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Chocolate yogurt and preparation

US6068865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1997
Grant dateMay 30, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 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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