US3887714A
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Process for preparing instant cereals and the resulting product
Assignee: Gerber Products Co
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Filing: 1973-12-06
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-12-06
Abstract
Abstract Instant type grain cereals are provided which are rapidly reconstituted into smooth, uniform porridges and are substantially free of other than the specific grain cereal and desirable food supplements, e.g., iron and vitamins and, optionally, fruit. A mixture of a minor amount of pregelatinized flakes of the cereal is combined with a major amount of quick cooking cereal flakes which, upon the addition of boiling water, is reconstituted to a uniform, desirably textured and flavored product.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent J Kelly
- 👤 Wayne Smalligan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:56
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
AN INSTANT GRAIN CEREAL SELECTED FROM AT LEAST ONE OF OATS OR WHEAT, COMPRISING PREGELATINIZED BASE FLAKES AND QUICK COOKING CEREAL FLAKES IN A WEIGHT RATIO OF 1:1-5 AS A DRY MIXTURE, SAID FLAKES BEING IN A SIZE OF ABOUT 0.05 TO ABOUT 0.25 INCH CROSS SECTION, WHEREIN SAID PREGELATINIZED BASE FLAKES ARE PREPARED BY DRYING AND FLAKING A SLURRY COMPRISED OF 80 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT OF CEREAL FLOUR AND 2 TO 10 WEIGHT PERCENT MINERAL SUPPLEMENTATION, WITH FROM 2.5 TO 10.0 TIMES BY WEIGHT OF WATER, SAID SLURRY BEING HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 140* TO 230*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
AN INSTANT GRAIN CEREAL SELECTED FROM AT LEAST ONE OF OATS OR WHEAT, COMPRISING PREGELATINIZED BASE FLAKES AND QUICK COOKING CEREAL FLAKES IN A WEIGHT RATIO OF 1:1-5 AS A DRY MIXTURE, SAID FLAKES BEING IN A SIZE OF ABOUT 0.05 TO ABOUT 0.25 INCH CROSS SECTION, WHEREIN SAID PREGELATINIZED BASE FLAKES ARE PREPARED BY DRYING AND FLAKING A SLURRY COMPRISED OF 80 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT OF CEREAL FLOUR AND 2 TO 10 WEIGHT PERCENT MINERAL SUPPLEMENTATION, WITH FROM 2.5 TO 10.0 TIMES BY WEIGHT OF WATER, SAID SLURRY BEING HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 140* TO 230*F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
An instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, comprising pregelatinized base flakes and quick cooking cereal flakes in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 as a dry mixture, said flakes being in a size of about 0.05 to about 0.25 inch cross section, wherein said pregelatinized base flakes are prepared by drying and flaking a slurry comprised of 80 to 95 weight percent of cereal flour and 2 to 10 weight percent mineral supplementation, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water, said slurry being heated to a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
An instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, comprising pregelatinized base flakes and quick cooking cereal flakes in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 as a dry mixture, said flakes being in a size of about 0.05 to about 0.25 inch cross section, wherein said pregelatinized base flakes are prepared by drying and flaking a slurry comprised of 80 to 95 weight percent of cereal flour and 2 to 10 weight percent mineral supplementation, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water, said slurry being heated to a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An instant grain cereal according to claim 1, having from 0.01 to 0.1 weight percent of electrolytic iron.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An instant grain cereal according to claim 1, wherein said grain base flakes contain 3 to 12 weight percent salt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
An instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, and containing fruit comprising pregelatinized base flakes and quick cooking cereal flakes in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 as a dry mixture, said flakes being in a size of about 0.05 to about 0.25 inch cross section, wherein said pregelatinized base flakes are prepared by drying and flaking a slurry of a mixture having from 80 to 95 weight percent grain cereal flour and 2 to 10 weight percent calcium carbonate, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water, and with from 2 to 4 times by weight of said mixture of a fruit puree, said slurry being heated to a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
An instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, and containing fruit comprising pregelatinized base flakes and quick cooking cereal flakes in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 as a dry mixture, said flakes being in a size of about 0.05 to about 0.25 inch cross section, wherein said pregelatinized base flakes are prepared by drying and flaking a slurry of a mixture having from 80 to 95 weight percent grain cereal flour and 2 to 10 weight percent calcium carbonate, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water, and with from 2 to 4 times by weight of said mixture of a fruit puree, said slurry being heated to a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An instant grain cereal according to claim 4 having from 10 to 30 weight percent of sugar and 0.01 to 0.10 weight percent of electrolytic iron based on the entire composition.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for making an instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, which comprises: slurrying and heating at a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F a mixture comprising from 80 to 95 weight percent grain cereal flour, 3 to 12 weight percent salt and 2 to 10 weight percent calcium carbonate, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water; drying and flaking said slurry mixture to provide flakes of a size in the range of 0.05 to 0.35 inches; and dry blending said flakes with quick cooking cereal flakes of substantially the same size in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 to provide an instant cereal which reconstitutes to a porridge of desirable flavor and texture.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for making an instant grain cereal selected from at least one of oats or wheat, which comprises: slurrying and heating at a temperature in the range of 140* to 230* F a mixture comprising from 80 to 95 weight percent grain cereal flour, 3 to 12 weight percent salt and 2 to 10 weight percent calcium carbonate, with from 2.5 to 10.0 times by weight of water; drying and flaking said slurry mixture to provide flakes of a size in the range of 0.05 to 0.35 inches; and dry blending said flakes with quick cooking cereal flakes of substantially the same size in a weight ratio of 1:1-5 to provide an instant cereal which reconstitutes to a porridge of desirable flavor and texture.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |