US4980190A
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Tomato puree substitute and process for making the same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-01-12
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A substitute for tomato puree prepared from the pureed pulp of squash chosen from the group of summer squash and the pureed pulp of peppers chosen from the group consisting of sweet peppers which have ripened to a red color mixed in the ratio of approximately two parts of squash pulp to one part pepper pulp by raw vegetable weight.
Inventors
- 👤 Diana Dunham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
The process of preparing an edible food product having substantially the characteristics of and simulating tomato puree for use in food products as a substitute tomato puree comprising the step of: providing a mixture of cooked pureed squash pulp chosen from the group consisting of summer squash and cooked pureed pepper pulp chosen from the group consisting of sweet peppers ripened to a red color; said mixture containing said pureed squash and said pureed pepper pulp in amounts sufficient to produce a product simulating tomato puree.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
The process of preparing an edible food product having substantially the characteristics of and simulating tomato puree for use in food products as a substitute tomato puree comprising the step of: providing a mixture of cooked pureed squash pulp chosen from the group consisting of summer squash and cooked pureed pepper pulp chosen from the group consisting of sweet peppers ripened to a red color; said mixture containing said pureed squash and said pureed pepper pulp in amounts sufficient to produce a product simulating tomato puree.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The food product of claim 1 wherein the ratio of squash pulp to pepper pulp is approximately two parts squash pulp to pepper pulp by raw vegetable weight prior to being pureed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The food product of claim 2 wherein the squash pulp is chosen from the group consisting of zucchini or crookneck squash.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The food product of claim 3 wherein the pepper pulp is chosen from the group consisting of sweet bell, yolo wonder, California wonder and Italian long sweet peppers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The food product of claim 2 wherein the pepper pulp is chosen from the group consisting of sweet bell, yolo wonder, California wonder and Italian long sweet peppers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The food product of claim 1 wherein the squash pulp is chosen from the group consisting of zucchini or crookneck squash.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The food product of claim 6 wherein the pepper pulp is chosen from the group consisting of sweet bell, yolo wonder, California wonder and Italian long sweet peppers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The food product of claim 1 wherein the pepper pulp is chosen from the group consisting of sweet bell, yolo wonder, California wonder and Italian long sweet peppers.
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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) | 1993-12-24 | 1994-06-25 | 1994-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-24 | 1998-06-25 | 1998-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-24 | 2002-06-25 | 2002-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |