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Food product comprising individual portions in a segmented structure

US7332187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/808
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A food product in the form of a connected but random, symmetrical or linear array of food portions can be served as an entree, appetizer dessert or other food. The array is adapted for manual separation and consumption. The food can take any asymmetrical or symmetrical form. The product can have a central portion or location and two or more portions that extend from the central portion that are asymmetrical or symmetrical about the central point. The portions can be filled or topped with fillings or toppings and can be designed for convenient preparation, serving, separation into individual units, and consumption by hand. The food can be uncooked, par-fried, par-baked, baked, fried, etc.

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