US4690827A
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Fruit juice containing diet beverage
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1985-07-31
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Granted: 1987-09-01
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Expires: 2005-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Artificially sweetened fruit juice containing beverages are disclosed. The beverages have an increased background pulp volume. This reduces the taste negatives of artificial sweeteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip L. Kupper
- 👤 Katherine L. Moore
- 👤 Robert L. Swaine, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:23
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L2/60; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L33/00; A23L33/20; A23L33/21; A23L33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A process for preparing an artificially sweetened orange juice containing beverage with reduced artificial sweetener unpleasant aftertaste, said process comprising the steps of forming an admixture comprising from about 5% to about 100% orange juice, from 0 to about 95% water, a sweetening amount of an artificial sweetener, and an amount of fruit pulp to provide in the orange juice containing beverage, upon particle size reduction of the pulp, a percentage background pulp volume at least twenty percent higher than that of said original orange juice, reducing the fruit pulp to a particle size such that the particles pass through a 20 mesh sieve whereby said pulp reduces unpleasant aftertaste caused by said artificial sweetener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A process for preparing an artificially sweetened orange juice containing beverage with reduced artificial sweetener unpleasant aftertaste, said process comprising the steps of forming an admixture comprising from about 5% to about 100% orange juice, from 0 to about 95% water, a sweetening amount of an artificial sweetener, and an amount of fruit pulp to provide in the orange juice containing beverage, upon particle size reduction of the pulp, a percentage background pulp volume at least twenty percent higher than that of said original orange juice, reducing the fruit pulp to a particle size such that the particles pass through a 20 mesh sieve whereby said pulp reduces unpleasant aftertaste caused by said artificial sweetener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process as recited in claim 1, wherein said reducing step is carried out on the fruit pulp prior to formation of said admixture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process as recited in claim 1, wherein said reducing step is carried out on the fruit pulp after formation of said admixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process as recited in claims 2 or 3, wherein said reducing step is carried out by subjecting the fruit pulp to at least one pass through a homogenizer operated at a pressure of at least 190 bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process as recited in claims 2 or 3, wherein said reducing step is carried out by subjecting the fruit pulp to at least one pass through a homogenizer operated at a pressure of from 200 bar to 600 bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process as recited in claim 1, wherein orange juice constitutes from about 5% to about 95% of said admixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as recited in claim 1, wherein said fruit pulp comprises added fruit pulp.
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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) | 1990-08-31 | 1991-03-02 | 1991-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-31 | 1995-03-02 | 1995-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-31 | 1999-03-02 | 1999-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |