US3729322A
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Freeze and thaw imitation sour cream
Assignee: DAIRY R CO
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Filing: 1970-02-27
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1990-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A food product having the flavor and consistency of sour cream, which is capable of being frozen for an extended period of time and subsequently thawed while still retaining its smooth texture and which contains a unique combination of hydrophilic colloids including cross-linked amioca starch, low methoxyl pectin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. The invention also includes the process by which the product is manufactured.
Inventors
- 👤 P Calvert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L9/00; A23L9/20; A23L9/22; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A food product according to claim 1 wherein said cross-linked amioca starch is employed in the range of about 1.80 to 2.50 parts per 100 parts product, said low methoxyl pectin is employed in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.50 parts per 100 parts product, and said hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is employed in the range of 0.20 to about 0.40 parts per 100 parts product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
A food product according to claim 1 wherein said acidifying agent is selected from the group consisting of a lactiferous bacterial culture, malic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, or combinations thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A food product according to claim 3 wherein said lactiferous bacterial culture is Streptococcus lactis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A food product according to claim 1 wherein said hydrogenated vegetable oil has a solid fat index at 50* F. of 70 or higher, a Wiley melting point of between about 100* F. and about 112* F., and an iodine value of from about 4 to about 60.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A food product according to claim 1 wherein said emulsifiers are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, mono- and di-glycerides, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate, sorbitan monostearate, and combinations of these.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A food product having the flavor and consistency of sour cream which is capable of being frozen for an extended period of time and subsequently thawed while retaining its smooth texture comprising water, milk products, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifiers, an acidifying agent, and a combination of hydrophilic colloids including a cross-linked amioca starch, pectin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose wherein the pH of said product is in the range of about 4.6 to 4.8.
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |