Ghislaine M. Joly - Richland WA, US Michael S. Leitner - Richland WA, US Deborah Dihel - Richland WA, US William J. Pack - Touchet WA, US
Assignee:
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc. - Omaha NE
International Classification:
A23B 4/044
US Classification:
426231, 426314
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for smoking food products includes a method or apparatus configured to provide a pH level of a smoked food product. The determination of the pH level of the smoked product provides an objective measure of the amount of smoke received by the food product, as well as an indication of the agreeability of the flavor of the food product. Based on the determination of the pH level, the method and apparatus can be adjusted to provide a more consistent, high quality smoked food product.
Starch/Collagen Casings For Co-Extruded Food Products
Ghislaine Joly - Bridgewater NJ, US James Kasica - Whitehouse Station NJ, US Robert O'Mara - Stockton NJ, US Roxanna Shariff - Somerville NJ, US
International Classification:
A23L001/31
US Classification:
426/092000
Abstract:
Composites or combinations of selected starches and collagen provide very useful casing materials for co-extruded food products such as sausage. The casing material includes collagen and a) a gel forming, non-degraded, amylose containing dispersed starch, or b) a gel forming, non-degraded, chemically crosslinked or physically inhibited amylopectin dispersed starch, wherein the starch in a) or b) is characterized by a G′ of 600 Pa or greater at a frequency of 0.1 rad/sec at 25 C. provided the starch is prepared at a solid concentration of 10 wt. %, the amount of starch to collagen being from about 0.05:1 to 10:1 parts by weight on a dry basis.
Janet Carver - Lambertville NJ, US Robert Kendall - Flemington NJ, US Ghislaine Joly - Bridgewater NJ, US Maruja Oswald - Ringoes NJ, US
International Classification:
A21D010/00
US Classification:
426589000
Abstract:
This invention relates to an instant roux comprising co-processed modified starch and flour and fat. In addition, the invention relates to the process for providing such “ready-for-use” compositions and the improved food products prepared from the co-processed compositions.
Dissolvable Film Comprising An Active Ingredient And Method Of Manufacture
Deborah Dihel - Whitehouse Station NJ, US Ghislaine Joly - Bridgewater NJ, US
International Classification:
A61K009/16 A61K009/50
US Classification:
424443000, 264004000
Abstract:
A film having disposed thereon a substance for delivery to a predetermined substrate. The substance is encapsulated in a water soluble encapsulant. The film disintegrates when place on the surface of certain substrates where it releases the substance to the local environment. The films can carry medicaments, flavors, seasonings, scents and the like.
Janet Carver - Lambertville NJ, US Robert Kendall - Flemington NJ, US Ghislaine Joly - Bridgewater NJ, US Maruja Oswald - Ringoes NJ, US
International Classification:
A23L 1/40
US Classification:
426589000
Abstract:
This invention relates to an instant roux comprising co-processed modified starch and flour and fat. In addition, the invention relates to the process for providing such “ready-for-use” compositions and the improved food products prepared from the co-processed compositions.
Lamb Weston
Senior Principal Development Scientist
Conagra Foods
Director of Product Development
Conagra Foods
Product Development Manager
Conagra Foods
R and D Manager
National Starch and Chemical Nov 2000 - Aug 2007
Project Leader
Education:
University of Montpellier 1992 - 1997
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy
Skills:
Food Industry Product Development Ingredients Food Food Processing Food Science Cross Functional Team Leadership R&D Food Technology Commercialization Frozen Food Project Management Food Safety Food Service Haccp Innovation Management Dairy Meat Analytical Chemistry Food Manufacturing Consumer Products Sensory Evaluation Manufacturing