US4923981A
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Use of parenchymal cell cellulose to improve comestibles
Assignee: SLR Inc
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Filing: 1989-04-06
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2009-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Improved comestibles including foods and drugs are provided, incorporating parenchymal cell cellulose. Improved properties, including physicochemical, rheological and nutritional properties result from such incorporation. Stabilized dispersions, emulsions, foams and frozen materials can preferably be provided through employment of the preferred embodiments.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael K. Weibel
- 👤 Chester D. Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/32; A23G9/34; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18; A21D2/188; A23C; A23C13/00; A23C13/12; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/343; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/42; A23L13/422; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L27/00; A23L27/60; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/262; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10; A23P20/105; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/731; A61Q; A61Q19/00; D; D21; D21C; D21C5/00; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A stabilized food or drug comestible having at least one of the following properties: (a) reduced caloric content; (b) reduced fat content; (c) improved texture; (d) improved flavor release; or (e) improved mouthfeel; said comestible comprised of at least one first material in at least one second material and parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A stabilized food or drug comestible having at least one of the following properties: (a) reduced caloric content; (b) reduced fat content; (c) improved texture; (d) improved flavor release; or (e) improved mouthfeel; said comestible comprised of at least one first material in at least one second material and parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 1, which is a food product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 2, wherein said food product is at least one member selected from the group consisting of emulsions, foams, batters and doughs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 3, wherein said food product is an emulsion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 4, wherein said emulsion is a liquid-in-liquid emulsion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 4, wherein said emulsion is a oil-in-water emulsion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 4, wherein said emulsion is a water-in-oil emulsion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 3, wherein said food product is a foam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 8, wherein said foam is comprised of a gas and at least one liquid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 9, wherein said foam is a whipped cream product.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 9, wherein said foam is a whipped cream product and is prepared from at least one dairy product.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 9, wherein said foam is a whipped cream product and is prepared from at least one nondairy product.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 3, wherein said food product is a batter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 3, wherein said food product is a dough.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 1, which is a pharmaceutical product.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 15, wherein the pharmaceutical product is a liquid.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 15, wherein the pharmaceutical product is a solid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
10 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 15, which is a drug.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 1, which contains at least one cellulose ether.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
9 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 1, which contains pectin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The stabilized comestible of claim 19, wherein said cellulose ether is carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
A stabilized food or drug comestible having a reduced caloric or fat content, said comestible comprised of a dispersion of at least one first material in at least one second material and parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
A stabilized food or drug comestible having a reduced caloric or fat content, said comestible comprised of a dispersion of at least one first material in at least one second material and parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for preparing a stabilized food or drug comestible having at least one of the following properties: (a) reduced caloric content; (b) reduced fat content; (c) improved texture; (d) improved flavor release; or (e) improved mouthfeel; said comestible comprised of a dispersion of at least one first material in at least one second material, which comprises formulating said comestible to include parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for preparing a stabilized food or drug comestible having at least one of the following properties: (a) reduced caloric content; (b) reduced fat content; (c) improved texture; (d) improved flavor release; or (e) improved mouthfeel; said comestible comprised of a dispersion of at least one first material in at least one second material, which comprises formulating said comestible to include parenchymal cell cellulose in an amount sufficient to stabilize said dispersion.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the parenchymal cell cellulose is employed in an amount between about 0.02 and about 20% by weight.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the parenchymal cell cellulose is employed in an amount between about 0.02 and about 10% by weight.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 23 for preparing a food or drug comestible having a reduced caloric content while maintaining commercially acceptable physical and processing characteristics comprising formulating said comestible to include at least about 0.02% by weight of parenchymal cell cellulose.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 23 for preparing a food or drug comestible having a reduced caloric or fat content while maintaining commercially acceptable physical and processing characteristics comprising formulating said comestible to include at least about 0.02% by weight of parenchymal cell cellulose.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 27, wherein a reduced caloric content is achieved by minimizing the amount of gel forming components needed to prepare said comestible and which comprises substituting for at least a portion of said gel forming components, at least about 0.02% by weight of parenchymal cell cellulose.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 23 for improving the textural properties of a food or drug comestible comprising adding to the comestible at least about 0.02% by weight of parenchymal cell cellulose.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 23 for improving the flavor release of a food or drug comestible which comprises adding to said comestible at least about 0.02% by weight of parenchymal cell cellulose.
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