Molded expanded pellet product and method of making
US8808783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P30/34
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for making a snack product having a target shape from expandable pellets is disclosed. The snack product is formed into a target shape by expanding the pellets inside a mold. As the pellets expand inside the mold, the mold walls restrain the pellets expansion in the direction normal to the mold wall surface. The pellets also adhere to one another as they expand. An edible binder material can be included to facilitate such adherence.
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