Robyn Plaice-inglis

Title: Robyn Plaice-Inglis and Cellulose-Based Egg Replacement

Introduction

Robyn Plaice-Inglis is an inventor associated with Cellucomp Limited in Fife, Great Britain. Her patent describes a method for replacing eggs or egg materials in food compositions, including egg yolks, and for replacing a significant proportion of a product’s fat or sugar content.

Latest Patents

The supplied information lists one patent for Plaice-Inglis: “Method for replacing eggs in compositions.” The invention uses cellulose-containing particles derived from a herbaceous plant. The particles contain less than 30 wt% extractable glucose and a specified amount of extractable xylose relative to the plant material.

The method involves comminuting the plant material into particles, treating them with peroxide and water, heating the treated particles, and isolating the cellulose-containing material. These particles are then provided in a food composition to replace eggs or egg materials, or a significant proportion of its fat or sugar content. The patent record lists 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Plaice-Inglis’s listed patent focuses on plant-derived cellulose as a functional ingredient for food formulation. The approach offers a method for developing compositions that reduce reliance on eggs or adjust fat and sugar content.

Collaborations

The supplied information associates Plaice-Inglis with Cellucomp Limited. The patent’s focus on cellulose-containing plant particles aligns with the company’s work in plant-based materials.

Conclusion

Robyn Plaice-Inglis’s listed invention presents a cellulose-based approach to replacing eggs and modifying food compositions, reflecting her patent-related work with Cellucomp Limited.