Patents by Inventor Peter J. Hendrikx

Peter J. Hendrikx 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).

  • Use of thermally-inhibited subsequently enzymatically-treated starches in food products
    Patent number: 5904940
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermally inhibited, subsequently enzymatically hydrolyzed, ungelatinized, granular starch or flour and the process of making such starch or flour. Such starch or flour is useful as an ingredient in food products, particularly fruit- or vegetable-based products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie L. Senkeleski, James P. Zallie, Peter J. Hendrikx
  • Use of enzymatically-treated starches as viscosifiers and their use in food products
    Patent number: 5904941
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a viscosifier prepared by enzymatically hydrolyzing a ungelatinized, granular starch or flour. Such starch or flour is useful as an ingredient in food products, particularly fruit- or vegetable-based products, as a viscosifier and may be used to replace pectin or tomato solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Zu-Feng Xu, Jamie L. Senkeleski, James P. Zallie, Peter J. Hendrikx