US3843818A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Process for producing low calorie pasta
Assignee: General Mills Inc
•
Filing: 1972-12-13
•
Granted: 1974-10-22
•
Expires: 1992-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A method is disclosed for preparing a low calorie pasta. A mixture is formed including polygalactomannan gum, cereal material, vegetable protein and water. The mixture is worked in an extruder at a critical temperature of between about 55* and 98*C. and then extruded to form the pasta.
Inventors
- 👤 M Wren
- 👤 J Mullen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/20; A23L33/21; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/238; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/109; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARING A LOW CALORIE PASTA COMPRISING MIXING FROM 15 TO 50 PARTS OF POLYGALACTOMANNAN GUM AND FROM 85 TO 50 PARTS OF A MIXTURE OF VEGERABLE PROTEIN AND CEREAL MATERIAL, DRY WEIGHT BASIS; ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT TO BETWEEN 28 AND 38 PERCENT BY WEIGHT TO PROVIDE A HYDRATED MIXTURE; WORKING THE HYDRATED MIXTURE IN AN EXTRUDER AND RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE BETWEEN 55* AND 98*C,; AND EXTRUDING THE WORKED MIXTURE TO FORM A PASTA.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARING A LOW CALORIE PASTA COMPRISING MIXING FROM 15 TO 50 PARTS OF POLYGALACTOMANNAN GUM AND FROM 85 TO 50 PARTS OF A MIXTURE OF VEGERABLE PROTEIN AND CEREAL MATERIAL, DRY WEIGHT BASIS; ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT TO BETWEEN 28 AND 38 PERCENT BY WEIGHT TO PROVIDE A HYDRATED MIXTURE; WORKING THE HYDRATED MIXTURE IN AN EXTRUDER AND RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE BETWEEN 55* AND 98*C,; AND EXTRUDING THE WORKED MIXTURE TO FORM A PASTA.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the gum is at least one member of the group consisting of guar gum and locust bean gum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cereal material is durum flour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the gum is a mixture of guar gum and locust bean gum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the vegetable gum mixture is a 1:1 mixture of guar gum and locust bean gum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of adding acetic acid to said mixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of adding ground soybean hulls to said mixture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |