US3812274A
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Process for preparing shaped potato products containing solely freshly cooked and mashed potato tissue
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1971-04-23
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1991-04-23
Abstract
Abstract Potatoes are converted into convenience food products, using techniques which provide advantages over customary operations. Example: Potatoes are cooked and mashed. The mash is shaped into strips which are then treated with hot air at about 200* to 300*F. for about 1 to 5 minutes prior to steaming them for about one quarter to 1 minute and again applying hot air at about 200* to 300*F until the weight loss thereof is about 30 to 35 percent to case-harden their surfaces. The resulting intermediates may be fried directly and/or held in frozen or cold storage for future use. On frying, they yield products which have the taste, appearance, color, and texture of high-quality conventional French fries plus added advantages of higher solids content, lower fat content, and no tendency to get limp.
Inventors
- 👤 M Weaver
- 👤 E Hautala
- 👤 M Nonaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18; A23L19/19; A23L19/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A process for preparing potato food products, which comprising a. cooking raw potatoes, b. mashing the cooked potatoes, c. shaping the resulting mash, containing solely freshly-cooked and mashed potato tissue, into pieces, d. subjecting the said pieces to a treatment to form a casehardened layer of tissue on the pieces, said treatment being carried out by first applying air at about 200* to 300* F. to the pieces for a period of about 1 to 5 minutes, then applying steam to them for about one-fourth to 1 minute, and again applying air at about 200* to 300* F. to the pieces until the total weight loss thereof is about 30 to 35 percent. e. frying the product of Step d in hot oil, and f. freezing the product of Step e and maintaining it in frozen storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for preparing potato food products, which comprising a. cooking raw potatoes, b. mashing the cooked potatoes, c. shaping the resulting mash, containing solely freshly-cooked and mashed potato tissue, into pieces, d. subjecting the said pieces to a treatment to form a casehardened layer of tissue on the pieces, said treatment being carried out by first applying air at about 200* to 300* F. to the pieces for a period of about 1 to 5 minutes, then applying steam to them for about one-fourth to 1 minute, and again applying air at about 200* to 300* F. to the pieces until the total weight loss thereof is about 30 to 35 percent. e. frying the product of Step d in hot oil, and f. freezing the product of Step e and maintaining it in frozen storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for preparing potato food products, which comprising a. cooking raw potatoes, b. mashing the cooked potatoes, c. shaping the resulting mash, containing solely freshly cooked and mashed potato tissue, into pieces, and d. first applying a current of hot air at about 200 to 300* F to said pieces for a period of about 1 to 5 minutes, then applying steam to them for about one-fourth to 1 minute, and then again applying air at about 200* to 300* F to said prices until the total weight loss thereof is about 30 to 35 percent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for preparing potato food products, which comprising a. cooking raw potatoes, b. mashing the cooked potatoes, c. shaping the resulting mash, containing solely freshly cooked and mashed potato tissue, into pieces, and d. first applying a current of hot air at about 200 to 300* F to said pieces for a period of about 1 to 5 minutes, then applying steam to them for about one-fourth to 1 minute, and then again applying air at about 200* to 300* F to said prices until the total weight loss thereof is about 30 to 35 percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the product of Step d is frozen and maintained in frozen storage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the product of Step d is chilled and maintained at cold storage temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the product of Step d is fried in hot oil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the product of Step d is fried in hot oil, then frozen and maintained in frozen storage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |