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Process for preparing food products containing a lactic acid bacteria-fermented product of a cereal germ
Assignee: Japan Natural Food Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-06-08
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A lactic acid bacteria-fermented food product of a cereal germ is prepared, which comprises inoculating with lactic acid bacteria a culture medium containing a water extract of a cereal germ as a main ingredient, and then cultivating the lactic acid bacteria therein to a sufficient level to produce the lactic-acid bacteria-fermented food product.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshihide Hagiwara
- 👤 Miyauchi Tetsuji
- 👤 Yuki Morimasa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:14
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A process for preparing a lactic acid bacteria-fermented food product from a cereal germ, which comprises inoculating a culture medium containing a water extract of a cereal germ as a main ingredient with lactic acid bacteria, and then cultivating the lactic acid bacteria therein to produce the lactic acid bacteria-fermented product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A process for preparing a lactic acid bacteria-fermented food product from a cereal germ, which comprises inoculating a culture medium containing a water extract of a cereal germ as a main ingredient with lactic acid bacteria, and then cultivating the lactic acid bacteria therein to produce the lactic acid bacteria-fermented product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said water extract is obtained by extracting the cereal germ with hot water at a temperature up to the boiling point of the extraction system in the presence of a starch hydrolase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the extraction is performed with said starch hydrolase in the further presence of protease.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said starch hydrolase is α-amylase, malt amylase or gluco-amylase.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said starch hydrolase is α-amylase, malt amylase diastase, Taka-diatase or gluco-amylase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the culture medium has an extract solids content of at least about 2% by weight, based on the weight of the extract.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the culture medium has an extract solids content of at least about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the extract.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the amount of the starch hydrolase is about 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the weight of the starting cereal germ.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said lactic acid bacteria is Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus lactis or Streptococcus thermophilus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 9 wherein said lactic acid bacteria is Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said lactic acid bacteria is Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Striptococcus lactis or Striptococcus thermophilus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 11 wherein said lactic acid bacteria is Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |