US3630757A
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Method of making simulated tomato products with mustard seed hulls
Assignee: Kraft Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A composition is provided containing substantially no tomato solids which is similar to the body and consistency of products prepared from tomatoes. The composition comprises a bodying agent which is used for establishing body and consistency and may comprise a gum or starch material. The bodying agent is mustard seed hulls.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Meid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/20; A23L33/21; A23L27/00; A23L27/10; A23L27/18; A23L27/60; A23L27/63
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for making an edible food composition having body, taste and mouth feel substantially similar to food products prepared from concentrated dispersions of tomato solids comprising providing a fluid dispersion of mustard seed hulls, comminuting said fluid mustard seed hull dispersion to provide comminuted mustard seed hulls having a particle size of less than about 500 microns, and mixing said comminuted mustard seed hull dispersion with condiments and a starch material so as to provide an edible composition having body, taste and mouth feel substantially similar to food products prepared from concentrated dispersions of tomato solids, said starch material being present at a level of from about 0.5 to about 5.0 percent by weight of the fluid dispersion, said comminuted mustard seed hulls being present at a level of at least about 1.0 percent by weight of said edible composition so as to provide the edible food composition with body and mouth feel substantially similar to food products prepared from concentrated dispersions of tomato solids.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method in accordance with claim 2 in which said starch materials are selected from corn starch and potato granules.
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 |