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Propylene glycol monoester emulsifier-containing shortenings and cake mixes containing the same
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1971-06-09
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1991-06-09
Abstract
Abstract Particular emulsifier-containing shortenings are suitable for use in cake mixes which are shelf stable and which can be utilized to provide high-specific volume, good grain structure, excellent eating quality cakes. These shortenings have a relatively high-solids content at room temperature, a relatively low-solids content at mouth temperature and some solids content at the highest temperatures encountered during storage. The shortenings comprise a propylene glycol monoester emulsifier with a particular ratio of fatty acid ester chains to provide high specific volume cakes.
Inventors
- 👤 Monoj K Gupta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:26
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D10/00; A21D10/002; A21D10/005; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/16; A21D2/165; A23; A23D; A23D9/00; A23D9/007; A23D9/013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
The shortening of claim 1 wherein the fatty acid ester chains of the propylene glycol monoester and fatty monoglyceride have from 14 to 22 carbon atoms and the monoester of propylene glycol has at least 80 weight percent of its fatty acid ester chains expressed as acids either derived from stearic acid or palmitic acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
The shortening of claim 2 which has solids content index values ranging from 15 to 35 at 70* F., 12 to 28 at 80* F., 5 to 20 at 92* F., and 1 to 6 at 105* F., and has a solids content index value spread between 70* F and 92* F. of at least 10 SCI units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shortening of claim 3, said shortening comprising, by weight from 74 to 92 percent of basestock component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shortening of claim 4, said shortening comprising by weight from 2 to 6 percent of triglyceride hardstock component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shortening of claim 5, said shortening comprising by weight from 6 percent to 20 percent emulsifier component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The shortening of claim 6 wherein said triglyceride hardstock component comprises palm oil, cottonseed oil ro cottonseed stearin each with an iodine value less than 10.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shortening of claim 6 wherein said emulsifier component comprises propylene glycol monoester derived from palm oil hydrogenated to an IV less than 10, propylene glycol monoester derived from rapeseed oil hydrogenated to an IV less than 10 or monoglyceride derived from rapeseed oil hydrogenated to an IV of less than 10.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The shortening of claim 6 wherein said monoester of propylene glycol has a weight ratio of stearic acid ester chains expressed as acids to palmitic acid ester chains expressed as acids ranging from 1.2:1 to 2:1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The shortening of claim 1 wherein said emulsifier component contains from 2 percent to 25 percent behenic acid ester chains expressed as acids by weight of its total acid ester chains expressed as acids.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The shortening of claim 5 wherein said emulsifier component contains from 3 to 15 percent behenic acid ester chains expressed as acids by weight of its total acid ester chains expressed as acids.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A dry prepared mix for white-type cakes, said mix comprising by weight from 8 to 12 percent of the shortening of claim 1. 13 A dry prepared mix for yellow-type cakes, said mix comprising by weight from 8 to 12 percent of the shortening of claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dry prepared mix for devil''s food-type cakes, said mix comprising by weight from 9 to 15 percent of the shortening of claim 1.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |