Debra K Miller

US Patent:

8088431, Jan 3, 2012

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/049002

Inventors:

Philip C. Ward - Palmyra PA, US
Julie Emsing Mann - Hershey PA, US
Debra L. Miller - Palmyra PA, US

Assignee:

The Hershey Company - Hershey PA

International Classification:

A23G 1/00

US Classification:

426631, 426103, 426573, 426584, 426593, 426656, 426658, 426661

Abstract:

The invention provides, in one aspect, a health bar or composition having high levels of a cacao-based product, and with correspondingly high levels of cocoa anti-oxidants, that are shelf stable, heat-resistant, and have good taste and mouthfeel properties. The energy bars and food compositions can deliver healthful cocoa ingredients to improve vigor, enhance physical energy, enhance mental energy, enhance cognitive focus abilities, and/or improve athletic performance. Methods of making such health bars, food ingredients, or heat-resistant compositions that comprise the same high levels of cacao product and other ingredients in effective amounts and that are shelf-stable are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20070207188, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Feb 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/707279

Inventors:

Debra Miller - Palmyra PA, US
David Katz - Hamden CT, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/68
A61K 36/898

US Classification:

424440000, 424776000, 426660000

Abstract:

The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of administering a product comprising a cacao solids-containing, cocoa powder or extract containing cocoa polyphenols to improve endothelial function. The sugar-free compositions and methods of using them exhibit synergistically improved cardiovascular benefits compared to other compositions. Preferred sugar-free chocolate products and cocoa beverages are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20070218113, Sep 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/711780

Inventors:

Debra Miller - Palmyra PA, US
Xiaoying Wang - Hummelstown PA, US
Julia Watterson - Hummelstown PA, US
Philip Ward - Palmyra PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 47/00
A61K 36/48

US Classification:

424439000, 424757000

Abstract:

The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of administering a product comprising beta glucan, soy protein, phytosterols, and an omega-3 fatty acid, such as one or more of DHA and EPA, to improve cardiovascular risk factors, such as LDL levels or total cholesterol levels. The amount of each of beta glucan, soy protein, phytosterols, and omega-3 fatty acids is selected from the amount providing the beneficial health effects associated with the health claims for these compositions or ingredients. Methods of making nutritional health bars and food ingredients that comprise the same compositions and ingredients in effective amounts that are shelf-stable are also disclosed.