US4477481A
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Method for producing dried citrus pulp
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1982-06-24
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2002-06-24
Abstract
Abstract Fresh citrus pulp is water washed and/or combined with an inorganic basic material such as calcium oxide in order to raise the pH of the pulp material to about 4.0 or above. The pH-adjusted pulp is then frozen and freeze-dried resulting in a dry pulp material which has good wetting and dispersion characteristics and a natural appearance in aqueous medium.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Eisenhardt, Jr.
- 👤 Fouad Z. Saleeb
- 👤 Randal P. McKay
- 👤 Bary L. Zeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/024; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/01; A23L2/00; A23L2/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for preparing a dry citrus pulp material comprising the step of raising the pH of the wet pulp material to a pH of at least 4.0, said pH being increased by the addition of a water-soluble, edible, inorganic basic material and thereafter freeze drying the pH-adjusted pulp and comminuting the freeze dried pulp.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for preparing a dry citrus pulp material comprising the step of raising the pH of the wet pulp material to a pH of at least 4.0, said pH being increased by the addition of a water-soluble, edible, inorganic basic material and thereafter freeze drying the pH-adjusted pulp and comminuting the freeze dried pulp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a gum in the amount of 0.1 to 4% by weight of the wet pulp is added to the pulp prior to drying.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 or 2 wherein a dextrin, having a D.E. of less than 20, in the amount of 0.5 to 20% by weight of the wet pulp is added to the pulp prior to drying.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the basic material contains monovalent or divalent metal ions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the pH is increased by washing the pulp with water and thereafter adding a water soluble, edible, inorganic basic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 or 5 wherein the pulp is dried to below 10% moisture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The freeze dried pulp produced in accordance with the method of claim 1 or 5.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A powdered beverage mix containing the pulp of claim 7 in an amount which will effect a pulp level in a reconstituted beverage of from 0.02 to 1.0 grams per quart.
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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) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |