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Process for rendering innocuous flatulence-producing saccharides
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1968-04-30
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1988-04-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a process for rendering innocuous flatulence-producing saccharides in foodstuffs by contacting such with an enzyme preparation capable of hydrolyzing the 1, 6 linkages of stachyose in an amount and for a time which is effective to hydrolyze said flatulence-producing saccharides.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel E Sherba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:00
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12P; C12P19/00; C12P19/16; A; A23; A23C; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/10; A23C11/103; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/30; A23L11/33; A23L11/60; A23L11/65; A23L5/00; A23L5/20; A23L5/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said process is carried out in an aqueous solution.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein said aqueous solution cOmprises by weight 0.1 to 100 parts water to 1 part foodstuff.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the foodstuff is defatted soy milk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the foodstuff is full fat soy milk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the foodstuff is the solid residue resulting from the production of soy milk.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein said process is carried out at a pH in the range of about 4.0 to 8.8 and at a temperature in the range of about 20* to 60* C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A process according to claim 7 wherein said pH is maintained in the range of about 4.5 to 7.5 and said temperature is maintained in the range of about 30* to 50* C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 7 wherein the foodstuff is contacted with said enzyme preparation for at least 1 hour.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 8 wherein the foodstuff is contacted with said enzyme preparation for 5 to 10 hours.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein for each gram of flatulence producing saccharide there is 0.1 to 500 Carbohydrase Units of said enzyme preparation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 11 wherein for each gram of flatulence producing saccharide there is 1 to 50 Carbohydrase Units of Carbohydrase.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said foodstuff is a soybean.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said foodstuff is a soybean derivative.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said enzyme preparation is derived from a fungal, yeast or bacterial micro-organism.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein said enzyme preparation is derived from a culture selected from the group consisting of Aspergillus, Rhizopus, Saccharomyces and Candida.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 16 wherein said enzyme preparation is derived from an Aspergillus culture.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 17 wherein said Aspergillus is Aspergillus niger.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said enzyme preparation is the active ingredient in a composition comprising a carrier.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 19 wherein said enzyme preparation constitutes 1 to 99 percent by weight of said composition.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 22 wherein said enzyme preparation constitutes 5 to 25 percent by weight of said composition.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said flatulence-producing saccharides are characterized by containing Alpha 1,6 linkages between hexoses.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 22 wherein the flatulence-producing saccharides are selected from the group consisting of stachyose, raffinose, melibiose, galactobiose and manninotriose.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 23 wherein stachyose is the flatulence-producing saccharide.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |