Hydrogels as rheology modifiers and methods of making the same

US11363813B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WinField Solutions, LLC · US

Inventors

• Danny Brown · Woodbury, US
• Christine Colby · Lino Lakes, US
• Lillian C. Magidow · Windom, US
• Megan Barta · Thief River Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 4, 2019
• Grant date: Jun 21, 2022
• Expiry date: Dec 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23L29/20
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Hydrogels are blended with water to produce a hydrogel solution. Viscosity of the hydrogel solution is controlled by adjusting the ratio of hydrogel to water and/or by adjusting the blending conditions. The hydrogel solutions may be used to modify the rheology of agricultural compositions. The hydrogel may include lactose, which may be provided by a milk permeate waste stream from the dairy or food processing industry.