US3628966A
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Process for producing enriched artificial rice
Assignee: Ajinomoto Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-20
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-05-20
Abstract
Abstract An enriched artificial rice having grains of good mechanical strength and resistant to washing, soaking, and cooking without losing their similarity to natural rice grains is prepared by heating a mixture of amino acids, starch and enough water to make the water content of the mixture 20 percent to 50 percent at 90* to 120* C. for 45 minutes to 1 minute, whereby the starch is semigelatinized. Starch or gluten is thereafter added as a binder to produce a second mixture which is granulated to the shape of rice grains, and the artificial grains are dried and coated with a waterproofing material.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Katsuya
- 👤 Takaaki Sagara
- 👤 Reiji Takahashi
- 👤 Teruo Yoshida
- 👤 Takashi Ojima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/143; A23L7/101; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said initial mixture is heated at 90* to 120* C. for 45 minutes to 1 minute.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amino acid is selected from the group consisting of L-lysine, L-threonine, L-and DL-methionine, and L- and DL-tryptophan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the water content of said binder-bearing mixture is adjusted to 28 percent to 40 percent prior to said drying.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said grains are dried at a temperature below 80* C. to a water content of 5 percent to 15 percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said water proofing material is shellac or ethylcellulose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said initial mixture is heated at 90* to 120* C. for 45 minutes to 1 minute, the water content of said binder-bearing mixture is adjusted to 28 percent to 40 percent prior to said drying, and said grains are dried at a temperature below 80* C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method as set forth in claim 7, wherein said amino acid is selected from the group consisting of L-lysine, L-threonine, L-and DL-methionine, and L- and DL-tryptophan, and amounts to 6 percent to 50 percent of the weight of said food.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3231388A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |