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US4101680A
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Co-crystallization of dextrose and sucrose on cereal products
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1977-01-05
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Dextrose and sucrose are co-crystallized onto the surface of breakfast cereal products; such as corn flakes, puffed wheat or puffed rice, by applying to the surface of said cereal product a powdered crystalline material comprising any of sucrose, dextrose or mixtures thereof, and coating the surface with a layer of a concentrated aqueous solution of dextrose and sucrose. The coated cereal product is then dried at a temperature below the browning temperature of the product. The resulting coated cereal product has a desirable frosted appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry W. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/191; A23L7/117; A23L7/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A process for the co-crystallization of dextrose and sucrose onto the surface of a breakfast cereal product comprising the steps of: (a) preparing an aqueous solution of dextrose and sucrose having a predermined ratio of dextrose to sucrose and having total sugar content of at least about 75%, by weight; (b) coating the surface of said cereal product with a powdered seed material selected from the group consisting of anhydrous dextrose, dextrose monohydrate and sucrose; (c) applying a thin film of said aqueous solution onto the surface of the dusted cereal product; (d) reducing the moisture content of said thin film to not less than about 3%; and, (e) allowing the sugars in said thin film to crystallize.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A process for the co-crystallization of dextrose and sucrose onto the surface of a breakfast cereal product comprising the steps of: (a) preparing an aqueous solution of dextrose and sucrose having a predermined ratio of dextrose to sucrose and having total sugar content of at least about 75%, by weight; (b) coating the surface of said cereal product with a powdered seed material selected from the group consisting of anhydrous dextrose, dextrose monohydrate and sucrose; (c) applying a thin film of said aqueous solution onto the surface of the dusted cereal product; (d) reducing the moisture content of said thin film to not less than about 3%; and, (e) allowing the sugars in said thin film to crystallize.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein said breakfast cereal product is corn flakes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the amount of seed material utilized is in the range of about 1% to about 2%, based on weight of cereal product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the quantity of aqueous solution utilized is in the range of about 25% to about 45%, dry basis, based on weight of cereal product.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein said predetermined ratio of dextrose to sucrose is at least about 65:35 and said seed material is anhydrous dextrose or dextrose monohydrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the aqueous solution is sprayed onto the surface of the dusted cereal product.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process in accordance with claim 1, wherein the moisture content is reduced by heating the coated breakfast cereal product at a temperature in the range of from about 100° to about 120° C for up to about 30 minutes.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |