Associated British Foods has been granted a patent for a detergent composition containing bacterial mannanase enzymes for effective degradation of mannan in laundry and cleaning applications. The composition includes enzymes with specific amino acid sequences, as per Claim 1. GlobalData’s report on Associated British Foods gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Smarter leaders trust GlobalData

Report-cover

Data Insights Associated British Foods - Company Profile

Buy the Report

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Associated British Foods, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Associated British Foods's grant share as of March 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Detergent composition with mannanase enzymes for laundry and cleaning

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Associated British Foods Plc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11952559B2) discloses a detergent composition that includes at least one enzyme with mannan degrading activity and an amino acid sequence closely resembling SEQ ID NO: 16. The composition may also contain additional enzymes such as protease, lipase, amylase, and others from a specified group to enhance its cleaning properties.

Furthermore, the patent claims cover various forms of the detergent composition, including bars, tablets, powders, granules, gels, and liquids, providing versatility in usage. The focus of the invention is on laundry detergent compositions, offering a method for effectively removing stains from surfaces and degrading mannan by utilizing the specified detergent composition. The enzymes in the composition have specific characteristics such as molecular mass, optimal temperature, and pH range, ensuring their efficiency in cleaning applications.

To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Associated British Foods, buy the report here.

Data Insights

From

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.

GlobalData

GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.

GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.