US3800053A
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Process for preparing protein monofilaments
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract Protein monofilaments are prepared from oilseed protein materials and water through the formation of an extrudable plastic mass and the extrusion of same into a gaseous medium. The products find use as food supplements and as texturizing bases for foods such as meat analogs.
Inventors
- 👤 D Lange
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/26; A23J3/225; A23J3/227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the oilseed protein material has a protein content of about 50 to 70 percent by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the oilseed protein material has a protein content of about 70 to 95 percent by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the water content of the cOmposition is about 35 to 50 percent by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the plastic mass has a pH of about 4.0 to 9.0.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the plastic mass also contains an extrusion aid and a plasticizer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 6 wherein the extrusion aid is sodium sulfite and the plasticizer is glycerine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the plastic mass also contains a flavoring agent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the extrusion is carried out at a temperature of about 175* to 300* F.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 where the orifice diameter is from about 2 to 10 mils.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the gaseous medium is air.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2682466A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |