Snack food having large bits

US7569242B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Frito-Lay North America, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Keith Alan Barber · Plano, US
• Adrianna Heywood · Plano, US
• K. Michael King · Dallas, US
• Stephen L. Rice · Meadowlark Drive, US
• Richard James Ruegg · Plano, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 12, 2006
• Grant date: Aug 4, 2009
• Expiry date: Jul 11, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23P20/12
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A snack food having large three-dimensional seasoning bits whereby the bits are substantially adhered to the food substrate, or chip. A topping comprising large seasoning bits and a dry adhesive is applied to a cooked chip. The topped, cooked chip is then heated to a temperature such that the dry adhesive undergoes a glass transition and flows down around the bit to the bit and food substrate contact point. The topped, cooked chip is then subjected to changed process conditions, such as cooling, the adhesive hardens, and a bond is formed between the chip and the seasoning bits.