US4037000A
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Icing mixture
Assignee: Tate and Lyle PLC
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Filing: 1976-10-22
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An icing composition which can be stored and which is ready for use comprises a mixture obtained by admixture of a first component comprising powdered sucrose optionally together with one or more other sugars of lower molecular weight in powder or syrup form, and a second component comprising an aqueous gel of xanthan gum containing up to 10% dry weight of xanthan gum, said mixture containing at least 82% by weight of sugar or sugars; the icing composition containing from 6.0 to 10.5% by weight of water and from 0.15 to 0.7% by weight of dry xanthan gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm Leonard Ernest Burge
- 👤 Heather Ann Gill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/343; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
An icing composition comprising a mixture of (1) sugar comprising powdered sucrose and (2) an aqueous gel of xanthan gum containing up to 10% dry weight of xanthan gum, said mixture containing at least 82% by weight of sugar, said composition containing from 6.0 to 10.5% by weight of free water and from 0.15 to 0.7% by weight of dry xanthan gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
An icing composition comprising a mixture of (1) sugar comprising powdered sucrose and (2) an aqueous gel of xanthan gum containing up to 10% dry weight of xanthan gum, said mixture containing at least 82% by weight of sugar, said composition containing from 6.0 to 10.5% by weight of free water and from 0.15 to 0.7% by weight of dry xanthan gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composition according to claim 1 in which the aqueous gel of xanthan gum contains from 3 to 10% by weight of xanthan gum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition according to claim 2 in which the aqueous gel contains about 6% by weight of xanthan gum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition according to claim 1 having a dry xanthan gum content of from 0.15 to 0.5% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
A composition according to claim 1 containing egg white solids.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 5 containing up to 3% by weight of egg white solids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 6 containing about 1% by weight of egg white solids.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
A composition according to claim 5 further comprising a polyphosphate salt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 1 further comprising a humectant polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 9 in which the polyhydric alcohol is selected from the group comprising glycerol and propylene glycol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 9 containing up to 3% by weight of the polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition according to claim 1 in which the total free water content is from 6.5 to 9.5% by weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition according to claim 1 further comprising at least one sugar of lower molecular weight than sucrose in powder or syrup form.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition according to claim 13 containing dextrose monohydrate, a sugar selected from the group comprising a glucose syrup and an invert syrup.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 14 containing up to 24% by weight of dextrose monohydrate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composition according to claim 14 containing up to 10% by weight of a syrup or syrups selected from glucose syrup and invert syrup.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process for the production of an icing composition according to claim 1, in which the said sucrose is admixed with the said gel and the mixture is blended until smooth.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process according to claim 17 in which xanthan gum is dissolved in the necessary water, and then is blended with the sucrose until a homogeneous paste is obtained.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 18 in which the liquid ingredients are blended with gentle warming to 35° C. maximum.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composition according to claim 8 in which said salt is sodium tripolyphosphate and in present in an amount up to 1.1% by weight.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 9 containing from 15 to 18% by weight of the polyhydric alcohol.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |