US3709697A
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Furanone meat flavor compositions
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1970-03-20
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1990-03-20
Abstract
Abstract Meaty foodstuff in which the flavor of a meaty product or a meat simulating product is improved by the incorporation of 2,5diethyl- or 2,5-methyl-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one or a precursor of these compounds.
Inventors
- 👤 Groot C De
- 👤 J Hobbs
- 👤 C Tonsbeek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:59
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07D; C07D307/00; C07D307/02; C07D307/34; C07D307/56; C07D307/60; A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/205; A23L27/2052; C07C; C07C29/00; C07C29/36; C07C29/38; C07C29/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
12 words
The foodstuff of claim 1 wherein the amino acids are casein hydrolysate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
The foodstuff of claim 1 wherein the mixture of a hydroxy carboxylic acid with a dicarboxylic acid is lactic acid and succinic acid, said succinic and lactic acids being present in the ratios of 1:30 to 1:150 respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A foodstuff in accordance with claim 1, wherein said foodstuff is a soup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A foodstuff comprising a meat product or simulated meat product having incorporated therein 0.05 to 50 parts per million based on the weight of said foodstuff, of a flavoring composition comprising a furanone of the general formula:
Claim 5
Independent Claim
31 words
A method of flavoring a meat product or simulated meat product, comprising introducing an effective flavoring amount of a meat flavor composition consisting essentially of a 4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one of the general formula:
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |