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Apple juice compositions and milk-apple juice drink containing such compositions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1978-03-07
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract Apple juice compositions are utilized to produce a stable, uncoagulated milk-apple juice drink, comprising milk, apple juice, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, an aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid such as citric acid or lactic acid, with or without a coloring agent, fruit essence, seasonings and/or water.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuhiro Nishiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:11
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/154; A23C9/1542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A milk-apple juice drink having a pH of 3.6-4.5 and comprising milk, an aqueous solution of sweetener wherein the sweetener is used in sweetening amounts and apple juice composition, the volume ratio of said milk, aqueous solution of sweetener and apple juice composition being 3.0 - 5.0:6.5 - 4.5: 0.5, said apple juice composition comprising per 100 ml of composition 4.2 - 6.0 grams of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, 10 - 50 grams of apple juice and 3.1 - 5 grams of aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the class consisting of citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A milk-apple juice drink having a pH of 3.6-4.5 and comprising milk, an aqueous solution of sweetener wherein the sweetener is used in sweetening amounts and apple juice composition, the volume ratio of said milk, aqueous solution of sweetener and apple juice composition being 3.0 - 5.0:6.5 - 4.5: 0.5, said apple juice composition comprising per 100 ml of composition 4.2 - 6.0 grams of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, 10 - 50 grams of apple juice and 3.1 - 5 grams of aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the class consisting of citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A milk-apple juice drink in accordance with claim 1 in which the hydroxycarboxylic acid is citric acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A milk-apple juice drink in accordance with claim 1 in which the milk is fresh milk.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-06 | 1981-09-05 | 1982-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-06 | 1985-09-05 | 1986-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-06 | 1989-09-05 | 1990-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |