US3914445A
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Intermediate moisture formulated foods and process
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1974-06-10
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-06-10
Abstract
Abstract Formulated shelf-stable food compositions within the intermediate moisture range are prepared by adding 3-8% edible humectants, e.g. glycerol to the original product formulation, cooking and further reducing the amount of available water Aw to a desired level of from about 0.80 to about 0.85 by vacuum drying.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Pavey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:32
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/70; A23B2/725; A23B2/729; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/42; A23L15/00; A23L15/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING READY-TO-EAT, SHELF-STABLE FORMULATED FOODS, COMPRISING: ADDING AN EDIBLE HUMECTANT TO CONVENTIONALLY PREPARED FOOD FORMULATIONS IN AN AMOUNT OF FROM ABOUT 3 TO ABOUT 8% BY WEIGHT OF THE FINAL PRODUCT, ADDING AN EFFECTIVE LEVEL OF AN ANTIMYCOTIC TO PREVENT MOLD GROWTH, COOKING THE FORMULATED PRODUCT, AND VACUUM DRYING THE COOKED PRODUCT TO REDUCE THE AVAILABLE WATER (AW) TO A DESIRED INTERMEDIATE MOISTURE LEVEL OF FROM ABOUT 0.80 TO ABOUT 0.85.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING READY-TO-EAT, SHELF-STABLE FORMULATED FOODS, COMPRISING: ADDING AN EDIBLE HUMECTANT TO CONVENTIONALLY PREPARED FOOD FORMULATIONS IN AN AMOUNT OF FROM ABOUT 3 TO ABOUT 8% BY WEIGHT OF THE FINAL PRODUCT, ADDING AN EFFECTIVE LEVEL OF AN ANTIMYCOTIC TO PREVENT MOLD GROWTH, COOKING THE FORMULATED PRODUCT, AND VACUUM DRYING THE COOKED PRODUCT TO REDUCE THE AVAILABLE WATER (AW) TO A DESIRED INTERMEDIATE MOISTURE LEVEL OF FROM ABOUT 0.80 TO ABOUT 0.85.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the humectant is glycerol and the antimycotic is potassium sorbate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the Ready-to-eat formulated food is sealed in a non-hermetic package.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the food formulation is an omelet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the food formulation is bologna.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the food formulation is a pancake.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cooked, vacuum dried, ready-to-eat food product as produced by the process of claim 1.
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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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |