9/9/2002 (U.S. Patents) - Abstract: This invention provides methods ofinfusing compositions including phytochemicals, nutraceuticals such asvitamins, herbal extracts, and medicinals into food products, including,e.g., juices, fruits, vegetables, and meats, etc. The resulting infusedfood products are consumable products which are helpful in alleviatingdietary insufficiency and/or to prevent or treat diseases such as cancer,heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, etc.Ex Claim Text: A method of infusing a phytochemical, nutraceutical,flavor, or color composition into a food product, the method comprising:a. increasing brix of an osmotic dehydration solution comprising anosmotic dehydration solute and the food product over a period of time,wherein increasing brix is carried out by adding osmotic dehydrationsolute to the osmotic dehydration solution, replacing at least part of theosmotic dehydration solution, or a combination thereof, and b. incubatingthe food product with the phytochemical, nutraceutical, flavor, or colorcomposition, thereby infusing the composition into the food product.Patent Number: 6440449Issue Date: 2002 08 27If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please callMicroPatent at 800-648-6787.Inventor(s): Hirschberg, Edward