Composition and method for flavoring unpopped popcorn
US5688543A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P20/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of coating popcorn pieces is provided. According to one application of the method, an aqueous-based adhesive composition is applied to prepopped popcorn flake. Flavorant is then added in a preferred manner. In another application, a adhesive composition is applied to unpopped kernels with a follow up step of applying flavorant. Also a preferred, flavored, prepopped popcorn product is provided. Finally a preferred coated unpopped popcorn product, capable of being popped in a microwave oven in the absence of added oil or fat to advantage, is provided.
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