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Flavor-stable mustard
Assignee: Beatrice Companies Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-10
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A flavor-stable mustard composition is provided by dispersing an encapsulated isothiocyanic acid ester in an oil phase and emulsifying the oil phase in an aqueous medium.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin A Peterson
- 👤 Gerald A Flint
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/80; A23L27/70; A23L27/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the encapsulated ester is a spray dried powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition according to claim 2 wherein the encapsulated ester constitutes at least 0.01 percent of the oil phase.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein the encapsulated ester is a spray dried powder and the ratio of encapsulating agent to ester is at least 30:70.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 4 wherein the said ester is allyl isothiocyanate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein the encapsulating agent is a polysaccharide and the oil is a vegetable oil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein the encapsulating agent is a natural gum or dextrin and the oil is cottonseed oil, corn oil, soybean oil or coconut oil, which oil contains an emulsifier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a process for producing a mustard flavored composition by dissolving an isothiocyanic acid ester in an edible oil phase and emulsifying the oil phase in an aqueous medium, the improvement comprising encapsulating the said ester in an edible, oil-insoluble enrobing agent, dispersing the said encapsulated ester in the said oil phase and thereafter emulsifying the oil phase in an aqueous medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 8 wherein the ester is encapsulated by spray drying and the encapsulated ester is a powder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process according to claim 9 wherein the encapsulated ester is dispersed in the oil phase and the resulting oil phase is emulsified in an aqueous medium containing an emulsifier and stabilizer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 10 wherein the aqueous medium contains an emulsifier.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |