US3962355A
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Method of producing dehydrated fried snack food from apples
Assignee: Kanro Co Ltd
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Filing: 1975-03-27
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A method for producing a snack food from fruits and vegetables which comprises washing, paring and if necessary coring the fruit material or vegetable material and cutting it into pieces; if necessary inactivating oxidase contained therein by chemical treatment or heat treatment; frying the pieces in a vacuum or under atmospheric pressure; and cooling the fried pieces in a vacuum. The natural taste and tint of material is preserved, and the product of the method is agreeable to the palate.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsuo Yamazaki
- 👤 Takemi Hayashida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/02; A23B7/0205; A23B7/08; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of producing a food product which comprises: a. cutting apples into pieces; b. soaking said pieces in sugar syrup; c. draining excess syrup from said pieces; d. drying the drained pieces to a moisture content of 6 % to 8 % while in contact with hot air; e. frying the dried pieces at a reduced pressure of 0 to 160 mm Hg; and f. cooling the fried pieces at said pressure until they harden.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of producing a food product which comprises: a. cutting apples into pieces; b. soaking said pieces in sugar syrup; c. draining excess syrup from said pieces; d. drying the drained pieces to a moisture content of 6 % to 8 % while in contact with hot air; e. frying the dried pieces at a reduced pressure of 0 to 160 mm Hg; and f. cooling the fried pieces at said pressure until they harden.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said apples, prior to said cutting, are washed, peeled, and cored.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said dried pieces are fried in oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as set forth in claim 3, wherein the temperature of said oil is 120° to 165°C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 4, wherein said pieces contain oxidase, and said oxidase is inactivated prior to said frying.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as set forth in claim 5, wherein said oxidase is inactivated by heat treatment.
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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |