US4006262A
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Instant pudding composition and process
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An instant pudding composition containing alkali pyrophosphate, alkali orthophosphate, thickener and sugar. The composition is rendered suitable for fork mixing with milk by controlling the particle size of the orthophosphate and sugar within critical limits.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Smith
- 👤 Thomas E. Haney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:30
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L9/00; A23L9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In a composition for use in preparing an instant pudding by interaction with milk protein of an alkali pyrophosphate and an alkali orthophosphate, and containing a stiffening agent and a sugar as a sweetening agent, the improvement which comprises maintaining the particle size range of said orthophosphate such that at least 90% thereof passes through a U.S. Screen No. 100 and the particle size of said sugar such that at least 85% thereof passes through a U.S. Screen No. 70.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In a composition for use in preparing an instant pudding by interaction with milk protein of an alkali pyrophosphate and an alkali orthophosphate, and containing a stiffening agent and a sugar as a sweetening agent, the improvement which comprises maintaining the particle size range of said orthophosphate such that at least 90% thereof passes through a U.S. Screen No. 100 and the particle size of said sugar such that at least 85% thereof passes through a U.S. Screen No. 70.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition as in claim 1 in which said orthophosphate is disodium orthophosphate and said sugar is sucrose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A composition as in claim 2 further comprising cocoa and further comprising the improvement of said cocoa being a low fat cocoa, having a partial size range such that no more than 95% passes through a U.S. Screen No. 200.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition as in claim 2 further comprising cocoa and further comprising the improvement of said cocoa being a defatted cocoa.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process for preparing an instant pudding comprising admixing the composition of claim 2 with milk with vigorous beating with a fork and allowing the admixture to set.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process for preparing an instant pudding comprising admixing the composition of claim 3 with milk with vigorous beating with a fork and allowing the admixture to set.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process for preparing an instant pudding comprising admixing the composition of claim 4 with milk with vigorous beating with a fork and allowing the admixture to set.
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) | 1980-02-01 | 1980-08-02 | 1981-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-01 | 1984-08-02 | 1985-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-01 | 1988-08-02 | 1989-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |