Table 3.
List (non-exhaustive) of patents using microgels or microgel-like particles for fat replacement applications.
| Patent name | Reference | Filing date | Current Assignee | Size | Examples of fat replacement applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein product | EP0323529B1 (Singer et al., 1987) | 1987 | Labatt Breving Co Ltd | 0.1–2.0 μm | Ice cream, mayonnaise, salad dressing |
| Insoluble protein particles | EP1292196B1 (Villagran et al., 2001) | 2001 | The Folgers Coffee Company | <2 μm (preferentially 0.1–3.0 μm) | Ready to drink beverages |
| Low fat creamer compositions | EP1589821B1 (Villagran and Baughman, 2003) | 2003 | Procter and Gamble Co | 0.1–10.0 μm (preferentially 0.1–5.0 μm) | Coffee and tea creamer |
| Satiety enhancing food product and a method for manufacturing such | EP1833309A1 (Adams et al., 2005) | 2005 | Unilever PLC Unilever NV |
<300 μm | Meal replacer |
| Whey protein micelles | EP1839492B1 (Schmitt et al., 2006) | 2006 | Nestec SA | <1 μm (preferentially 0.2–0.4 μm) | Dairy desserts, coffee creamers, fat based condiments, chocolate, spreads |
| Creamer composition comprising plant protein microparticles | EP2991498A1 (Schmitt and Rade-Kukic, 2014) | 2014 | Nestec SA | 100–4000 μm | Coffee and tea creamer |