US4342787A
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Dessert preparation
Assignee: General Foods France SA
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Filing: 1980-01-07
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Granted: 1982-08-03
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Expires: 2000-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A dessert preparation which comprises a dessert base powder and a food material such as pieces of a starch-based material, which food material has a texture different to that of the dessert base powder and has thereon a coating which renders the food material substantially nonabsorptive of moisture. The preferred coating is chocolate, particularly couverture chocolate. The dessert preparation is suitable for making, using milk and/or water, a dessert product having contrasting textures which remain stable to the taste for a period of several hours.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Rebaudieres
- 👤 Jean-Michel Azzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L9/00; A23L9/10; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/191
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A dessert preparation which comprises a mixture of an instant pudding powder with about 80-95% by weight of the preparation of a food material selected from the group consisting of expanded starch based cereals such as rice, wheat, and corn; freeze-dried and air-dried fruits, and expanded nuts; said food material having a texture different from that of the instant pudding powder and having thereon a coating selected from the group of coatings consisting of chocolate, high-fat toffee mixture and confectioner's varnish; said coating rendering the coated food material substantially nonabsorptive of moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A dessert preparation which comprises a mixture of an instant pudding powder with about 80-95% by weight of the preparation of a food material selected from the group consisting of expanded starch based cereals such as rice, wheat, and corn; freeze-dried and air-dried fruits, and expanded nuts; said food material having a texture different from that of the instant pudding powder and having thereon a coating selected from the group of coatings consisting of chocolate, high-fat toffee mixture and confectioner's varnish; said coating rendering the coated food material substantially nonabsorptive of moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 1, in which said coating has a thickness of from 0.5 to 1.0 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 1, in which said coating comprises a first layer adjacent said food material of a sugar glaze, a second layer of chocolate, and a third layer of a finishing sugar glaze.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 3, in which the second layer has a thickness of from 0.5 to 1.0 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 1, in which said coating has been applied to said food material by a pan-coating or enrobing technique.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 1, in which said dessert base powder and said food material are in separate packages within an outer package.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
A dessert product prepared from the dessert preparation of claim 1.
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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) | 1985-08-02 | 1986-02-01 | 1986-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-02 | 1990-02-01 | 1990-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-02 | 1994-02-01 | 1994-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |