US3863017A
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Sea food products
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A fabricated sea food product is prepared by at least partially cooking fish up to form loose fibers. Fresh fish may be finely comminuted to form a heat-coagulable paste. The loose fibers and the paste are mixed and formed in the desired shape. The shaped product is then heat coagulated.
Inventors
- 👤 Mao H Yueh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:15
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L17/00; A23L17/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said fish flesh is heated at a temperature of from 212* to 320*F. for from 5 seconds to 30 minutes to heat set the fibers, the fiber-paste mixture is shaped prior to heat setting and the mixture is heat set at a temperature of 212* to 350*F. for 2 to 10 minutes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said shaping is by molding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said shaping is by extrusion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein loose fibers are partially dehydrated during heating of said fibers by removing 10 to 75 percent of the moisture of the fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 5 wherein moisture is added to the loose fibers to raise the moisture content to at least about 65 percent by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein moisture is added in an amount sufficient to provide a total moisture content of from 65 to 75 percent by weight of the product.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein from 0.1 to 2.5 percent sodium tripolyphosphate by weight of the sea food analog is added to the paste.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 8 wherein from 0.5 to 1.5 percent sodium tripolyphosphate is added and wherein sodium chloride is added to the paste.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of comminuting the fish flesh reduces the fish flesh to particles comprising separate macrofilaments, myofibrils, fragmented myofibrils and aggregates of myofibrils.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |