Patents by Inventor Peter J Galuska

Peter J Galuska 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).

  • Texture-Controlled Fiber Ingredient Containing Viscous Soluble Fiber and Consumable Food and Fiber Supplement Products Incorporating Same
    Publication number: 20230405072
    Abstract: A texture-controlled fiber ingredient containing a viscous soluble fiber and a non-crosslinked acid-reversible gel-forming compound is described. The ingredient can be contacted with a divalent cation solution and combined with a food ingredient or edible ingredient suitable for use in a supplement to produce a viscous fiber fortified food or fiber supplement. In some versions of a viscous fiber fortified food or fiber supplement, the viscous soluble fiber remains partially hydrated over shelf life of the food, and maintains a desirable texture over the shelf life. Some versions of a food mix or fiber supplement are in dry form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Galuska, Douglas L. Goedeken, Eric T. Gugger, Jeffrey Huber, Scott Whitman
  • Infused cranberries and methods of making
    Patent number: 11758932
    Abstract: Described are dried cranberries with reduced sugar content, while retaining a desired sweetness and texture, and methods of making such dried cranberries. Dried cranberries include erythritol and a sweetener that interferes with erythritol crystallization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J Galuska, Eric Gugger
  • Food protein gel matrix gluten analog
    Patent number: 11229213
    Abstract: A viscoelastic composition includes a gel matrix comprising hydrated hydrocolloid gel and cross-linked protein, at least one gluten-free flour source, a starch, and a leavener. In some embodiments, the gel matrix imparts gluten-like properties to a gluten-free viscoelastic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: David J Domingues, Peter J Galuska
  • Infused Cranberries and Methods of Making
    Publication number: 20210153532
    Abstract: Described are dried cranberries with reduced sugar content, while retaining a desired sweetness and texture, and methods of making such dried cranberries. Dried cranberries include erythritol and a sweetener that interferes with erythritol crystallization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Galuska, Eric Gugger
  • Food Protein Gel Matrix Gluten Analog
    Publication number: 20180360050
    Abstract: A viscoelastic composition includes a gel matrix comprising hydrated hydrocolloid gel and cross-linked protein, at least one gluten-free flour source, a starch, and a leavener. In some embodiments, the gel matrix imparts gluten-like properties to a gluten-free viscoelastic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David J Domingues, Peter J Galuska