Kristin M Parshall

Location:

Chicago, IL

Industry:

Food Production

Work:

FONA International since Jan 2011
Technical Director, Beverage Business Unit
PepsiCo Mar 2007 - Jan 2011
Sr. Manager, Research and Development

Education:

University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1991 - 1993
Rochester Institute of Technology 1986 - 1990
B.S., Chemistry

Skills:

Flavors
Food Science
Sensory Evaluation
Food Industry
Ingredients
Food Technology
Food Processing
Consumer Products
Dairy
Haccp
R&D
Commercialization
Food Safety
Product Innovation
Food Manufacturing
Product Development
Dairy Products

US Patent:

7534462, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Dec 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/021761

Inventors:

Jeanette Stephen - Arlington Heights IL, US
Renee Mellican - Lake Zurich IL, US
Bryan Hitchcock - Vernon Hills IL, US
Kristin Parshall - Algonquin IL, US
Nicholas Shields - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Tropicana Products, Inc. - Bradenton FL

International Classification:

A23L 2/52

US Classification:

426590, 426578, 426575

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an improved beverage thickener system and beverage which achieve desired perceived viscosity levels and mouthfeel with reduced amounts of thickener while improving the mouthfeel characteristics of the beverage. The beverage and beverage thickener system comprise a thickener, preferably modified food starch, and a thickener adjuvant that is not a thickener. The weight ratio of modified food starch to thickener adjuvant typically is in the range of from about 40:1 to about 10:1.

US Patent:

8545912, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Jan 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/015351

Inventors:

Christine M. Crouse - Cary IL, US
Kristin Parshall - Algonquin IL, US
Nicholas Shields - Carpentersville IL, US
J. Michael Smith - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Tropicana Products, Inc. - Bradenton FL

International Classification:

A23L 1/30

US Classification:

426 74, 426 72, 426599, 426648

Abstract:

A potassium-fortified beverage comprising a first potassium component and a second potassium component, the first potassium component comprising monopotassium phosphate, and the second potassium component selected from the group consisting of dipotassium phosphate and potassium citrate and any combinations thereof. The potassium-fortified beverage can be made using a potassium-fortifying composition comprising a blend of the first potassium component and the second potassium component. Methods for making the potassium-fortified beverage and the potassium-fortifying composition are also provided.

US Patent:

20040022876, Feb 5, 2004

Filed:

Jul 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/208487

Inventors:

Nancy Green - Bradenton FL, US
Richard McArdle - Bradenton FL, US
Carla McGill - Sarasota FL, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US
Kristin Parshall - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

A61K035/78
A61K033/00
A61K033/26
A61K031/525
A61K031/355

US Classification:

424/736000, 424/757000, 424/646000, 424/722000, 514/251000, 514/474000, 514/458000

Abstract:

A method is provided for administering to an individual a soy fortified citrus juice composition which includes soy protein that readily dissolves in citrus juice and does not unacceptably negatively impact sensory, mouth feel and viscosity attributes of the citrus juice component. When administered daily, these compositions enhance cardiovascular health indicators in the individual. The cardiovascular health indicators include cholesterol levels and blood pressure readings for the individual so treated.

US Patent:

20040022877, Feb 5, 2004

Filed:

Jul 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/209216

Inventors:

Nancy Green - Bradenton FL, US
Richard McArdle - Bradenton FL, US
Carla McGill - Sarasota FL, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US
Kristin Parshall - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

A61K035/78
A61K033/00
A61K033/26
A61K031/525
A61K031/355
A61K031/375

US Classification:

424/736000, 424/757000, 424/646000, 424/722000, 514/474000, 514/458000, 514/251000

Abstract:

A method is provided for administering to an individual a soy fortified orange juice composition which includes soy protein that readily dissolves in orange juice and does not unacceptably negatively impact sensory, mouth feel and viscosity attributes of the orange juice component. When administered daily, these compositions enhance cardiovascular health indicators in the individual. The cardiovascular health indicators include cholesterol levels and blood pressure readings for the individual so treated.

US Patent:

20040170739, Sep 2, 2004

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/376011

Inventors:

Albert Bolles - Bradenton FL, US
Beata Klamczynska - Foster City CA, US
Cindy Hart - Myakka City FL, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US
Kristin Parshall - Bradenton FL, US
Jennifer DiCicco - St. Petersburg FL, US
Richard McArdle - Bradenton FL, US

Assignee:

Tropicana Products, Inc.

International Classification:

A23L001/05

US Classification:

426/575000

Abstract:

A gelled juice product which includes a fruit or vegetable juice and carrageenan and which is palatable, stable and can be formed into a desired shape is disclosed herein. A method of making such a gelled juice product is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20050058764, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Sep 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/661711

Inventors:

Kristin Parshall - Bradenton FL, US
Richard McArdle - Bradenton FL, US
Cindy Hart - Myakka City FL, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

A23L002/00

US Classification:

426599000

Abstract:

Citrus juice beverages having an oil soluble flavor antioxidant added thereto are provided. A tocopherol antioxidant, other than alpha-tocopherol, is added to a citrus juice beverage, such as orange juice, to preserve the flavor sensory attributes of stored juice without deteriorating the initial flavor sensory attributes of the juice.

US Patent:

20060115568, Jun 1, 2006

Filed:

Jan 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/331536

Inventors:

Albert Bolles - Bradenton FL, US
Beata Klamczynska - Foster City CA, US
Cindy Hart - Myaicka City FL, US
Renee Mellican - Bradenton FL, US
Kristin Parshall - Bradenton FL, US
Jennifer DiCicco - St. Petersburg FL, US
Richard McArdle - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

A23L 1/05

US Classification:

426575000

Abstract:

A gelled juice product which includes a fruit or vegetable juice and carrageenan and which is palatable, stable and can be formed into a desired shape is disclosed herein. A method of making such a gelled juice product is also disclosed.