US3663234A
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Method for processing a composite food of fish meat-bean curds as an instant foodstuff
Assignee: Morinaga Confectionery Co Ltd
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Filing: 1968-01-24
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1988-01-24
Abstract
Abstract Method for processing a composite food of fish meat-soy curds as an instant foodstuff, wherein a homogeneous mixture of refined fish meat with 5.0 per cent or more of soy curds is molded, or a homogeneous coagulated substance that is resulted from adding a coagulating agent to the mixture of the said refined fish meat with 2.5 per cent or more of bean soup or the like, is molded, and then is subjected to conventional processing steps e.g. steam heating, refrigeration, recovery from refrigeration and drying, and then the molded substance is given a spongy structure and if necessary is fried with edible oil.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Ichihata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/24; A23J1/00; A23J1/04; A23J3/04; A23L; A23L17/00; A23L17/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
a homogeneous coagulated substance resultant from the addition of a coagulating agent to a mixture of refined fish meat with i) 2.5 percent or more of bean soup or ii) an equivalent per cent of an aqueous solution of purified soybean protein. b. heating the molded mixture of (a); c. freezing the product of (b); d. recovering the product of c) from freezing; e. drying the product of (d).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the freezing and drying are carried out simultaneously in a freeze-dryer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the resultant product is fried with edible oils.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the heating is with steam heat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the heating is to about 90* C.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3185574A
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US3442658A
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |