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Dry instant pudding mix
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1981-02-04
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2001-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved dry instant pudding mix which upon hydration yields a pudding with an improved texture and appearance is prepared by incorporating a fine grind starch and a powdered sugar of a controlled particle size.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Carpenter
- 👤 Robert R. Cassanelli
- 👤 Frank J. Markert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L9/00; A23L9/10; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/206; A23L29/212
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
An improved, dry, instant pudding mix, which rapidly and uniformily disperses and hydrates to produce a pudding with improved smoothness, creaminess and glossy appearance, wherein the improved composition comprises: a pregelatinized starch component, which is 5 to 25% by weight of the pudding mix, and consists of individual whole granules wherein, a maximum of 1% by weight of the starch is retained on a 230 mesh U.S. Standard screen, and at least a majority by weight of the starch particles pass through a 400 mesh U.S. Standard screen; a sugar component, which is 25 to 85% by weight of the pudding mix, wherein 5 to 60% by weight of the sugar component is a powdered sugar having a particle size distribution wherein at least 90% by weight of the sugar particles pass through a 200 mesh U.S. Standard screen; and a setting agent component, which is between 1 and 5% by weight of the pudding mix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
An improved, dry, instant pudding mix, which rapidly and uniformily disperses and hydrates to produce a pudding with improved smoothness, creaminess and glossy appearance, wherein the improved composition comprises: a pregelatinized starch component, which is 5 to 25% by weight of the pudding mix, and consists of individual whole granules wherein, a maximum of 1% by weight of the starch is retained on a 230 mesh U.S. Standard screen, and at least a majority by weight of the starch particles pass through a 400 mesh U.S. Standard screen; a sugar component, which is 25 to 85% by weight of the pudding mix, wherein 5 to 60% by weight of the sugar component is a powdered sugar having a particle size distribution wherein at least 90% by weight of the sugar particles pass through a 200 mesh U.S. Standard screen; and a setting agent component, which is between 1 and 5% by weight of the pudding mix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Pudding mix of claim 1 wherein the level of the powdered sugar is within the range of 15 to 40% by weight of the total sugar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Pudding mix of claim 1 wherein the starch has a particle size wherein 55 to 80% by weight of the starch passes through a 400 mesh U.S. standard screen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Pudding mix of claim 1 wherein the setting agents are an alkali pyrophosphate and an alkali orthophosphate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process for preparing an instant pudding comprising mixing the pudding composition of claims 1, 2 or 3 with milk and allowing the mixture to set.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-29 | 1986-05-31 | 1986-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-29 | 1990-05-31 | 1990-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-29 | 1994-05-31 | 1994-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |