MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202647074426 A) filed by Fermecutes, Inc.; and National Institute Of Technology on June 16, 2026, for Method For Using Vegetative Cells, Agent For Modulating Functionality Of Food, And Food.

Inventors include Ohashi Yoshiaki; Osanai Ayame; Sasaki Nobuhiro; Masumizu Yuta; Oooka Shunshi; Ohashi Saito Natsumi; Takahashi Eiko; and Fukase Kanta.

The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.

Abstract: Provided is a method with which it is possible to produce various foods improved in at least any one functionality selected from water retention properties, shear properties, and a long-lasting feeling of satiety, wh...