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Shelf stable french toast
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract French toast having a moisture content between 14 and 32 percent and an Aw between 0.80 and 0.90 is prepared by saturating bread with an emulsion containing 15 to 35 percent water soluble sugar solids, 3-15 percent edible polyhydric alcohol and an effective level of antimycotic to prevent mold growth. The product may be stored for long periods of time without the need of sterilization or refrigeration.
Inventors
- 👤 George Glasser
- 👤 Frank Hollis
- 👤 Milton Kaplow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D15/00; A23; A23B; A23B45/00; A21D13/00; A21D13/20; A21D13/24; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The French toast product of claim 1 wherein the emulsion contains an edible oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
14 words
The French toast product of claim 1 wherein the emulsion contains non-fat milk solids.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
155 words
A shelf stable French toast product with an Aw between 0.80 and 0.90 and adapted to be packaged in a non-hermetic packaging material without sterilization and stored for long periods of time without refrigeration; and which produces a maple-like flavor upon grilling, said toast having a moisture content between 14 percent to 32 percent by weight, and comprised of bread substantially saturated with an emulsion containing about 40 percent by weight of a solution which contains between 2 percent to 12 percent light brown sugar; the water soluble sugar solids of the emulsion being between 15 percent to 35 percent by weight, and the weight level of water soluble solids in tHe emulsion being greater than the amount of moisture of the emulsion, said emulsion containing an edible polyhydric alcohol in amounts from about 3 percent to 15 percent by weight of the emulsion and having an effective level of antimycotic to prevent mold growth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The French toast product of claim 4 wherein the emulsion contains an edible oil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The French toast product of claim 4 wherein the emulsion contains non-fat milk solids.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3021219A
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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 |