US3920854A
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Process for preparing a colored powdered edible composition
Assignee: Nestec SA
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Filing: 1973-03-05
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1993-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A coloured powdered edible composition is prepared by heating a powdered blend containing a colouring agent, a crystalline hydrate and optionally other ingredients, to release the water of crystallisation present in the hydrate whereby the colouring is homogeneously developed throughout the blend.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Jacques Wuhrmann
- 👤 Bernard Venries
- 👤 Raymond Buri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:15
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/40; A23L5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLOURED POWDERED EDIBLE COMPOSITION, CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF HEATING A POWDERED BLEND COMPRISING A COLOURING AGENT AND AN EDIBLE SUBSTANCE COMPRISING A CRYSTALLINE HYDRATE TO A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO RELEASE WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION FROM THE HYDRATE THE RELEASED WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION DIFFUSING THROUGHOUT SAID BLEND TO EFFECT HOMOGENEOUS COLORATION OF SAID BLEND, THE WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION PRESENT IN THE HYDRATE REPRESENTING AT LEAST 0.1% BY WEIGHT OF THE BLEND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLOURED POWDERED EDIBLE COMPOSITION, CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF HEATING A POWDERED BLEND COMPRISING A COLOURING AGENT AND AN EDIBLE SUBSTANCE COMPRISING A CRYSTALLINE HYDRATE TO A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO RELEASE WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION FROM THE HYDRATE THE RELEASED WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION DIFFUSING THROUGHOUT SAID BLEND TO EFFECT HOMOGENEOUS COLORATION OF SAID BLEND, THE WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION PRESENT IN THE HYDRATE REPRESENTING AT LEAST 0.1% BY WEIGHT OF THE BLEND.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the edible substance is a sugar or an acid or a salt thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the edible substance is glucose, citric acid or a citrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the crystalline hydrate is heated to a temperature of 65* to 80*C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the blend contains an edible anhydrous crystalloid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 5, in which the crystalloid is a sugar or a salt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 6, in which the crystalloid is sucrose or sodium chloride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the blend contains at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a clouding agent, pectin, ascorbic acid, sodium carrageenate, a fat, a starchy material, a flavouring and an aromatic extract, the total weight of said ingredients repreSenting not more than 30% by weight of the blend.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the blend is heated for a period of time not exceeding about 5 minutes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 5, in which the crystalline hydrate is heated to a temperature of 65* to 80*C.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 10, in which the blend is heated for a period of time not exceeding about 5 minutes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process according to claim 10, in which the blend contains at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a clouding agent, pectin, ascorbic acid, sodium carrageenate, a fat, a starchy material, a flavouring and an aromatic extract, the total weight of said ingredients representing not more than 30% by weight of the blend.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |