US4469710A
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Pourable solid shortening
Assignee: Smucker Fruit Processing Co
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Filing: 1982-10-14
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2002-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A pourable solid shortening composition comprising segments of solid fats wherein the solids content index is a minimum of 15% at 110 DEG F. and a maximum of 78% at 92 DEG F. as denoted by area CGH on FIG. 1 is disclosed. The shortening is processed into a form sufficiently thermodynamically stable to resist agglomeration under high temperature of shipping and storage, yet is suitable for use in cooking. A method for the preparation of such shortenings requires the specific selection of starting materials, processing conditions, and particle size and shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald A. Rielley
- 👤 Kenneth W. Krause
- 👤 Steve G. Fishter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23D; A23D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of pourable solid fats with solids content indices within area CGH of FIG. 1 which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said solid fats comprising triglycerides of saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 10 to 28 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of pourable solid fats with solids content indices within area CGH of FIG. 1 which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said solid fats comprising triglycerides of saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 10 to 28 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 with solids content indices within area KJI of FIG. 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of purable solid edible fats which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said fats comprising triglycerides of saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 10 to 28 carbon atoms having: (a) a minimum solids content index of 15% at 110° F., and (b) a maximum solids content index of 78% at 92° F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of purable solid edible fats which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said fats comprising triglycerides of saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 10 to 28 carbon atoms having: (a) a minimum solids content index of 15% at 110° F., and (b) a maximum solids content index of 78% at 92° F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The shortening composition of claim 3 wherein the solids content index is a minimum of 24% at 110° F. and a maximum of 63% at 92° F.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The shortening composition of claim 3 wherein the solids content index is a minimum of 15% at 120° F. after tempering at 90° F.±5° F. for at least 72 hours, and the solids content index is a maximum of 78% at 92° F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 wherein the shortening is prepared from fats selected from the group consisting of vegetable fats and oils, meat fats, fish oils, nut fats, milk fats, cocoa butter, cocoa butter substitutes, and synthetic fats.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 wherein the fats comprise triglycerides of straight chain saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 12 to 24 carbon atoms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 wherein the fats comprise triglycerides of branched chain saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having from 12 to 24 carbon atoms.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 to which has been added at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a stabilizer, flavoring, emulsifier, anti-spattering agent, and antioxidant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 to which has been added a stabilizer comprising methyl silicone at a level of 0 to 10 ppm by weight of the composition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 wherein the plurality of discrete pieces are nonuniform in shape and size.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shortening composition of claim 1 wherein the plurality of discrete pieces are substantially uniform in shape and size.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The shortening composition of claim 11 wherein the plurality of discrete pieces comprise cylinders with a diameter of from about 1/8 inch to about 2 inches and a height of from about 1/8 inch to about 2 inches.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shortening composition of claim 12 wherein the cylinders have a diameter of about 1/4 inch and a height of about 3/8 inch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The shortening composition of claim 11 wherein the plurality of discrete pieces comprise spheres with a diameter of about 1/8 inch to about 1 inch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shortening composition of claim 12 wherein the spheres have a diameter of about 1/2 inch.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
73 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of a pourable solid edible blend of vegetable fats which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said pieces having a solids content index of from about 25% to about 50% at 110° F., and a solids content index of from about 24% to about 50% at 92° F.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
73 words
A shortening composition suitable for cooking and frying comprising a plurality of discrete pieces of a pourable solid edible blend of vegetable fats which resist agglomeration up to 110° F. and resist development of a waxy taste in foods cooked therein, said pieces having a solids content index of from about 25% to about 50% at 110° F., and a solids content index of from about 24% to about 50% at 92° F.
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