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US3899600A
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Additive composition for reduced particle size meats in the curing thereof
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1974-11-18
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-11-18
Abstract
Abstract The addition of suitable amounts of certain phosphate salts and tertiary-butylhydroquinone to non-nitrite containing meat products impart taste qualities equivalent to that provided by sodium or potassium nitrite, and when used in conjunction with preservatives such as the parabens or sorbates and colorants such as erythrosine, effectively reproduce the total qualities of the aforesaid nitrites.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde W Sweet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:39
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20; A23B4/02; A23B4/12; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A COMPOSITION FOR ADDITION TO REDUCED PARTICLE SIZE MEATS IN THE CURING THEREOF IN THE ABSENCE OF ADDED NITRITES COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF TERTIARY-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE AND ONE OR MORE SALTS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF EDIBLE SODIUM AND POTASSIUM SALTS OF PHOSPHORIC, POLYPHOSPHORIC, PYROPHOSPHOORIC, ORTHOPHOSPHORIC AND METHAPHOSPHORIC ACIDS, WHEREIN THE RATIO IN PARTS BY WEIGHT OF THE SALTS TO THE TERITARY-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE IS 500/1 TO 5/1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A COMPOSITION FOR ADDITION TO REDUCED PARTICLE SIZE MEATS IN THE CURING THEREOF IN THE ABSENCE OF ADDED NITRITES COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF TERTIARY-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE AND ONE OR MORE SALTS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF EDIBLE SODIUM AND POTASSIUM SALTS OF PHOSPHORIC, POLYPHOSPHORIC, PYROPHOSPHOORIC, ORTHOPHOSPHORIC AND METHAPHOSPHORIC ACIDS, WHEREIN THE RATIO IN PARTS BY WEIGHT OF THE SALTS TO THE TERITARY-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE IS 500/1 TO 5/1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the mixture contains one or more preservatives selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium sorbate, methyl paraben, sodium methyl paraben, potassium methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, sodium ethyl paraben, potassium ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, sodium propyl paraben, potassium propyl paraben, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, dehydroacetic acid, sodium dehydroacetate and potassium dehydroacetate, the ratio in parts by weight of salt to the tertiary-butylhydroquinone and salt to the preservative is 500/1 to 5/1 and 50/1 to 1/2, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 2 containing erythrosine in a ratio of salt to erythrosine of 500/1 to 20/1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Cured reduced particle size meat containing from about 0.1 to about 0.6% by weight of the composition of claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Cured reduced particle size meat containing from about 0.1 to about 0.7% by weight of the composition of claim 2.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Cured reduced particle size meat containing from about 0.1 to about 0.7% by weight of the composition of claim 3.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |