Patents by Inventor Naijie Zhang

Naijie Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20250017246
    Abstract: This disclosure provides aqueous steviol glycoside compositions as well as syrups and beverages comprising these compositions. In certain embodiments, the aqueous steviol glycoside composition comprises water and a sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is solubilized in the water and comprises a stevioside composition and rebaudioside D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damian BROWNE, Yuan FANG, Naijie ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240245077
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbate powder comprising dissolving sorbate salt in water, adding a stabilizing carrier to the sorbate solution, and spray drying the sorbate solution to form the sorbate powder. The sorbate powder is stable in beverage syrup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: William MUTILANGI, Naijie ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11998033
    Abstract: This disclosure provides aqueous steviol glycoside compositions as well as syrups and beverages comprising these compositions. In certain embodiments, the aqueous steviol glycoside composition comprises water and a sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is solubilized in the water and comprises a stevioside composition and rebaudioside D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damian Browne, Yuan Fang, Naijie Zhang
  • Patent number: 11944111
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbate powder comprising dissolving sorbate salt in water, adding a stabilizing carrier to the sorbate solution, and spray drying the sorbate solution to form the sorbate powder. The sorbate powder is stable in beverage syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: PepsiCo., Inc.
    Inventors: William Mutilangi, Naijie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230301334
    Abstract: This disclosure provides aqueous steviol glycoside compositions as well as syrups and beverages comprising these compositions. In certain embodiments, the aqueous steviol glycoside composition comprises water and a sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is solubilized in the water and comprises a stevioside composition and rebaudioside D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damian BROWNE, Yuan FANG, Naijie ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20230091319
    Abstract: This disclosure provides aqueous steviol glycoside compositions as well as syrups and beverages comprising these compositions. In certain embodiments, the aqueous steviol glycoside composition comprises water and a sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is solubilized in the water and comprises a stevioside composition and rebaudioside D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damian BROWNE, Yuan FANG, Naijie ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10537124
    Abstract: Sorbic acid or benzoic acid is stabilized in syrup and finished beverages by solubilizing potassium sorbate or sodium benzoate and then adding the solubilized potassium sorbate or sodium or potassium benzoate into a stabilizer solution at pH 2-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, William Mutilangi
  • Publication number: 20180255815
    Abstract: This disclosure provides aqueous steviol glycoside compositions as well as syrups and beverages comprising these compositions. In certain embodiments, the aqueous steviol glycoside composition comprises water and a sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is solubilized in the water and comprises a stevioside composition and rebaudioside D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Damian BROWNE, Yuan FANG, Naijie ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20160242452
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbate powder comprising dissolving sorbate salt in water, adding a stabilizing carrier to the sorbate solution, and spray drying the sorbate solution to form the sorbate powder. The sorbate powder is stable in beverage syrup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: William Mutilangi, Naijie Zhang
  • Patent number: 9060537
    Abstract: A clear Reb D solution is prepared by adding Reb D powder to water and heating to completely dissolve the Reb D powder, or by extracting Reb D from stevia plant using hot/boiling water or water/ethanol, wherein the temperature of the clear Reb D solution is above 70° C. Ideally, the clear Reb D solution is mixed with a solubilizing enhancer, wherein the temperature of the enhanced Reb D solution is maintained above 70° C., and wherein the solubilizing enhancer is a hydroxyl-containing sweetener. A stabilizer is then added to the Reb D solution to produce a stabilized Reb D solution; wherein the stabilizer comprises a thickener or anti-agglomeration agent. The stabilized Reb D solution is spray dried to form a powder. The solubility of Rebaudioside D is enhanced in water-based fluids, in particular in beverage concentrates and syrups 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: William Mutilangi, Naijie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140212564
    Abstract: Sorbic acid or benzoic acid is stabilized in syrup and finished beverages by solubilizing potassium sorbate or sodium benzoate and then adding the solubilized potassium sorbate or sodium or potassium benzoate into a stabilizer solution at pH 2-4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, William Mutilangi
  • Publication number: 20130306634
    Abstract: An aroma delivery system comprising aroma compound entrapped in a polymeric matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, Peter Given
  • Publication number: 20130251881
    Abstract: A clear Reb D solution is prepared by adding Reb D powder to water and heating to completely dissolve the Reb D powder, or by extracting Reb D from stevia plant using hot/boiling water or water/ethanol, wherein the temperature of the clear Reb D solution is above 70° C. Ideally, the clear Reb D solution is mixed with a solubilizing enhancer, wherein the temperature of the enhanced Reb D solution is maintained above 70° C., and wherein the solubilizing enhancer is a hydroxyl-containing sweetener. A stabilizer is then added to the Reb D solution to produce a stabilized Reb D solution; wherein the stabilizer comprises a thickener or anti-agglomeration agent. The stabilized Reb D solution is spray dried to form a powder. The solubility of Rebaudioside D is enhanced in water-based fluids, in particular in beverage concentrates and syrups 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: William Mutilangi, Naijie Zhang
  • Patent number: 8474637
    Abstract: An aroma delivery system comprising aroma compound entrapped in a polymeric matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, Peter Given
  • Publication number: 20130095210
    Abstract: Edible complex coacervates and aqueous dispersions of complex coacervates are disclosed, that may be utilized to protect a sensitive substance, e.g., fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids or other hydrophobic substances or sensitive hydrophilic substances. The complex coacervates and aqueous dispersions may be utilized in food products. Methods for producing the complex coacervates and aqueous dispersions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, William Mutilangi
  • Publication number: 20130095211
    Abstract: Sensitive substance-in-wax solutions are disclosed that may be used to protect fish oil and other sensitive edible substances. Sensitive substance wax-in-water emulsions also are disclosed that are stable in food products, e.g., aqueous systems such as acidic beverages, and that may be used to protect sensitive edible substances. The Sensitive substance wax-in-water emulsions can be produced by combining the sensitive substance-in-wax solutions with anionic polymer. Food products comprising the sensitive substance-in-wax solutions and/or the sensitive substance wax-in-water emulsions and methods for producing the sensitive substance-in-wax solutions and the sensitive substance wax-in-water emulsions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, William Mutilangi
  • Publication number: 20130056551
    Abstract: Gelatin capsules encapsulating an aroma material including at least one aroma compound may be applied to product packaging, such as food packaging etc., with a secondary protective coating, e.g., at the interface of a container and its closure device. The gelatin capsules can be ruptured or broken when the container is opened, thereby releasing the aroma compound and causing a favorable aroma for the consumer. The secondary protective coating can reduce or prevent degradation of the gelatin capsules during product packaging, transport, and storage, thereby enhancing their performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, Peter S. Given, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130004640
    Abstract: Complex coacervates incorporating one or more hydrophobic substances are provided, that are stable in certain aqueous systems and food products. The coacervates may be used as an ingredient in food products, e.g., in beverages, dry foods, and semi-moist foods. Methods for producing the complex coacervates and food products are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, William Mutilangi
  • Publication number: 20130004617
    Abstract: Complex coacervates incorporating one or more hydrophobic substances are provided, that are stable in certain aqueous systems and food products. The coacervates may be used as an ingredient in food products, e.g., in beverages, dry foods, and semi-moist foods. Methods for producing the complex coacervates and food products are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Naijie ZHANG, William MUTILANGI
  • Publication number: 20120255698
    Abstract: A new process to make high solids polymer backbone with low molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution has been developed by a continuous polymerization processes under refluxing conditions. In this process, a mixture of acrylamide monomer, chain transfer agent and initiator is simultaneously and continuously added to the heel of aqueous solution under refluxing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: KEMIRA OYJ
    Inventors: Naijie Zhang, Michael Ryan, Robert J. Proverb