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A23J

PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFS; WORKING-UP PROTEINS FOR FOODSTUFFS; PHOSPHATIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFS

Introduced: September 1968

Description

A23J covers the preparation, processing, and formulation of protein-based ingredients and compositions intended for food applications, including extraction, purification, modification, and functional enhancement of proteins from plant or animal sources. This classification also encompasses phosphatide (phospholipid) compositions designed as food components or additives. Technologies within this scope include protein isolation methods, texturization processes, protein-based meat or dairy analogues, and formulation of protein-enriched food products, but exclude general food processing techniques covered in A23L or protein chemistry outside food contexts.

Additional Content IPC

Treatment of flour or dough by adding proteins before or during baking Dairy products, e.g. milk, butter, cheese; milk or cheese substitutes; making thereof , , Cocoa products Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipan Chewing gum Frozen sweets containing peptides or proteins Food or foodstuffs containing proteins as gelling or thickening agents Dietetic products containing proteins as additive Proteins as adding ingredients for non-alcoholic beverages

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 3 subcodes exist in both systems.

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  • A23J 7/00 Phosphatide compositions for foodstuffs, e.g. lecithin IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A23,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KVASENKOV OLEG IVANOVICH RU 6,158
  2. NESTLE CH 4,562
  3. NESTEC CH 3,354
  4. JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY 2,699
  5. DSM IP ASSETS (DUTCH STATE MINES IP ASSETS) NL 2,320
  6. SUNTORY HOLDINGS JP 1,926
  7. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,804
  8. CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION KR 1,653
  9. CARGILL US 1,588
  10. REPUBLIC OF KOREA (RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION) KR 1,314

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A23,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NESTLE CH 5,075
  2. NESTEC CH 3,916
  3. DSM IP ASSETS (DUTCH STATE MINES IP ASSETS) NL 2,558
  4. JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY 2,196
  5. SUNTORY HOLDINGS JP 2,133
  6. CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION KR 1,842
  7. CARGILL US 1,708
  8. REPUBLIC OF KOREA (RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION) KR 1,341
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,279
  10. MARS US 1,161