US4415599A
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Gravy or sauce mix
Assignee: Nestec SA
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Filing: 1982-05-13
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2002-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A dry mix composition which may be added directly to boiling water to form a sauce or gravy substantially free of lumps. The dry mix contains as essential ingredients, a thickening agent such a starch or flour, and maltodextrin, with the mix containing a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent of at least 1:1.
Inventors
- 👤 Kari E. O. Bos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L23/00; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a dry mix composition comprising a starch-containing thickening agent, flavoring, coloring and nutritional agents which upon addition to water reconstitutes to form a gravy or sauce, the improvement which consists essentially of including in the dry mix from 15% to 45% by weight of said thickening agent, and maltodextrin in an amount sufficient to provide a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent of at least 1:1, whereby the dry mix may be added to boiling water to form a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a dry mix composition comprising a starch-containing thickening agent, flavoring, coloring and nutritional agents which upon addition to water reconstitutes to form a gravy or sauce, the improvement which consists essentially of including in the dry mix from 15% to 45% by weight of said thickening agent, and maltodextrin in an amount sufficient to provide a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent of at least 1:1, whereby the dry mix may be added to boiling water to form a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dry mix defined in claim 1 in which the thickening agent is selected from the group consisting of starch and starch-containing materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dry mix defined in claim 2 in which the mix also contains a minor amount of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of cellulose gums and cold water soluble gums.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The dry mix defined in claim 1 in which the maltodextrin is present in the mix in an amount sufficient to provide a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent in the range of between about 1:1 to 1:4:1.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of forming a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps which comprises providing a dry mix composition containing from 15% to 45% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of starch and starch-containing materials, maltodextrin in an amount sufficient to provide a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent of at least 1:1, flavoring, coloring and nutritional agents, and adding said dry mix composition to boiling water, with stirring, whereby the dry mix is reconstituted to form a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps within about 30-60 seconds.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of forming a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps which comprises providing a dry mix composition containing from 15% to 45% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of starch and starch-containing materials, maltodextrin in an amount sufficient to provide a weight ratio of maltodextrin to thickening agent of at least 1:1, flavoring, coloring and nutritional agents, and adding said dry mix composition to boiling water, with stirring, whereby the dry mix is reconstituted to form a gravy or sauce substantially free of lumps within about 30-60 seconds.
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) | 1986-11-14 | 1987-05-16 | 1987-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-14 | 1991-05-16 | 1991-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-14 | 1995-05-16 | 1995-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |