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Non-dairy creamer compositions
Assignee: Mondelez UK Ltd
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Filing: 1976-07-30
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-07-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to non-dairy creamer compositions and, in particular, to non-dairy creamers based on sodium caseinate and having improved resistance to feathering.
Inventors
- 👤 David Stirling Gardiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:27
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A process for the preparation of a non-dairy creamer powder composition having enhanced feathering resistance which comprises forming an emulsion comprising from 20 to 40% by weight on a dry basis of fat, from 3 to 15% by weight of sodium caseinate, from 35 to 65% by weight of carbohydrate and including as a buffering agent a mixture of effective amounts of sodium carbonate and a phosphate or a citrate at a level from 1 to 4% by weight and drying said emulsion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process for the preparation of a non-dairy creamer powder composition having enhanced feathering resistance which comprises forming an emulsion comprising from 20 to 40% by weight on a dry basis of fat, from 3 to 15% by weight of sodium caseinate, from 35 to 65% by weight of carbohydrate and including as a buffering agent a mixture of effective amounts of sodium carbonate and a phosphate or a citrate at a level from 1 to 4% by weight and drying said emulsion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the emulsion also contains an emulsifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 2, in which the emulsifier is present in amount within the range of from 0.5 to 3.0% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 2, in which the emulsifier is a monoglyceride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the sodium carbonate and dipotassium hydrogen phosphate are present in a weight ratio of 1:9.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the drying step is spray-drying.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A non-dairy creamer powder formed by spray-drying an emulsion comprising from 20 to 40% by weight on a dry basis of fat, from 3 to 15% by weight of sodium caseinate, from 35 to 65% by weight carbohydrate, from 0.5 to 3.0% by weight of a monoglyceride emulsifier and from 1 to 4% by weight of a buffering agent comprising a mixture of effective amounts of sodium carbonate and a phosphate or citrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A non-dairy creamer powder formed by spray-drying an emulsion comprising from 20 to 40% by weight on a dry basis of fat, from 3 to 15% by weight of sodium caseinate, from 35 to 65% by weight carbohydrate, from 0.5 to 3.0% by weight of a monoglyceride emulsifier and from 1 to 4% by weight of a buffering agent comprising a mixture of effective amounts of sodium carbonate and a phosphate or citrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A powder according to claim 7, in which the buffering agent is a mixture of 0.3% by weight of sodium carbonate and 2.7% by weight of dipotassium hydrogen phosphate.
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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |