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Dipeptide sweetening of comestibles
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-12
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1993-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A dry comestible is coated with a dipeptide sweetening compound applied in the form of an aqueous foam to the surface of the comestible.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick M. Rousseau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:47
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G3/50; A23G3/52; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/31; A23L27/32; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
Process for sweetening a dry alimentary comestible coated with a lower alkyl ester of L-aspartyl L-phenylalanine dipeptide sweetening compound which comprises forming a relatively saturated aqueous solution of the dipeptide and water, converting the solution into a foam, applying the foam as a surface coating onto the comestible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
Process for sweetening a dry alimentary comestible coated with a lower alkyl ester of L-aspartyl L-phenylalanine dipeptide sweetening compound which comprises forming a relatively saturated aqueous solution of the dipeptide and water, converting the solution into a foam, applying the foam as a surface coating onto the comestible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the foam is sprayed onto the comestible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the comestible is a dry ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the cereal is in a flaked form.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the cereal is in a puffed expanded form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the cereal is gun puffed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the cereal is oven puffed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sweetener is APM.
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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |