Chocolate yogurt and preparation
US6068865A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23C2270/15
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chocolate yogurt containing active cultures and having a diminished acid taste compatible with chocolate and a new product form that enables the enjoyment of the product utilizing only normal channels of distribution are enabled by separately preparing and packaging a yogurt base portion and a chocolate flavoring portion. The yogurt base portion contains active cultures and has a pH of less than about 4.6. The chocolate flavoring portion containing cocoa, nonfat dry milk solids, and a buffering salt. The two portions are packed, preferably, in a two-piece composite package. The two packages are opened and the contents mixed just prior to consumption.
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