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Stabilized icings
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract Freeze-thaw and heat stable icings are obtained by using an icing composition containing a high melting point fat and a gelling system consisting essentially of xanthan gum and locust bean gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsiung Cheng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/343; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06; A23G2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In an icing composition containing sugar and water as major ingredients, the improvement wherein the composition contains a fat having a melting point of from about 32° to about 55° C. and also a gelling system consisting essentially of from about 25 to about 75 weight % xanthan gum and from about 75 to about 25 weight % of locust bean gum, the gelling system being present in an amount effective to impart freeze-thaw stability and heat stability to the icing composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In an icing composition containing sugar and water as major ingredients, the improvement wherein the composition contains a fat having a melting point of from about 32° to about 55° C. and also a gelling system consisting essentially of from about 25 to about 75 weight % xanthan gum and from about 75 to about 25 weight % of locust bean gum, the gelling system being present in an amount effective to impart freeze-thaw stability and heat stability to the icing composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An icing composition according to claim 1 wherein the fat has a melting point of from about 45° to about 55° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An icing composition according to claim 1 wherein the fat has a melting point of from about 51° to about 54° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An icing composition according to claim 1 wherein the gelling system is present is an amount of from about 0.005 to about 0.1 weight % of the total weight of the icing composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An icing composition according to claim 4 wherein the fat has a melting point of from about 45° to about 55° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An icing composition according to claim 4 wherein the fat has a melting point of from about 51° to about 54° C.
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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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |