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Flavored freezable-gel confection
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Freeze-it-yourself pops are prepared by sealing an edible, room-temperature-storable, storage-stable, aqueous, opaque, flavored confection in a plastic film pak. The confection composition is in the form of an aqueous gel having a pH within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.0; it has a pudding consistency when maintained at room temperature, but has a chewy consistency when frozen. Either low-methoxyl pectin alone, carrageenan alone, a combination of low-methoxyl pectin and carboxymethylcellulose or a combination of carrageenan and carboxymethylcellulose provides the composition with homogeneity, stability and the noted consistency in both frozen and unfrozen states.
Inventors
- 👤 Amiel Braverman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:13
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/32; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 35
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An edible, room-temperature storable, syneresis-free, stable, aqueous, opaque, flavored confection composition comprising as essential ingredients, which are free from xanthan gum: (a) an effective amount of stabilizer suitable to suspend and stabilize solid particles in the composition and to produce a chewy product when the composition is frozen, (b) from 0.08 to 0.2 percent by weight of preservative, (c) sufficient flavoring to impart flavor to the composition, (d) from 20 to 38 percent by weight of sweetener, (e) sufficient water to impart to the composition a density in the approximate range of from 20° to 40° Brix and (f) sufficient acid to adjust the pH of the composition within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.0.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An edible, room-temperature storable, syneresis-free, stable, aqueous, opaque, flavored confection composition comprising as essential ingredients, which are free from xanthan gum: (a) an effective amount of stabilizer suitable to suspend and stabilize solid particles in the composition and to produce a chewy product when the composition is frozen, (b) from 0.08 to 0.2 percent by weight of preservative, (c) sufficient flavoring to impart flavor to the composition, (d) from 20 to 38 percent by weight of sweetener, (e) sufficient water to impart to the composition a density in the approximate range of from 20° to 40° Brix and (f) sufficient acid to adjust the pH of the composition within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.0.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
A substantially homogeneous gel-form composition according to claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
A chocolate-flavored confection composition according to claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the acid is food acid and the composition contains from 1 to 3 percent by weight of milk solids.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
8 words
A chocolate-flavored confection composition according to claim 4.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composition according to claim 3 which is free from milk solids and wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.3 to about 0.4 percent by weight of low-methoxyl pectin and at least traces of a polyvalent metal ion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.1 to about 0.45 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A composition according to claim 3 which is free from milk solids and wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.15 to about 0.50 percent by weight of carrageenan.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 8 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.25 to about 0.35 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A chocolate-free composition according to claim 4 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.3 to about 0.4 percent by weight of low-methoxyl pectin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 10 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.1 to about 0.45 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A chocolate-free composition according to claim 4 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.15 to about 0.25 percent by weight of carrageenan.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 12 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.25 to about 0.35 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein stabililzer (a) comprises from about 0.3 to about 0.4 percent by weight of low-methoxy pectin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 14 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.1 to about 0.45 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.15 to about 0.50 percent by weight of carrageenan.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 16 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises from about 0.25 to about 0.35 percent by weight of carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
Storage-stable freezable composition according to claim 1 completely surrounded by and sealed in a container.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
Storage-stable freezable composition according to claim 1 completely surrounded by and sealed in a plastic film pak.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
A chocolate-free composition according to claim 1 having a non-milk-derived opacifying agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
112 words
An edible, room-temperature storable, stable, aqueous, opaque, flavored confection composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of stabilizer suitable to suspend and stabilize solid particles in the composition, to thicken the composition and to produce a chewy product when the composition is frozen, (b) from 0.08 to 0.2 percent by weight of preservative, (c) sufficient flavoring to impart flavor to the composition, (d) from 20 to 40 percent by weight of sweetener, (e) sufficient water to impart to the composition a density in the approximate range of from 20° to 40° Brix and (f) sufficient acid to adjust the pH of the composition within the range of from about 3.0 to about 4.0.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
112 words
An edible, room-temperature storable, stable, aqueous, opaque, flavored confection composition comprising: (a) an effective amount of stabilizer suitable to suspend and stabilize solid particles in the composition, to thicken the composition and to produce a chewy product when the composition is frozen, (b) from 0.08 to 0.2 percent by weight of preservative, (c) sufficient flavoring to impart flavor to the composition, (d) from 20 to 40 percent by weight of sweetener, (e) sufficient water to impart to the composition a density in the approximate range of from 20° to 40° Brix and (f) sufficient acid to adjust the pH of the composition within the range of from about 3.0 to about 4.0.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 1 having a pH of at most 4.6.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 21 having a pudding-like consistency at room temperature.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 21 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises low-methoxyl pectin.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
A composition according to claim 21 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises carrageenan.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 21 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises a combination of low-methoxyl pectin and carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 21 wherein stabilizer (a) comprises a combination of carrageenan and carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
7 words
A syneresis-free composition according to claim 21.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 21 which is free from milk solids.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
7 words
A chocolate-flavored composition according to claim 29.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition according to claim 21 which has from 1 to 3 percent by weight of milk solids.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
7 words
A chocolate-free composition according to claim 31.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
7 words
A chocolate-flavored composition according to claim 31.
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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |