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Aerosol food flavoring compositions
Assignee: Dial Corp
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Filing: 1986-11-10
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2006-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A food flavoring composition in aerosol form comprising a major amount of concentrate and a minor amount of a suitable propellant. The concentrate contains from 50 to 75% food grade oil, from 5-50% undissolved solids, an emulsifier with a HLB value of from 7 to 12 and substantially no moisture. The flavored product can be sprayed onto various foods such as popcorn for the needed flavor enhancement.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory A. Konishi
- 👤 Peter F. Davy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/10; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An aerosol food flavoring composition comprising a major amount of a concentrate and a minor amount of suitable propellant, and wherein said concentrate comprises from about 50 to 75 weight percent of a food grade oil, from about 5 to 50 weight percent of undissolved solids, substantially no moisture, and from about 0.2 to 12 weight percent of an emulsifier system comprising a blend of a lipophilic and hydrophilic emulsifier, and wherein the HLB value of said system ranges from about 7 to 12.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An aerosol food flavoring composition comprising a major amount of a concentrate and a minor amount of suitable propellant, and wherein said concentrate comprises from about 50 to 75 weight percent of a food grade oil, from about 5 to 50 weight percent of undissolved solids, substantially no moisture, and from about 0.2 to 12 weight percent of an emulsifier system comprising a blend of a lipophilic and hydrophilic emulsifier, and wherein the HLB value of said system ranges from about 7 to 12.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said concentrate comprises at least 15% of said composition and said lipophilic emulsifier is lecithin having an HLB of from 2-3.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of the emulsifier system is from about 1 to about 2% by weight of the concentrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of concentrate ranges from at least about 50% to about 85% by weight of the composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the emulsifier system comprises a lipophilic emulsifier having an HLB of less than 9 and a hydrophilic emulsifier having an HLB of 11 and above.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of moisture is less than about 1% of the composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of undissolved solids ranges from 15 to 43% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 7 wherein the amount of undissolved solids ranges from 25-32% by weight.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 containing up to 15% by weight of sodium chloride as part of the undissolved solids.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |