US3615656A
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Process for the production of flavored protein foods
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1968-03-08
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-03-08
Abstract
Abstract Simulated and artificially flavored proteinaceous food products are prepared using an expanded protein material, by a critical sequence of steps wherein a solution of flavoring material is applied to the expanded material and thereby absorbed throughout the interstices thereof and a melted fat is also applied and dispersed throughout the protein structure whereafter the treated material is heated so as to combine the artificial flavoring and fat materials and to reduce the moisture content to a shelf stable level.
Inventors
- 👤 Don Edward Alden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/14; A23J3/16; A23J3/22; A23J3/225; A23J3/227; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/70; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the flavor ingredients include 0 to 27 percent salt, by weight of the solution, for enhancement of flavor and the development of shelf stability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the flavor ingredients are absorbed in an amount to increase the weight of the dry protein materials by about 1 to 60 percent and the fat is absorbed in an amount of 5 to 60 percent by weight of the dry protein material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aqueous solution of flavor materials comprises 0 to 20 percent hydrolyzed vegetable protein, 0 to 40 percent sugar, 0 to 27 percent salt, 0 to 3 percent citric acid, 0 to 3 percent ribotide, 40 percent to 90 percent water and small amounts of coloring additives and is applied to said expanded protein material in sufficient quantity and for sufficient time for said expanded protein material to take on an amount of solution equal to 20 percent to 150 percent of the dry weight of said material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |