Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Enzyme – proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for... – Transferase other than ribonuclease
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Rao, Manjunath (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...
Transferase other than ribonuclease
C435S004000, C435S006120, C435S069100, C435S183000, C435S252300, C435S320100, C435S097000, C435S101000, C536S023200, C536S023400, C536S023500, C536S023600, C536S023700, C530S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10182960
ABSTRACT:
A novel strain ofLactococcus lactissubspeciescremori(“Ropy 352”) has been identified and isolated. Ropy 352 produces a previously unknown exopolysaccharide (EPS 352) that when expressed or added to milk, imparts highly desirable sensory characteristics to the milk, including making the milk very thick, with a very smooth mouth-feel, and slightly sweet with an obvious “chewable-bite”.
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Ahlgren Jeff A.
Dierksen Karen P.
Knoshaug Eric P.
Sandine William E.
Trempy Janine E.
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Rao Manjunath
The State of Oregon by and Through the Oregon State Board of Hig
United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agr
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