James G Trout

US Patent:

6465642, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Feb 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/797018

Inventors:

Corey James Kenneally - Maineville OH
James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Robert Joseph Sarama - Loveland OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C07H 1302

US Classification:

536119, 536124

Abstract:

Process for synthesizing polyol fatty acid polyesters which includes the steps of reacting an excess of lower alkyl ester with polyol to esterify hydroxyl groups thereof and form polyol fatty acid polyester, separating at least a portion of the unreacted lower alkyl ester from the polyol fatty acid polyester, and recycling the separated unreacted lower alkyl ester for further reaction with polyol or partially esterified polyol. The recycled lower alkyl ester is substantially free of lower alkyl ester degradation reaction products, such as carbonyls and free fatty acids.

US Patent:

6566124, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Sep 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/646293

Inventors:

James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
John Keeney Howie - Oregonia OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11C 300

US Classification:

435271, 435134, 435135, 435 72, 435155, 435158, 435159

Abstract:

A process for removing digestible fat from a crude reaction mixture comprising nondigestible fat and at least one digestible fat selected from the group consisting of digestible fats having fatty acid chains, comprising the steps of: (1) treating the crude reaction mixture with an aqueous solution comprising lipase at a pH sufficient to obtain soaps from the fatty acid chains; and (2) removing the soaps.

US Patent:

6504003, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Sep 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/646295

Inventors:

James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Richard Gerard Schafermeyer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C08G 6302

US Classification:

528271, 426601, 527311, 528176, 528272

Abstract:

A process for synthesizing polyol fatty acid polyesters comprising the steps of (1) mixing ingredients comprising (a) unesterified first polyol having hydroxyl groups, (b) second polyol esterified with fatty acids, (c) basic catalyst, and (d) emulsifying agent to form a mixture of ingredients; (2) reacting the mixture of ingredients at a temperature sufficient to obtain a transesterification reaction products and by-products; and (3) removing at least a portion of the by-products from the transesterification reaction mixture; and (4) further heating the transesterification reaction products and ingredients from step (3) at a temperature and for a time sufficient to esterify at least about 50% of the hydroxyl groups of the first polyol.

US Patent:

6545146, Apr 8, 2003

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/582747

Inventors:

James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Gary Allen Busch - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C07H 106

US Classification:

536127, 536115, 536119, 536124, 554 1, 554 10, 554 12

Abstract:

Methods of removing a lower alkyl alcohol from a polyester mixture of polyol fatty acid polyester and lower alkyl alcohol comprise (a) contacting the polyester mixture with a stripping mixture comprising an inert stripping gas, up to about 10,000 ppm lower alkyl alcohol and up to about 2000 ppm oxygen, wherein at least a portion of the lower alkyl alcohol is transferred from the polyester mixture to the stripping mixture, thereby increasing the concentration of lower alkyl alcohol in the stripping mixture, and (b) separating the stripping mixture from the polyester mixture. The methods further comprise (c) compressing the stripping mixture to increase its pressure, (d) cooling the stripping mixture to reduce its temperature thereby condensing at least a first portion of the lower alkyl alcohol to a liquid, (e) separating condensed lower alkyl alcohol from the stripping mixture to reduce the amount of lower alkyl alcohol in the stripping mixture to a range of from about 1 ppm to about 10,000 ppm, and (f) directing the resulting stripping mixture to an expansion turbine in which the temperature and pressure of the stripping mixture are reduced. Energy resulting from the decrease in the stripping mixture temperature and pressure in the expansion turbine is used to compress the stripping mixture separated from the polyester mixture.

US Patent:

6720021, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Oct 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982712

Inventors:

Vincent York-Leung Wong - Hamilton OH
Richard Joseph Sackenheim - Hamilton OH
James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Eugene Francisco Tavares - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

The Procter + Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23L 138

US Classification:

426633

Abstract:

A low-fat and low-calorie nut spread having at least about 50% less fat and at least about 33% fewer calories than full-fat peanut butter yet having a flavor and texture comparable to a full-fat nut butter or spread. The nut spread has a non-fat solids to oil ratio that is less than about 2. 0:1, comprises nut solids that have a mono-modal particle size distribution where the D and D sizes are less than about 15 and about 30 microns, respectively. The level of fat-free nut solids is from about 34% to about 45%. The apparent viscosity of the nut spread is less than about 4500 cP. The nut spread comprises at least about 20% oil substitute, preferably a sucrose polyester that contains an anal leakage controlling agent. Also disclosed is a preferred process for making the nut spread.

US Patent:

6743458, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Oct 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982745

Inventors:

James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Dennis Paul Kirkpatrick - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter + Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23C 1909

US Classification:

426582, 426 94, 426607

Abstract:

Creamy, reduced fat, low-moisture lipid-based fillings. The fillings comprise: (a) at least about 20% non-digestible lipid; and (b) from about 0. 5% to about 35% crystallizing lipid. The fillings can additionally comprise other suitable optional ingredients. The filling has a water activity of less than about 0. 6 and has at least about 20% less digestible fat than a comparable full-fat lipid-based filling. In one embodiment, a cheese filling comprises: (a) from about 20% to about 60% non-digestible lipid; (b) from about 0. 5% to about 35% crystallizing lipid; (c) from about 20% to about 75% dehydrated cheese powder; and (d) from about 0% to about 55% bulking agent. The fillings can be used with any suitable substrate, but are especially suitable for use in random packed food products, especially sandwich biscuits. Sandwich biscuits made with the fillings adhere well to the biscuits so that the sandwich biscuits are not misaligned, smeared, or subject to splitting or decapping in production or after storage.

US Patent:

6793956, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Oct 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982773

Inventors:

James Earl Trout - West Chester OH
Dennis Paul Kirkpatrick - Cincinnati OH
Benito Alberto Romanach - Mason OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Co. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23C 1909

US Classification:

426582, 426 94, 426607

Abstract:

Reduced-fat, low-moisture lipid-based fillings. The lipid-based fillings can be used in a variety of food products. The low moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based filling comprises at least about 20% non-digestible lipid and other suitable optional ingredients. The filling has a water activity of less than about 0. 6 and has at least about 20% less digestible fat than a comparable full-fat lipid-based filling. In one embodiment, the filling is a cheese filling. The low moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based cheese filling comprises: (a) from about 20% to about 60% non-digestible lipid; (b) from about 20% to about 75% dehydrated cheese powder; and (c) from about 0% to about 55% bulking agent. The fillings can be used with any suitable substrate to form a food product.

US Patent:

6887947, May 3, 2005

Filed:

May 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/156476

Inventors:

Jared John Schaefer - Wyoming OH, US
James Earl Trout - West Chester OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C08L067/08
C08G063/48

US Classification:

5254445, 528275, 528300, 528302, 525437, 524726, 524770, 524777

Abstract:

This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; less than about 3% of ash; and have an acid value of less than about 6.