US3869556A
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Process for preparing quick-cooking garbanzo and red kidney beans
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1973-09-27
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Process for treating garbanzo and red kidney beans to make them quick-cooking while retaining the color and integrity of the beans and the seed coats thereof. In accordance with the process, the beans are soaked in an aqueous hydrating medium containing sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium carbonate at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis B Rockland
- 👤 Eufrocina M Zaragosa
- 👤 Dulcie M Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:33
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING GARBANZO BEANS TO MAKE THEM QUICK-COOKING WHILE RETANING THE INTEGRITY OF THE BEANS AND THE SEED COATS THEREOF, WHICH CONSISTS OF SOAKING RAW GARBANZO BEANS FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND ATMOSPHERIC PRESURE IN AN AQUEOUS HYDRATING MEDIUM CONSISTING SOLELY OF WATER, 2% SODIUM CHLORIDE, 0.375% SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND 0.125% SODIUM CARBONATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING GARBANZO BEANS TO MAKE THEM QUICK-COOKING WHILE RETANING THE INTEGRITY OF THE BEANS AND THE SEED COATS THEREOF, WHICH CONSISTS OF SOAKING RAW GARBANZO BEANS FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND ATMOSPHERIC PRESURE IN AN AQUEOUS HYDRATING MEDIUM CONSISTING SOLELY OF WATER, 2% SODIUM CHLORIDE, 0.375% SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND 0.125% SODIUM CARBONATE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the soaked beans are preserved by dehydration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the soaked beans are preserved by freezing or refrigeration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
A process for treating red kidney beans to make them quick-cooking while retaining the color and integrity of the beans and the seed coats thereof, which consists of a. blanching raw red kidney beans by contacting them with boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, and b. soaking the beans for about 24 hours at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure in an aqueous hydrating medium consisting solely of water, 2% sodium chloride, 0.45% sodium bicarbonate, and 0.15% sodium carbonate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
A process for treating red kidney beans to make them quick-cooking while retaining the color and integrity of the beans and the seed coats thereof, which consists of a. blanching raw red kidney beans by contacting them with boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, and b. soaking the beans for about 24 hours at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure in an aqueous hydrating medium consisting solely of water, 2% sodium chloride, 0.45% sodium bicarbonate, and 0.15% sodium carbonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the soaked beans are preserved by dehydration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the soaked beans are preserved by freezing or refrigeration.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |