US3708308A
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Production of puffed ready-to-eat cereal products
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1970-09-30
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-09-30
Abstract
Abstract Production of a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal containing corn is improved by subjecting the corn to intensive milling to increase its free starch content to at least 12 percent prior to processing it into the breakfast cereal. The milling of the corn results primarily in increased puffability and thereby tenderness.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bedenk
- 👤 J Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/165; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein prior to milling the gelatinized corn is partially dried to a moisture content of less than 10 percent by weight of the total product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A process for the production of a ready to eat breakfast cereal comprising: a. cooking corn in water thereby causing the corn to become gelatinized b. milling the gelatinized corn to such an extent that the starch granules are ruptured, thereby increasing the free starch content of the corn to at least 12 percent; c. extruding the corn of step (b) to form strands; d. pelletizing the strands; and e. puffing the pellets to form the ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 3 further comprising, prior to milling, partially drying the gelatinized corn to a moisture content of less than 10 percent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 4 fUrther comprising flaking the pellets prior to puffing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The process of claim 3 further comprising adding a soy protein source to the corn at any convenient point prior to the puffing of step (e) to produce a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal having a protein content of at least 20 percent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 6 wherein the soy protein source is added to the corn prior to the milling step.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
A process for the production of a ready to eat breakfast cereal comprising: a. cooking corn in water thereby causing the corn to become gelatinized; b. milling the gelatinized corn to such an extent that the starch granules are ruptured, thereby increasing the free starch content of the corn to at least 12 percent; c. extruding-puffing the corn of step (b) to form the ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 8 wherein the milled gelatinized corn is extruded-puffed under a pressure of 500-1000 psig and a temperature of 280320*F.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The process of claim 8 wherein a sufficient amount of a soy protein source is added to the milled gelatinized corn prior to the extruding-puffing step to form a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal having a protein content of at least 20 percent.
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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |