US3655385A
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Tortilla and process using edible hydrophilic gum
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-08
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-06-08
Abstract
Abstract To retard the staling of tortillas, which are an unleavened unshortened food product made from nixtamalized corn or corn flour and to increase the yield of dough and tortillas by incorporating an additive in making the tortilla dough. The additive is edible hydrophilic gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Manuel Jesus Rubio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18; A21D13/00; A21D13/40; A21D13/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
A tortilla of claim 1, in which the gum is locust bean gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
11 words
A tortilla of claim 1, in which the gum is furcellaran.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A tortilla of claim 1, in which the gum is carboxymethyl cellulose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Tortilla dough essentially consisting of nixtamalized corn or nixtamalized corn flour and between 0.25 and 2 percent on the weight of the tortilla of hydrophilic edible gum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Tortilla dough of claim 5, in which the gum is locust bean gum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
A tortilla of claim 5, in which the gum is furcellaran.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A tortilla of claim 5, in which the gum is carboxymethyl cellulose.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process of producing tortilla dough which will make tortillas of improved flexibility after storage without loss of moisture and with improved yields, which comprises mixing nixtamalized corn or nixtamalized corn flour with water to make dough and incorporating the dough from 0.25 to 2 percent on the weight of the tortillas of hydrophilic edible gum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process of claim 9, in which the gum is locust beaN gum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process of claim 9, in which the gum is furcellaran.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process of claim 9, in which the gum is carboxymethyl cellulose.
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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |