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Starch-milk systems stabilized with a blend of hydroxyalkyl starch and carrageenan
Assignee: Ingredion Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-17
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Starch and milk containing food products which are stable to high-temperature processing are prepared by admixing hydroxyalkyl starch and carrageenan to the components of the food product.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Vilim
- 👤 Harvey Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:35
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/154; A23C9/1544; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212; A23L29/219; A23L29/256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A food product containing starch and milk which is characterized by its stability against degradation at high temperatures, said food product containing carrageenan and a hydroxyalkyl starch having a degree of substitution of at least about 0.056, wherein said hydroxyalkyl starch is present in an amount of from about 2 to 7 percent, by weight, based on the total weight of the food product, and the carrageenan is present in an amount of from about 3.5 to 7.1 percent, by weight, based on the dry weight of the hydroxyalkyl starch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The food product of claim 2 retorted at temperatures above 212* F. for a period of time sufficient to sterilize said product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The food product of claim 2, wherein said hydroxyalkyl starch is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethyl starch and hydroxypropyl starch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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