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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7901721 | Device and method for the heating of food The invention relates to a device for heating food comprising a frame, a pan or basket having an opening into which the food to be heated can be placed, which pan or basket can be coupled to the frame by means of coupling means and in which the frame comprises a hea... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7740892 | Coffee bean roaster and method for roasting coffee beans using the same A coffee bean roaster and a method for roasting coffee beans using the roaster are disclosed. The coffee bean roaster includes an oven having a ceramic heating plate with a gate, and a rotary sliding unit to enter the gate so as to slide into the ceramic heating pla... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7727570 | Emulsion comprising a nut paste A process for the preparation of a bake stable nut butter emulsion which comprises the following steps (a) selecting a sugar syrup solution and diluting it with water until it contains an amount of sugar solids which is in the range 55-80 wt. %, (b) heating the solu... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7393551 | Denatured carob flour (DCF) with a low content of soluble tannins and sugars, meant for human consumption and process to obtain it The present invention provides an improved denatured carob flour, which includes 2 to 15% sugars, 0.2 to 1.5% cyclitols (pinitol), 2 to 10% lignins, 10 to 30% celluloses, 3 to 20% hemicelluloses, 1 to 6% pectins, 25 to 55% condensed tannins, 3 to 9% protein and less... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364766 | Toasted flavor additive and method of making 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... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360533 | Speed cooking oven A speed cooking oven is disclosed comprising a cooking cavity, a controller, thermal heating source, blower assembly, air directing means and a vent assembly. Hot air is circulated by the blower motor assembly into the oven cavity where the hot air is directed in a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360481 | Coffee roaster having an apparatus for increasing airflow in a roasting chamber A roaster for roasting coffee beans includes a roasting chamber having a top and a bottom. A cover is seated on the top of the roasting chamber and a bottom of the roasting chamber is seated on a base. A hot air supply is provided in the base for supplying hot airfl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7285300 | Roasting system An apparatus and method of roasting foodstuff such as coffee beans employ a roasting chamber for roasting the beans. An air circulation system operatively coupled with the chamber flows heated air over the beans and thereby roasts the beans, and an air cleaning arra... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264841 | Savory gluten-free foods The present invention discloses organic, gluten-free savory food products, including gluten-free pre-mixes, gluten-free broths, and gluten-free snack foods, as well as the methods for making them. The present invention provides tasteful alternatives for people sensi... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7201781 | Carbohydrate-based fuel mixture and method for operating an internal combustion engine using a carbohydrate-based solid fuel A fuel mixture containing a suspension in air at a concentration of about 200 mg of fuel per liter of air, of a solid fuel including at least one of a cereal flour, a cotton flour, a soybean flour, a potato flour, a cassava flour, a dehydrated chocolate powder and a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7169432 | Toasted soybean flakes and method of making same The invention relates to toasted full fat, enzyme active soybean flakes, and method of making same. The inventive flakes are excellent for use in hot and cold cereal compositions including with rolled oats, in soybean flakes-potato flakes compositions for making soy... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163710 | Emulsion comprising a nut paste A process for the preparation of a bake stable nut butter emulsion which comprises the following steps (a) selecting a sugar syrup solution and diluting it with water until it contains an amount of sugar solids which is in the range 55–80 wt. %, (b) heating the so... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144596 | Apparatus for cooking meat and methods of cooking same An apparatus and methods for cooking meat are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a base having at least one liquid container connected to an upper surface of the base and a liquid collecting cavity formed in the upper surface of the base between outer walls... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7115297 | Nutritionally fortified liquid composition with added value delivery systems/elements/additives A shelf-stable, ready to use, water-like composition for humans/animals; as an adjunct to fiber-water, and/or safe drinking water, consumed directly, tube feedings, or in the preparation/reconstitution of food(s)/beverage(s). Fortified Fiber-Water is fiber-water, wi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7055518 | Speed cooking oven with gas flow control A speed cooking oven is disclosed comprising a cooking cavity, a controller, thermal heating source, blower assembly, air directing means and a vent assembly. Hot air is circulated by the blower motor assembly into the oven cavity where the hot air is directed in a ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6986912 | Peanut powder compositions and methods of making same The present Invention comprises compositions and methods for preparing foods and beverages using novel peanut powder compositions. Embodiments of the Invention include, among others, flavorful foods and beverages made with cocoa and peanut powders. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6967036 | Method for cooking a pizza A cooking apparatus and method is provided which includes a rotatable food support member for supporting a food item thereon. A drive mechanism is connected to the food support member for rotating the food support member. The cooking apparatus further includes upper... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942887 | Coffee roaster and method A method and apparatus for pan roasting a mass of green coffee beans at rest by heat conduction from the pan bottom to the beans mass. A glass cover and smoke filter closes the roasting chamber. A radial blower operates at slow speed to draw ambient air and vacate s... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6922908 | Vegetable product drying A dryer is constructed and arranged to dry vegetable product, such as coffee beans. The dryer includes a thermal collector that is constructed and arranged to convert solar energy to heat energy, a heat transfer system, and a housing that defines a drying chamber. T... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6908637 | Process for debittering peanut hearts The present invention involves methods for preparing a processed peanut product containing high levels of peanut hearts material, with the peanut heart material being substantially stripped of bitter taste so as to provide debittered peanut hearts of comparable tast... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6896922 | Oil-cooked or baked potatoes Provided are oil-cooked or baked potatoes having a small water content, having good texture, having good storage stability, for example, being crispy even after the passage of time and free from deterioration in taste due to a rancid odor of the oil or fat used for ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6861084 | Method of roasting food products A food preparation apparatus having a food carrier holding one or more articles of food being removeably positioned on a transport mechanism for travel in a linear direction and being simultaneously rotated and advanced subjecting the food to a predetermined level o... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6861085 | Process for preparing a storage-stable brown stock The invention relates to a process for preparing a storage-stable brown stock from meat extract and vegetable juice and other customary additives. In a first reaction, a liquid mixture having a solids content of 65-85%, preferably 75-80% by weight, of meat extract, ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6800314 | Multi-tier rotary grill A multi-tier rotary grill for grilling and heating food items such as hot dogs, sausages, metts and similar food items. The rotary grill includes heated rollers that are arranged in vertically spaced apart roller tiers. The rollers in the multiple roller tiers lie i... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6800309 | Broth/stock and methods for preparation thereof A method of producing a broth or stock, comprising mincing animal bone, mixing meat and/or meat extract and/or bone extract with the minced bone; and heating the mixture to effect coagulation thereof. The heating step may comprise retort sterilization. The coagulate... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6797295 | Sprayable browning composition The present invention relates to a sprayable browning composition which, when applied to a foodstuff, imparts a browning and optionally also a flavoring effect to the surface of the substrate to which it is applied. This is achieved by an oil in water emulsion compr... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6770315 | Coffee roaster having multiple roasting stages A roaster for roasting coffee beans includes a roasting chamber having a top and a bottom for holding coffee beans when the beans are being roasted, a cover seated on the top of the roasting chamber and a base on which the bottom of the roasting chamber is seated. A... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6743454 | Method and apparatus for preparing boned pork products An apparatus for preparing a boned pork product includes a searing oven at a high temperature cooking station for braising and charring the boned pork product using radiant heat. The apparatus also includes a dual box, spiral steam cooker at a low temperature cookin... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6716467 | Food oven with even heat distribution An oven assembly having oppositely disposed first and second wall structures enclosing a cooking chamber, each wall structure having a plurality of spaced apart openings for passage of air therethrough. A rotating valve is provided, which is in heated air receiving ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716471 | Peanut powder compositions and methods of making same A novel peanut powder composition comprising 50-70% by weight peanut powder, 15-25% fructose by weight, 6-10% by weight sugar and 2-6% by weight dextrose is provided wherein the peanut powder can be used in making flavorful foods and beverages. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706301 | Tandoori cooking method and apparatus The cooking apparatus comprises a heat source within an enclosure, and a hollow chamber with an open upper and lower end which sits on or above the heat source. The hollow chamber together with the enclosure provide a cooking apparatus which has a bulbous, convex fo... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6699519 | Amylopectin-containing food product and method of producing the same The novel food product is based on, or contains, potatoes that are finished by deep-frying, frying or baking with the addition of fat and/or fat substitutes. The potato starch contained in the food product at least partially consists of a potato starch ha... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6688018 | Apparatus for bulk drying of sliced and granular materials A heated airflow dryer system for drying granular, crushed, and in particular, sliced fruit and other crops and materials where granules are of at least about one quarter inch diameter or slices are about one quarter inch or more thickness. An integral or... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682764 | Microwave browning of vegetables A method for the microwave irradiation of a vegetable to cook the same and to brown the exterior thereof includes the steps of applying a microwave activated browning agent to the surface of the vegetable; prior to irradiation, positioning a shielding mat... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6630184 | Controllable override electric toasting apparatus A controllable electric toasting apparatus primarily for use in the home permits power to be safely disconnected when items become jammed inside. In addition, a carriage assembly inside the toasting apparatus can be raised during a toasting cycle so that ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6607768 | Coffee roasting methods Coffee beans and the like are roasted in an enclosed, pressurized roaster under conditions which provide rapid heat transfer and close control of roasting time-temperature profiles. The roasting chamber desirably has a bottom screen, a top screen and a sh... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6558726 | Coffee bean roasting apparatus A roasting apparatus for roasting nuts, cocoa beans, coffee beans, and other small food stuffs comprising a base, a motor and afterburner assembly attached to the top of the base on one side thereof, a roasting assembly attached to the top of the base on ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6553686 | Grain roasting apparatus The present invention relates to a grain roasting apparatus in which a blower is installed at one side of a body having a support at a lower portion of the same, a heated air flow path is installed in the blower, a heater is provided, a peel collecting po... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6524633 | Process and apparatus for preparing pepperoni A process for preparing diced or sliced sausage, e.g. pepperoni, includes the steps of preparing the meat mixture by grinding and mixing to specification. The sausage is stuffed into casings or is extruded into sheet form for fermentation and cooking, fol... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6521273 | Malt-infused cocoa and chocolate formulations A malted-infused chocolate formulation comprises from 19% to 50% by weight of cocoa liquor and from 81% to 50% by weight of a non-fat, cereal based cocoa extender; or alternatively the formulation comprises from 11% to 29% by weight of cocoa butter, and f... | 02/18/2003 |
