Joshua W Eartly

US Patent:

8323721, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Apr 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/428387

Inventors:

Dilip K. Nakhasi - Bourbonnais IL, US
Roger L. Daniels - Manhattan IL, US
Joshua Eartly - Wilmington IL, US

Assignee:

Bunge Oils, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A23D 9/007

US Classification:

426611, 426612

Abstract:

An ingredient suitable for use in the manufacture of specialty margarines and bakery shortenings with nutritional and functional benefits is the reaction product of a phytosterol material esterified with a saturated fatty acid material. The reaction product is substantially solid at ambient temperature, and thus is suitable for use as an ingredient in solid shortening products, yet without the adverse health effects believed to be associated with saturated fatty acids. In the method of making the product, the esterification reaction is carried out at elevated temperatures, under vacuum, and for a relatively longer duration than prior art procedures. The esterification reaction may be carried out in the presence of a catalyst and optionally, high oleic canola oil. The reaction product is neutralized, then filtered at least once and preferably twice to remove any residual catalyst.

US Patent:

20070128330, Jun 7, 2007

Filed:

Dec 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/294295

Inventors:

Dilip Nakhasi - Bourbonnais IL, US
Roger Daniels - Manhattan IL, US
Joshua Eartly - Wilmington IL, US

International Classification:

A23D 9/00

US Classification:

426601000

Abstract:

Deep frying oils combined with phytosterols are instrumental in deep-fried food products and methods for enhancing health characteristics. The deep frying compositions have a phytosterol ester content of up to about 50 weight percent, and at least about 50 weight percent of the phytosterols are transferred into the food product.

US Patent:

20070148311, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Dec 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/315616

Inventors:

Dilip Nakhasi - Bourbonnais IL, US
Roger Daniels - Manhattan IL, US
Joshua Eartly - Wilmington IL, US

Assignee:

Bunge Oils, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A23D 9/00

US Classification:

426601000

Abstract:

An ingredient suitable for use in the manufacture of specialty margarines and bakery shortenings with nutritional and functional benefits is the reaction product of a phytosterol material esterified with a saturated fatty acid material. The reaction product is substantially solid at ambient temperature, and thus is suitable for use as an ingredient in solid shortening products, yet without the adverse health effects believed to be associated with saturated fatty acids. In the method of making the product, the esterification reaction is carried out at elevated temperatures, under vacuum, and for a relatively longer duration than prior art procedures. The esterification reaction may be carried out in the presence of a catalyst and optionally, high oleic canola oil. The reaction product is neutralized, then filtered at least once and preferably twice to remove any residual catalyst.