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Drink composition
Assignee: Nestec SA
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Filing: 1986-10-15
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2006-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A powder-form composition of fats, proteins, lactose and other carbohydrates, in which the ratio by weight of proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5. The particles of the composition have cavities containing gaseous contents which, upon reconstitution to prepare a beverage, are released and a froth is formed on the surface of the beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 Theo W. Kuypers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/38; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/15; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/04; A23C11/08; A23F; A23F5/00; A23F5/24; A23F5/36; A23F5/40; A23L2/52; A23L2/66; A23C2260/00; A23C2260/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A particulate powder-form composition comprising particles having cavities containing gaseous contents and comprising by weight from 0.2% to 28% fats, 5% to 16% lactic proteins and 16% to 62% lactose, such that the ratio by weight of lactic proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5, up to 60% carbohydrates, other than lactose, and a stabilizing salt selected from the group consisting of a citrate in an amount of 0.6% to 1% by weight of the composition and a phosphate in an amount of 0.3% to 0.5% by weight of the composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A particulate powder-form composition comprising particles having cavities containing gaseous contents and comprising by weight from 0.2% to 28% fats, 5% to 16% lactic proteins and 16% to 62% lactose, such that the ratio by weight of lactic proteins to lactose is from 1:3.5 to 1:5, up to 60% carbohydrates, other than lactose, and a stabilizing salt selected from the group consisting of a citrate in an amount of 0.6% to 1% by weight of the composition and a phosphate in an amount of 0.3% to 0.5% by weight of the composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition as claimed in claim 1 further comprising from 18% to 30% soluble coffee by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition as claimed in claim 1 further comprising from 18% to 30% soluble coffee substitute by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lactic proteins are selected from the group consisting of milk, skimmed milk, sweet whey and caseinate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the fat is selected from the group consisting of lactic fat and vegetable fat and combinations thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the fat is coconut fat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the stabilizing salt is sodium hydrogen phosphate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the other carbohydrate is sucrose.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-05-24 | 1991-11-23 | 1992-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-24 | 1995-11-23 | 1996-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-24 | 1999-11-23 | 2000-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |