US4304768A
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Low-calorie foods
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1980-03-31
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-03-31
Abstract
Abstract Low-caloric food products are formulated with a high level (in excess of 10% by dry weight) of polysaccharide and/or polyol components and with a level of dietary fiber compositions equal to from 1/4 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols contained in the product and effective to reduce polysaccharide and/or polyol-induced diarrhea. Preferred dietary fiber compositions are soy fiber concentrate and citrus albedo.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert W. Staub
- 👤 Larry M. Schanbacher
- 👤 Jack D. Zencheck
- 👤 Cynthia L. Localio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/20; A23L33/21; A23L33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A low-calorie foodstuff containing edible polysaccharides, polyols or combinations thereof in excess of 10% by weight of the foodstuff, dry basis, and an amount of a cellulose-containing dietary fiber composition effective to reduce diarrhea induced by said polysaccharide, polyol, or combinations thereof, said amount being from 1/2 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols and said fiber composition being derived from the group consisting of dehulled soybeans, citrus albedo and combinations thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A low-calorie foodstuff containing edible polysaccharides, polyols or combinations thereof in excess of 10% by weight of the foodstuff, dry basis, and an amount of a cellulose-containing dietary fiber composition effective to reduce diarrhea induced by said polysaccharide, polyol, or combinations thereof, said amount being from 1/2 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols and said fiber composition being derived from the group consisting of dehulled soybeans, citrus albedo and combinations thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The product of claim 1 wherein the level of polysaccharides, polyols or combinations thereof is in excess of 20%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The product of claim 2 wherein the polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of polyglucose, modified polyglucose, polymaltose and modified polymaltose and combinations thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The product of claim 2 wherein the polyol is selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, glycerol, xylitol, mannitol and combinations thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The product of claim 1 or 2 wherein the dietary fiber composition is soy fiber concentrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The product of claim 1 or 2 wherein the dietary fiber composition is albedo flour.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The product of claim 2 wherein the dietary fiber level is from 1/2 to 1.5 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols.
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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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |