Toasted flavor additive
US7820219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/808
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel toasted flavor additive for enhancing the toasted flavor and appearance of food products. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, toasted corn flavor additive (“TCF”) is made by the steps of cooking whole corn kernels in a solution of lime and water; steeping the corn; draining and washing the corn; grinding, sheeting and cutting the corn into pieces; toasting the pieces until significant browning has occurred beyond the level normally associated with consumed masa products; and grinding the toasted pieces into a powder that can be administered as toasted corn flavor additive.
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