Patents by Inventor Yosuke ONUMA

Yosuke ONUMA 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: 20250040581
    Abstract: A flavor composition comprising a compound according to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently represent hydrogen or alkyl. A consumable including a flavor composition containing the compound according to formula (I) is also provided. Also provided is a method for imparting, enhancing and/or modifying the buttery, creamy or fatty taste, aroma and/or mouthfeel of a consumable comprising adding to a consumable an organoleptically effective amount of a flavor composition containing the compound according to formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: loana Maria UNGUREANU, Philip KRAFT, Yosuke ONUMA
  • Publication number: 20240277016
    Abstract: A method for making a flavour modifying ingredient, the method comprising subjecting a pea protein to enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation; flavour modifying ingredients obtainable by said method; flavour compositions and food products comprising said flavour modifying ingredient; uses of said flavour modifying ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Tarun BHOWMIK, Stefka Ivanova MYAKA, Jenifer AUGELLI, Yosuke ONUMA
  • Publication number: 20240215623
    Abstract: A composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator, a sweetened composition including at least one sweetener and a taste modifier composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator, and a method of modifying the taste of a sweetened composition by adding to the sweetened composition a taste modifier composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yosuke ONUMA, Feng SHI, Bernard KRANEN
  • Publication number: 20240114930
    Abstract: A consumable is provided. The consumable includes (a) at least one sweetener, and (b) a sweetness modifier comprising an extract or fraction from Gnaphalium affine or at least one flavonoid compound. The at least one sweetener is present is a sweetening amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Feng SHI, Moises GALANO, Laura H. LUCAS, Yosuke ONUMA, Matthew Steven ROACH, loana Maria UNGUREANU, Wei YUAN
  • Publication number: 20240000113
    Abstract: A consumable is provided. The consumable includes (a) at least one sweetener, and (b) a sweetness modifier comprising an extract or fraction from Viscum articulatum or at least one flavan or flavanone compound. The at least one sweetener is present is a sweetening amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Feng SHI, Moises GALANO, Laura H. LUCAS, Yosuke ONUMA, Matthew Steven ROACH, loana Maria UNGUREANU, Wei YUAN
  • Publication number: 20230389588
    Abstract: A consumable is provided. The consumable includes (a) at least one sweetener, and (b) a sweetness modifier comprising an extract or fraction from Stelmatocrypton khasianum or at least one caffeoylquinic acid or tormentic acid compound. The at least one sweetener is present is a sweetening amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Feng SHI, Moises GALANO, Laura H LUCAS, Yosuke ONUMA, Matthew Steven ROACH, loana Maria UNGUREANU, Wei YUAN
  • Publication number: 20230024978
    Abstract: A method of providing improved mouthfeel in consumables having a fat content of about 20% or less is provided. The method includes the step of adding to a consumable composition base from about 0.02 parts per billion to about 25 parts per million based on the total weight of the consumable composition of an Amadori compound, without any subsequent heating. The Amadori compound is a reaction product of glucose with proline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Feng SHI, Yosuke ONUMA, Yili WANG, Uwe KOHRS
  • Publication number: 20220211089
    Abstract: A method of improving mouthfeel and masking perceived astringency and undesired off-notes imparted by a consumable composition or additive, including the step of adding to the consumable or additive an astringency-masking amount of hyaluronic acid and/or salt thereof, wherein the hyaluronic acid and/or salt thereof has an average molecular weight of at least 500 kDa. Additionally disclosed is a food or beverage additive comprising at least one astringent component and an astringency-masking amount of hyaluronic acid and/or salt thereof. Further disclosed is a consumable composition comprising a consumable base, at least one astringent component and an astringency-masking amount of hyaluronic acid and/or salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ioana Maria UNGUREANU, David POTTS, Sophie CHERIOT, Yosuke ONUMA