Microwave popcorn incorporating coarse salt and method of preparation
US6210721A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P20/18
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microwave popcorn article comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein including kernel popcorn, fat, salt and sufficient amounts of a calcium ingredient to provide a total calcium content of about 360 to 3600 mg per 100 grams of unpopped popcorn is provided. The salt ingredient includes at least a portion in coarse form having a particle size larger than 250 microns. Methods of preparing such microwave popcorn articles are disclosed wherein some of the salt and/or calcium ingredient is added to the fat, while the balance of the salt is added in particulate form in a separate step after the fat and kernel popcorn have been added to the bag.
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