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Stability improvements of oat R-T-E cereals by high intensity microwave heating

US5198255A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1992
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/808
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for treating a ready-to-eat cereal base fabricated from an oat containing cereal composition to increase the stability of the product. The methods comprise the step of subjecting the cereal base to a high intensity microwave field (>150 V/cm) for about 5 to 45 seconds. The treated cereal pieces exhibit superior stability and also improved flavor resulting from "interior" toasting of the cereal base.

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