US3985913A
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Condiment encapsulation by spray drying
Assignee: SCM Corp
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Filing: 1974-07-31
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1994-07-31
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in process for producing encapsulated condiment particles by spray drying wherein a special surface-coating step is done while subjecting such particles to spray drying.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence A. Johnson
- 👤 Edgar J. Beyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/80; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A process for producing condiment particles by spray drying in a heating zone which comprises: forming a first spray of said condiment dispersed in normally solid lipoidal material in fluent state, said forming of said first spray being assisted with a flow of cold gas; intercepting said first spray with a second spray of an edible surface coating material dispersed in a fugitive carrier and convertible by spray drying into a dry surface coating, said second spray being directed at an angle for coating said first spray with said second spray; and drying the resulting composite particles in said heating zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A process for producing condiment particles by spray drying in a heating zone which comprises: forming a first spray of said condiment dispersed in normally solid lipoidal material in fluent state, said forming of said first spray being assisted with a flow of cold gas; intercepting said first spray with a second spray of an edible surface coating material dispersed in a fugitive carrier and convertible by spray drying into a dry surface coating, said second spray being directed at an angle for coating said first spray with said second spray; and drying the resulting composite particles in said heating zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said surface coating is sacchariferous.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said surface coating is proteinaceous.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the spray-formed composite particles pass substantially cocurrently with a flow of heating gas in said heating zone and are collected by separation from said gas.
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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |