John M. Kaiser
Title(s):
Professor of Practice
Office
2117 Sweeney
618 Bissell Rd.
Ames, IA 50011-1098
Information
Website – ChE499 – Applied Industry Research for Process Engineers
Education: M.S. Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1987, B.S. Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1985
Teaching: ChE499 – Applied Industry Resesarch, ChE 210 – Material and Energy Balances, ChE391 – Foreign Study Orientation – Oveido, Spain , ChE392 – Unit Operation Labs in Oviedo, Spain
Interest Areas
- Food processing and scale-up
- Cocoa and chocolate process development
- Particle size reduction
- Mixing of powders, suspensions and liquids
John Kaiser has researched nearly every aspect of the chocolate manufacturing process: from cacao pods to finished products, over a 29+ years career. Kaiser has worked in cocoa growing origins to engineer modern post-harvest practices for fruit collection, seed and pulp extraction, fermentation, drying and storage. Further downstream, Kaiser has extensive experience in roasting, alkalization, micronizing, liquor milling, ingredient size reduction, mixing, crystallization and product application. In this regard, he has assembled and led global teams to execute capacity projects, launch new products and resolve technical issues for the world’s favorite confectionery brands.
Patents and Patent Applications
- WO2018125963A1 Systems and methods for reducing refining during cocoa liquor processing, Mars, Inc.
- US D593276, US D556426 , US D584877, US D556427 (Design Patents) Mars, Inc.
- US 7819053 Method and System for Moulding Chocolate Utilizing an Air Knife and Products Made. Mars Inc.
- US 2008/0317891A1 – Improved Tasting chocolate containing Cocoa Flavanols. Mars, Inc.
- US 7727566 Improved Tasting Energy Bar. Mars, Inc.
- US 6521278, 6761924, Food Materials with Improved Flavor and Functionality Due to Size Reduction in a Modified Atmosphere. Mars, Inc.
- US 6391373 Rheologically Modified Confectioneries Produced by Employing Particle Size Distributions. Mars, Inc.
- EP 1069831 Reduced Fat Confectioneries Comprising Emulsifying Agent Combinations, and Preparation Thereof, Mars, Inc.
- US 20050084603 filed 8/04 Multi-layered Confection. Mars, Inc.
- US 61/773,275 Provisional patent application – Process for Making Confections, Mars, Inc.
- US 5104674 Microfragmented Ionic Polysaccharide/Protein complex dispersions. Kraft Foods.
Primary Strategic Research Area
Engineering Education