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Process for enhancing a fresh cheese flavor in foods
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1973-04-13
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A fresh cheese flavor is given to a food-product by the addition of an acid of the general formula R.CHOH.COOH where R is a C2 to C8 branched-chain alkyl or a C7 or C8 phenylalkyl group. Addition of the acid is particularly useful when the food-product is pasteurized or is a fresh cheese made by souring with lactic acid.
Inventors
- 👤 W Begemann
- 👤 P Harkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/09; A23C19/0912; A23C19/0925; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/202; A23L27/2024; A23L27/2028; A23L27/204; A23L27/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A PROCESS FOR ENCHANCING OR IMPARTING A FRESH CHEESE FLAVOR TO A FOOD-PRODUCT IN WHICH AN ALPHA-HYDROXY MONOCARBOXYLIC ACID OF THE GENERAL FORMULA R.CHOH. COOH, WHERE R IS A BRANCHED-CHAIN C2 TO C8 ALKYL OR A C7 OR C8 PHENYLALKYL GROUP, IS ADDED TO THE FOOD-PRODUCT TO GIVE BETWEEN 50 AND 2,000 MG/KG OF THE ACID IN THE FOOD PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A PROCESS FOR ENCHANCING OR IMPARTING A FRESH CHEESE FLAVOR TO A FOOD-PRODUCT IN WHICH AN ALPHA-HYDROXY MONOCARBOXYLIC ACID OF THE GENERAL FORMULA R.CHOH. COOH, WHERE R IS A BRANCHED-CHAIN C2 TO C8 ALKYL OR A C7 OR C8 PHENYLALKYL GROUP, IS ADDED TO THE FOOD-PRODUCT TO GIVE BETWEEN 50 AND 2,000 MG/KG OF THE ACID IN THE FOOD PRODUCT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the acid has the general formula R.CHOH.COOH where R is a C2 to C8 branched-chain alkyl group.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process as claimed in claim 2 in which the acid is alpha-hydroxy-iso-butyric acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process as claimed in claim 2 in which the acid is alpha-hydroxy-iso-caproic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which glycine is also added, the weight-ratio of added glycine to the acid of general formula R.CHOH.COOH in the product being between 0.5 : 1 and 1.5 : 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the alpha-hydroxy mono-carboxylic acid of the general formula R.CHOH.COOH, where R is a branched-chain C2 to C8 alkyl group, is added to impart a fresh cheese flavour to cheese made by souring milk with lactic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the alpha-hydroxy mono-carboxylic acid of the general formula R.CHOH.COOH, where R is a branched-chain C2 to C8 alkyl group, is added to impart a fresh cheese flavour to processed cheese.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3635737A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |