative to the amount of ammonium chloride in the range of about 60 to 95 percent by weight. The composition is suitable for use in processed meats and snack foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Burns Philp Food, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Murray, John R. Shackelford
  • Method for retarding degradation of food colors and flavors
    Patent number: 4574086
    Abstract: Dried yeast products, when used as a carrier for vegetative food flavors or colors, act to retard loss of color or flavor and to prevent gain of unpleasant unnatural color or flavor during storage of dry food ingredient blends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: John R. Shackelford
  • Salt substitutes having reduced bitterness
    Patent number: 4297375
    Abstract: Autolyzed yeast acts to reduce bitterness in foods caused by the presence of potassium chloride-containing salt substitutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: John R. Shackelford