US3821444A
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Inhibition of warmed-over flavor in meats
Assignee: Armour Food Co
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Filing: 1972-08-04
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A method for inhibiting the development of warmed-over flavor in uncured meat where the meat is cooked, cooled and stored at above freezing temperature in the presence of certain gamma-pyrone compounds, after which the stored meat may be consumed cold or reheated without the development of objectionable warmed-over flavor.
Inventors
- 👤 K Sato
- 👤 G Hegarty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:51
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/42; A23L13/70; A23L13/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
20 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the gamma-pyrone is added to the meat before it is cooked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the gamma-pyrone is added after the meat is cooked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said meat is ground and said gamma-pyrone is mixed with the ground meat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gamma-pyrone is added in dry form to the meat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gamma-pyrone is added in the form of an aqueous solution to the meat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as set forth in claim 6 wherein said solution is injected into the meat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gamma-pyrone is 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gamma-pyrone is 3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gamma-pyrone is 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said stored meat is reheated to a temperature above 90*F.
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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |