Patents by Inventor Sophie De Baets

Sophie De Baets 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: 20170027207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sugar replacement composition, which is based on a novel and innovative combination of ingredients such that the sugar replacement composition gives rise to one or more advantageous use characteristics of comparable or superior to those of sucrose, including excellent taste, sweetness of sucrose, superior structural properties, e.g. in cake, sorbet and ice cream, improved crunchiness of biscuits, excellent organoleptic properties, low calorie content (in certain embodiments 100 kcal/100 g or less), permits reduction of fat content of certain foods such as chocolate, as well as significant health benefits, including low glycemic index, low cariogenicity, and prebiotic properties supporting growth of advantageous intestinal bacteria, beneficial effects or lowering blood sugar and slowing down the emptying of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: AEGIS NV
    Inventor: Sophie De Baets
  • Publication number: 20140199461
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Sophie DE BAETS
  • Publication number: 20130236604
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Sophie De Baets
  • Publication number: 20100003370
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: SWEETWELL N.V.
    Inventor: Sophie De Baets
  • Publication number: 20070298152
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibers and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibers, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Sweetwell N.V.
    Inventor: Sophie De Baets
  • Publication number: 20070082104
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Sophie De Baets