Timothy P Christensen

US Patent:

20080102183, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/586258

Inventors:

Timothy Christensen - Maple Grove MN, US
Gary M. Geist - Blaine MN, US
Melanie J. Goulson - Dayton MN, US
Jody L. Mattsen - Inver Grove Heights MN, US

International Classification:

A21D 10/00

US Classification:

426549

Abstract:

Doughs and batters may be prepared that include sweetener, fat, EPA/DHA Omega 3 fatty acids, flour, and optionally cinnamon. Bakery goods may be prepared from the described doughs or batters.

US Patent:

20090202697, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/922544

Inventors:

Wendy Erickson - Waconia MN, US
Timothy A. Christensen - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

CARGILL, INCORPORATED - WAYZATA MN

International Classification:

A23L 1/236

US Classification:

426548

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to compositions comprising erythritol, sorbitol, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of isomalt, maltitol, and a mixture of isomalt and maltitol, and an ingredient selected from the group consisting of polydextrose, a resistant maltodextrin or a mixture of polydextrose and a resistant maltodextrin. Optionally, high intensity sweeteners may be incorporated into the compositions. The compositions are useful in producing sweetened foods and beverages. The compositions may be used as a substitute for sugar in any application.

US Patent:

20100112174, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Dec 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/521152

Inventors:

Timothy A. Christensen - Maple Grove MN, US
Frans Sarnell - Zuiddorpe, NL

Assignee:

CARGILL, INCORPORATED - Wayzata MN

International Classification:

A23L 1/236
A23L 1/0522
A23G 3/34

US Classification:

426548

Abstract:

The invention is directed to low calorie sweetener compositions. In some embodiments, the sweetener compositions comprise: (a) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % erythritol; (b) about 0 wt. % to about 30 wt. % sorbitol; (c) about 0 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of isomalt, maltitol, or a mixture thereof; (d) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % polydextrose; and (e) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % resistant starch. In other embodiments, the sweetener compositions comprise: (a) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % erythritol; (b) up to about 68 wt. % of an ingredient selected from isomalt, maltitol, sorbitol, or a mixture thereof; (c) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of an ingredient selected from polydextrose, resistant maltodextrin, or a mixture thereof. Embodiments of the low calorie sweetener compositions display improved gastrointestinal tolerance when consumed by humans.