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Crumb process

US10194676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2007
Grant dateFeb 5, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G2200/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of crumb is disclosed in which a wet crumb feedstock comprising bulk sweetener, protein and water is formed and then simultaneously dried and comminuted in a thin layer rotary paddle dryer (20). The wet crumb feedstock is preferably formed into discrete, free-flowing granules prior to the simultaneous drying and comminuting. Apparatus for the production of crumb is also disclosed.

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