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US3686240A
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Process for producing cacao butter substitute from palm oil described and claimed therein
Assignee: Kao Corp
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Filing: 1969-11-24
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1989-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CACAO BUTTER SUBSTITUTE IN WHICH PALM OIL IS COLLED TO A FIRST TEMPERATURE TO CRYSTALLIZE A HIGH MELTING POINT FRACTION WHICH IS THEN FILTERED OFF. THEN THE REMAINDER OF THE PALM OIL IS COOLED TO A SECOND TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN THE FIRST TEMPERATURE TO CRYSTALLIZE A MIDDLE MELTING POINT FRACTION WHICH IS THEN FILTERED OFF. THE MIDDLE MELTING POINT FRACTION IS THEN HYDROGENATED UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH MINIMIZE THE FORMATION OF TRANS-ACIDS, WHEREBY TO OBTAIN THE CACAO BUTTER SUBSTITUTE FROM THE MIDDLE MELTING POINT FRACTION.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsukasa Kawada
- 👤 Susumu Suzuki
- 👤 Nobuya Matsui
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2026-11-01 15:56
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C1/00; C11C1/005; A; A23; A23D; A23D9/00; C11B; C11B7/00; C11B7/0008; C11B7/0025; C11B7/0033; C11B7/0041
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |