Fruit juice impregnated plantains
US4402988A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L19/03
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plantain impregnated with fruit juice, particularly orange juice, having a unique taste and texture. Plantains are selected with ripeness such that the sugar content is derived from at least 70% conversion of the starch to sugar, peeling the plantains and then apply a high vacuum to the plantains. The plantains are then immersed in a solution of fruit juice. When the vacuum is released, the plantains are held immersed in the fruit juice for a sufficient dwell time. The impregnated fruit is then removed and it is frozen. The fruit prior to impregnation is desirably preserved from fungus attack by ripening the plantains in a low humidity of about a maximum of 40% relative humidity and/or contacting the plantains with a fungicide, such as that containing chlorine.
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