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Imitation buttermilk dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk
Assignee: DURKEE-FRENCH FOODS Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1983-11-02
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-11-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a non-dairy, fat-free, dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk, to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the color, flavor, consistency and texture of cultured buttermilk. The dry blend of the present invention comprises, as essential ingredients, a major amount of maltodextrin; a minor amount of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; and other flavorants and colorants. On reconstitution with milk, a stable product is obtained despite low pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E. Miller
- 👤 Cecilia Gilmore
- 👤 Steven R. Dimler
- 👤 Charles E. Werstak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:19
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/154; A23C9/1542; A21; A21D; A21D10/00; A21D10/002; A21D10/005; A21D10/04; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising a major amount of maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent less than about 20; about 2.5-3.5% of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk, to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said major amount of maltodextrine, with other ingredients of the dry blend, being an effective amount which, on rehydration with milk in the approximate weight proportion of about 92% milk to about 8% dry blend, provides a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising a major amount of maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent less than about 20; about 2.5-3.5% of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk, to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said major amount of maltodextrine, with other ingredients of the dry blend, being an effective amount which, on rehydration with milk in the approximate weight proportion of about 92% milk to about 8% dry blend, provides a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising about 80-90% maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent less than about 20; about 2.5-3.5% of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said dry blend on rehydration with milk providing a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising about 80-90% maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent less than about 20; about 2.5-3.5% of a milk soluble hydrocolloid gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount is acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said dry blend on rehydration with milk providing a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dry blend of claims 1 or 2 wherein said gum is xanthan gum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dry blend of claims 1 or 2 wherein said maltodextrin has a D.E. of about 9-12 the range of about 4.2-4.6.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dry blend of claims 1 or 2 wherein said food grade acid is a blend of citric acid and acetic acid in the ratio of about 7:1 to 2:1 citric acid to acetic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising about 80-90% maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of about 9-12; about 2.5-3.5% xanthan gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk, to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount of acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said dry blend on rehydration with milk in the approximate weight proportion of about 92% milk to 8% dry blend providing a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A non-dairy, fat-free dry blend suitable for reconstitution with milk to provide an imitation buttermilk product having the same color, flavor, consistency and texture as natural buttermilk, comprising about 80-90% maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of about 9-12; about 2.5-3.5% xanthan gum; an acidifying amount, effective on reconstitution with milk, to provide a pH in the range of about 4.2-4.6, of a food grade acid, of which a flavoring amount of acetic acid; the remainder being flavorants and colorants; said dry blend on rehydration with milk in the approximate weight proportion of about 92% milk to 8% dry blend providing a viscosity in the range of about 200-500 cps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A dry batter mix for baked or fried products containing the dry blend of claims 1, 2 or 6 and amounts of batter ingredients effective for preparing baked or fried products, said dry batter mix being suitable for rehydration with milk.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dry blend of claim 6 wherein said food grade acid is a blend of citric acid and acetic acid in the ratio of about 7:1 to 2:1 citric acid to acetic acid.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |