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Agglomerated flavor bits
Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1984-12-14
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Granted: 1986-04-29
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Expires: 2004-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A process and a product of a process for producing agglomerated flavor bits is disclosed. The agglomerated flavor bits are produced by mixing a sugar and a vegetable oil with a starch and a gum. Flavorings can be added to this blend. Upon mixing of this blend a corn syrup solution is added and agglomeration occurs. Following agglomeration, the particles are dried and sifted through a U.S. #6 mesh for size. Particles are suitable for use in cooked grain cereals and other foods.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan Karwowski
- 👤 James G. Bangert
- 👤 Robert F. Ferraro
- 👤 Patricia M. Brede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 21:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A process to make agglomerated bits, comprising: (a) mixing a granulated sugar with a vegetable oil to form an oleaginous sugar mixture; (b) blending into said oleaginous sugar mixture with starch from a starch containing ingredient and a gum, a 1 percent solution of said gum having a viscosity above 3200 centipoises; (c) agglomerating said blended oleaginous sugar mixture with an aqueous solution to form agglomerated bits, said blended oleaginous sugar mixture, said starch containing ingredient, and said aqueous solution being in a proportion sufficient to become cemented together; and (d) drying said agglomerated bits to the desired moisture content whereby said agglomerated bits dissolve within 1 minute on contact with hot water at a temperature between about 150° F. and 212° F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process to make agglomerated bits, comprising: (a) mixing a granulated sugar with a vegetable oil to form an oleaginous sugar mixture; (b) blending into said oleaginous sugar mixture with starch from a starch containing ingredient and a gum, a 1 percent solution of said gum having a viscosity above 3200 centipoises; (c) agglomerating said blended oleaginous sugar mixture with an aqueous solution to form agglomerated bits, said blended oleaginous sugar mixture, said starch containing ingredient, and said aqueous solution being in a proportion sufficient to become cemented together; and (d) drying said agglomerated bits to the desired moisture content whereby said agglomerated bits dissolve within 1 minute on contact with hot water at a temperature between about 150° F. and 212° F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process according to claim 1, wherein a flavoring ingredient is added to said oleaginous mixture before said blending with said starch containing ingredient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process according to claim 1, wherein said starch containing ingredient is a member selected from a group consisting of fine corn flakes, modified wheat starch, wheat flakes, potato flakes, and combinations of these.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process according to claim 3, wherein said gum is a member selected from the group consisting of guar gum, carboxy methyl cellulose, locust bean gum, and alginate gum.
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