Elizabeth A Melcher

US Patent:

20060008575, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Jul 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/889376

Inventors:

Alyssa Armbrecht - Plymouth MN, US
Elizabeth Melcher - Shoreview MN, US

International Classification:

A23G 3/00

US Classification:

426659000

Abstract:

The invention provides an edible composition having a controlled viscosity profile, the composition composed of sweetening agent, shortening, emulsifier, and viscosity enhancer comprising cellulose, starch, and polysaccharide gum. Preferably, the inventive topping composition has a moisture content in the range of 10 to 20%. The controlled viscosity profile includes an initial viscosity at ambient temperatures, an intermediate, flowable viscosity at elevated temperatures, and a final, set, texture when cooled that resembles the initial viscosity.

US Patent:

20070110869, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/559919

Inventors:

Angela Horstman - Winsted MN, US
Elizabeth Melcher - Shoreview MN, US
Alyssa Randall - Plymouth MN, US
Chad Rieschl - Brooklyn Park MN, US

International Classification:

A21D 10/00

US Classification:

426549000

Abstract:

The invention provides shelf stable dry mix compositions for use in preparing a baked good, the dry mix compositions including flour, sweetening agent, wherein a portion of the sweetening agent is corn syrup, and fat source. Optionally, the dry mix compositions include leavening systems. Methods of making shelf stable dry mixes are also described.

US Patent:

20070110870, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/559920

Inventors:

Robert Golaszewski - New Hope MN, US
Angela Horstman - Winsted MN, US
Sarah Meacham - Lakeville MN, US
Elizabeth Melcher - Shoreview MN, US
Alyssa Randall - Plymouth MN, US
Chad Rieschl - Brooklyn Park MN, US

International Classification:

A21D 10/00

US Classification:

426549000

Abstract:

The invention provides shelf stable dry mix compositions for use in preparing a baked good, the dry mix compositions including flour, sweetening agent, wherein a portion of the sweetening agent is liquid corn syrup, and fat source. Optionally, the dry mix compositions include leavening systems. Methods of making shelf stable dry mixes are also described.

US Patent:

D4150198, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Oct 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/094565

Inventors:

Arne H. Brauner - Minnetonka MN
Elizabeth A. Melcher - Minneapolis MN
Kimberly Sakstrup - Bloomington MN
Brian P. Zais - Golden Valley MN

Assignee:

General Mills, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

0901

US Classification:

D 9311