US3843814A
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Method for preparing coated popcorn
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-18
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacturing popcorn coated with a substantially continuous layer of sugar or caramel is disclosed. A liquid coating mass is first prepared by heating edible oil or fat to form a hot liquid in which sugar or syrup is dissolved. The amount of the sugar or syrup is such that it comprises at least one half of the liquid coating mass thus obtained. Raw corn kernels are then added to the hot liquid while the coating mass is at a temperature above the popping temperature of the kernels but below the boiling temperature of the mass. The kernel containing coating mass is maintained above the popping temperature of the kernels until the moisture in the kernels has evaporated.
Inventors
- 👤 Kirstein I Grunewald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/191
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POPCORN COATED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS LAYER OF SUGAR OR CARAMEL, WHICH COMPRISES: A. PREPARING A LIQUID COATING MASS BY FIRST HEATING EDIBLE OIL OR FAT TO FORM A HOT LIQUID AND THEN DISSOLVING SUGAR OR SYRUP IN THE HOT LIQUID IN AN AMOUNT SUCH THAT THE SUGAR OR SYRUP COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE LIQUID COATING MASS THUS OBTAINED, B. ADDING RAW CORN KERNELS TO THE HOT LIQUID COATING MASS WHILE THE COATING MASS IS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE POPPING TEMPERATURE OF THE KERNELS BUT AT LEAST ABOUT 20*-30*C BELOW THE BOILING TEMPERATURE OF THE MASS SAID TEMPERATURE BEING ABOUT 200*C, WHEREBY THE KERNELS ARE POPPED AND COATED WITH SAID MASS AND C. MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF (B) UNTIL THE MOISTURE IN THE KERNELS HAVE EVAPORATED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POPCORN COATED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS LAYER OF SUGAR OR CARAMEL, WHICH COMPRISES: A. PREPARING A LIQUID COATING MASS BY FIRST HEATING EDIBLE OIL OR FAT TO FORM A HOT LIQUID AND THEN DISSOLVING SUGAR OR SYRUP IN THE HOT LIQUID IN AN AMOUNT SUCH THAT THE SUGAR OR SYRUP COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE LIQUID COATING MASS THUS OBTAINED, B. ADDING RAW CORN KERNELS TO THE HOT LIQUID COATING MASS WHILE THE COATING MASS IS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE POPPING TEMPERATURE OF THE KERNELS BUT AT LEAST ABOUT 20*-30*C BELOW THE BOILING TEMPERATURE OF THE MASS SAID TEMPERATURE BEING ABOUT 200*C, WHEREBY THE KERNELS ARE POPPED AND COATED WITH SAID MASS AND C. MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF (B) UNTIL THE MOISTURE IN THE KERNELS HAVE EVAPORATED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature of (b) is maintained in step (c) for about 2 - 4 minutes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
between about 550-700 parts by weight of sugar or syrup and about 300-400 parts by weight of corn kernels are added to said coating mass in step (b).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
between about 550-700 parts by weight of sugar or syrup and about 300-400 parts by weight of corn kernels are added to said coating mass in step (b).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature of (b) is maintained in step (c) for about 3 minutes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coating mass of (a) comprises
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coating mass comprises about 270 parts by weight of edible oil or fat and about 630 parts by weight of sugar, about 350 parts by weight of corn kernels being added to said coating mass in step (b).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edible oil or fat is a vegetable oil or fat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coating mass additionally containS a flavoring substance and/or a food coloring colorant.
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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |