US4427707A
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Method for the production of food additives with improved taste
Assignee: Henkel AG and Co KGaA
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Filing: 1982-03-25
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Granted: 1984-01-24
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Expires: 2002-03-25
Abstract
Abstract Locust Bean Pod Powder, Locust Bean Gum Powder and Guar Gum Powder originally having odor and taste characteristics making them unsuitable as food additives, can be made suitable therefor by extraction with gases at supercritical temperatures.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian Heine
- 👤 Reinhold Wust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:21
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08B; C08B37/00; C08B37/006; C08B37/0087; C08B37/0096; A; A23; A23L; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/238; A23L5/00; A23L5/20; A23L5/23; C08B37/0093; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P20/00; Y02P20/50; Y02P20/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A method of improving the taste and odor characteristics of a powder selected from the group consisting of locust bean pods, locust bean gum and guar gum comprising drying, and powdering and roasting a member of the group consisting of locust bean pods, locust bean gum and guar gum and extracting the powder at elevated pressures with liquid carbon dioxide at its supercritical temperatures.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
64 words
A method of improving the taste and odor characteristics of a powder selected from the group consisting of locust bean pods, locust bean gum and guar gum comprising drying, and powdering and roasting a member of the group consisting of locust bean pods, locust bean gum and guar gum and extracting the powder at elevated pressures with liquid carbon dioxide at its supercritical temperatures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Locust bean pod powder, locust bean gum powder and guar gum powder having improved odor and taste characteristics produced according to the method 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) | 1987-01-23 | 1987-07-25 | 1988-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-23 | 1991-07-25 | 1992-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-23 | 1995-07-25 | 1996-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |