Mushroom-Based Nutrition for Managed Bumble Bees
TS-077079 — A dietary supplement to support offspring development and colony growth
Overview
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a mushroom-based dietary supplement with potential to improve nutrition for commercially reared bumble bees. The technology incorporates oyster mushroom mycelium (the vegetative portion of the fungus) into pollen-based feed. In la…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Donzelli, Brooke; Strange, Jamie "James"
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Lower Sodium, No Compromise: Novel small molecule that enhances perceived saltiness
TS-072972 — The Need:
In a world grappling with the consequences of poor dietary choices, the imperative to address the global health crisis has never been more critical. Poor diets contribute to 1 in 5 deaths globally, leading the USDA to recommend a 30% reduction in sodium levels in foods to combat this cris…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Tello Camacho, Edisson; Wang, Irene
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
UpcycleBites
TS-072718 — Turning Food Waste into Premium Plant-Based Snacks
Food waste is one of the most pressing—and overlooked—challenges in modern food systems, driving environmental harm while squandering valuable nutrients and economic potential. At the same time, consumers and industry are searching for sustainable practices that deliver real commercial…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Vodovotz, Yael; Campanella, Osvaldo; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Ghosh, Rinky; Knobloch, Thomas; Shetty, Hrithik; Weir, Mark
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Waste-Valorized Nutrition: Functional Feed Ingredients from Dairy and Seafood Byproducts
TS-071371 — Convert dairy and seafood byproducts into high-performance aquafeed ingredients that enhance profitability, sustainability, and feed quality.
Overview
Dairy and seafood processing industries generate significant volumes of nutrient-rich byproducts each year, yet managing this waste remains costly and inefficient. This technology from Ohio State University converts these byproducts into stable, functional feed additives—providing a …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kuo, Chih Chun; Campanella, Osvaldo; Dabrowski, Konrad
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Modular UV Smart Lid System for Enhanced Food Preservation
TS-071056 — The Need
Food waste remains a significant global issue, with the average American discarding over 100 pounds of food annually, amounting to nearly $2,800 in losses per household. A substantial portion of this waste results from premature spoilage due to microbial contamination and suboptimal storage…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wisniewski, Dan; Jacovsky, Matt; Lewis, Tim; Nance, Steven; Remedios, Xavier; Sweet, Joe
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe
Sustainable Plastic Engineered to Rapidly Decompose in Landfill Conditions
TS-070312 —
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative approach offers a way to turn current plastics into sustainable alternatives by significantly accelerating breakdown of the material, even in chal…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Novel Small-Molecule Natural Product Salt Enhancing Compounds
TS-065450 — The Need:
In a world grappling with the consequences of poor dietary choices, the imperative to address the global health crisis has never been more critical. Poor diets contribute to 1 in 5 deaths globally, leading the USDA to recommend a 30% reduction in sodium levels in foods to combat this cris…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Kokkinidou, Smaro "Smaro"; Peterson, Julie; Schwartz, Eric
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Ultra Sheer Technology (UST): Revolutionizing Protein Blending for Superior Nutrition and Taste
TS-065233 — The Need: The food industry grapples with meeting escalating consumer demands for health-centric, eco-friendly, and economically viable protein-based diets. Despite the surge in popularity of plant-based milk products, consumer reluctance persists due to lackluster flavors and compromised taste. Add…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Balasubramaniam, V M "Bala"; Janahar, Jerish Joyner; Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Low Sodium with No Compromise: flavorless modulators that enhances salty taste
TS-064188 — The Need:
In a world grappling with the consequences of poor dietary choices, the imperative to address the global health crisis has never been more critical. Poor diets contribute to 1 in 5 deaths globally, leading the USDA to recommend a 30% reduction in sodium levels in foods to combat this cris…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Tello Camacho, Edisson; Wang, Irene
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
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