US3955009A
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Dry dessert mix composition and process
Assignee: GENERAL FOODS Ltd
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Filing: 1974-05-02
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A dry dessert mix composition for use in preparing a tangy or yoghurt-like dessert by reconstitution of the mix with milk and comprising a pregelatinized starch, an edible acid and a hydrocolloid gum.
Inventors
- 👤 James D. Eskritt
- 👤 Raymond H. MacDonald
- 👤 Robert R. Sirett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:35
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L9/00; A23L9/10; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A dry dessert mix composition for use in preparing a yoghurt-like dessert by reconstitution with milk comprising a pregelatinized starch, an edible acid present in an amount sufficient to bring the pH of the milk-reconstituted mix to 3 to 5, and a hydrocolloid gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
A dry dessert mix composition for use in preparing a yoghurt-like dessert by reconstitution with milk comprising a pregelatinized starch, an edible acid present in an amount sufficient to bring the pH of the milk-reconstituted mix to 3 to 5, and a hydrocolloid gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 1 in which said pregelatinized starch is a modified tapioca starch and is present in an amount of from about 5 to 20% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 2 in which said hydrocolloid gum is guar gum and is present in an amount of from 0.1 to 2% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 3 further comprising sugar, flavor, and an emulsifier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process for preparing a dessert which comprises reconstituting the dessert mix composition of claim 1 with milk.
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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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |