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Process for preparing an expanded soy product
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract Soy products having a reduced soy flavor are produced by blending, heating and puffing a mixture of a soy product, semolina, water and a sulfur compound.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley H. Reesman
- 👤 Charles R. Eldred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/22; A23J3/26; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/05; A23L11/07; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/30; A23P30/32; A23P30/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A process for preparing an expanded soy product simulating meat in texture and having a reduced soy flavor, which comprises: blending a soy mixture comprising soy, from about 1 to about 50% semolina based on the combined weight of soy and semolina, water, and a sulfur compound in an amount sufficient to aid expansion; heating and mechanically working the soy mixture under pressure, the heating being sufficient in degree to cook the soy and raise the temperature to at least 250° up to 320° F; and extruding the soy mixture to effect expansion of the cooked soy mixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A process for preparing an expanded soy product simulating meat in texture and having a reduced soy flavor, which comprises: blending a soy mixture comprising soy, from about 1 to about 50% semolina based on the combined weight of soy and semolina, water, and a sulfur compound in an amount sufficient to aid expansion; heating and mechanically working the soy mixture under pressure, the heating being sufficient in degree to cook the soy and raise the temperature to at least 250° up to 320° F; and extruding the soy mixture to effect expansion of the cooked soy mixture.
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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |