Patents by Inventor Jon C. Chesnut

Jon C. Chesnut 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).

  • Semi-moist shelf stable particle for carrying a food color and flavor
    Patent number: 4112125
    Abstract: A semi-moist, semi-soft, shelf-stable and non-bleeding particle for carrying a food flavor contains 5-30% protein, 5-70% gelatinized starch, 5-40% vegetable fat and at least one of 5-50% dextrose and 5-50% sucrose. The moisture content is between 2 and 30%. The particles may be flavored with natural and artificial fruit flavors, cheese flavors, etc. The texture, mouth feel and flavors closely approximate the natural corresponding particles. The particles may be used in various conventional food compositions such as dry muffin and cake mixes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Beatrice Foods Co.
    Inventors: Jon C. Chesnut, Edward Epstein