US3717475A
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Starch products having unique gelling properties and process for preparing same
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1970-05-06
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-05-06
Abstract
Abstract THE BOUND FAT CONTENT OF GRANULAR STARCH IS REDUCED TO NOT MORE THAN 0.15% BY WEIGHT BY HEATING A MIXTURE OF THE STARCH, A SUITABLE SOLVENT, AND NOT MORE THAN 15% WATER, IN A CONFINED ZONE, AT FROM ABOUT 225*F. TO ABOUT 300*F. FOR NOT MORE THAN 30 MINUTES, THE CONDITIONS BEING SELECTED SO AS TO AVOID INCIPIENT GELATINIZATION OF THE STARCH. STARCH TREATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS WHICH IS FURTHER CHARACTERIZED BY A FLUIDITY OF FROM ABOUT 30 TO ABOUT 80 IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONGEALING AGENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GUM CONFECTIONS.
Inventors
- 👤 F Germino
- 👤 J Caraccia
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US
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2026-11-04 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/154; A23C9/1544; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212; C; C08; C08L; C08L1/00
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |