Efficient manufacture and distribution of chilled solid food products
US6941858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An efficient manufacturing and distribution system for food products that are normally served at temperatures well below ambient uses a two stage manufacturing process. In the first stage, a neutral base product is prepared in bulk and is shipped to point of sale at ambient temperatures by common carrier, private trucking, parcel express, mail, etc. At the point of sale, a user selected quantity of it is finished to the specification of the user by aerating it, adding flavorings, mix-ins, etc. as desired, chilling it, and delivering it to the consumer.
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