Patents by Inventor Oscar Van Mastrigt

Oscar Van Mastrigt 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: 11470870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing a liquid flavouring ingredient by use of fermentation. In particular, the method involves recycling a part of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of flavour and aroma compounds back to the bioreactor for fermentation, while another part of the microorganisms are maintained in the obtained liquid flavouring ingredient. The obtained liquid flavouring ingredient is suitable for use as a taste enhancer and can be used in food products, such as dairy products, sauces, dressings, seasonings, meat products, bread, and sauerkraut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: Arla Foods amba, Wageningen Universiteit
    Inventors: Oscar Van Mastrigt, Eilt Johannes Smid, Tjakko Abee, Søren K. Lillevang, Mette Nørtoft Kristensen
  • Publication number: 20210195932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing a liquid flavouring ingredient by use of fermentation. In particular, the method involves recycling a part of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of flavour and aroma compounds back to the bioreactor for fermentation, while another part of the microorganisms are maintained in the ontained liquid flavouring ingredient. The obtained liquid flavouring ingredient is suitable for use as a taste enhancer and can be used in food products, such as dairy products, sauces, dressings, seasonings, meat products, bread, and sourkraut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Oscar Van Mastrigt, Eilt Johannes Smid, Tjakko Abee, Søren K. Lillevang, Mette Nørtoft Kristensen