Waste-Valorized Nutrition: Functional Feed Ingredients from Dairy and Seafood Byproducts
TS-071371 — Convert dairy
and sea
food byproducts into high-performance aquafeed ingredients that enhance pr
ofitability, 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
Sustainable Packaging Innovation: Engineered for Rapid, Reliable Decomposition
TS-070312 —
Upgrade to packaging that combines robust functional performance with enhanced biodegradability for diverse applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative material offers a sustainable alternative by significantly accelerating the breakdown of packaging, even in challenging low-oxygen conditions.
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- 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 the face of mounting health concerns related to excessive sodium intake, there is a pressing need within the food
and beverage industry to develop products that maintain flavor profiles while reducing sodium content. With dietary risks being a significant contributor to global mortalit…
- 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
Novel Small Molecule for Saltiness Enhancement
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, with non-optimal sodium intake being a primary culprit. The USDA recommends a reduction of …
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Tello Camacho, Edisson; Wang, Irene
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Small molecules that suppress heat/pain perception
TS-064187 — The Need
In the culinary and pharmaceutical realms, the need for a groundbreaking solution to modulate flavor and alleviate sensory perceptions is crucial. Businesses seek innovative ways to enhance consumer experiences by addressing pungency in foods and alleviating burn or pain sensations in phar…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Borcherding, Joel
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Helenization:The next milestone of safety and quality control in fermented foods
TS-064186 — The Need:
In the culinary realm of fermented foods, there is a critical need to address the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in fermented foods. Representing a substantial risk to public health by fostering antibiotic resistance in consumers, awareness and concern around antibiotic-resist…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Wang, Hua; Fu, Siying; Li, Yutong
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Texture Enhancer for Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Products
TS-064178 — The Need
In the ever-evolving landscape of plant-based protein alternatives, the demand for gluten-free, clean label options that authentically mimic the textural properties of traditional meat and cheese products is at an all-time high. Despite advancements, textural mimicry of meats and cheeses c…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Campanella, Osvaldo; Munoz Salgado, Andres
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Improved pyranoanthocyanin formation
TS-062262 — The Need: Food companies face increasing demand for naturally derived colorants due to consumers' health concerns over synthetic dyes. While anthocyanins from fruits and vegetables offer vibrant colors, they are subject to degradation and have limited stability under various conditions, making t…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Straathof, Nicole; Giusti, M. Monica
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Chemical Drivers of Vanilla Flavor Liking - Unlocking the Secrets of Vanilla's Irresistible Allure
TS-062251 — The Need
Vanilla, a beloved and widely used flavoring agent. The traditional curing process for vanilla beans is labor-intensive and time-consuming, taking up to nine months. Quicker curing methods compromise the flavor quality, creating a need for a technology that can identify and understand the …
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Forero Arcila, Diana Paola; Peterson, Julie; Tello Camacho, Edisson
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Compounds that enhance the desirable flavor of coffee
TS-062237 — The Need
The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify.
The Tech…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Linne, Brianne; Simons, Christopher; Tello Camacho, Edisson
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Functional Plant-based Beverages
TS-062233 — Fortificatin with non-fish derived EPA/DHA
The Need
Driven by the well-established health benefits of EPA and DHA, demand is rising for convenient dietary sources beyond traditional supplements in a pill format. While EPA/DHA fortified foods like milk, yogurt, and eggs offer an alternative, they often rely on fish oil derived EPA/DHA, posin…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Sommer, Abigail; Vodovotz, Yael
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Enhanced anthocyanin-based colorants
TS-062228 — The Need
The food industry is actively seeking alternatives to synthetic colorants due to consumer concerns over their safety and increasing legal challenges. Natural colorants, particularly anthocyanins found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and flowers, offer potential health benefits and a wide ra…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Giusti, M. Monica; Zhou, Yucheng
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Compounds to Enhance the Quality and Taste of Coffee
TS-062218 — The Need
The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify.
The Tech…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Gao, Chengyu
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Enhanced Whole Grain Flavor
TS-062217 —
The Need
In the ever-growing global movement for healthy foods, there is an increasing demand for nutritious and wholesome foods. However, these healthier options don’t always appeal to consumers’ taste preferences. Many of these healthier foods, such as whole grains or vegetables, can…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Cong, Wen; Schwartz, Eric
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Compounds to Enhance the Quality and Taste of Coffee
TS-062212 — The Need
The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify.
The Techn…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Paravisini, Laurianne; Schwartz, Eric; Sittipod, Sichaya
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Removal of Corrosion Resistant Polymeric Coatings from Metal Cans
TS-059098 — Non-destructive method
and system for removing the polymeric coating from metallic
food cans
The Need
Corrosion-resistant polymeric coatings are widely used in metal cans, providing an effective barrier against gases, light, and microorganisms. However, between the canning process and
foodstuff properties, corrosion can still occur despite ongoing research to further improve corrosion-res…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Dhuey, Elliot
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Method to quickly produce stable pyranoanthocyanin for next-generation natural colorants
TS-057710 — A method to efficiently produce pyranoanthocyanins using cyanidin-3-derivatives
and pyruvic acid or caffeic acid was established to be healthy substitute for artificial colorants
and unstable alternative anthocyanins.
The Need
The demand for naturally derived food colorants has been steadily increasing due to consumer health concerns over synthetic dyes. Anthocyanins, which provide vibrant red, blue, and purple hues, are naturally derived pigments derived from fruits and vegetables. However, anthocyanins are pro…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Zhu, Xiaoyi; Giusti, M. Monica
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Novel Foam Collector for Bioreactors
TS-039273 — A foam collector to be used with bioreactors that would target
and remove secondary metabolites produced
and held within foam that is a product
of the chemical reactions conducted.
Certain chemical reactions conducted in bioreactors, like aerobic fermentation, can produce a persistent foam that fills the headspace of the reactor vessels in which the reaction is taking place. This foam can be removed by introducing surface agents, but this is extremely undesirable as these ag…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Yousef, Ahmed; Campbell, Emily; Kasler, David
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Revolutionizing Natural Colorants with Vibrant Blue Anthocyanins
TS-037606 — The Need
In today's market, there's a growing demand for natural alternatives to synthetic colorants, particularly for blue hues, due to concerns about health and sustainability. Consumers seek products with clean labels, free from artificial additives, while maintaining vibrant and appeali…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Giusti, M. Monica; Ahmadiani, Neda
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
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