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Replacement of sugar in a sugar-containing food and process
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1976-04-01
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-04-01
Abstract
Abstract In a sugar-containing food, the sugar is at least partially replaced with a composition comprising corn syrup, and at least one polyhydric component selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol and 1,3-butanediol. This sugar-replacement is especially effective in semi-moist pet foods.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter H. Foulkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20; A23B4/12; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/45; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
In a semi-moist pet food comprising: a. about 3 percent to about 65 percent by weight of the pet food of a protein source wherein the protein source is at least one selected from the group consisting of at least one meat, at least one meat by-product, and at least one vegetable protein source; b. about 0.1 percent to 35 percent by weight of the pet food of sugar; c. about 0.5 percent to about 3.0 percent of at least one edible acid; d. about 0.01 percent to about 0.35 percent by weight of the pet food of at least one antimycotic; the improvement wherein the semi-moist pet food further comprises: 1. about 7 percent to about 14 percent by weight of the pet food of corn syrup, wherein the corn has a dextrose equivalent of about 10 to about 60; and 2. about 5 percent to about 9 percent by weight of the pet food of propylene glycol the combination of corn syrup and propylene glycol serving as a replacement for 55 to 100 percent of the sugar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a semi-moist pet food comprising: a. about 3 percent to about 65 percent by weight of the pet food of a protein source wherein the protein source is at least one selected from the group consisting of at least one meat, at least one meat by-product, and at least one vegetable protein source; b. about 0.1 percent to 35 percent by weight of the pet food of sugar; c. about 0.5 percent to about 3.0 percent of at least one edible acid; d. about 0.01 percent to about 0.35 percent by weight of the pet food of at least one antimycotic; the improvement wherein the semi-moist pet food further comprises: 1. about 7 percent to about 14 percent by weight of the pet food of corn syrup, wherein the corn has a dextrose equivalent of about 10 to about 60; and 2. about 5 percent to about 9 percent by weight of the pet food of propylene glycol the combination of corn syrup and propylene glycol serving as a replacement for 55 to 100 percent of the sugar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The food of claim 1 wherein the combination replaces about 95 percent to 100 percent of the sugar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The food of claim 1 wherein the dextrose equivalent is 35 to 45.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The food of claim 3 wherein the combination of corn syrup and propylene glycol replaces 100% of the sugar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The semi-moist pet food of claim 1 wherein the composition replaces about 70 percent to 100 percent of the sugar.
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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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |