US3630747A
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Processing of brazil nuts
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1968-11-14
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1988-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A double immersion process for preparing Brazil nuts for use in the manufacture of confections is described which results in reducing the micro-organisms present on the Brazil nuts, while simultaneously cleaning them and improving their appearance and organoleptic properties. The double immersion process consists of, first, immersing the Brazil nuts in water at a temperature of 200* to 212* Fahrenheit for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes and then immersing the Brazil nuts in a stream of heated air at a temperature of about 200* to 220* F. for about 2 to 10 minutes.
Inventors
- 👤 George L Lowe
- 👤 Clarence E Brucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L25/00; A23L25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A method as defined in claim 1 in which the water immersion step is carried out for about 1- 1/2 minutes in water at about 200* F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as defined in claim 1 in which the air immersion step is carried out utilizing air at about 212* F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as defined in claim 1 in which the micro-organism content is reduced to about 0 to 2,000 per gram.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as defined in claim 1 in which the final moisture content is about 2.8 to 3.3 percent by weight.
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) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |