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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4680184 | Emulsifier formulation for cookies The present invention is an emulsifier system for cookies comprising: (a) from about 40% to about 100% (by weight, on the basis of monoglyceride content) fatty acid mono-diglycerides, said mono-diglycerides having from about 35% to about 99% fatty acid mono-gl... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4668522 | Mixing process for cookies with storage-stable texture variability A process for controlling the size and texture of baked cookies through the use of specific mixing procedures is disclosed. In particular, adding the required total amount and type of sugar in varying portions at different points in the dough mixing seque... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4591508 | Coffee product and process An improved, lightly milled roast and ground coffee having high extractability, superior brew clarity, and an aroma intensity of from about 30,000 to about 55,000 G.C. counts and a method for making the same are disclosed. Roast coffee beans are cooled to... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4463025 | Process for preparing a citrus fruit juice concentrate A process for preparing a natural citrus fruit juice concentrate prepared from natural citrus fruit ingredients is disclosed. The fruit juice concentrate has at least 35% solids including pulp, non-volatile compounds, pectin and volatile compounds. This f... | 07/31/1984 |
| 4455333 | Doughs and cookies providing storage-stable texture variability Cookie products, having distributed therein (1) discrete regions providing a stable, crisp texture; and (2) discrete regions providing a stable, chewy texture, have a desirable, storage-stable plurality of textures. This can be accomplished, for example, ... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4419377 | Cake mix containing a lipophilic emulsifier system A culinary mix for use in preparing baked goods is disclosed. This mix utilizes a lipophilic emulsifier system, and a high level of leavening. This enables the consumer to bake a cake using microwave radiant energy which is comparable in structure, moistn... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4396635 | Microwave cake mix A method of preparing tender, moist and light cakes using microwave radiant energy is disclosed. A packaged culinary mix especially adapted for preparing microwaved baked goods is also disclosed. This mix comprises sugar and flour, the ratio of sugar to f... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4384008 | Butter-flavored oils There is disclosed a buttery flavor system for use in shortenings and oils which remains balanced in both aroma and flavor throughout the use cycle. An authentic buttery aroma is perceived in the can by smelling the oil, and an authentic buttery flavor is... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4374865 | Orange juice concentrate A natural orange juice concentrate prepared from natural orange compounds is disclosed. The orange juice concentrate has at least 35% solids including pulp, non-volatile compounds, pectin and volatile compounds. This orange juice concentrate has at least ... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4352829 | Coffee extraction process A process for forming a coffee extract particularly suitable for preparing a soluble decaffeinated coffee is disclosed. Roast and ground coffee is charged to a series of extraction columns. Certain columns are pressurized with steam (50 to 250 psig) for a... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4341814 | Peanut butter stabilizer Disclosed is a peanut butter stabilizer composition comprising (1) an intermediate melting fat fraction having an iodine value of from 25 to 45 and a solids content of between 80% and 95% at a temperature of from 50° F. to 90° F. and a solids content of... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4267200 | Aggregated mixed-moisture flaked coffee of high aroma Aggregated coffee flake particles comprise a plurality of compressed coffee flakes bonded together wherein at least one of which is a low-moisture flake (1% to 3.5% by weight) and at least one of which is a high-moisture flake (4.5% to 7% by weight) are d... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4226890 | Meat analog compositions A thermally stable low calorie hydrated emulsifier system which is used to deliver flavor, flavor precursors, color, color precursors, and lipids or mixtures thereof in a heated food or beverage product is disclosed. The emulsifiers that are useful in thi... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4220667 | Zinc containing condiments Condiments, especially sodium chloride, are coated with saliva-insoluble zinc salts to prevent caking and to provide a dietary zinc supplement suitable for human use.... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4219548 | Topical anti-inflammatory composition Compositions especially adapted for use as vehicles for the topical administration of an anti-inflammatory amount of acetylsalicylic acid to inflamed tissue and methods for using same are provided.... | 08/26/1980 |
| 4211694 | Deflavoring vegetable seed materials A process for deflavoring vegetable seed material, especially oleaginous seed protein material, using a ternary single-phase solution of water, an electrolyte, and a carbohydrate, said solution having a water activity of less than about 0.90.... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4210643 | Phosphonate pharmaceutical composition Certain phosphonate materials affect carbohydrate metabolism.... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4209417 | Perfumed particles and detergent composition containing same Heavily perfumed particles having both immediate and long lasting perfume emitting properties consist essentially of from 30% to 70% water-insoluble perfume, from 25% to 65% of a water-soluble polymer, and emulsifier. The particles are comprised of a cont... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4200509 | Method for dewaxing refined vegetable oils for refrigerator clarity stability A method of dewaxing an electrical high-resistivity refined vegetable oil, containing no more than 0.1% moisture, to provide a dewaxed clear liquid vegetable oil having excellent refrigerator clarity. The method comprises slowly tempering the oil at 25° ... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4198976 | Vaginal contraceptive Improved reinforced devices which can be retained in the vagina during intercourse, deliver spermicidal surfactants and provide contraceptive benefits.... | 04/22/1980 |
| 4194956 | Method for dewaxing high-resistivity oils A method for removing waxes from high-resistivity oils free of significant amounts of dispersed water by crystallizing said waxes and then passing the oil through interstitial spaces defined within a mass of substantially spherical ceramic beads of high e... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4150114 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/17/1979 |
| 4148917 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4148893 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4148887 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4148874 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4148811 | Halogenation process Halogenation is carried out regiospecifically in the presence of a cyanoquinone.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4148924 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4136038 | Fabric conditioning compositions containing methyl cellulose ether Fabric conditioning compositions contain a cellulose ether having a molecular weight of from 3,000 to 10,000 and a methyl degree of substitution of from 1.8 to 2.7. The presence of the cellulose ether provides a soil release benefit to fabrics contacted w... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4130667 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4130643 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4130392 | Bleaching process Contacting damp fabrics with a dry, activated bleaching composition in an automatic dryer results in improved bleaching and stain removal over dry bleaching compositions employed in an aqueous laundering bath.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4129520 | Soap making Alkali metal salts of organic acids are prepared by saponifying the corresponding organic acid ester with an alkali metal hydroxide in a liquid reaction medium comprising a substantially water-free alkyl nitrile.... | 12/12/1978 |
| 4129516 | Energy saving detergent manufacture Soaps with low water content are prepared in an alkyl nitrile reaction medium and used to adjust the total water content of an aqueous crutcher mix to an intermediate moisture level without heat input.... | 12/12/1978 |
| 4128484 | Fabric softening compositions An aqueous emulsion comprising a fatty alkyl ester of a polyhydric alcohol and a cationic surfactant provides a fabric softening composition of unexpected efficacy. In particular, the use of a sorbitan ester with a cationic surfactant provides a softening... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4126681 | Topical composition containing acetyl salicylic acid Compositions especially adapted for use as vehicles for the topical administration of an anti-inflammatory amount of acetylsalicylic acid to inflamed tissue and methods for using same are provided.... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4113861 | Phosphonate pharmaceutical composition Certain phosphonate materials affect carbohydrate metabolism.... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4113862 | Carboxy phosphonate pharmaceutical composition Certain carboxy phosphonate materials affect carbohydrate metabolism.... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4107067 | Detergent composition Detergent compositions are provided in the form of inversed emulsions, wherein the continuous phase comprises a highly concentrated detersive surfactant and wherein the disperse phase comprises a highly concentrated electrolyte, preferably a detergency bu... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4100094 | Novel cellulose ethers and detergent compositions containing same Novel cellulose ethers having a molecular weight from 3000 to 10,000 and a methyl degree of substitution of from 1.8 to 2.7 are especially useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions.... | 07/11/1978 |
