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Instant yogurt composition
Assignee: Milpak Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-25
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-06-25
Abstract
Abstract An instant powdered yogurt composition is prepared containing lactobacillus culture, deactivated yogurt powder, a gelling agent, a hydrocolloid gum and a food acidulent. A preferred, gelling agent, hydrocolloid gum and acidulent is gelatin, locust bean gum and a mixture of acid whey and citric acid, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley D. Cajigas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/12; A23C9/13; A23C9/137; A23C9/123; A23C9/1232
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An instant powdered composition comprising a mixture of (a) from about 0.01 to 5 percent by weight Lactobacillus culture, (b) from about 1 to about 35 percent by weight deactivated yogurt powder, (c) from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight gelatin, (d) from about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight locust bean gum, and (e) from about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of a mixture of acid whey and citric acid based upon the weight of the total composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An instant powdered composition comprising a mixture of (a) from about 0.01 to 5 percent by weight Lactobacillus culture, (b) from about 1 to about 35 percent by weight deactivated yogurt powder, (c) from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight gelatin, (d) from about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight locust bean gum, and (e) from about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of a mixture of acid whey and citric acid based upon the weight of the total composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process for preparing an instant powdered composition comprising admixing a mixture of (a) from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight Lactobacillus culture, (b) from about 1 to about 35 percent by weight deactivated yogurt powder, (c) from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight gelatin, (d) from about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight locust bean gum, and (e) from about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of a mixture of acid whey and citric acid based upon the weight of the total composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process for preparing an instant powdered composition comprising admixing a mixture of (a) from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight Lactobacillus culture, (b) from about 1 to about 35 percent by weight deactivated yogurt powder, (c) from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight gelatin, (d) from about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight locust bean gum, and (e) from about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of a mixture of acid whey and citric acid based upon the weight of the total composition.
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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |