With Preservative Or Stabilizer Patents (Class 554/2)
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Patent number: 11352537Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide methods of drying lecithin in a batch reaction, comprising the steps of obtaining lecithin-containing material (derived from a crude refining stream) comprising 15-50% water, 10-30% acetone insoluble matter, and 10-20% free fatty acid; adding a fatty acid source (also derived from a crude refining stream) to the lecithin-containing material composition to obtain a lecithin/fatty acid reaction mixture; and blowing dry gas through the gum/fatty acid reaction mixture to obtain a resultant dried lecithin fatty acid blend having a water content of less than 2%. The resultant dried lecithin fatty acid blend may be used in asphalt or oil field applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Todd L. Kurth, Suzanne Stauduhar, Andrew Karl
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Patent number: 10894931Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for increasing the oxidative stability of short path evaporated oils. The process comprises the step of adding to the short-path evaporated-treated oil at least one anti-oxidant while the short-path evaporated-treated oil has a peroxide value of below or equal to 1.5 milli-equivalent peroxide/kg. The at least one anti-oxidant is preferably added at a temperature above the melting point of the short-path evaporated-treated oil.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventor: Falk BrĂ¼se
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Patent number: 10640730Abstract: [Object] The present invention provides an oil composition in which oxidation of oil is inhibited and a method of inhibiting oxidation of oil. [Solving Means] Provided is an oil composition containing oil, an ionic surfactant, and a polyhydric alcohol, in which a value L2?L1 calculated by the following method is positive. Value L1: a value of lightness of the oil composition Value L2: a value of lightness of an emulsified product obtained by adding 100 mass times of fresh water to the oil composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Kewpie CorporationInventors: Yukina Abe, Hideaki Kobayashi, Shoichi Yoda
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Patent number: 10143212Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsion for protecting oxidizable lipids from oxidative damage and methods of making the same. The lipids are encapsulated in a complex of casein and whey protein.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: MASSEY UNIVERSITYInventors: Harjinder Singh, Xiang-Qian Zhu, Aiqian Ye
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Patent number: 9732302Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separating high value by-products, such as oil and/or germ, from grains used for alcohol production. In one embodiment, a method for separating by-products from grains used for alcohol production includes, subjecting milled grains to liquefaction to provide a liquefied starch solution including fiber, protein, and germ. The germ is separated from the liquefied starch solution. The separated germ is ground, e.g., to a particle size less than 50 microns, to release oil to provide a germ/oil mixture. Then, prior to fermentation, the oil is separated from the germ/oil mixture to yield an oil by-product. The pH of the germ/oil mixture can be adjusted to about 8 to about 10.5 and/or cell wall breaking enzymes or chemicals may be added to help release oil from the germ. In one example, the oil yield is greater than 1.0 lb/Bu.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventor: Chie Ying Lee
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Patent number: 9382558Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for making fatty acids directly from a feedstock consisting of phytoplankton in water without the need to a) thermally separate, dewater and dry the phytoplankton, and b) extract the immobilized lipids. Our method is much less expensive than the current practice of making fatty acids from phytoplankton, because we bypass the costly and energy intensive operations associated with a) dewatering and drying the biomass, and b) extracting the immobilized lipids. As such, this invention greatly enhances the economic viability of making biofuels and bioproducts from phytoplankton.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: UNITEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Surjit Singh Randhava, Sarabjit Singh Randhava, Richard Kao, Todd Harvey, Ajaib Singh Randhava, Gregory Dicosola
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Publication number: 20150112090Abstract: Methods for preventing oxidation in lipids using organic acids are disclosed. Compositions including the lipids are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: ARCHER DAINELS MIDLAND COMPANYInventors: Shireen Baseeth, Jolene Hoke, Scott Tilton
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Patent number: 8927043Abstract: Disclosed herein are stabilized powder and aqueous formulations comprising a substantially water insoluble lipophilic bioactive compound and a micelle-forming surfactant. In one embodiment, the formulation further comprises a water soluble reducing agent, and/or a water insoluble reducing agent, and/or a metal chelator, and/or a metal bisulfite reducing agent, or combinations thereof, wherein the formulation remains substantially clear and stable when stored at or below room temperature for a period of at least 6 months or at least 12 months; and methods for preparing these formulations.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Mycell TechnologiesInventor: Volker Berl
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Publication number: 20140308427Abstract: There is provided a palm olein composition comprising: (a) palm olein oil (b) (i) a lactic acid ester selected from an ester of lactic acid and a C12 to C22 fatty acid, salts thereof and mixtures thereof; or (ii) a fumaric acid ester selected from an ester of fumaric acid and a C12 to C22 fatty alcohol, salts thereof and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APSInventors: Brad Alexander Forrest, Allan Torben Bech, Jens Mogens Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140248361Abstract: A composition is provided that includes extracts of green tea and rosemary extract optionally along with adjuvant and/or excipient. In addition, provided is a process for the preparation of said composition. Also provided is a composition including extract of green tea, rosemary extract and synthetic antioxidant optionally along with adjuvant and/or excipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Sanjith Mooppil, Pramod Francis
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Publication number: 20130109873Abstract: This invention relates to a corn oil composition comprising unrefined corn oil having a free fatty acid content of less than about 5 weight percent, and methods for producing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventor: POET RESEARCH, INC.
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Patent number: 8404875Abstract: A composition comprising an oil selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils, animal oils, and krill oil in an amount sufficient to lower the peroxide index of the composition. The composition may preferably comprise a fish oil also having astaxanthin added thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventors: Adrien Beaudoin, Richard Boudreault
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Patent number: 8299122Abstract: A method for stabilizing retinoic acid is provided. The method includes a step of mixing retinoic acid with a hydrophobic polymer/hydrophilic polymer adduct in the presence of an oxygen containing atmosphere to form a retinoic acid containing composition. The hydrophobic polymer/hydrophilic polymer adduct comprises a poly(vinylpyrrolidone/alkylene) polymer and a polymer comprising repeating carboxylic acid groups, hydroxyl groups, or a mixture of carboxylic acid groups and hydroxyl groups. A retinoic acid containing composition and a method of using a retinoic acid containing composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: James A. Roszell
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Patent number: 8221734Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alexander Novikov, Uday Marutirao Patil, Robert John Willicut
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Publication number: 20110185514Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20110177488Abstract: Provided is a preservation solution for preserving biological material at low temperature including one or more polyphenols and a method for preservation of biological material, the method includes adding the preservation solution to biological material, cooling the biological material and storing it under appropriate storing conditions. The present method may be used for hypothermic preservation or for cryopreservation, including freezing and lyophilization, and may be used with any biological material, including cells selected from RBC, WBC, MNC, UCB MNC and bacteria. In the case of RBC, also disclosed is a method for its freezing such that upon thawing, the material has less than 2% free hemoglobin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: CORE DYNAMICS LIMITEDInventors: Yehudit NATAN, Tamir KANIAS
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Publication number: 20110130582Abstract: A process for preparing (meth)acrylates of C17-alcohol mixtures by reacting (meth)acrylic acid with a C17-alcohol mixture in the presence of at least one acidic catalyst and of at least one polymerization inhibitor and in the presence of a solvent which, with water, forms an azeotrope in which the esterification is performed in a reactor with a circulation evaporator, the azeotrope is distilled off and condensed, and the condensate splits into an aqueous phase and an organic phase, wherein the C17-alcohol mixture has a mean degree of branching (iso index) of 2.8 to 3.7.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Virginie BETTE, Jochen Petzoldt, Boris Breitscheidel
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Publication number: 20110008457Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a novel herbal and oil composition and methods for modulating fatty acid composition and metabolism in an animal. In one aspect, the subject matter involves a composition comprising rosemary extract, oregano extract, and a polyunsaturated oil. In a particular embodiment, the polyunsaturated oil is fish oil or a derivative thereof. In some embodiments, the present subject matter relates to methods for modulating essential dietary fatty acid composition of lipoprotein particles or cell membranes, modulating essential fatty acid metabolism, regulating the activity of lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases, improving cardiovascular health, and/or inhibiting cell proliferation diseases and disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicants: NEW CHAPTER INC., BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Robert A. NEWMAN, Peiying YANG, Paul SCHULICK
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Publication number: 20090131699Abstract: It is intended to provide a method of practically obtaining a natural antioxidant, which gives a sense of security to consumers when added to foods, by efficiently taking out an antioxidant component from soybeans. It is confirmed that a hot water extract obtained by extracting a soybean seeds with hot water at a high temperature exceeding 100° C. under weakly acidic conditions has an antioxidant effect. A low-molecular weight fraction of this hot water extract is further fractionated by taking advantage of a difference in solubility in a water-containing organic solvent or using an appropriate filter suitable for the molecular weight size to thereby efficiently give a highly antioxidant fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Akihiro Nakamura, Ryuji Yoshida, Hirokazu Maeda, Hitoshi Furuta, Yasuki Matsumura, Tomohiko Mori
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Publication number: 20090105335Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the preparation of a free-flowing, storage-stable fatty acid metal salt product by forming a reactive admixture comprising (a) an unsaturated fatty acid glyceride feedstock; and (b) from about 1 mol to about 3 mol of at least one monovalent metal hydroxide or at least one divalent metal hydroxide; and heating the admixture to a temperature at which said fatty acid glycerides saponify to form fatty acid metals salts; wherein said monovalent metal is potassium; and wherein said divalent metal is selected from the group consisting of calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc. The fatty acid glycerides may be saponified in an atmosphere in which the partial pressure of oxygen has been reduced by an amount effective to provide an improvement in storage stability until a free-flowing, storage-stage product is obtained, or prior to saponification, the fatty acid glycerides may blended with a stabilizing oil that promotes storage stability, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Daniel Nestor Luchini, George K. Strohmaier, Eiler D. Frederiksen, James G. Hawkes, Bob J. Dull
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Publication number: 20090081785Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising desiccated biologics comprising a cell, protein, virus, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, or any combination thereof, along with at least one membrane penetrable sugar, and at least one membrane impenetrable sugar, wherein the moisture content is from 5% to 95%, and to methods of preparing the same, and to methods of treating animals using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: HeMemics Biotechnologies, Inc.Inventors: David H. Ho, Stephen P. Bruttig
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Patent number: 7452702Abstract: The present invention is directed to improving productivity of an enzymatic method for making esterified, transesterified or interesterified products. Specifically, a method that can greatly improve the productivity of enzymatic transesterification or esterification by deodorization alone, or by deodorization and purification of the initial substrate to extend the useful life of the enzyme is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyInventor: Immok Lee
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Patent number: 7182940Abstract: Novel esters prepared by the reaction of shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB), and fatty alcohol. Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the delivery of highly desirable active ingredients present in shea butter, including natural antioxidants, in an oil-soluble, emollient material that is substantive to the skin and hair.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Rutherford Chemicals, LLCInventors: Steven Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040158087Abstract: Methods for the preparation of storage-stable fatty acid calcium salt products by forming a reactive admixture of (a) an unsaturated fatty acid glyceride feedstock; and (b) from about 10% to about 30% of the total admixture weight of calcium hydroxide; and heating the admixture to a temperature at which the fatty acid glycerides saponify to form fatty acid calcium salts in an atmosphere in which the partial pressure of oxygen has been reduced by an amount effective to provide an improvement in storage stability. Storage stable calcium salts of unsaturated fatty acids prepared by the inventive method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Bioproducts, Inc.Inventors: George K. Strohmaier, Nestor D. Luchini, Michael A. Varcho, Eiler D. Frederiksen
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Publication number: 20030104954Abstract: Liquid overbased calcium/barium/zinc ternary systems are provided for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers. These overbased ternary stabilizer systems are shelf stable liquids and provide polyvinyl chloride compositions with improvements in thermal stability, early color, clarity and plate-out resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: OMG Americas, Inc.Inventors: James E. Reddy, Jeremy A. Hackett
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Publication number: 20030050490Abstract: Shelf stable haze free liquids of overbased alkaline earth metal salts are obtained by reacting metal base with fatty acids in the presence of liquid hydrocarbon and aliphatic alcohols having at least 8 carbon atoms to provide overbased liquids essentially free of a phenol or a phenolic derivative. Stabilizer compositions containing the overbased liquids and mixed metal stabilizers of zinc, cadmium and tin are provided for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: OMG Americas, Inc.Inventors: James E. Reddy, Chester E. Ramey, Lawrence A. Dominey
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Patent number: 6500862Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, nondetergent composition based on fatty acids, in microemulsion form, for administration to humans or animals, comprising: from 5 to 30% by weight of one or more fatty acids with a free carboxylic acid function, as active ingredient; from 5 to 35% by weight of one or more surfactants; from 5 to 30% by weight of one or more C1-C12 alcohols, as cosurfactant; from 5 to 35% by weight of one or more water-soluble compounds with a carbonyl or hydroxyl function; and from 0 to 35% by weight of one or more water-immiscible compounds; the said composition having a pH of less than 6.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Ceva Sante AnimaleInventor: Philippe Zanello
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Patent number: 6448208Abstract: A description is given of products obtainable by reacting components a), b), c) and, if desired, d), where component a) is a compound of the formula I or a mixture of compounds of the formula I, component b) is a compound of the formula II or a mixture of compounds of the formula II, component c) is a component of the formula IIIa and/or of the formula IIIb or a mixture of compounds of the formula IIIa and/or IIIb, and component d) is a compound of the formula IV or a mixture of compounds of the formula IV, in which the general symbols are as defined therein, where the compound of the formula I is, for example, pentaerythritol, thiodiethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol or glycerol, the compound of the formula II is, for example, methyl 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate or methyl 3-(3′-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)-proType: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Paul Dubs, Roger Martin, Samuel Evans, Stephan Allenbach, Marc Ribeaud
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Patent number: 6331643Abstract: A method is described for preservation of olive oil, and preferably extra-virgin olive oil, which discloses freezing or deep-freezing of the olive oil, as soon as it has been pressed, or within three months after being pressed, at a temperature of between −40° C. and 0° C., for a period of up to three years. Furthermore, a method which discloses also, before freezing or deep-freezing, the filtering of olive oil is described. This method has the advantage that it keeps the organoleptic and chemical-physical qualities of the product almost unchanged, for periods which are far longer than those which are permitted by the present preservation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Vivo S.r.l.Inventors: Neri Martini Bernardi, Sebastiano Martini Bernardi, NiccolĂ³ Martini Bernardi Colantoni
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Patent number: 6281375Abstract: A triacylglycerol containing oil having a 1,3-dierucoyl 2-oleoyl glycerol (EOE) content of at least 50% is described. Plants for producing an oil having a high EOE content are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Dharma R. Kodali, Zhegong Fan, Lorin R. DeBonte
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Publication number: 20010016663Abstract: A method for the stabilization of a phospholipidic composition as well as a method for the production of a stabilized phospholipidic composition comprising at least one phospholipide as well as a stabilizer are described, whereby in the claimed methods at least one phospholipide is mixed with a stabilizer on the basis of phytic acid, of a salt of the phytic acid and/or of a phytic acid derivative.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2000Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: RHONE-POULENC RORER GMBH & CO.Inventor: Miklos Ghyczy
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Patent number: 6278004Abstract: A method for the stabilization of a phospholipidic composition as well as a method for the production of a stabilized phospholipidic composition comprising at least one phospholipide as well as a stabilizer are described, whereby in the claimed methods at least one phospholipide is mixed with a stabilizer on the basis of phytic acid, of a salt of the phytic acid and/or of a phytic acid derivative.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbHInventor: Miklos Ghyczy
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Patent number: 6169190Abstract: Oil produced from the seed of Brassica napus plant has an oleic acid content of 71.4-77.4% and a linoleic acid content of no more than 3%. The oil is useful in food and industrial applications. The oil has substantially improved oxidative stability relative to normal rapeseed oil, when both are identically treated with antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Inventors: Juan Enrique Romero Lanuza, John Lawrence Sernyk
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Patent number: 6100413Abstract: A method for the stabilization of a phospholipidic composition as well as a method for the production of a stabilized phospholipidic composition comprising at least one phospholipide as well as a stabilizer are described, whereby in the claimed methods at least one phospholipide is mixed with a stabilizer on the basis of phytic acid, of a salt of the phytic acid and/or of a phytic acid derivative.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer GmbH & Co.Inventor: Miklos Ghyczy
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Patent number: 5948926Abstract: A method for inhibiting the oxidation of oils and fats or fatty acids which comprises adding an antioxidant and an oxyacid having an average particle size of 200 .mu.m or less to said oils and fats or fatty acids. According to this method, the oxyacid is easily dispersed or dissolved in said oils and fats or fatty acids, and the oxidation inhibiting effect is remarkably improved without deteriorating the quality of the oils and fats or fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignees: NOF Corporation, Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Takeo, Masaaki Sugino, Hideto Yamamoto, Takeshi Matsuo, Yoshihiro Ohhata, Isao Takayanagi
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Patent number: 5888575Abstract: Saturated triglycerides which have a big difference in chain length between the longest and the shortest fatty acid chain and which are able, when incorporated in a small amount into a slow crystallizing fat, particularly a low-trans fat, to increase considerably the speed of crystallization.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Gabriel Jacobus Lansbergen, Cornelis Laurentius Sassen, John Schuurman
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Patent number: 5821266Abstract: Dehydroshikimates are used as antioxidants for oxidation susceptible compositions, as well as for inhibiting oxidative physiological processes. Particularly, the parent acid and its derivatives find application in inhibiting the oxidation of food substances, feed, dietary supplements, oils, polymers, fuels, lubricants, cosmetics, medicinal agents, inks, dyes, and other oxidative sensitive products, over extended periods of time and at elevated temperatures. The subject compounds can be used at low concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Michigan State UniversityInventor: John W. Frost
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Patent number: 5614648Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing derivatives of an organic compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., an antioxidant moiety, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Inventors: George H. Greene, Robert Miller, James L. Williams, James C. Phillips, Jerry F. Stults, Jan P. E. Tellings
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Patent number: 5571935Abstract: Esterified alkoxylated polyols, particularly a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerol, which exhibit improved flavor and oxidative stability by the addition of antioxidants to the alkoxylated polyols, either prior to or subsequent to steam stripping, fatty acids or combinations thereof prior to fatty acid esterification, and the products thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: CPC International Inc.Inventors: Bernard C. Sekula, Thaddeus R. Ziegert, Michael R. Ferenz
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Patent number: 5427814Abstract: A fat is protected from oxidation by, in one process embodiment, forming a mixture of tocopherol and lecithin at a temperature not greater than 60.degree. C., mixing ascorbic acid dissolved in a polar solvent into the tocopherol and lecithin mixture, eliminating the solvent from the mixture at a temperature not greater than 60.degree. C. and then, incorporating the mixture into a fat. In another embodiment, lecithin is added to a fat, and tocopherol and ascorbic acid dissolved in a polar solvent are added to the lecithin-added fat after which, the solvent is eliminated from the fat.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Jurg Loliger, Francoise Saucy
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Patent number: 5380890Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., the antioxidant, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1991Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Inventors: George H. Greene, Robert Miller, James L. Williams, James C. Phillips, Jerry F. Stults, Jan P. E. Tellings
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Patent number: 5356976Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 n-alkyl, isopropyl, s-butyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or .alpha.-methylbenzyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 tert-alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.-dimethylbenzyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.28 alkyl, and R.sub.4 s methyl or ethyl, with the proviso that the --CHR.sub.3 R.sub.4 group contains at least 4 carbon atoms, are suitable for stabilizing organic material which is susceptible to degradation induced by heat, oxidation or actinic light.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Paul Dubs, Rita Pitteloud
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Patent number: 5281732Abstract: An improved low temperature process for extracting oil from oil-bearing materials by extracting the oil-bearing material in an extraction zone with a normally gaseous solvent selected from propane, butane, and mixtures thereof. As the resulting solvent/oil mixture is passed through the bed of extracted oil-bearing material, from the extraction zone, and to a separation zone, it is done so under conditions that will maintain the solvent in liquid form. The resulting extracted materials have substantially more of their protein and vitamin value intact when compared with similar materials extracted by more conventional high temperature methods. The present process is also a lower energy consuming process than more conventional, extractive processes.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1991Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Assignee: University Research & MarketingInventor: Henry L. Franke
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Patent number: 5166375Abstract: The antioxidant is safe for human health, has excellent antioxidation activity and is suitably utilized for preventing oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, esters of unsaturated fatty acids and various kinds of products comprising these acids and esters. The oxidation resistant polyunsaturated oil is made by giving strong antioxidation activity to polyunsaturated oils, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, esters of polyunsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats.The antioxidant comprises musizin and tocopherol as the effective components. The oxidation resistant polyunsaturated oil and fat of the invention is characterized in that an antioxidant comprising musizin as the effective component is added to a polyunsaturated oil.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1991Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignees: Nippon Oil and Fats Company, Limited, Nagaoka Perfumery Company, LimitedInventors: Hiromu Kameoka, Kiyoshi Furukawa, Hiroshi Kihara, Atsuyoshi Nishina
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Patent number: 5155244Abstract: A method of solubilizing a first compound in a second medium where the first compound has a limited solubility in the second medium. In particular, the method comprises reacting the first compound with the second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The first compound and second medium each contain at least one reactive group which will react with a reactive group of the other. In addition, the first compound comprises at least one antioxidant which will be covalently bonded to and thus effectively solubilized in the second medium by the reaction.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1990Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Karlshamns ABInventors: George H. Greene, James C. Phillips, Jerry F. Stults, Jan P. E. Tellings