Microwave toasting of unpuffed R-T-E cereals
US5196218A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/808
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microwave methods for toasting an unpuffed ready-to-eat cereal base are provided in full or partial substitution for conventional toasting methods. The methods comprise the step of subjecting a wet cereal base piece to a brief exposure to a high intensity (>125 V/cm) microwave field for about 5 to 25 seconds. The microwave toasted cereal pieces exhibit superior flavor resulting from "interior" toasting of the cereal base.
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