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Dextrin-based food-grade adhesive including xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose or mixtures thereof
Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Co
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Filing: 1987-03-24
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Granted: 1991-01-01
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Expires: 2007-03-24
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to dextrin-based food-grade adhesives containing minor amounts of xanthan, or carboxymethylcellulose or combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to a process for coating a comestible substrate with dextrin-based food-grade adhesives including a minor proportion of one of the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose; or, combinations thereof. The adhesives of the present invention show substantially increased adhesion relative to corresponding dextrin-based adhesives lacking in the minor proportions of the above mentioned gums. The present invention holds special advantages in the manufacture of oil roasted nut meat products having spiced coatings by reducing the amount of such coatings that is lost to the oil during roasting. An improved process for producing oil roasted nut meats, which process reduces the amount of flavored coating lost to the oil during roasting, is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L25/00; A23L25/20; A23L25/25; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10; A23P20/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A food-grade adhesive composition comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
A food-grade adhesive composition comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and mixtures thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The food-grade adhesive of claim 1 wherein said minor proportion is 5% or less by weight of said adhesive on a dry basis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The food-grade adhesive of claim 2 wherein said minor proportion is 1% or less on a dry weight basis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
An aqueous solution of the food-grade adhesive of claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aqueous solution of claim 4 having a water content of from about 35 to about 65% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aqueous solution of claim 5 having a water content of from about 45 to about 55% by weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aqueous solution of claim 6 comprising about 7% lactose, about 39% maltodextrin and about 54% water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aqueous solution of claim 7 further comprising from about 0.12% to about 0.25% xanthan gum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The aqueous solution of claim 7 further comprising about 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for producing a food-grade-adhesive-coated comestible comprising the step of coating a comestible substrate with an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for producing a food-grade-adhesive-coated comestible comprising the step of coating a comestible substrate with an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
A product produced in accordance with the process of claim 10.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 10 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 10 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process for producing a flavor-coated oil roasted comestible comprising the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive coating to a comestible substrate, applying a flavoring composition thereto, and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process for producing a flavor-coated oil roasted comestible comprising the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive coating to a comestible substrate, applying a flavoring composition thereto, and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 14 wherein the flavoring composition comprises dried honey.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 15 wherein the flavoring composition comprises about 80% sucrose, about 9% wheat starch and about 11% of a dried honey which itself comprises about 70% honey solids and about 28% wheat starch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 14 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 14 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of claim 14 wherein the drying is conducted such that the loss of flavoring composition in the subsequent oil roasting step is reduced by from about 65% to about 90%, as compared with the loss of flavoring which occurs if the drying step is omitted.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
64 words
A process for producing a flavoring-coated, oil roasted comestible including the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof; applying a flavoring composition thereto; and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
64 words
A process for producing a flavoring-coated, oil roasted comestible including the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof; applying a flavoring composition thereto; and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 10 or 20 wherein said minor proportion is 5% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 21 wherein said minor proportion is 1% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 20 wherein the flavoring composition comprises dried honey.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 23 wherein the flavoring composition comprises about 80% sucrose, about 9% wheat starch and about 11% of a dried honey which itself comprises about 70% honey solids and about 28% wheat starch.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 20 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 20 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of claim 20 wherein the drying is conducted such that the loss of flavoring composition in the subsequent oil roasting step is reduced by from about 65% to about 90%, as compared with the loss of flavoring which occurs if the drying step is omitted.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
36 words
A comestible having a flavouring composition adhered to a surface thereof by a food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor amount of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and, mixtures thereof.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
36 words
A comestible having a flavouring composition adhered to a surface thereof by a food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor amount of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and, mixtures thereof.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
The comestible of claim 28 wherein said minor amount is 5% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
The comestible of claim 29 wherein said minor amount is 1% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The comestible of claim 28 comprising at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
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