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Process for preparing shelf stable pasta

US5958488A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1997
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L7/111
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of preparing a shelf stable pasta having a moisture content of from about 15 to about 35% which comprises preparing a fresh pasta, steaming the fresh pasta, partially drying to a moisture content of from about 15 to about 35%, coating the partially dried pasta with a solid humectant in particulate form before or after placing in a package, and packaging the pasta in a container optionally under modified atmospheric conditions.

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